Robert B. Kulis

Robert B. “Bob” Kulis was born on March 11, 1944, in Palmer, MA, and grew up in Granville, MA, with his parents, Barney J. Kulis, who passed away in 1975, and Minnie V. Kulis, who passed away in 1979.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage; his children, David Kulis and his wife, Jennifer, and twin sons, Parker and Spencer, and daughter, Sydney; Kathleen Dailey and her husband, Travis Conway, and children, Lenox, Saxon, and Phoenix; and Brian Kulis and his wife, Paula, and their three daughters, Caroline, Ella, and Eva.

He is also survived by his extended family and many friends whose lives he touched throughout his years.

Bob attended Westfield High School in Westfield, MA. During his summers, he worked picking blueberries and at the Noble & Cooley Drum Shop. He went on to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. It was at UMass Amherst that Bob met his future wife, Lucille.

After graduation, Bob worked as a Research Engineer with Combustion Engineering before entering the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant in 1968. In 1972, while stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, he earned a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton.

Bob’s Air Force career took him around the world and included a number of significant assignments. He served as the Development Engineer for the E-4B “Doomsday” 747 aircraft and later as Program Manager for the Danish purchase of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. He also served as the U.S. representative on the F-16 Subcommittee on Industrial Matters and the Contractual and Finance Subcommittee, working with government representatives from Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark.

His work in these management programs took him throughout Europe, as well as to Turkey and Japan. After 20 years of service, Bob retired from the United States Air Force in 1988.

Following his military career, Bob joined ARINC Corporation, where he spent 16 years working on defense-related programs, including Joint STARS and MilSatCom.

Bob’s final career was perhaps his favorite. He worked at Red Tail Golf Course in Devens, MA, as a Player Coordinator and Tee Master. He often said that it was his “best job ever!” He loved being outdoors, meeting people, and, of course, being around golf.

Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed working with his hands. His talent for carpentry and his love of working outdoors kept him busy and happy in his later years. He took great pride in the things he built and repaired and always found satisfaction in staying active.

Bob and Lucille also enjoyed extensive travels throughout Europe during their retirement years, sharing many memorable adventures together.

Bob will be remembered for his intelligence, curiosity, humor, strong work ethic, love of the outdoors, and devotion to his family. He lived a full and varied life—from engineering and military service to international travel, carpentry, and his beloved golf course—and leaves behind a lifetime of memories for his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Bob’s Celebration of Life on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 4 until 7 PM at the WESTFORD HEALY FUNERAL HOME, 57 N Main Street, Westford. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Chelmsford. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Burial to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory are encouraged to the Disabled American Veterans.