On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Robert George Dalecki, Jr. a.k.a. Captain Bob, a faithful man of God passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 1952 to Robert George Dalecki, Sr. and E. Catherine Dalecki. After moving with his family from Trenton, NJ to Lorraine, OH, Bob discovered his love of sailing while living along the shore of Lake Erie. His family moved to the Pittsburgh area where Bob graduated from Upper St. Clair High School. A graduate of IUP, Bob there met and married his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Trish) McLaughlin, before spending his lifetime in Indiana, PA.

Captain Bob's love of sailing drew him to the Chesapeake Bay, first with his parents and wife. He then continued to share this passion for decades, returning for annual sailing trips with his children, friends, and family.

His career took a varied path from R&P Coal, through BioControl, Earth Sciences to Aramark for whom Bob worked as an IT Manager for nearly 20 years. He was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux parish where he was currently serving as the Grand Knight for Council 1481 of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. He will best be remembered as a loving husband, father, and pop-pop.

He is survived by his beloved wife Trish; son James Dalecki, spouse, Shelly and grandson Benjamin of Penn Run; son Stephen Dalecki, girlfriend Kara Hunt and her daughter Claire of Hollidaysburg; daughter Rachael Bilan, spouse, Anthony, granddaughter Lydia and grandson David of Pittsburgh. He will be deeply missed by his numerous brothers- and sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews, colleagues, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, Indiana, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am proceeded by the recitation of the rosary at 10:30 am.  A Celebration of Life open house will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Levity Brewing Co., Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Choices Kittanning PA

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Saturday, November 20, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church 200 Clairvaux Drive Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701

Saturday, November 20, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church 200 Clairvaux Drive Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701