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
Judi Boughton says:
February 23, 2006
My prayers are with his family. Oscar is at peace.
Karen Buhrow says:
February 23, 2006
Oscar will definately be missed. I enjoyed working with him at the IRS and had the opportunity to bowl with him for two seasons.
Larry Stapleton says:
February 23, 2006
May the good Lord watch over you while you are going through this period of grief and adjustment. May the peace and confidence in knowing Jesus as Savior and Lord be with you always. Larry
Leslie R. Jones says:
February 23, 2006
Dearest Gottardi Family,
My deepest sympaty to all of you for your great loss of Oscar. He always had a smile and a hello for me. I am very much sadden over this news. May our Father God in heaven grant you peace and comfort and mend your pain.
In christian love,
Leslie R. Jones
Neki Jones says:
February 23, 2006
Wishing your family sympathy during this period. Oscar always gave his best and cared about those around him. He will be missed.