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
Kasydi Speciale says:
February 21, 2006
I’ll always remember our carribean cruise and going to many boofays buffets with Oscar. He will always be in my heart. It’s been a little piece of heaven knowing him. God Bless.
Larry Malilay says:
February 21, 2006
Our Prayers go out to the Gottardi family. Sorry for your loss. Oscar was truly a Gentle Man.
Matt Ferrero says:
February 21, 2006
My memories of Oscar focus on his being very good-natured and loving life. My deepest condolences to his family.
maureen vulpitta says:
February 21, 2006
MY DEAREST OSCAR I LOVE U SO MUCH!! ME AND MY CHILDREN R GOING TO MISS U DEARLY!! JESSICA,EMILY,DARYL,MICHEAL WILL MISS U DEARLY.. I KNOW I’LL STILL BE YOUR BABY. I’LL TALK TO U EVERY NITE IN MY PRAYERS GOD BLESS U -THE SWEETEST MAN I EVER KNOWN BIG O
Odile Connor says:
February 21, 2006
This is very sad news. I am so sorry for Arlene and Oscar, Jr. for losing their dad, who was still a young man.