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Robert Shirilla Obituary

Robert Michael Shirilla, age 63, a ten year resident of Colorado Springs and formerly of Los Angeles, California, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2013 at his home in Colorado Springs. He was born on March 21, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio. Robert is survived by his brother: John (Chery Schweigert) Shirilla; nieces and nephews: Bradley, Katie, Michael, and Brad (Brooke) Schweigert; two uncles: John (Vivian) Shirilla and John O'Shea; and an aunt: Loretta Conroy; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mike and Jayne (O'Shea) Shirilla; uncles: Dan (Dorothy) Shirilla and Nick Conroy; and aunts: Margie (Frank) Culbertson, Marge (Ernest) Young, and Norma O'Shea. Robert (Bob) graduated from UCLA, Magna Cum Laude, with degree in Economics and earned his MBA at the Harvard Business School, with Honors. After being a Senior Partner with Stanton Chase International and managing the consumer goods practice in 35 countries, he moved from California to Colorado in 2004. He enjoyed Colorado and was a Professor of Management at Colorado State University teaching both undergraduates and graduate MBA students. He loved running and ran 45 marathons in four years. Bob was a retired Army Colonel graduating from the Army War College, Command and General Staff College and the national Defense University. Being an active member in the community, he volunteered with the El Paso Human Services Commission, El Paso County Outreach Group, and the El Paso County Republican Party. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home and from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Funeral Services with Army Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging area "A" in Denver, Colorado. Memorials in Robert's name may be made to the Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado; University of California Department of Neurology for the Robert M. Shirilla Fund for Stroke Research; or the Robert M. Shirilla Endowed Alzheimer's Prevention Fund UCLA Center on Aging. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 17, 2013.
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Dear JOHN, Chery, Bradley, Michael and Katie,

My sincere love and sympathy to all of you. We have lost a dear brother, uncle, nephew, and friend and will truly miss him. He was special to all of us and his passing will leave a huge void in our lives. We must hold on to all the sweet memories we have of Bob and may they help to heal the pain of this terrible loss. RIP Bob.

We love you,

Aunt Babe

LORETTA CONROY

January 21, 2013

A better Republican there never was . . . .

Bill Roy

January 19, 2013

Bob was a dedicated professor who cared deeply about his students. He will be greatly missed.

Ian Brennan

January 18, 2013

I will always remember the intelligent discussion with Bob at HSB.

Ida Whited

January 17, 2013

Bob was one of the most energetic and positive individuals I have known. We will surely miss him at Hasan School of Business. Sincere sympathy to Bob's family.

Karen Fowler

January 17, 2013

Shirilla Family,

I had the pleasure of working with Bob at the Hasan School of Business for the last 6 years and always found him to be consummate professional and extremely nice guy, who cared about his students while setting a high standard of professionalism for them. It was an huge loss to all of us that he was not able continue teaching for us after his accident. The news of his passing has affected all of us here at HSB deeply and we join you in morning the loss of a good friend and colleague.

Sincerely yours,

Dr Rick Huff

January 17, 2013

Bob was a valuable asset for SCORE. His skills and talent will be missed.

Jerry Musselman

January 17, 2013

Bob, you were an inspiration to many. You are missed! May God bless your friends and relatives with good memories of their time with you,
Geri Wink

Geri Wink

January 17, 2013

bob was a good colleague

abhay shah

January 17, 2013

Bob was a good colleague as well as teacher and he will be missed by students and colleagues alike. RIP.

Steve Norman

January 17, 2013

It would hard to find anyone who worked harder than Bob for students. We've lost a dedicated member of the Hasan School of Business.

Brad Gilbreath

January 17, 2013

Bob was a brilliant and generous person. He was always willing to help and went above and beyond. He will be missed.

Lance Gentry

January 17, 2013

Robert Shirilla was a smart and astute business man as well as a great professor. CSU-Pueblo has lost one its most valuable assets when Professor Shirilla passed away. He showed students by example that everyone of us needs to be active in our community and government decisions. You will be missed.

Sheila Morris

January 17, 2013

Professor Shirilla was a great role model and leader throughout our communities. May god be with you and your family at this saddened time. God bless.

John Wooten

January 17, 2013

I am saddened to hear of Professor Shirilla's passing. He helped me in many ways.

John Gatchel

January 17, 2013

May you find peace and comfort in your memories.

Sue Hanks

January 17, 2013

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