Robert L. "Bob"  Koch

Age 66, late of Lemont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Chicago, and a resident of Lemont for 27 years. Employed by Food and Paper Supply for 30 dedicated years. Former owner of Labella's Restaurant, Chicago. He loved trying new restaurants as a food critic, was an exceptional cook, loved traveling to Italy, and especially enjoyed entertaining. Bob was known for his "Koch Fest" and 3rd of July parties. In his free time, he enjoyed antiquing and spent decades refinishing antiques, and acquired the name "Bookcase Bob". Bob enjoyed his monthly investment club with his friends for over 20 years where they would pick stocks and talk politics.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol (Nee: Kruszynski) Koch (2020); parents, Matthew and Angela (Nee: Vitiritti) Koch; one brother, David Koch. Bob was raised by his late grandmother, Maria Vitiritti and his late aunt and uncle, Darlene and Louis Vitiritti whom he held dear to his heart.

Survived by his three loving children, Jon (Emily) Koch, April (Bob) Schlau and Liz (Joshua) Reinhardt; eight adored grandchildren, Joshua, Abigail, Andrew, Gianna, Isaiah, Elijah, Logan and Silas; and one brother, Matt (Pat) Koch.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL., 60441 from 4:00pm until time of funeral service at 7:00pm. Following all services cremation rites will be respectfully addressed and a private inurnment will be held for both Robert & Carol at a later date.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing practices are required inside the funeral home and a limited capacity will be allowed at one time.