It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Robert Paul Goss, 62, of Lowville, NY. He will be deeply missed by all who have the privilege of knowing him.

    Robert was born the eighth of nine children to his beloved parents Robert and Helen Goss. Robert attended Immaculate Heart Central from elementary school through his graduation with the Class of 1981, excelling in football, basketball and lacrosse. Robert earned a B.S. in Business Education from Canisius College where he played Varsity Football, a M.S. in Education from SUNY Potsdam and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from SUNY Oswego.

    Robert married Philomena Bronson on May 29, 2004, at St. Mary’s Church in Constableville, NY. They loved walking through life together with their greatest accomplishment, Rob’s pride and joy, their son, Henry Bronson Goss. As a family they enjoyed the simple things in life along with long conversations and enjoying the beautiful outdoors with their dog, Fern.

    Family meant everything to Rob. He loved attending family events celebrating birthdays, holidays, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings, ordinations, or just a beautiful snowy or sunny afternoon. The family he celebrated with include his siblings and their spouses Rosemarie and Jefferey St. Croix, Stephen and Robin Goss, Lucy and Peter Deep, Joseph and Molly Goss, Loretta and Bennett Bouchard, Elizabeth and Glenn LaFave, Thomas and Tracy Goss, and Mary and Richard O’Connor, as well as his sisters and brothers in law, Colleen Bronson, Bridget and Peter Sweredoski, Bernadette and Jeff Desantis, Philip and Tonya Bronson, Yvonne Bronson and Robert Aliasso. Along with his nieces, nephews and their spouses, Matt (Gina), Monica (Christopher), Michael (Carrie), Mark, Kevin (Mai-Yin) Sarah (Joseph), Jeremiah (Katherine), Rev. Cornelius, Megan (Sam), Christopher, Ryan, Claire (Armando), Elise, Emily, Daniel (Shannon), Anne Marie (Sarah), Isabella, Thomas, and Robert, Erin (Jack), Amber (Clif), Charley (Jessica), Anthony (Melissa), Nathan, Graham (Haley) and Gaelyn and his 19 great-nieces and nephews

    Rob loved his 40-year career at Lowville Academy as a business teacher, coach and Athletic Director. He coached athletes and scholars in football, basketball and lacrosse, along with a few years of Odyssey of the Mind.

    Know that if you ever sat in Mr. Goss’ classroom or called him Coach, he respected you, appreciated your efforts and stayed current with your life. He also cherished all his colleagues and friends throughout his career.

    Rob’s passion and selflessness with his time, coupled with his love of interscholastic athletics, earned him membership on many committees at the local, regional and state levels. He enjoyed being the Assistant Director of the Frontier League. He recently completed his term as President of Section III Athletics. Previously he served as the chairman for Section III Lacrosse serving on the New York State Lacrosse Committee. A noted accomplishment was being named the Chapter 3 NYSAAA Athletic Administrator of the year in 2023. His successes as an athlete and coach are many, but some impressive achievements are being inducted into the IHC Hall of Fame, running the Boilermaker several times, and completing the Philadelphia Marathon.

    Rob served his community as a member of Lowville Elks Lodge #1605 and the Lowville Lion’s Club. He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lowville.

    Calling hours will be held in Lowville on Thursday, July 16th at Sundquist Funeral Home from 4-7pm.

    Rob was a man of deep faith. His funeral Mass will be on Friday, July 17th,10 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lowville with his godson, Father Cornelius Deep, celebrating the Mass. Interment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Constableville, NY,

    Memorial donations can be made to the Henderson Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, 8939 NY 178, Henderson NY 13650; St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 5457 Shady Ave, Lowville, NY 13367; or a charity of your choice.

    To remember Rob, say the Rosary or a prayer; enjoy a family dinner; advocate for youth; cheer at an interscholastic contest; watch sunrise or sunset; or spend time with friends and family.