Robert Azevedo, 75, of Hickman, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness. Robert was born in Turlock to Manuel and Dorothy Azevedo, one of four children.
He grew up on a dairy in Hilmar. A graduate of Hilmar High, Modesto Jr. College and Cal Poly SLO, he had a degree in animal husbandry and worked for forty years as an health inspector and hazardous materials inspector for Stanislaus County Environmental Health.
He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and especially biking in Yosemite. Robert had a passion for fast pitch softball. He started pitching at the age of eight. He pitched numerous no-hitter games and has many trophies for his accomplishments.
His first love was for his family. He was a true gentleman and a committed family man.Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Yvonne Azevedo; children, Michelle (Darrel) Wattle of Hickman, California, Tom (Kim) Azevedo of Vancouver, Washington, Cathy Hart of Livermore, California, and Jo Anne (Phil) Resmer of Arizona; siblings, Joyce (Lloyd) Lawrence, Marvin (Evelyn) Azevedo, and Manuel Azevedo; eight grandchildren, Tiana, Austin, Danielle, Kyle, Tiffany, Brian, Nikki, and Phil Jr.; and 4 great grandchildren. Robert was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Turlock Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 12th at 10:00 am.
Published in the Modesto Bee on June 9, 2013.
Robert Azevedo, 75, of Hickman, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness. Robert was born in Turlock to Manuel and Dorothy Azevedo, one of four children.
He grew up on a dairy in Hilmar. A graduate of Hilmar High, Modesto Jr. College and Cal Poly SLO, he had a degree in animal husbandry and worked for forty years as an health inspector and hazardous materials inspector for Stanislaus County Environmental Health.
He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and especially biking in Yosemite. Robert had a passion for fast pitch softball. He started pitching at the age of eight. He pitched numerous no-hitter games and has many trophies for his accomplishments.
His first love was for his family. He was a true gentleman and a committed family man.Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Yvonne Azevedo; children, Michelle (Darrel) Wattle of Hickman, California, Tom (Kim) Azevedo of Vancouver, Washington, Cathy Hart of Livermore, California, and Jo Anne (Phil) Resmer of Arizona; siblings, Joyce (Lloyd) Lawrence, Marvin (Evelyn) Azevedo, and Manuel Azevedo; eight grandchildren, Tiana, Austin, Danielle, Kyle, Tiffany, Brian, Nikki, and Phil Jr.; and 4 great grandchildren. Robert was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Turlock Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 12th at 10:00 am.
Published in the Modesto Bee on June 9, 2013.
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