Robert Joseph Vutich (Bob), 73, of Kansas City MO., passed away June 27, 2016. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Contributions are suggested to the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Bob was born November 15, 1942 and raised in the East Bottoms of Kansas City. He was a 1961 graduate of Northeast High School. Bob dedicated 42 years of his life to 7up Bottling Company. Bob cherished his three grandsons and adored watching them grow up especially while playing sports. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Vutich.

Bob was survived by his wife, Paula (Moreno) Vutich; son, Robert Joseph II and his wife Jennifer (Ryan) Vutich; grandsons, Phillip, Robert Joseph III and Ryan; daughter, Rachelle (Vutich) Kelly and her husband Paul Kelly; brothers-in-law, Kanute Medina, Gary Ray; sisters-in-law, Mikaela Rojas, Guadalupe Lau, Juanita Ray, and Sharon Medina; along with many nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com