O’Rourke & O’Rourke
Inc. Funeral Home

25 River Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
phone: (716) 945-4760
fax: (716) 945-4222
john@orourke-orourke.com

Robert Lycett

Mr. Robert R. Lycett Sr., age 76 of Carrollton Village Rd., Carrollton, NY died early Sunday AM May 29, 2011 following a short illness.

Born November 22, 1934 in Olean NY he was the son of the late Russell and Kate Zimmerman Lycett. Mr. Lycett was married November 1, 1969 in Bradford PA to the former Patricia Campbell who survives.

Mr. Lycett was employed for 25 years as a press operator with the former AIRCO-SPEARS of Bradford PA, and worked seasonally at Holiday Valley retiring in 2001.

He was a former member of the St. Patrick’s RC Church, Carrollton NY.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and took many sightseeing trips. He was also a train enthusiast, especially steam engines.

Surviving, besides his wife, are four daughters; Renee Denfrund, Carrollton NY; Cindy Redeye, Salamanca NY; Kimberley Harrington Wier, Allegany NY; Lisa Kelly, Yorkshire NY. Five sons, Robert (Kathy) Lycett Jr., Texas; Jeff (Jodi) Harrington, Limestone NY; Bradley (Vicky) Harrington, North Carolina; Thomas (Cheryl) Lycett, Hinsdale NY; Kevin (Dawn) Lycett, Bradford PA. Thirty-nine grandchildren, fifty Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by one sister, Barbara Mitchell; one granddaughter, Samantha Lycett; one great-grandson, Adrian Dimpfl.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke and O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca NY on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 9 am to 12pm noon at which time funeral services will be held with Rev. Patrick Melfi, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish, officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Salamanca, New York.

The family suggests memorials to the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center, 1415 Buffalo Street, Olean, NY 14760.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.