Robert Joseph Kalochie

Robert J. Kalochie, age 72, of Pottsville, PA passed away Monday, August 4th, 2025 at Commonwealth General Hospital-Wilkes Barre, with loved ones by his side.
Born in Pottsville, PA on September 6, 1952, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Jobery) Kalochie.
Bob was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1970. He worked as a Janitor for the Saint Clair School District until retiring. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Saint Clair, the Mahanoy City Social Club, the former Independent Hose Company in Saint Clair, and Little League Coach for 5 years for Arnots. Bob loved playing the bass guitar and played in the PA Good Times Band for over 40 years. He also loved hunting, fishing, and tinkering around with odd jobs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Edward Kalochie and his wife Elizabeth and his band sister Bonnie DeAngelo.
Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jean Marie (Kerick) Kalochie; son Aaron Kalochie and his companion Sierra Bowers and her son Frederick Cicero III; his band brothers Michael Ulinitz and his wife Ann Rose, Joseph Boris and his wife Sueann, and Bonnie widow Ethel Koening and her wife Mel Bailey; surviving relatives: Carol and Robert Fenton and their daughter Carolyn, Michael (deceased) and Kathleen Kerick, along with their children Alexandra and Samantha. James and Ruth Ann Kerick. Russell Kerick and his children Titanna, Natasha and John. Nancy and John Houseknecht along with their children, Gunner and Garrett. Marybeth and Keith Sankus. In life there is one person who comes along that you meet that touches you in a way that never leaves you which was Bob. His infectious and unforgettable personality is one thing he will be remembered for in your mind heart and soul. As an amateur musician he enjoyed playing and was ever so humbled to accept praise for his talent. He put his heart and soul in playing and passing his talent on to his son. He was one of those husbands and father that anyone could ever wish to have.
Office of Christian Burial with Requiem Devine Liturgy will be held at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Saint Clair on Saturday August 9th at 10AM, with Rev. Gregory Noga officiating. Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Friday evening from 6-8PM with Panachida at 6:30PM and Saturday morning from 8:30-9:30AM at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon. Interment will be held in the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Bob's family request donations to St. Mary's Byzantine Church Memorial Fund 131 South Morris Street Saint Clair, PA 17970.
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com