Robert John Prochko

October 27, 1934 - October 28, 2019

Robert John Prochko, (LT. COL., USAF Ret.),MATS, NRO passed into eternal life on October 28, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born October 27, 1934 in Junedale, PA to Michael and Anna (Swirble) Prochko. A proud graduate of Penn State, he spent his career in service to the United States and will be remembered for his devotion to family, faith, and the flag. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (nee Waters) and three children: Kristen (Andrew) Mercker, Amy (Eric) Stewart, and Michael (Catherine) Prochko. He also leaves his dear brother, Donald (Mary Lou) Prochko and nine grandchildren: Austin, David, Veronika, Eric, Mark, Travis, Matthew, Gabriel, and Holly. A visitation will be from 4-6pm on Friday, November 8 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA. A funeral mass will be at 3pm on Saturday, November 9 at Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church 3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA. Interment to be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to saluteinc.org which serves our nation’s veterans. Please share online condolences with the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.