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
JEANINE PAGAN says:
February 27, 2006
UNCLE OSCAR, WE LOVE YOU YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. ONE DAY WE WILL PEACEFULLY MEET AGAIN.
Rebecca Justice Garcia says:
February 27, 2006
Dear Little Oscar, I truly miss your father and will always have a special place in my heart for him. I will always cherish the love he had for myself and my children. He will always be a special friend to me and am thankful that he was in our lives for the past 15 years. He always had wise words to share with us along with a great smile that I will never forget. He did whatever it took to help us out in rough times and was always concerned about our well being. He considered my son Brian as his “Star Brother” because they share the same birthday. Brian says that he is now having his “Big Vegetarian Buffet” in the sky. He had a precious love for life of all kinds, especially for children and animals. I will continue to pray that he will be surrounded by all the children and animals he so desires. I will pray for you Little O that you continue to find strength to be the best you can be. He always considered you to be the “New and Improved” one of him. Please keep moving and make your father proud. We will always be here for you, please keep in touch. Thank you for including us in your lives Big O and Little O.
Ruth Blank says:
February 28, 2006
My deepest condolences to the Gottardi Family. Oscar always had a positive thought and smile – he will be missed.
Mike Martin says:
March 2, 2006
To Oscars loving family and many, many friends. I am an old friend of his from the TORI community. Oscar, you were an excellent man. I shared many laughs and philosophies with you through the years. You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who loved you and enjoyed your companionship. My most heartfelt condolences to all.
Mike Martin
Margaret Zapata says:
March 4, 2006
Dear Dad, I can’t belive your gone.Im glad you were so proud of whom I became,And I have you to thank for all those talks I hated as a teen.I love you so much and have so many tears for our loss.We will meet again someday.Oscar & I will take of each other as you would have demanded. Love your Daughter Margaret xoxoxoxoxox