Robert Hector Preaux

Robert 'Bobby' Hector Preaux, 57 years old of Bridgeville, formerly of Cecil, died February 14, 2023 in St. Clair Health.

He was born January 31, 1966 in Cecil, Son of the late Robert and Dolores Scanny Preaux.  

He worked for Chapman Corporation as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 66 as a heavy equipment operator. He loved the men he worked with, and there are many who learned from him over the years. Bobby enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching sports especially football, and making new friends.

Surviving are daughter, Annie Preaux (husband Travis Fink) of New Orleans; partner, Jennifer Hostovich of Bridgeville; mother of Annie, Fran Preaux of North Hills; sister, Cheryl (Ed) Preaux-Suchacek of Pittsburgh; niece and nephew Cheyene and Connor; two aunts Gladys Kolljeski, of Bridgeville; and Gloria Godfrey, of Cecil, and many cousins.

Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Friday, February 17, 2023 at Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, Cecil, where funeral service will take place at 8:00 PM with Pastor John Patterson officiating.

Private Interment will be in Robinsons Run Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donation in his memory to support trade vocations and scholarships to: The Pittsburgh Promise, 1901 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, @ www.pittsburghpromise.org ; or Helmets to Hardhats, 815 16th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006 @ www.helmetstohardhats.org.

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