Robert A. Perlick, Sr.

Robert Anthony Perlick, Sr., 55, of White Oak, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 at home. He was born March 19, 1971 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Anthony R. and Paulette Mae (Bucklew) Perlick. Robert worked the majority of his career as a diesel mechanic for RJ Rhodes Transit. He also was a truck driver for a period of time, worked on charter buses and also delivered newspapers. He was an avid football fan who coached the little league Rochester Rams football team and loved to watch the Steelers play. Robert loved to watch TV, some of his favorite shows were MacGyver, Dukes of Hazard, The Walking Dead and Yellowstone. He also loved to listen to music, primarily rock, country and sometimes even smooth jazz. Some of his favorite artists were The Charlie Daniels Band, Lynard Skynard, and Johnny Cash. Robert also had a love for video games, some of his favorites were The Red Dead Redemption games, Grand Theft Auto, Madden and Farm Simulator. He also enjoyed teaching his sons how to play chess. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sons, Robert A. "RJ" (Hannah) Perlick, Jr., Tommy Perlick and Joseph M. Perlick; granddaughter, Lucia Grace Perlick; sister, Jessica Bigi; aunts, Josephine Lencoski and Maryann Humphrey; uncle, David (Pamela) Perlick; as well as numerous cousins and extended family. There will not be any visitation. Private inurnment will be held at West Newton Cemetery, at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com