Philip E. Pace Jr
August 22, 1952 – March 15, 2026 (Age 73)
Philip Edward Pace Jr., 73, of Coaldale, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Linda J. (Straub) Pace, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage.
Born in Pottstown, PA, on August 22, 1952, Philip was the son of the late Philip E. Pace Sr. and Ruth E. (Boone) Pace.
Philip was a graduate of Pottstown High School and worked for many years as a receiver for Giant Food Stores, LLC.
Philip is lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Jeremy Roma; and his cherished grandchildren, Anthony and Emily. He is also survived by his sisters, Juanita Stout, Enia (David) Gaugler, Valerie (James) Reifsneider, and Denise (Peter) Kemmerer.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Houck & Gofus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Highland Memorial Park, 701 Farmington Ave., Pottstown, PA 19464.