Robert Peter Hutnick

Robert Peter Hutnick,77, of Butler fell asleep in the Lord at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Bob was born in New York City in 1945, son to the late Peter and Anna (Bobita) Hutnick. He grew up in the Lower East Side of Manhattan and proudly never forgot his family's early roots. He married Paulette Dano in 1966 and together they shared 56 years of a loving marriage. Bob started his career on Wall Street as a stockbroker and after numerous years of the rush and hustle of Wall Street, he made the decision to relocate to Butler, PA, where Paulette was born and raised. Upon moving to Butler, Chef Bob, as he became known, resurrected his first love, an epicurean in unique and delicious gourmet. Bob was recognized in the tri-state area as a talented and successful Executive Chef. D.J.'s Hideaway, where he introduced the "Black Diamond Steak," was his first engagement of many well known restaurants in Pennsylvania and Ohio to utilize his abounding culinary skills. His art and expertise were sought by numerous organizations in catering as well. Throughout his career, Bob mentored many dishwashers, cooks, and sous chefs who later moved on to start their own careers. Bob was an avid fisherman and looked forward to the annual family vacation to the beach. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Bob truly was "The Boy from New York City." Bob was a member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his twin daughters, Debra Ann (Thomas) Kraustok and Dawn Marie (John) Snyder and one grandson, Thomas Robert Kraustok, all of Butler. Also, brothers-in-law, Robert Dano, Frank (Becky) Dano and Paul (Mary) Dano of Lancaster and William Harkins of Yorktown Heights, NY; sisters-in-law, Stephanie Dano and Julia (James) Bohin, all of Butler; several aunts, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Dolores Corso and Carol Harkins; sister-in-law, Mary K. Dano; brothers-in-law, Samuel Corso, Dennis Barnett and his in-laws, Frank T. and Eva Dano. The family wishes to thank the 6 Main staff at Butler Memorial Hospital, especially Anna and Shannen; his physicians, Dr. Thomas G. Shetter, Dr. Amith Shamir, Dr. Samer Azouz, and Dr. Emily Martin and the VNA Hospice team, especially Jeff, Travis and Dawna. What was once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all we love dearly becomes part of us. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Friday August 19th, from 4 PM to 7 PM with Parastas service at 7 PM. A Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, August 20th, at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 105 Kohler Ave., Lyndora, PA 16045 with the Rev. Radko Blichar officiating. Entombment at Butler County Memorial Park. www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

Robert Peter Hutnick

January 2, 1945 - August 16, 2022