ROBERT DICKEY Obituary
Born December 29,1926, died peacefully at his Oakland home on Saturday, December 24, 2011 after a brief illness, in the company of his children, his devoted grandson Peter Finelli, and with his four beloved rescue dogs by his side. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia (Smith), in 2008. A native of Bridgewater, PA, Mr. Dickey was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in 1949, and was recognized as an icon of Pittsburgh news radio. A devout Catholic, he served as a lector at St. Paul Cathedral for over 35 years, Mr. Dickey was a devoted father of 12 children. He is survived his by daughters Carol F. (Battle) Brown of Shadyside, Karen Ahmad of Baton Rouge, LA, Cheryl (Jeffrey) Scott of Baldwin, Joanne (Richard) Zick of Cary, NC, Cynthia Bergman of McCandless, Julia (Mark) Mundt of Los Alamos, NM, Maliya (Lawrence) McIntyre of Hampton; and his sons, Robert W. (Diana) Dickey Jr. of Bethel Park, William Dickey of West Newton, James (Diedre) Dickey of Downingtown, Patrick (Jacquelyn) Dickey of Cranberry, and John (Tara) Dickey of Apex, NC. He is also survived by two sisters, Wilma Woodford of Girard, Ohio, and Ruth Johnston of The Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Dickey also is survived by thirty- three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Cathedral 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Bob Dickey's honor may be offered to: The Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
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Owen Simon
December 31, 2011
Fondly remembering Bob from our days at KDKA. A delight to work with - and a great family man.
Mark McCall
December 31, 2011
To The Dickey Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & yours in this time of sorrow.
MAUREEN ROSSI
December 29, 2011
SARAH MY CONDOLENCES TO U AND TO THE ENTIRE DICKEY FAMILY
John Foley
December 29, 2011
Bob,Jr,Carol&Family.
Your Father was an incredible person who left an indelible mark on me.
He was also the best salesman i ever had the privilege of working for!
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Dan and Sue Dunlap
December 29, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Dickey family.
Ilene Hightower
December 28, 2011
All my love and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God's loving arms surround you with His Grace and Mercy.
Jimi Miller
December 28, 2011
My days at Metro- doing traffic for KQV were some of the most fun and interesting memories of my radio career. I remember our meetings with Mr. Dickey (who could forget them?). My condolences to my friend, Bob Jr. and the entire Dickey family. Mr. Dickey will be sorely missed- he was truly one of a kind and a great guy.
Vicki and jon Dottle and family
December 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Very sorry for loss.
Henry Lenard
December 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dickey family at this time. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Dickey early in my career and then got to know Mr. Dickey's son, Bob, many years later. Your Dad was a good man, Bob, and you should be proud of him and know that he is watching over you and your siblings and famiies from high above, no doubt offering wise and insightful commentaries on life on Earth to his fellow Heaven dwellers.
December 27, 2011
To the Dickey Family:
What a guy! What a character!
He touched so many people...
every one of them will remember
the one & only 'Mr. Dickey'
Jack Weinlein
WDVE / KQV alum from the mid 80's
Lancaster PA
December 27, 2011
My condolences to the entire Dickey family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Brush
Phil Marcus
December 27, 2011
Carol:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Ray Allen
December 27, 2011
Sympathy & God's blessing to the Dickey family & friends wherever they may be. Why is Pgh. someplace special? Folks like this are a big part of the puzzle. How much time did I spend listening to Bob Dickey? Good question, but when one's eye is on the road or doing something else, who is keeping score? Kindest regards to one and all. Take care.
Brent Weiner
December 27, 2011
Im Gonna miss you mr Dickey..You always made me smile.My thoughts and prayers are with everyone... Love Ya,
MARK J. PENTLAND
December 27, 2011
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE DICKEY FAMILY. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS & IN MY PRAYERS.
Terry Moore
December 27, 2011
A giant of the radio industry, Mr. Dickey will be missed. We are grateful to him for bringing all-news radio to Pittsburgh and keeping it on the air. Condolences to his family.
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