Robert Gramlich

Robert A. Gramlich, known affectionately as Bob to his loved ones, was born on October 20th, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle, known for his brilliant sense of humor and his uncanny ability to make something out of nothing. His intelligence was outmatched only by his kindness, and his work ethic was something to be admired. When it came to his life's work, he was passionate and dedicated, spending over two decades as an auto mechanic for the port authority. More than anything else, Robert valued his family, often saying, "When it comes to family I have the best. I would do it ten times over."

As a proud graduate of North Catholic class of 1989, Bob made his home in Croydon, Pennsylvania. His mechanical skills extended far beyond his job — if something was broken, he could fix it. This hobby made him a cherished figure in his community and the go-to 'fix-it' man for friends and neighbors. His love for fixing things was rivaled only by his love for making people laugh. He was known for his infectious humor, bringing a smile to the face of anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. His jovial spirit and caring nature earned him the fond title of 'Dad' to everyone — the work dad, neighborhood dad, friends' dad.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Gramlich, and their four children, Emily, Robert, Grace, and Steven Gramlich. He is also survived by his siblings, Teresa (Wayne) Magee, Mary (John) Gibson, Richard (Krystal), John, and Edward Gramlich. Bob was a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews: Wayne (Dominique), Liz (Alec), Jakob (Stephanie), Olivia, Ricky, Nicole, Ava, Matthew, Sophia, and Olivia; and to his great-nieces and great-nephews: James, Brenna, Liam, Joey, Everleigh, Ronan and Preston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Richard Gramlich.

Robert's visitation will take place from 10:00 am to 12 :00 pm followed by a 12:00 pm funeral mass on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church 2535 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134. Interment will be private.

The family welcomes contributions to the Lymphoma Research Foundation in lieu of floral tributes.

His life was a testament to the power of laughter, hard work, and the importance of family. His warm presence and hearty laughter will be missed but never forgotten. To remember Robert and celebrate his life, we encourage you to share your memories and upload photos to his memorial page. Robert Gramlich's legacy will always live on in the stories we share and the love he left behind.