Robert G. Kaczmarek, 79, of Duke Center, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021.
Born in 1942, in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Barvian) Kaczmarek.
He was a graduate of Olean High School.
On May 6, 1961 in St Raphael's Church in Eldred, he married Ella Elizabeth (Irons) Kaczmarek who survives.
Robert began his career in 1959 and spent 16 years with WT Grant Company. After working as Personnel Manager for Bush Industries, he joined Zippo Manufacturing in 1985 as Personnel Director. In 1992 he was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources and retired after 22 years with the company.
He enjoyed hiking, backpacking, fishing in Canada, bird watching, gardening, and playing poker and smoking cigars at camp. He was an avid traveler.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, daughters, Mary (Charles) Payne, of Elmira, Ann (Mark) Wilson, of Shinglehouse, Susan (Tom Jr.) Blazejewski, of Olean, and Patricia (Dennis) Hanlin, of Erie, a sister, Gail (Mark) Sinesou, of Rochester, four grandchildren, Carolyn Payne, of Erie, Andrew Hilfirty, of Bradford, Robert Hilfirty, of Bradford and Emily Hilfirty, of Shinglehouse, three step grandchildren, Hillary Wilson, of Port Allegany, Heather (Tyler) Pease, of Shinglehouse and Luke Wilson, of Shinglehouse and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of family. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com