Robert Ochall - Obituary

obert "Rob" Michael Ochall, Jr., 51, of Columbia, MD and a former resident of Davidsonville, MD died on April 6, 2013 at Northwest Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 5, 1962 in Washington, DC, to Alberta and the late Robert Ochall, Sr., he graduated from South River High School in 1980. Rob earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree from the University of Maryland, University College. Rob worked for Sodexo, Inc. as a project manager for the past eight years. He loved playing golf and running, including several marathons. He also enjoyed watching sports, going on cruises with his family and going to Redskins games. He was predeceased by a sister, Patrice Kelly of Stevensville, MD. Rob is survived by his loving girlfriend, Randy Reisfeld; a son, Kevin Ochall and his girlfriend Stephanie Garcia of Annapolis, MD; two step children, Jason and Lauren Wachterman of Columbia, MD; a brother Bill Ochall and his wife, Peg of Annapolis, MD; a brother-in-law, Mike Kelly of Stevensville, MD; three nieces and nephews, Christopher and Kathryn Ochall of Annapolis, MD and Justin Kelly of Stevensville, MD; three aunts, Corinne Walukonis of Moosic, PA and Helen Minchak and Agnes Roman both of Herndon, VA; and dear friends Howard and Debbie Bloom of Mount Airy, MD. Friends are invited to Rob's Life Celebration on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday April 11at 12 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to HopeWell Cancer Support, P.O. Box 755 Brooklandville, MD 21022.