ROBERT "BOB/PAPA BEAR" RIO

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 and Jessica Cummings, Bella, Carmella and Francesca Rio, Anthony, Kailey and Dino Rio, Jr. Adored Great-Papa Bear to Ava, Olivia and Nico Czaja, Aria Cummings. Brothers, Jack (Judy) Rio, Joe Rio; and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Robert was 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. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 West State Street (Rte. 38), Geneva. Funeral mass will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 722 High Street, Aurora, IL 60505. For further, information please call Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva, 6323-7337 or www.yursfuneralhomes.com.