Robert Ezzolo

1935 - 2024

Robert C. Ezzolo, 89, of Derrick City passed away Friday (Sept. 27, 2024) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born Jan. 24, 1935, in Olean, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Helen (Dubetsky) Ezzolo.
He was a 1955 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School where he was a star football and basketball player.
On May 23, 1959, in Bradford, he married Nancy E. (Merry) Ezzolo, who survives.
Bob worked for Harvey Aluminum in California, he and his wife formerly owned the Keystone Restaurant Bar in East Bradford, and he was formerly an active member and administrator for Bradford Moose Lodge 124. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, of 65 years, he is survived by two daughters, Jamie Ezzolo of Bradford and Christy Wallace of Phoenix; one sister, Catherine (Jim) Gocella; three brothers, Dan (Deb) Ezzolo, David (Patti) Ezzolo and Tom (the late Sharon) Ezzolo; four grandchildren, Mathew Staub, Jared Caldwell, Robert Wallace and Dustin Wallace; five great-grandchildren, Ryley, Luke, Hailey, Makir and Carter; a special family friend, Sherri Lineman; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Beth Ann Ezzolo, who died Nov. 19, 1991; one brother, Dean Ezzolo; and one sister, Joanne Coast.
Family will receive friends 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Oct. 5, 2024) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St., where funeral services will follow with the Rev. Edward Walk, associate pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.