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Robert Scalabrini Obituary

Robert (Bob) Scalabrini passed away on June 15 at his home in Colorado Springs. Bob was the son of Silvio and Magdalen Scalabrini. Bob is survived by his father Silvio Scalabrini, his sister Sylvia Scalabrini and sons Eric Todd Scalabrini and Joseph Allen Scalabrini as well as many friends, aunts, uncles, cousins and his sweet dog, Kyra. Bob was born in Highwood, Illinois and grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Bob graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Management Science. He served as President and CEO of Allied Construction Products from 2005 to 2010. His experience included over 30 years in construction and mining equipment at the distributor level, territory management in construction and regional management domestically and in Europe. While Bob had many professional successes in his life, his greatest joy was returning to Colorado Springs to spend time with his sons and live in the home that he built with his father. A Memorial Service and Gathering of Family & Friends is planned on Sunday, July 18, 1-4 p.m. at 380 Struthers Loop in Colorado Springs 80921.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 4 to Jul. 11, 2010.

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Kerry Capwell

July 26, 2010

Bob was our neighbor at the Lincoln Park Bath Condo's in Cleveland - He was a lovely neighbor - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mark Zofcin

July 26, 2010

My most sincere condolences to the Scalabrini family.

Richetta & Linda Iovino

July 15, 2010

Dear Silvio, Sylvia, Eric and Joseph,

We are still trying to grasp reality of Bob's passing. Please know that we will be thinking of all of you at his Memorial Service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will continue to keep Bob and your family in our prayers. Some souls pass through this lifetime like a gentle summer rain. They touch our hearts and then return to heaven once again. As we mourn your loss, we know within our hearts that those we love are never really gone. For even as this earthly life comes to it's season's end, the soul goes forth and lightly journeys on.

john mussio

July 13, 2010

I grew up with Bobbie through grammar and high school. I am very sorry on his passing. He was a great person

john mussio

July 13, 2010

I grew up with Bob from grammar school through high school. I am deeply sorry at his passing

Frank Nardomarino

July 10, 2010

I had recently found Bob thru a search on the internet, we had plans on getting together when he came back to Highland Park, we were high school friends for a long time, it breaks my heart to hear of his passing, my condolences to his family,, he was a great person and friend.

Barbara Burchall-Schwartz

July 10, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 8, 2010

I just now learned about Bob's passing. I went to high school with Bob and Sylvia. Bob and I had just reconnected. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Joan Lepp Cahn

Carol Salk

July 8, 2010

Bob and I were friends in high school and recently found each other via facebook. My sincere condolences to the family.

Pamela Nidetz-Wells

July 8, 2010

Bob was such a nice guy and I am stunned to learn of his passing. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for his family. He and I went to HPHS together. This is such a tragic loss.

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