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Rick Chateauvert Obituary

Rick Chateauvert
Resident of San Jose
Rick was born in Garden City, Michigan on January 2nd, 1956. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Chateauvert, his mother, Rita Chateauvert, his children Matthew Chateauvert and Heather (Joe) Hess, his sisters Denise (Donald) Kaetz and Michelle (Byron) Davis, his step-children Cody and Jessica Graef, and his nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends. Rick loved Sharks hockey and tending to his garden. He enjoyed music and had a passion for hard work and cooking. On Tuesday, June 24 2014, Rick passed on and is now with father, the late Maurice Chateauvert. He will be forever missed, but his spirit and love will always live on through his family and friends.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jun. 28, 2014.

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July 7, 2014

Dear Cathy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Rick's untimely passing. I always enjoyed working with him and was very fortunate to have known him over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time. He will be missed by many.
With sympathy,
Gregg Hall

Kevin Platz

July 6, 2014

I remember Rick from the Data Domain days. He was always a nice guy, and a pleasure to work with. My sympathies and condolences to his family.

July 2, 2014

Cathy, (Cody & Jess) it has been a very long time and wishing this reconnection was for happy reasons. Know that the whole family is in my prayers as you adjust to embracing memories instead of the person. You know have another angel watching over you. With heart felt love, Julie Goschy.

Gary Ruggiero

June 30, 2014

Rick was many things to many people but to me he was by far the best boss and a better friend . But above all, he was a good and decent man. We have been fortunate to have known him. My deepest sympathy to those closest to him.

June 28, 2014

Dear Cathy and family. My deepest sympathies on the loss of the great and giving man. He lived his life fully and expressed many time Cathy how much you meant to him. His legacy will live on in all of us. Love to everyone.
Barbara Rogers

Paul Fitzgerald

June 27, 2014

Kathy

My deepest condolences on Rick's passing. I enjoyed working together with Rick and valued his dedication to his work at EMC and considered Rick a friend as well.

I hope that you can find some peace during this awful time.

With Sadness,
Paul Fitzgerald

Ken Simon

June 27, 2014

Rick was an amazing man with many friends and he probably helped every one of them with something at one time or another. He was a good friend here in Michigan for many years and has been missed since moving to California.

Rick was a person who embraced change. He seemed fearless when it came to trying something new. As a result, he learned more by doing things than anyone I have ever known. I admired him for that.

Rick was many things to many people. But above all, he was a good and decent man. We have been fortunate to have known him. My deepest sympathy to those closest to him.

June 27, 2014

Cathy, Cody, Jess and family - our deepest sadness and condolences to you. We only knew Rick for a short time but his spirit will live on in all of you. Love, Doug, Dana, Taylor and Lexi

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