New Castle, PA - Robert L. McVicker Jr. of New Castle passed away the evening of Tuesday, May 26, at Jameson Hospital after a short illness.

Robert was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert L. McVicker Sr. and Margaret McVicker, both of New Castle.

Robert graduated from Union Area High School and went on to Youngstown State University.

Robert worked for over 25 years and retired from Penn Power as a training specialist.

Robert enjoyed racing horses with his son, Stephen, and had many great adventures at fairs and different racing venues over 10 years.

He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed going to camp in Leeper, Pennsylvania, with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing in his boat with his son, Jamie, and his grandkids.

He enjoyed grilling and made a homemade BBQ sauce that people loved and often asked for.

He was a superfan of all the Pittsburgh sport teams and Penn State Football and was always watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. He loved to go to casinos and road trips with his best friend, Carl Pia, who was like a brother to him up until his passing.

Robert is survived by his two sons, Jamie (Angela) McVicker of New Castle and Stephen (Scott) McVicker of Ellwood City; five grandchildren, Hannah (Noah Watson), Jamie, Jacob, Jaxson and Jayse McVicker. He would have loved to meet his great-grandson in a few short months.

Robert loved his family with all his being. He was always going to sporting events for his sons and grandchildren. He was supportive, patient and understanding with all life had to give. He was proud of his grandchildren and doted on them at any chance he had.

The family would like to thank Quality Life Service's staff of New Castle for their care and compassion over the past few years and UPMC Jameson Hospital's staff for their support and upmost care over his last days.

Although he will be missed greatly, he is at peace and is in a much better place.

There will be no public services held per Robert's wishes and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.

Online condolences may be offered at www.decarbofh.com.