Robert Francis McKenna, 78, of Emmaus, formerly of Hazleton, died Oct. 4, 2026, in Complete Care at Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Angela (Miano) McKenna, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Queens, N.Y., he was the son of the late William and Jeanne (Knepple) McKenna.

He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam.

He owned and operated AACS Corporation, a commercial HVAC contracting business, from 1975 until retiring in 2015.

He was an avid Doo Wop music fan and sang with several a cappella music groups.

He was also a serious collector. He had one of the largest collections of Dick Tracy memorabilia, which included a complete run of comic books, original comic strip artwork and a wide assortment of toys. He was also the proud owner of a highly collectible 1987 Buick GNX, identified as #321 of 547 modified Grand Nationals. He took great pride showing and competing in car shows from New York to Pennsylvania and Ohio.

He loved his granddaughters and was loved by many people for his kindness and humor.

He is survived by his wife; his son, Sean and his wife, Margaret; daughter, Stacy McKenna-Nappi and her husband, Frank; granddaughters, Grace, April DeSilva, Paige; brother, Ronald and his wife, Bridgette; sisters, Patricia Patasnick, Pamela Chalek and her husband, Richard, Pegeen Ellis and her husband, Stephen. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 1350 Broadway, Suite 1530, New York, N.Y. 10018.

Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.