The custom integration industry lost one of its most respected leaders with the death of longtime integrator Robert “Bob” Ross Gullo, founder of Electronics Design Group (EDG) in Edison, N.J. Gullo was born on March 16, 1965, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Joan and Ross Gullo. He passed away on Feb. 1, 2023. He is survived by his son Rob, mother Joan, sister Debbie, loving girlfriend Jill, and beloved dog Esa.
The list of accolades compiled by EDG since it was founded in 1987 is a long one. The company’s installations racked up award after award from CEDIA, CE Pro (a cover story in 2000) and others. His projects graced the cover of Electronic House multiple times.
In an industry primarily made up primarily of tech geeks and audiophiles, Bob was an anomaly…. a handsome, muscular former wrestler with an eye for perfection in his craft… a larger-than-life super stud.
It would be an understatement to say that Gullo’s personality stood out in the custom electronics field. In an industry primarily made up primarily of tech geeks and audiophiles, Bob was an anomaly…. a handsome, muscular former wrestler with an eye for perfection in his craft… a larger-than-life super stud. Every other guy in the room became invisible when Gullo walked in the room. I heard audible swoons more than once (really). He served as president of EDG until he retired in 2022.
Beyond his legacy in the custom electronics world, Gullo’s business came second to his son and family, as making memories with them was the most important thing in his life. Growing up in Sayreville, N.J., with his loving family, he made many beautiful friends and memories, says his online obituary. From dirt bike riding in the brick quarries to wrestling with his buddies in high school, he was always up to something that he enjoyed. Bob made sure to spread those joys to his son, Rob, who grew up dirt bike riding in Bob’s backyard and wrestling from an early age where his dad was always there cheering him on.
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Bob also had a deep passion for wrestling; anyone who knew him knew how much he cared about the Pearl River wrestling community and the time, sweat, and tears he contributed to the program. Hesought to inspire younger generations to get involved with wrestling at an early age because of the many life lessons the sport teaches. Despite not ever having lived in Pearl River, he made a lasting impact on the community and the young athletes of the town.
He will be missed.
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