Obituaries
Robert “Bob/Papa Bear” Rio
November 4, 1945 - December 4, 2020
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VISITATION
December 8, 2020 | 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday - Yurs Funeral Home 1771 West State Street (Rte 38) Geneva
- Funeral
- December 9, 2020 | 11:00 A.M. Wednesday
- St. Joseph Catholic Church 722 High Street Aurora, Il 60505
Robert “Bob/Papa Bear” Rio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital on December 4, 2020 in Hines, IL at the age of 75.
Robert is survived by his Wife, Joanne “Mickey” (Scaccia) Rio; Children, Bobbi-Jo (Craig) Assmann, Billi-Jo (Rob) Cummings, Geno (Jo-Marie) Rio, Dino (Jay) Rio. Beloved Papa Bear of Nicholas (Lauren) Czaja, Anthony Czaja, Thomas, Samual, Gina, Angel & Jessica Cummings, Bella, Carmella & Francesca Rio, Anthony, Kailey and Dino Rio, Jr. Adored Great-Papa Bear to Ava, Olivia & Nico Czaja, Aria Cummings. Brothers Jack (Judy) Rio, Joe Rio, and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews. Robert is preceded in heaven by his mother and father, Joe and Josephine Rio, and his brothers Anthony and Samuel (Christine) Rio.
A decorated Army veteran, Robert proudly served his country from 1965-1971, he was honored with the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, among others.
His love was the strongest love. You learned every moment you spent with him about love, family, and strength. His smile would light up every room he entered. His humor and quick zingers added to the laughter that always surrounded him. He was everyone’s best friend. You always felt at home being around him. Every moment spent with him became a special memory and has a warm place in all of our hearts.
Robert loved Elvis and it’s fitting that this Elvis quote suits him perfectly. “It’s not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it’s who you are.” And he was amazing.
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Kenneth Fudala from Barrington, IL
"I'll miss him like everyone else, a very good worker at Dominick's. It's said that we lose someone at a young age. Now he's in God's hands, and won't suffer any more."
Kathleen m Urzedowski from Bartlett, IL
"I am so sorry for your loss. I loved him very much. Rest in peace until we meet again"
Kathy Urzedowski from Lake Villa, IL
"He will be very much missed. He could always get me to laugh. My condolences to all. Rest is peace Bobby."
Shannon Dyer (Urzedowski) from Carol Stream , IL
"May you all find peace during this time of loss. He is in heaven free from pain and suffering and is now watching over you all. I will always have fond memories of Bobby singing Elvis karaoke at Mom and Dads house. He was a wonderful man."
Angela Giacchetti from BENSENVILLE, IL
"To The entire Rio/Scaccia Family, I Am so sorry to hear of "uncle" Bobs Passing please take comfort in knowing you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Angela, Al, Stephanie, Michael and family"