Napoleon Escondo Oribello

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Napoleon Escondo Oribello

Napoleon Oribello passed peacefully in his sleep in the evening of April 23, 2006 while in the presence of his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Carmelita Resolme Oribello, his son Romy Ray Oribello and his wife Katie; his son Robert Rey Oribello and his wife Marissa; and his daughter, Rachel Lee Hanson and her husband John.Napoleon was born on February 9, 1944 in Iba, Zembales, Philippines to Enrique and Adoracion Oribello. While serving as a photographer in the United States Navy, he and his new bride, Carmelita, immigrated to the United States where they eventually settled in the Bay Area to raise their three children. Napoleon continued his public service in his new country, working for the United States Postal Service for 16 years until his retirement in 2002. Napoleon was an amateur photographer and avid chef. He enjoyed cooking his renowned fried rice and bacon and pork chops for his family, danced the cha-cha and jitterbug and regaled all with his karaoke rendition of "Margaritaville".He was beloved by his grandchildren Anthony, Angelina, Alexandria, Eric, Jake, Andrew, Zachary, Akeila and Will. He will be dearly missed by all.Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2006 with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 El Camino Real W., Mtn. View. A Funeral Mass will be held on Sat., April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mtn. View. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos.