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Robert Cuillo Obituary
July 19, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - Robert Anthony "Bobby" Cuillo, 23, of Scottsdale, AZ, died Monday, July 19, 2021. Rosary will be at 8:00 am, Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 am, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Anne R. Cuillo. Survived by his father, Bobby Cuillo; mother, Dotsie Cuillo; sister, Nicole; brothers, Michael and Christian; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial has been established with the Wichita Children's Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Tim Lange
July 22, 2025
Hey Bobby,
I wonder what car you are driving today. You pop up in my mind pretty much daily. We are all sad you are gone, but so thankful for all the great memories we have shared over the years. Give Zane a big hug for me.
I miss you both! Love you Tisimo
Reese Plantenberg
April 11, 2025
Hey Bobby - miss you brother. I had a random thought about you, hard to believe it´s almost been 4 years.
Since we´ve seen each other last, Lauren and I got married, we´re living in Dallas and have a dog. I kept a special place for you at our wedding. Got to catch up with Corbin for awhile recently too.
Miss you all the time man, glad I remembered this is here.
Jimmy
November 20, 2024
Vincent Cuillo
Mom
May 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024
Well Bobby. I didn´t know this was a thing. I just read all the amazing things that your friends wrote on here. As you know we are all in Florida for Mollys Wedding. I missed you every second. Thinking about how much fun you would have had with the Florida gang. Everyone misses you. It doesn´t seem real that you weren´t here. We´re all here and wow could I have used you to keep the peace. It seems to get harder without you. My Birthday is around the corner and I think one more year to be closer to heaven. Oh and you still owe me the Bentley. We miss you Bobby life is changed forever.
Bobby Cuillo
April 17, 2024
Hello Bobby. To me my son, you are still here. And your wishes were always so important, your hopes and dreams valid and valuable. And you inner strength was always most powerful. I love and miss you so very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
March 31, 2024
It is Easter Sunday once again my son. Remembering the joy and your smiles that you brought to every holiday or occasion. I got you another card for your room to go with the others. I love you very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
March 17, 2024
Hi Bobby. There are probably far too many things in my life that I take for granted. But of course you were never one of them. Every day I know how blessed I am to have had you in my life. I really miss you. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
March 2, 2024
Hello Bobby. Today marks your 26th birthday my son. We sure had some wonderful birthdays Bobby. I find myself forever in quicksand with this grief that never seems to end. I'll never understand why it has to be this way. I miss you so much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
February 17, 2024
Hello Bobby. Missing you so very much today and always. I so very much wish you were here with me. Another month passes and the sadness remains the same. I love you very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
January 17, 2024
Hello my son. Well today marks two and half years and I find that the void in my life continues to increase more and more, as time goes on. I'll be going through all your pictures and cards and recordings a bit more today. You are always on my mind every minute of the day. All my love always son. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
December 17, 2023
Hello Bobby. Well, the holidays are upon us. An especially difficult time of year for sure. Thinking back to so many wonderful times you gave us. I miss you and love you so very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
November 23, 2023
Hello Bobby. On this Thanksgiving Day, thinking of you so very much. I will never forget how much you gave me to remember. I miss you. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
November 17, 2023
Hello son. As time goes on and on, I still can't wrap my head around you not being here. It is hard for old friends to be around me or talk to me. The grief is just so much. I guess I'm too changed from who I used to be. I miss you and love you so very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
October 17, 2023
Hello Bobby. 27 months today. I find myself talking to you and praying to you more and more, as time goes by. I hope you know that you are in my heart and my thoughts always. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
September 28, 2023
Hello Bobby. Today is National Son´s Day and just wanted you to know that you are the finest Son a father could have. Remembering all the special times and trips we were on together. Missing you even more today. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
September 17, 2023
Hello my special son. The pain and longing to hear your voice just one more time never subsides. I do hope you always feel the weight and presence of my love for you. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
September 2, 2023
Happy Half-Birthday my son. You always loved that tradition and thoughtful celebrations we would have! I miss you so very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
August 17, 2023
Bobby, hello my son. Another month passes, and seemingly so does the time, so quickly. Never a moment though, without a thought of you, never a moment. I love you very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
July 17, 2023
Well, Bobby it is 2 years today, and still so very hard to believe. Words are continuously inadequate to describe the pain of you not here. The grief remains every bit intense. Seems as though time has stood still since that day. You continue to stay on my mind from morning to night...as it should be. Just stepping through the days, missing you so very much. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
July 4, 2023
It's July 4th Bobby and can't help but remember the time where you almost set the entire block on fire at Christian's house with all those fireworks. The Fire Department came, and we were all so nervous. So funny to think about it now. That's the Fourth of July I remember. Missing you so very much my son. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
June 17, 2023
This month, on the 27th was the last time we were all together in Scottsdale for lunch. You always loved getting together. I miss and love you more each day.
Bobby Cuillo
May 17, 2023
Missing you today my son ever so much. Seems with each passing day and month, it never gets any easier. I love you. Dad
Bobby Cuillo
April 17, 2023
Another month has passed Bobby. You're never far from my thoughts, not even for a second. Love Dad
Bobby Cuillo
April 9, 2023
It's Easter Sunday Bobby and you always enjoyed that holiday so very much. Remembering so many fun Sundays. Always thinking of you and all the special times. It's just not the same. I love you very much.
Bobby Cuillo
March 17, 2023
It's been 20 months Bobby and the pain still remains in my heart. I miss you so much. Love Dad
Allie Feriancek
August 23, 2021
I still feel like I am at a loss for words at Bobby´s passing and I am sending so much love and prayers to the Cuillo family and friends. Talk about a human being that could light up a room in an instant with his presence! Bobby was one of the most incredible, thoughtful, and beaming human beings I have ever known. He would treat new friends as if he had known them for years and close friends like family. I witnessed him make so many peoples days by cracking jokes, consoling them when they were down, or simply being an amazing friend. I feel so lucky to have been friends with Bobby, and his presence will forever and always be in my thoughts and heart
Nicholas Steen
August 23, 2021
I´ve been trying to organize my thoughts since I heard about the news but it never seems like enough time has passed. Even though time moves on I still can´t help but stay stuck in the past. Bobby was probably one of the first people who I looked up to as a role model for my future. Even though I was young at the time, I still remember wanting find success in my future just as he had. While we may have slowly drifted apart as we got older, he was still just a kind and loving every time I would meet him. My prayers for out to everyone, especially my relatives, who are going through unimaginable pain. While he may no longer be physically here, his image will always stay with me as someone to look up to.
Tim Lange
August 23, 2021
Tim Lange
August 23, 2021
Tim Lange
August 23, 2021
Where do I even start..Bobby has been my friend since day 1 of college. He lived a couple doors down from me and we met at the dorm hall meeting. We immediately became friends because of our love for cars and similar sense of humor. At the time, I had no clue that Bobby would become my best friend and a brother to me. I have had the pleasure of living with Bobby in Tucson, Oklahoma, and Scottsdale; there was never a dull moment. We have shared so many amazing and crazy experiences that I will never forget, including traveling across the world together. I´ve never met anyone as kind and selfless as Bobby. I couldn´t name any other person that would volunteer to help me take the wrap off of my car for 4 days straight. Sorry for the high water bill Dotsie. I have had the pleasure to become friends with all of Bobby´s family members and I´m praying for each and everyone of you. Bobby, thank you for being you. Love and miss you buddy.
Ava Neddermeyer
August 23, 2021
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Cuillo family and close friends. Bobby was one of a kind, and loved by so so many. Although I was only graced with his presence for a short period of time Bobbito made such a positive impact in my life. His genuine heart, contagious laugh, and shared love for pugs made him so special to me. Bobby´s character can be reflected by the amazing friends and family he surrounded himself with and I´m so thankful for the strength and love we´ve been able to find in one another. Thank you Bobby for reminding me to live life to the fullest, take lots of chances, and cherish the little moments. Your memory will live on forever in our hearts.
Michael Steen
August 20, 2021
I still am speechless on Bobby´s passing and my heart goes out to the whole family. I´ll never forget growing up with Bobby and the memories we shared, like vacations in Florida or visiting us in Philly. We always were so alike from childhood to now, always seeing myself in him in numerous ways. Aunt Dotsie never failed to keep me updated on how proud she was of you, always giving me an example to strive for. While growing up distanced us as always happens, I knew he was doing the best in his career and life, and never saw him without a smile. Thank you for being a part of mine, and all of our lives.
Reese Plantenberg
August 20, 2021
I´m glad my network of friends, and my own personal sphere of influence and development was blessed by Bobby´s presence. Bobby immediately began making impacts on my life from the first day we met-we were in the same pledge class together and he noticed I was a sophomore, like him. We´ve celebrated all-time high points in life, and walked every step of the way with one another through the difficult times as well. If I ever wanted advice, Bobby was among the first to receive a phone call or text before my parents or roommates. To no ones surprise, I also came to him with questions about cars. He helped me come to an answer when deciding on buying a different car or keeping the one I already had. I can still hear his infectious laugh in my head every time I think about the excellent memories we´ve had in Mexico, lake havasu, or simply on weekends hanging out by the pool. You will be missed Bobby. I have no doubts you´re comfortably sitting behind the wheel upstairs, on the best joyride no one could begin to imagine. Thanks for all the great memories. To Bobby´s family, thank you for grooming an exceptional man, brother, and friend. His reach was indeed quite far. Until we meet again Tisimo
Lexi McNevin
August 20, 2021
Although the memories I have with Bobby are few, the ones I do have are rich and vibrant. He brought a smile to my face every time I saw him. He was a gentleman, funny, kind and one of those people who you feel like you´ve known for years. As a friend of Nicole´s, when I would see Bobby and Nicole interact, it was truly a something special (and usually hilarious). A soul connection that is rare.
To the entire Cuillo family - I´m incredibly sorry for your loss. Bobby will be missed so much and his memory will live on forever. My prayers and love stay with you all.
Mark and Virginia Bullock
August 19, 2021
Jackie, we send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all. "When someone you lose becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"
Mary Zsembik
August 18, 2021
While I have never met Bobby I do know his Aunt & Uncle. Speaking with them I know that he was a remarkable, caring and loving young man. He was cherished and loved by family and friends. I cannot begin to comprehend the unimaginable grief that his parents and loved ones are going through at this time. I pray that God continues to watch over the Cuillo Family and surround them with his love. Please know you are not alone and we will continue to pray for you. Gods speed Bobby
Karen Potocki
August 18, 2021
Even though I have never met Bobby , I do know snd love his aunt Jackie who is Dotsies sister ! Jackie is my dear sister in law ! Being a mother of seven children , five boys and two girls, I can not ever imagine losing one of them ! Dotsie and her family are in my prayers ! Sincerely, karen Potocki
Greg O´Connor
August 18, 2021
Dotsie, sending you and your family lots of prayers, love and well wishes.
Tom Cole
August 17, 2021
I've known Bobby and Dotsie for years but I have never had the pleasure of meeting their children in person. I had telephone and email interaction with Bobby this year and was so impressed by his intelligence, organization, and pleasant demeanor. A son to be proud of.
I am so sorry for your loss.
With my deepest sympathy,
Tom
Marissa MacLennan
August 4, 2021
Bobby was the kindest person I have ever met. I will never forgot one night in Scottsdale when he slept over at me and Natasha's house and he kept trying to go to bed and we put our dog Haggis on his bed and we were all singing and laughing. He also brought me champagne to my 21st birthday party, he was always the nicest guy in the room. He is so loved. I will miss him so much. I feel lucky to have even known him. He touched the lives of my sister and friends and myself so much. Sending so much love to the Cuillo family right now and forever grieving the loss of such an incredible human.
Marcee Pauff
August 3, 2021
While I didn't know Bobby, I know his parents. And I know how much he was loved. I'm heartbroken for his family and I just want them to know that they are not grieving alone. They are loved. And Bobby knew he was loved too. My heart is with you guys.
Brooke Kearney
August 2, 2021
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Brooke Kearney
August 2, 2021
Bobby was one a kind! The most wholesome soul and human being. His laugh and smile were contagious and I wish I could see it one more time. My heart is broken for your loss, but I hope the good memories override and bring peace to you all knowing he is in a good place.
Carter Gerardo
July 31, 2021
Bobby was always a positive individual. From our days in SigEp to beyond college, he remained an uplifting friend who always kept those around him smiling. He and I shared many memories from doing donuts in parking lots to 100mph runs in Scottsdale. It brings me joy knowing he is somewhere up in heaven driving the car of his dreams and keeping a watchful eye over us. He was one of those guys who just had absolute charisma. Knowing him and growing close to him the last year was a blessing, and I will miss him dearly. My condolences go out to the Cuillo family in this tough time. Love you Tisimo!
Aaron Formanek
July 31, 2021
I have known Bobby for 4 years and in that time he was nothing short of an extremely supportive and kind friend. He was always looking to put a smile on someone else´s face while he shared a laugh as well. I had the most fun experience in a car that I´ve ever had in my entire life while Bobby was behind the wheel. I was so blessed to have the opportunity to get even closer to Bobby over the past year. I will cherish all the memories we shared for the rest of my life. I loved Bobby like a brother and I´m going to miss him dearly. It puts a smile on my face to know he´s on the autobahn in heaven ripping 150+ mph.
Dillon Young
July 31, 2021
Thank you to Bobby´s family for making the man he was. He was in my PC and was the first to reach out to me. The first thing he said to me was, "Let me know if you ever need anything, if you ever need to be picked up or need help just call me and I´ll be there." He always gave more than he received and I hope to acquire that trait to be half the man he was. Love you Bobby.
Drew Ketterman
July 29, 2021
Bobby was one of the sweetest guys I knew. Always laughing, always smiling. He had a way of brightening your day. He could always make you laugh even inadvertently. For example, he didn´t want to put sunscreen on because "it will tan over". Then two days later he would have blisters and be putting on aloe like it was his job. Every time I buy a new set of tires, I will think of how quickly you went through them on your e63. That´s what I loved about you, you were obsessed with the experiences in life and the trivial things did not seem to bother you. I will always admire that. You´ll always be in my heart and I hope you are up in heaven giving people the absolute business in beer pong and hitting the dance floor like no else can. We will all miss you forever
Christy Veira
July 29, 2021
I would like to send my deepest heartfelt condolences to Bobby Cuillo´s family. I had the privilege of working at the WLC, and though I didn´t know Bobby well, I frequently witnessed his professional work ethic, his warm friendly smile, and his love and respect for his family. A dear young man that was lost too soon, but will forever shine a bright and pure light upon his family from his heavenly home. God Bless the Cuillo´s.
Ed Harrington
July 29, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that all Bobby´s family are in my prayers. Gone too soon. May God bless him and comfort him in Heaven.
Jaret James
July 29, 2021
Bobby & The Cuillo Family -
Breaks my heart I can´t be there in person to celebrate your life with everyone who loved you. I´ve never met that could light up a room like you could. The memories we shared are some that I´ll hold near to me for the rest of my life.
To his family, my heart goes out to each and every one of you. It was a pleasure getting to know you all in the year that Bobby and I lived together.
My brother, I know you´re up there ripping around in Vantage or a GT3 or whatever else they´d give you the keys to. We´ll love and miss you forever. Until next time Tisimo .
- Jaret
Matthew Sakolove
July 29, 2021
I am shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of Bobby's young and promising life. I did not know Bobby well, but I know how much he meant to his family. My heart is with you Bobby, Dotsie, Nicole, Michael, Christian and the rest of the Cuillo family.
Karly Kimbrough
July 29, 2021
My heart goes out to the Cuillo family as they navigate through this difficult time. I´ll forever cherish the memories I have with Bobby. So fortunate to have known such a selfless and amazing person. It was impossible to be in a bad mood when around him, he was so positive, funny, and always up for an adventure. To know him was to love him. Love you forever Bobby.
Thomas Kile
July 29, 2021
Bobby´s smile and laugh was contagious. I will always remember him as being one of the happiest guys and hope he´s able to drive a fast car up in the clouds. I love you forever Bobby.
Jackie O'Connor
July 29, 2021
There are no words to reflect the deep sadness we feel losing Bobby this way at such an early age. Our faith reminds us, comforts and strengthens us that the same beautiful spirit of God that lived in him while he was here on earth is now fully realized in the presence of God in Heaven where he's traveled to his forever home. He was our treasure. His infectious smile, loving and generous heart, inspiring humility and many gifts shared with all of us blessed to be loved by him will be sadly missed. He was such a genuine soul-his heart was so pure and his soul was so joyful and deeply rooted in love for all. All of us blessed to know and be loved by him have been forever changed for the better. His life had such a profound impact and meaning for all of us and he will continue to bless us in a new way. We believe in the promise of Heaven. Love you always, Aunt Jackie
Jerry O'Connor
July 29, 2021
Praying for you and the family during this difficult time
Scott Jewett
July 28, 2021
Kathy and I are so saddened to here of Bobby's passing he was a wonderful person and we will miss him.
Phil & Toni Coker
July 28, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences and praying for God to wrap his arms around you as you grieve during this heart breaking loss.
Kathleen Tye
July 27, 2021
My prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Keep your faith and love for each other strong as we all pray for our Lord to guide you and shower you with His love and compassion.
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