Robert J. "Bob" Olish

Robert J. "Bob" Olish obituary, Somerville, NJ

Robert J. "Bob" Olish

Robert Olish Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home on Jan. 15, 2025.
Robert J. "Bob" Olish, 86, passed away on January 10, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Somerville and was a lifelong resident of Manville. He was a 1960 graduate of Bound Brook High School. Bob was employed as a technician at Union Carbide for over 40 years. He was a member of the Bound Brook Moose Lodge and the Somerset Aerie #2137 Fraternal Order of Eagles. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and fixing cars. Bob will be sadly missed by all.
Surviving is his wife of 18 years, Sally and her children Joseph Annis and daughter Tammy Levin, grandchildren Michael, Aiden, Christopher, Justin, and Harley and great grandchildren Cynthia, Jeffrey, and River.
Funeral services will be private at Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave, Somerville.
Donations can be made directly to the family. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdale.com.
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