Robert J. Ciulla Sr.

Robert J. Ciulla Sr. obituary, Naperville, IL

Robert J. Ciulla Sr.

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Robert Ciulla Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - Historical Downtown Chapel from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2025.

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Robert J. Ciulla, Sr., age 79, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Born on November 10, 1945, in Sacramento, California, Robert was the beloved son of the late Sebastian and Josephine (née Testa) Ciulla.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara (née Zagorski) Ciulla; his children, Robert Jr. (Gina) Ciulla, James (Lauren) Ciulla, Ross Hambourger, Meredith (Tom) Trayser; grandchildren, Arin Ciulla, Tyler Ciulla, Hailee Ciulla, Brayden Ciulla, Casey Hambourger, Claire Hambourger, Elle Trayser and Mason Trayser; his brother, Sam (Kathi) Ciulla; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Don and Jim Ciulla.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora. Interment will be private.
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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504

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