Robert Allen Coch, (Bob) 76, of Holly Hill, FL passed away July 3rd, 2026 with his loving family at his side. 

He was born in Charleroi, PA on May 19, 1950, the son of Andrew and Anna Simkanich Coch. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years. He was a chief builder (BUC) in the Navy Seabees. He worked for the state department while serving in the Navy and traveled to many embassies. After retiring from the Navy he was employed by UCF as a police officer on their police force for 17 years.

On December 23, 1972 he was united in marriage to Mary Kay Ingersoll. This was a blessed union for 53 years. He enjoyed going to the casino and going on cruises. He loved his car (Audi) and named her Bessie.

Bob was predeceased by his mother and father, Andrew and Anna Coch. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Kay, a daughter Jennifer and David Harwick, of Ormond Beach, FL, a son Jeffrey Coch of Daytona Beach, FL. Bob has two brothers; Andrew J and Maria Coch of Saint Petersburg, FL, and Gary Coch, Altamonte Springs, FL. He has several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US Hwy 1, Mims, FL 32754 on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Any contributions in Bob's memory may be made to "The Tunnel to Towers Foundation".