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Robert G. Ruoti

1933 - 2020

BORN

1933

DIED

2020

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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

Robert Ruoti Obituary

Robert G. Ruoti, age 87, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020. He was born on January 28, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Bob is survived by his loving children, Joanne Gerut, Kathleen (Pete) Stawiarski and Rob (Jennifer) Ruoti; his cherished grandchildren, Danny and Christy Gerut, Nicole, Anthony and Rachel Stawiarski, Robby (Robert George III), Ava and Alessandra Ruoti. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marianne Ruoti. Bob worked for over 40 years in the meat industry. After his retirement he enjoyed 20 wonderful years as the bartender to the Chicago Blackhawks family. Visitation Monday, August 17, 5:00-8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. The Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 18, 10:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 16, 2020.

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Joanne Kuksta

August 12, 2024

Bob will always be missed by the Kuksta family!

Joanne Kuksta

August 11, 2023

We always loved and enjoyed our times together with Bob and Maryann and the Ruoti Family. They are and will always be missed and our prayers and thoughts are with them and the family.

Love, Norb and Joanne Kuksta

Ellen & Matthew Coghlan

January 14, 2021

We are so sorry to learn of Bob's passing! He was a wonderful man and friend. We had so many fun times working together at the Bullpen Bar! He will be missed!

Kelly Heeter

August 27, 2020

To the family of Bob,

I am so sorry of learning of the passing of your dad. I have often thought of him and how he was doing. We had great times and the Ballpark and will miss him dearly. Kelly Heeter

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August 16, 2020

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Aug

17

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Aug

18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville, IL

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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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