Mr. Robert P. "Bob" "Bobby" Ollerenshaw

UTICA/CHENANGO FORKS – Mr. Robert P. “Bob” “Bobby” Ollerenshaw, age 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Utica on August 19, 1957, Robert was the eldest of six sons born to Robert H. “Ollie” and Pasqualina R. “Lena” (DeBrango) Ollerenshaw. He graduated from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Grammar School and St. Francis DeSales High School. For years he remained an active member of his Class of 1975 St. Francis DeSales Reunion Group. He continued his education by attending Herkimer Community College and SUNY Institute of Technology, earning his bachelor’s degree in software engineering while working full time for Upstate Furniture Company. After completing his degree, Bob held several positions in his chosen field before settling into his career with Lockheed Martin as a software engineer, where he worked on several government projects. Bob was the proud father of his three children, Rebecca, Christopher, and Joseph. At one time he had been married to Vicki Conrad. He was very actively involved in his children’s lives and served as an assistant Scoutmaster, helping his sons both achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. He also assisted coaching his boys’ baseball and football teams. Bob was a larger-than-life character who loved his family, music, food, travel, his Italian heritage, a good glass of wine, and a smooth cigar. He lived his life to the fullest, highlighted by his dream month-long vacation in 2023, traveling to Italy with his children, with a side trip to Greece. He also loved his travels to Aruba, the Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, and throughout the United States. He was a devout Catholic who attended Mass no matter where he was located. He was proud to be baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, the Ollerenshaw family’s prayerful home. Upon the passing of his father, Bobby graciously accepted the honor of carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in the annual procession, a roll his dad held that he was pleased to take on. Bob loved spending time with his family whenever possible, especially during the holidays and at the family camps at Sylvan Beach (where he relished the perfection of each sunset) and Otter Lake, all of which always involved a feast of some kind that he helped prepare with his love and passion for food. He was an avid New York Mets and Buffalo Bills fan. Bob is survived by his children, Rebecca, Christopher, and Joseph; his brothers and their spouses, Gary and Brian Thompson Ollerenshaw, John and Gloria Ollerenshaw, Louis and Lisa Ollerenshaw, and Francis and Cynthia Ollerenshaw; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and close cousins, John and Mary Russo, and Ann Mizgala and Anthony Ferris. He also leaves behind his lifelong friends, John Stephenson, Dave Davis, Steve LaPorte, and Henry Alberico; along with a long list of many more close friends and coworkers. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Lena; brother, David H. Ollerenshaw; cousin, Michael C. Wicks; his grandparents; and aunts and uncles, including Vincenzia “Chancy” and William C. Wicks, John DeBrango, and Angeline and Peter Mizgala. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Maria McGreevy and her team at Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester, and to the emergency room and ICU staff of Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse, for their care, dedication, professionalism, and compassion in caring for Bob during his courageous battle with cancer. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Robert's Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass. Memorial contributions in Bobby’s honor may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute online at www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/giving or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the service. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. This obituary was composed with cherished memories of Bobby’s by his family.

Mr. Robert P. "Bob" "Bobby" Ollerenshaw

August 19, 1957 - February 6, 2026