Robert Jerome Brickey

Robert Jerome Brickey, Air Force Veteran, father, civil service worker and beloved and classy gentleman, passed in his sleep on April 27, 2017. The night before he had dinner with his granddaughter Marina Misuye Brickey, daughter-in-law Jennifer Otani Brickey, son Marcell and former wife Rosemarie. Robert also leaves behind his best friend Rodante “Robert” Santos, who will spoil dad’s beloved pound puppy Milo appropriately, per dad’s wishes.

Robert Jerome Brickey was born November 20, 1942 in Colorado, the 2nd oldest of six, to parents Beatrice and Orbin, who had originally come to Colorado from Minnesota while working for the railroad. His family migrated to California because his father was in the military and they stayed because his father found work with the Southern Pacific Railroad, settling in Tracy in the early 1950s. His mother Beatrice belonged to the Third Order of St Francis and was a social activist, running a daycare for migrant families. Caesar Chavez, Dorothy Day and a very young Jerry Brown along with other assorted activists had been guests at their home while Dad was growing up.

Robert Jerome leaves behind son Marcell, daughter-in law Jennifer and a grandchild, along with sister Catherine Brickey-Gogerty of Delaware, and brother Michael Brickey of Hemet and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Orbin and Beatrice, brothers George (1953) and Patrick (1988), and sister Charlotte (2012). A graveside service will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203 at 10:45 am on Monday June 26, 2017.