Robert J. "Rob" Paolillo

PAOLILLO – Robert J. “Rob,” 79, of Oakland. Died September 12, 2024 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born September 15, 1944 in Johnstown, the son of the late Orazio and Christine (Camut) Paolillo. Also preceded in death by former wife Mary Beals, sisters Josephine (Chuck) Beach and Jovina (Tom) Shugars; brother in law, Joe Thomas and son in law, David Pear. Survived by wife, Brenda A. (Campbell) (Harris); son James (former wife, Aimee) Goss and daughters Michelle (Richard) Pear-Maloney, Cindy (Robert) Bumbarger, Pam (Tom) Costa, and Kim (Dave) Tremain. Also, grandchildren Megan Banks, Jimmy and Michael Goss, Will and Mary Kate Pear, Joey and Ryan Maloney, Michael and Allysa Bumbarger, Courtney and Casey Costa, Hunter and Davia Tremain; great grandson Drew Banks; Brother of Frank (Linda) and James “Max” (Sharon) Paolillo; Augustine Thomas, Jean (Skip) Kern and Pauline Paolillo.; Also, numerous nieces and nephews. Rob graduated from Johnstown H.S. and was a steelworker. He also worked for Ray Plaza Concrete. Member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown. Friends received 3-7 pm Thursday at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Friday at St. Benedict Church. Fr. David S. Peles, Pastor. Committal at Richland Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Crossroads Unit at Arbutus Park Manor and Conemaugh Palliative Care Unit and Hospice. The family suggests memorial donations to Arbutus Park Manor, 207 Ottawa St., Johnstown, PA 15904 or to the Parkinson's Foundation at parkinson.org in memory of Robert J. "Rob" Paolillo. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.