Robert T. Wolkowski

Mr. Robert T. Wolkowski, 87, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Pines at Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Robert was born in Manchester, NH, on October 30, 1937, the son of Thomas and Rita (Champagne) Wolkowski. He was raised in New Hampshire and attended Bishop Bradley High School. He further his education, earning an associate's degree in criminal justice from Mohawk Valley Community College, before attending Utica College. Robert honorably served in the United States Air Force. On February 4, 1961, Robert was united in marriage with Carlolyn Marie Miller at Sacred Heart Church in Utica, a loving and devoted union of 64 years. For a short time, Robert was employed as a police officer with the Utica Police Department before joining the NY State Troopers on June 23, 1966. He proudly served in various capacities with the Troopers, including the patrol division and scales division, retiring on January 31, 1990, after 24 years of dedicated service. After retirement, Robert went to work as security guard at Planned Parenthood, and later as a Humane Officer at Stevens-Swan Humane Society. He was a member and past president of the Oriental-Faxton Masonic Lodge #224 in Utica, a member and past president of the Road Knights Car Club and a former member of the Shriners. Robert was also an antique car enthusiast and enjoyed cruising in his 1954 Mercury and 1950 Mercury. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Wolkowski is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn, and brother and sister-in-law, Thomas J. and Constance Wolkowski of Manchester, NH, as well as many dear friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Robert's funeral service on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica. He will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in Yorkville. Visitation for family and friends is Sunday, October 26th from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Those wishing to donate in Robert's memory, please consider the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company, 5476 Trenton Rd., Utica, NY 13502. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Carolyn extends her heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company for the compassionate care and assistance you have provided to Robert over the years. Your kindness will not be forgotten.