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Robert DeSorda Obituary

Robert DeSorda, 77, of San Luis Obispo died Tuesday, May 4, 2010. "Bob" was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran and had retired from Whittaker Corp., of Los Angeles after 22 years as the chemical plant manager. As a young man, he loved sailing his boat and fishing, but he gave that all up as he got older. He loved to travel, spend time with family and grow his garden. He also loved to cook, especially Italian food. Robert is survived by his wife, Phyllis; two sons Michael DeSorda of Tucson, Ariz., and Mark Blumenfeld of Encino, Calif.; stepson Michael Tapia of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren Michelle, Danielle, Richard, Stasha, Michael and Sara; and one great-granddaughter, Daija Rae.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on May 13, 2010.

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kyle

May 18, 2010

Dear Phyllis... I know you, Bob and Alice have always been fine neighbors, but Bob was my gardening and cooking inspiration... I think of him each time I look over the fence. His garden was enviable. We all miss him. Kyle

May 13, 2010

Dear Phyllis and Family:
You may not remember me, but we worked together/MBHS. You had given me a recipe of your husband - Italian tomatoes that I still use today.
Please accept my condolences on his passing via e-mail as I do not have your address.
Prayers to you and Family. Charlene Abeloe

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