In 1969, Bob moved West to Colorado. He obtained his bachelor’s degree and then, in 1972, he started teaching in Sterling and soon after went to Thompson School district, where he worked until retiring.
He married the love of his life, Patricia Edwards, on June 2, 1973, in Sterling, CO. Bob loved to travel the world where he could simultaneously indulge in another passion of his: photography. Community and helping others were important to Bob, so it was no surprise when he obtained his real estate license in 2002.
Bob will be forever remembered for living such a full life and never meeting a stranger!
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Helen Brunacci; wife, Patty Brunacci; Brother-in-law, Galen Stoltzfus; and sister-in-law, Barbara Brunacci. He is survived by his children Jeffrey Brunacci (Jackie), David Brunacci (Melissa), Gina Waite (Lance); siblings, Tom Brunacci, Jim Brunacci, and Mary Lou Stoltzfus; and grandchildren Jacob, Kiley, Conner, Jordan, Adeline, and Amelia.
For those wanting to show their support for family, a 3:00 PM memorial service for Bob will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish located at 5450 S Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to Realities for Children or the Catholic Charities of Northern Colorado.
