Robert Kennedy Walker

Robert K. Walker, 54, of Derry, died Wednesday, November 06, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born December 04, 1969, in Greensburg, a son of Terry Walker and the late Christine Vincent Walker. Rob was a 1988 graduate of Hempfield High School and worked for many years as a CNC Machinist at PACE Industries. After high school Rob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an aircraft structural mechanic. During his time in the military, he received a national defense medal, a sea service deployment ribbon, a good conduct medal, and the marksmanship badge. Rob remained a dedicated Marine throughout his life, living by the Marine community phrase “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” Rob, a family-oriented man was adamant about how much family meant to him and bragged often about them. Rob was someone who always laughed and had a big heart. He was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and lover of animals, especially his beloved dog, Penny, until her recent passing before him. Rob affectionately called her “Reacher.” Rob is survived by his father, Terry and wife Jean of Sun City Center, FL; brother, Matthew Walker of Pittsburgh; sister, Mary (Katie) Walker of Boswell; cherished friend, Wanda Cardona and her sons Raffael, Christopher and Ricardo of Milford, PA whom Rob considered sons. Relatives and friends of Rob are invited to attend his funeral and Military service to be held Tuesday, November 26 at a time to be announced, in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Chapel, 179 Greensburg-Donahoe Station Road, Greensburg. Rob’s family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.