October 6, 1965 - March 23, 2022 After a brave 8-year battle with Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Robert D Tumbrello started his new life in heaven with Jesus Christ on March 23, 2022. Robert was born October 6, 1965, in Covina, California to Anthony and Wendy Tumbrello. He was the third of four children and was raised in Valinda and Covina, California. He attended South Hills High School and graduated in 1983. During much of his youth, he worked in the family Italian restaurant and was active in sports, including baseball and football. After high school, he took classes at Mt. Sac college and began working for his father's high vacuum pump company before starting a similar company of his own, Associated Vacuum Services. Robert's knowledge in the industry was second to none and he was well respected by his peers and colleagues. Robert is survived by his wife Jennifer, his children Savannah, Maxwell, and Samuel, son-in-law Kory, granddaughter Kyla, his brother and sisters David, Jackie, and Michelle, and many other family members and friends who will keep his memory alive. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 11 am at Capo Beach Church in San Juan Capistrano. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Robert's name to Capo Beach Church, Care Department, 25975 Domingo Ave, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, or MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital, C/O Dr. Vivek Subbiah, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapies, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Apr. 27, 2022.

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Tracy R.

April 21, 2024

I know you´re pain free and I know you´re watching over your loved ones. Love and miss you cousin

Savannah

December 4, 2023

You were the best dad in the world. I wish every day that you could have seen us all finish growing up, graduate college, get married, met your grandkids, all of the firsts we would have shared. I think about the funny goofy things you used to do to make us laugh, and how you tried to do such big "little" things for us like pancake morning Saturdays and pasta Sundays. You always tried to make our birthdays and holidays special, and you would get so excited for events that came up, like the father-daughter dance that we attended. You had the biggest heart and loved deeply. Life can be tough, but you made every effort to make sure we did not know or worry about any struggle that came up. I now realize how hard you worked to give us everything, and how much effort you made to be the best dad you could be. I wish we could have experienced being a new parent and grandparent together, and the understanding about life that we would have shared.

I always heard stories about your younger, wilder days with your friends, but never realized how loved you were in school until I saw how many old friends showed up for you at your celebration of life. I loved all of the stories about your school days that you loved to reminisce about. Something that always stood out to me was that you mourned the loss of your friend's parents like they were your own. You taught your kids that although true friends may not keep in touch daily, the love between friends exceeds any time that could pass.

In my adult life, I discovered what one never realizes as a kid- my dad was unbelievably genius in his career. You had the mind of an engineer paired with incredible creativity, which was ideal for problem-solving and designing new systems. You helped so many people get out of incredibly tough emergency situations that nobody else could solve. After you passed, I had so many of your colleagues express how much you helped them without expecting anything in return, what a huge loss this was for all, and that you were their go-to. You received many praises for always putting people first and dealing with business later. You always tried to do your "good deed of the day" and did your best to help anyone that came to you just because you saw the opportunity to do a kind thing. Once we began working together, I was lucky enough to see you in action, but never got to tell you how much you inspired me. Despite your cancer diagnosis, you always showed up and made the best of anything the day had for you. I cherish that we got to work and eat lunch together every day, and that I got to be your friend & confidant in our new adult relationship.

Your grandkids will grow up seeing pictures of you and know you well as their Grandpa. I will tell our stories and memories often, and our family will know how one-of-a-kind you were. One day we'll meet and laugh together again. Until then I will do my best to make you proud and lead a full life that honors you and your legacy. You are missed so deeply, and loved beyond measure.

Love,
Your Daughter & Friend

John Hubbard

July 26, 2023

I knew Robert from summer baseball leagues at Hollenbeck Park in Covina, CA. His Dad Tony coached us both at the age of 16, when we were 18 and we were both able to play for a team that made its way to the Palomino World Series. Robert was a great friend and he will truely be missed. Prayers go out the the family.

Tracy

April 21, 2023

Love you cousin, I´m happy you are no longer in discomfort and pain. Thank you for the messages

Stephanie Smith

July 12, 2022

Rest in Peace Robert. You were a great friend and father. You will be missed.

Mark Brosnan

May 4, 2022

Robert you were always a pleasure to be around when we were kids, either on the baseball field or at parties. I am shocked that you are gone so soon my friend, but we will see each other on the baseball field once again; maybe Field of Dreams. Thanks for the memories buddy.

Tracy L Ramos

April 28, 2022

You had the best laugh and sense of humor. I´m sure you´re making everyone smile in Heaven. Love you cousin, Rest In Peace

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