Robert James DeCabooter

Edmund was like a second father to me (and many). I met Father Edmund in 72/73 while in the St Benedict's Youth Group in California. I ran away from home in 10th grade and went to him at the church rectory. He took me in for a day or two understanding me and my pain. We (youth group) had a surprise 30th birthday party for him at my parent's house. I, like you all, have many good memories of Edmund and also saw and experienced first hand what we all describe here, a caring, giving, funny...

Dear DeCabooter Family,
Edmund was a dearest friend and will be greatly missed. He was loving person to talk to and always seen the good. Rest in peace Edmund.

Dearest DeCabooter family,

I am so terribly saddened the pain you must surely feel at this new hurdle! To lose Ed is still another great challenge in this year of many! Our prayers, thoughts and yes, tears are with you! May these lovely thoughts before ours bring comfort!

Love, Nora & Jim

Thankyou to all have written such lovely things about Edmund/Bob. A bright light has gone out of our lives, but what a beautiful thing to discover this guestbk only today (11/13/08) and see so many supportive notes about the fantastic man we knew. His family graciously acknowledges the kindness of you all to share such heartfelt feelings of him and thus make us realize how many were so positively affected by him in this life.

The world has lost a kind and gentle soul. We are all better people for having known him.

Edmund was my best buddy in AZ - would spend nearly every afternoon having a cold beer and playing "scratchies". He will always be dear to me as well as all that knew him--I miss him dearly!

Edmund was always a joy to be around and a good friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him. He is in heaven now and I bet he is having the time of his life! Say hi to all who I miss (expecially my Dad) and save a spot for me. I will try to be good!
I love you my friend. I will miss you forever.
Karen

I have lost a good friend i will miss him