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
Donna Mack Paglia says:
February 21, 2006
Oscar played a huge role in my childhood and I remember him as always being a fun, happy guy, great dad and fine role model. We were all brats yes, all of us!, but he had the patience of a saint. I was deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing and offer prayers and condolences for his family. God Bless.
Elsie Addington says:
February 21, 2006
Oscar was a true believer. He honestly thought there was a better way, and that love for mankind would eventually prevail. He got discouraged, but never dispaired. God bless you, Oscar, and I hope you’re having a good time wherever you are. You are a good man.
jeffrey cooke says:
February 21, 2006
he was a barrel of laughs, i will miss him.
Jennifer Heer and Rob Norman says:
February 21, 2006
Rob and I knew Oscar at different times in our life and we both miss him very much.
Love, Rob and Jennifer
Jeremy Cox says:
February 21, 2006
My thoughts are with Oscar and his family in this difficult time. I unfortunately never had the chance to meet his father but if he was anything like his son I’m sure I would have liked him very much.