Robert "Bob" Charles Zych's Obituary
Robert Charles "Bob" Zych, Sr., age 87, of Lewes, DE passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 6, 1927 in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Joseph C. Zych, Sr. and Anna Margaret (Maier) McNeal.
Zych proudly served his country with the US Navy earning a Victory medal and American Theatre Ribbon. He then embarked on a 37 year career with Conrail as an Assistant Yard Master, retiring in 1988. His other favorite pastimes were trains, wood crafts and tending to his vegetable gardens.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph McNeal, a sister, Eleanor Miles and a brother, Louis Zych. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty (Thompson) Zych; a daughter, Beverly Thompson and husband Charles of Lewes, DE; three sons: Robert Zych, Jr. of Bellefonte, DE; Brian Zych and wife Michelle of Milton, DE and Blair Zych and wife Carly of Lewes, DE; five grandsons: Mark Thompson of Elkton, MD; Michael Thompson of Harbeson, DE; Jason Zych of Wilmington, DE; Daniel Thompson of Bear, DE and Christopher Zych of Milton, DE; six granddaughters: Shannon Ciconte of Columbia, MD; Sondra Ambler of Wilmington, DE; Kelsey Zych of Milton, DE; Brandi Tillman of Wilmington, DE; Sydney Zych of Lewes, DE and Sophia Zych also of Lewes, DE and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 where friends may visit beginning at 10 AM. Interment will immediately follow services in Gracelawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holly Oak United Methodist Church, 1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Please sign Mr. Zych's online guestbook at this site.
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