I'm mourning the loss of one of my dearest friends, Robert Cartelli, 63. Bob and his wife Sheila have been one of my bff's since high school and an integral part of my family and life since we met all those many years ago. We've shared so many of life's moments together; the birth of our children, the loss of our parents and everything in-between. Bob is Tara's Godfather. He has magnanimously fought cancer this past year and choose when to leave on his terms. Monday, he stopped all chemo treatments, left the hospital,returning home to be with family. Below is a post from his brother in law on facebook:
Hi, this is Bob Alley again. Susan called a short time ago and wanted us to know that Bob Cartelli passed on to a better place this morning between 3:00 and 4:00 am pacific time. He woke up and said a few words to BJ and went back to sleep. Sue found him gone around 4am. Keep the family in your prayers. Its been a road travelled and we must help ensure peace ahead for them. I've posted the same message on Sue's site as well.
LOOKING BACK
Bob and Sheila newlyweds, just out of high school, in their first place.
Bob and baby Robert Joseph always known as BJ.
Bob taking 5
We will miss Bob's great wit, his enthusiasm for life, his compassion, his brilliance; living in Silicon Valley Bob was a mastermind with programming/computer analysis. He and Sheila enjoyed a beautiful home and lifestyle where he was able to retire very early. I am so glad they had that time together.
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