BORN

1951

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Haughey-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home

119 Fifth Street

Watkins Glen, New York

Robert Olevnik Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2016.

Robert F. Olevnik, age 64, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away Saturday, March 26th, 2016.

Bob was born in Montour Falls, NY on September 3, 1951 the son of the late Frank and Dorcellia Mapes Olevnik. He was a graduate of Watkins Glen Central School. He and Sue Thorpe were married on December 31, 1987. His first job was pumping gas for Stan Covert, a man he deeply respected. He also worked for the former Sullivan's Vending in Montour Falls before joining the Watkins Glen Police Department as a dispatcher and part-time patrolman. He retired from Pepsi Cola/Elmira Bottling after 20 years. In recent years he had found his dream job working Track Security at Watkins Glen International. He was a member of the Watkins Glen Elk's Lodge # 1546, Montour Falls Mechanics Club, Watkins Glen Fire Dept., and the Watkins Glen Police Benevolent Association.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Kristina Olevnik and Robin (Ben) Bingham; grandchildren, Alexis and Owen Bingham, all of Watkins Glen; sister, Shirley (Len) Salvatore, Watkins Glen; brother, Harry (Cathy) Arcangeli, Lakemont, NY; sister in law, Eva Arcangeli, Lansing, NY; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Francis Arcangeli.

Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, March 31st at Haughey Wood Funeral Home, 119 Fifth St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday, April 1st at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Watkins Glen, NY. Memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, PO Box 427 Montour Falls., NY 14865 or the SPCA of one's choice.

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March 23, 2024

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John Derrig

I remember Bob from highschool. He sat across from me in one class. He was a good friend and I always thought highly of him.

March 23, 2023

Tami Arcangeli

Every time we drive Watkins Glen Raceway fondly think of you Uncle Bob

Posted by Tami Arcangeli

October 9, 2016

John Derrig

I went to High School with Bob. Are desks in various classes were right next to each other. I am proud to be able to say he was a friend. All his life he was good to people and I can not ever remember him having a bad thing to say about anyone. He will be missed.

October 8, 2016

Steve Turner

I knew Bob growing up and he was a nice person. Very sorry to hear about his passing.

Steve Turner
Chandler, Arizona

March 31, 2016

Ellen L Pangallo

I'm so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Sue my heart breaks for you. God bless him and your family. Sending prays to you.

March 31, 2016

Joan Payne

Sue and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prays.

March 31, 2016

Carol Boyer

Sue - condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in the thoughts and prayers being sent your way.

March 31, 2016

Kathie Fritzon-Lotz

Sue, Robin and Kristina,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. (((((HUGS)))))

March 30, 2016

John Derrig

I was a class mate of Bob in high school and knew him for many years after that. I am very sad to hear of his passing, he was a great guy and friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

March 30, 2016

Tom Alley

So sorry to hear of your loss, Sue. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

March 30, 2016

Sue and Family.
My sympathy and thought are will you. RIP in Bob.
Janice Olevnik Travis, Penn Yan, NY

March 30, 2016

Kim (Naylor) McCloskey

Sue and Family - I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked across the hall from Bob when he was part of the Watkins Glen Police Department. He was a good man. The memories of Bob that you keep in your heart and mind will keep him close forever. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 30, 2016

Cheli Secord

Sue, Kristina & Robin, I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. Sending sympathy, prayers and hugs.

March 30, 2016

Bill Van Riper

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing . he was a great guy and full of joy. I worked with Bob at Pepsi in the service dept. for many years God Bless

March 30, 2016

Ed Alling

Sue and family,
So sorry for your loss, may God bless you all during this time and always. R.I.P. Bob, God speed to you, it has been a pleasure my friend.

March 29, 2016

Deborah Lese

Sue - Deepest sympathies on your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

March 29, 2016

Sorry to hear about Bob. Hope you are doing well.

March 29, 2016

Deb Teed-Morse

So sorry for your loss.

March 29, 2016

Tami Arcangeli

So glad we got to see everyone at Christmas and so sorry Rachel and I are not able to be with you and the rest of the family but know we are there in spirit and we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Love to you and the family Love Tami and Rachel Arcangeli

March 29, 2016

Carol Brannaka(Parsons)

I am all sorry for your loss.

March 29, 2016

Sue and family:
So sorry for your loss.Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Chris and Sue Morton and family

March 29, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss!
Much love,
The VanSlykes

March 29, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. We have many fun memories of him! We are in Florida so cannot be there to help console his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with Bob and his family that he deeply loved! Chuck and Faith Ciprich.

March 29, 2016

Chris & Jackie Rondinaro

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 29, 2016

Mills Family

May our Heavenly Father who sees your of hearts tears flow give you needed strength to endure during this most difficult time. Psalms 22;19.

March 29, 2016

Debbie Hepler

March 29, 2016

Linda Shaddock

Sue - so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will continue keeping you close in thought and prayer.

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