SIMCIC ROBERT J. Of Forest Hills, age 91, on January 30, 2016. Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Mary P. (Papoulas) Simcic who died June 28, 2015. Loving father of Peter Simcic of Forest Hills, Sister Epistime (Harriet) of St. Kosmas Aitolos Monastery in Ontario, Margo (Randy) Peretik of Wilkins Twp. and Barbara (Gary) Theofilis of Churchill; dear grandfather of Jonathan (Shawna), Daniel (fiancée, Angela), Christian (Gabrielle), Aristotle and Alexander; proud great- grandfather of Olivia; brother of Anna Gregg of North Braddock, Dolores "Dee Dee" Mullaly of Florida, Jane DeSimone of TX, Richard Simcic of AZ, the late Ruth McNutt and the late Wilma Stohlberg. Bob joined the Marine Corps at age 17 and served four years during World War II with the First Marine Division in Guadalcanal and the Island of Palau, Peleliu. He was wounded in Peleliu. He carried the shrapnel with him all these years, unbeknownst to his family. After WW II, he enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Electrical Engineering degree, later achieving Professional Engineer status. Bob was employed by various firms including, Auburn and Associates, Dravo and Eichleay. He traveled internationally as an engineer until his retirement at age 78. Bob was a fantastic harmonica player and an accomplished artist. He excelled at drawing, oil painting, wood carving and calligraphy. He also custom crafted "to scale" model airplanes. In 2005, Bob designed and painted one of the "Phantastic Phils" for an outdoor art installation in Punxsutawny. His design served as a road sign to Gobbler's Knob, an important area attraction. Bob was also a former Board member and two-time past president of his church, Ypapanti in East Pittsburgh, and also served as the Sunday School supervisor for many years. For family gatherings, Bob's deviled eggs were always a favorite and "Fine and dandy, sweet as candy" was his best known greeting. Friends welcome on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800 where a Trisagion will be Prayed on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Ypapanti, Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, 1575 Electric Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Additional viewing one half hour prior to Service. Bob will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial donations may be made to St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 14155 Caledon King Townline South, Bolton, Ontario L7E - 5R7, Canada. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb