Robert O'Kane Obituary
Robert T. “Bob” O’Kane, 77, of Forks Twp., PA passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born on August 12, 1948 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Eunan and Pauline (Herman) O’Kane.
He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Bronx, NY in 1967 and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Sabina (Simeone). Together, they raised their four children. Bob was employed for 39 years as a building director for NY Life Insurance Company until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Elks Lodge and Easton Fish and Game.
In addition to his wife, Sabina, Bob is survived by his sons, Nicholas O’Kane; Michael O’Kane and his wife, Cari; Patrick O’Kane; daughter, Lisa O’Kane; grandchildren, Hailey, Zoe, and Deegan.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com
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