Oscar De Jesus Gottardi
December 19, 1943 - February 19, 2006
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Oscar De Jesus Gottardi
December 19, 1943 - February 19, 2006
Obituary
Oscar De Jesus Faustino Gottardi was born December 19, 1943 to Olivia and Numa Gottardi and brother Ramon. Oscar immigrated from Cuba to Miami, FL on July 8, 1961. Oscar was honorably discharged from the United States Army in May 1963. Oscar was married to Arlene Campbell on October 3, 1964. They welcomed Oscar J. Gottardi II in Evanston, IL on January 26, 1970. Oscar earned a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University in 1977. Arlene and Oscar became foster parents to Margaret Callahan in 1981. Oscar married Tina Tadros on May 10, 1985. In 1988 Oscar relocated to Orange County, CA to continue working for the government at the Internal Revenue Service. Oscar retired from the I.R.S. in January 2005. Oscar passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2006 in Aliso Viejo, CA. Oscar De Jesus Gottardi is survived by loving son Oscar J. Gottardi II; loving daughter Margaret Zapata and family; beloved brother Ramon Gottardi and family, cousin Mercy Lamazares and family and many friends. Oscar was dearly loved by many, and he will be deeply missed by all.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 ~ 2:00 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, California 92653.
70 responses to Oscar De Jesus Gottardi
Sharon Sheehan says:
March 9, 2006
Dear Little Oscar,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad’s death. Oscar sure was a good man and always full of fun. Take care of yourself Little O.
Kay Kastrinos says:
March 14, 2006
Little Oscar, so sorry to hear Oscar Snr passed away, he will be missed dearly, especially during my trips to the USA. I am forever grateful for the kindness and generosity he’s shown me over the years . After my divorce, he took me into his home. When my company closed and I needed a job, he help provide the way to my 7yr career at the IRS. I’ll always remember his warm smile! God Bless
Phyllis Karel Hibben says:
March 26, 2006
Dear Oscar Jr.
So sorry this is late. Although it has been a few years since we last got together, I would often talk about him with my hubby who had the pleasure of meeting him one day in CA at Kenny and Vera’s. It was great spending time with the 3 of them and reminiscing about the ‘good old days’.
Oscar was one of the good guys. He always had good advice for me. I wish I would have followed some of it!
I think my fondest memories of him were the scrabble games that took place way late into the night at Tori. Oscar and Tim Mears never failed to amaze me with their knowledge and ability to find the most points with one letter.
I will truly miss him.
Maddee Lapin and Ivy Center Tuber also send their condolences.
Take care.
Vernon Butler says:
October 17, 2021
I went to Jr College with Oscar. We worked and played together at Loop College, in Chicago. I will continue to cherish those days of friendship.
He was a good guy.
Vernon C Butler
Vernon C Butler says:
October 17, 2021
Vernon Butler