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Robert Joe Farber

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Stricklin/Snively Mortuary

1952 Long Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, California

Robert Farber Obituary

Robert Joe Farber Robert Farber, age 71, beloved husband to wife Irma, fath er to Michael, John and Paul and grandfather to Nicholas, passed away in peace on July 11, 2006. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Onawa, Iowa. He was employed for 37 years at American Can Company. He loved the game of golf and cherished his weekly golf times with Lyle and friends. He never knew a person that didn't call him "friend". He will be missed by all who knew him as family and friend. Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Irma; son, Michael; grandson, Nicholas; brothers, Lyle Farber; and sister, Mary Jane Chavez. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 11 am at Stricklin Snively Mortuary, 1952 Long Beach Blvd. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be by made to Memorial Medical Center Foundation, 2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806, designated to Respiratory Care. Please sign the guestbook at Presstelegram.com obituary page.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 18, 2006.

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9 Entries

Richard Cutsinger

July 19, 2006

Erma, I worked with Bobby many years, sorry to hear his passing.

Reyes

July 19, 2006

Dear Irma, We loved Bobby, and will miss him so much! May your wonderful memories, and love and strength from family and friends bring you comfort. We love you!

Mike and Kaye

John Wilson

July 19, 2006

Dear Irma, We are so sorry to hear of Bobbys' passing. You were both such good friends of Mom & Dads.

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

The Wilsons

Clevenger

July 18, 2006

One of the finest men we have ever met, Will truly be missed.

Fred Talamantes

July 18, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Robert & Jo Ann Talamantes

July 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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