Kevin Robert Olschesky
March 7, 1957 - August 9, 2021

Kevin Robert Olschesky, age 64, from Wilmington, North Carolina, died Monday, August 9, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Kevin was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina in 1972 where he attended John T. Hoggard High School and played the trumpet for the high school band. He also took classes at Cape Fear Community College. Kevin was an avid reader and enjoyed studying a variety of topics.

Upon graduation from high school, Kevin began a career as a surveyor and was a Survey Party Crew Chief for many years. Kevin’s career coupled with his love for the outdoors and nature, and he became a self-taught naturalist and proficient in the local flora and fauna of the coastal region.

Kevin played rugby with the Cape Fear Rugby Club in the early 1990’s, and he also enjoyed model railroading, gardening, and raising chickens. He loved jazz and blues music, and played the bass guitar in the church band at Victory Christian Fellowship, in Rocky Point, NC. Kevin had a warm smile and was a friend to everyone he met.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Robert and Rosemary Olschesky, and siblings, Gregory Olschesky, Lynda Olschesky Flewwellin, and Karyn Olschesky ( Luke Del Greco), niece Renee Flewwellin Holmes (Deandre Holmes) and nephews Matthew Olschesky, Henry Del Greco and Charles Del Greco. Kevin is also survived by his friend Cathy DeSilva and her three granddaughters, Taylor, Allison, and Brooklynne, whom he dearly loved and enjoyed teaching them to play the guitar, and his beloved canine friend, Harley.

In leiu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the American Diabetes Association, NC Coastal Land Trust, or environmental organization of your choice.

 


6 Comments

  • Cyndi Posted August 13, 2021 10:17 pm

    I met Kevin many times through my friend Cathy and her granddaughters. I always enjoyed talking with Kevin. His conversations were interesting and he truly listened. Kevin loved Brooklynn and Alison and Taylor as if they were his own granddaughters. His presence will be missed here on earth. Peace be with all who loved him.

  • Kim Lewis Posted August 14, 2021 11:18 am

    Kevin and our friend Randy had some good times. They were like brothers to me.prayers for his family. Rip brother

  • Doug Barnhill Posted August 14, 2021 11:54 am

    Bob and Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Kevin when he was young. I worked for Bob for many years at Diamond Shamrock.

  • Denise Wlotzko Posted August 17, 2021 1:06 pm

    Uncle Bob, Aunt Rosemary, Greg, Lynda and Karyn, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will always have warm memories of Kevin. We are sending you love and prayers and hope you will find strength in this difficult time.

  • You were always my brother. you taught me things that I would have never known without you making us thirst for knowledge. Thank You Posted September 14, 2021 4:09 am

    You were always my brother. you taught me things that I would have never known without you making us thirst for knowledge. Thank You.

  • Cheryl Russ Posted December 18, 2022 8:18 pm

    My memory of Kevin is of a kind, gentle, individualistic soul who seemed too good for this world. “Go Rest High on that Mountain” and “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” beautiful Kevin…….
    Cheryl Russ


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