Robert F. ‘Bob’ Kotch – Monessen
Robert F. “Bob” Kotch, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on Aug. 11, 1934, in Monessen, son of the late John Kotch Jr. and Julia Drabik Kotch. Bob was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1952 graduate of Monessen High School. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy on the USS Valley Forge. Bob worked as a construction foreman for Gerald Vitale Inc. and later in maintenance for the Mon Valley Health Center. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of American Legion Post 22 in Charleroi and the Ukrainian Club in Monessen. Bob was a former member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Elks 773, Eagles Aerie 2399, and the Slovak Home, all of Monessen. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cynthia E. (Wisyanski) Kotch; a son, Robert F. (Melissa) Kotch of Belle Vernon; two daughters, Johanne (Vincent) Tebalt of Peters Township and Kimberly (Christopher) Duda of Monessen; five grandchildren, Ashlyn Kotch, Sydney and Victoria Duda and Anthony and Alex Stone; three sisters-in-law, Peggy Kotch, Alice Kotch and Clemmie Malec; three brothers-in-law, Vince (Julie) Wisyanski, Warner (Pat) Wisyanski and Greg (Fran) Wisyanski; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John E. Kotch and Leonard A. Kotch. Friends will be received at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2022. Services will be held Monday, July 25, 2022, beginning with a 9:30 a.m. blessing in the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, with Father Michael J. Crookston officiating. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. The family kindly requests those attending the viewing and funeral service to please wear a mask. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.
