Jessie Lynn Camara

Jessie Lynn Camara obituary, San Jose, CA

Jessie Lynn Camara

Jessie Camara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 18, 2025.
Jessie Lynn Camara, 74 of San Jose, California passed away on January 21st, 2025. Born as Jeffrey William Camara on October 10, 1950. Jessie was a graduate of Blackford Elementary/Junior High School, Del Mar High School, San Jose City College, and Cal State Hayward College. She excelled in all their musical programs. Jessie played the clarinet and tenor and alto saxophones. After her college graduation she traveled with a circus band across Canada and the US. She played on the SS Norway cruise line band for many years. Then she lived in Las Vegas for a while and played with the Tony Tilman show. Jessie played again with the Norwegian Caribbean Lines, Then with the Royal Caribbean Lines, Explorer of the Seas (mostly). Surviving Immediate Family Members: Robert Camara, Richard Camara, Niece Kim Vogt, Nephew Tim Camara.

Celebration of Life: American Legion Hall Post 318, 1504 Minnesota Ave. San Jose CA 95125 on March 22nd from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Zoom Meeting as well. RSVP Rick Camara at [email protected] or cell 510-541-5315. Donations may be made to any music program of your choice.

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