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
Rita Joyce says:
February 23, 2006
I felt great sadness in hearing about the passing of Oscar. I will always remember his fantastic smile and most of all his generousity to all those he came in contact with. It was with great pleasure watching him interact with his son as a young boy.
Love and Light,
Rita
Sandra Burbano-Gray says:
February 23, 2006
My condolences to the family
Sandy Rodriquez says:
February 23, 2006
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed working with Oscar in the IRS. May God bless you and your family.
Soto Family says:
February 23, 2006
Little Oscarpapaas your dad called you. We will miss your dad so much. We’ve had some GREAT times with him. All the parties and holidays shared. He’s now flying high at the BIG PARTY. Don’t fret he’s watching over us as he always did. Oscar Jr., if you need anything, do not hesitate to ask. Love The Soto’s
Janice Dean says:
February 24, 2006
I was so sad to hear about Oscar’s death. He was a good guy. We taught together & he helped me alot. We had some good times at the Parrothead parties too. I’m sorry he’s gone.