Robert John Fatica

Robert "R.J.' "Bobo" "Bob" "Bobby" John Fatica entered the gates of Heaven on July 5, 2017 in Visalia, Ca at the age of 71. His final days were spent surrounded by family and close friends that he'd touched throughout his very memorable and huge life. Bob was born on January 17, 1946 in Visalia to John and Dorothy Fatica. He was a bright tornado of light that shined. He was an e-coupon ride and all who knew and loved him could ride his wave. Mama Fatica said when Bob would come home he was a tornado on stage, eating, cajoling, entertaining - then he was gone. He attended George McCann School, graduated from Redwood High School, attended College of the Sequoia's and continued on to receive a degree in Accounting at Santa Clara University. Bob was a self-employed CPA for 45 years. As a CPA he was genius and designed his office to work around his clients in every one of his offices. He was clever that way and wanted every client to have the fullest experience. Although proud of "good works", Bob did not require accolades. Throughout his life, as early as high school, he just did what was on his heart. If one was fortunate to be at the right place and time, "Bobby" would buy sets of tires, finance nursing school for someone who rescued him and his friends off the 99 or the times he paid for not one but two young people to have eye surgery. Bob served as Board President for the Visalia Rescue Mission for three years during its time of transition into what it is today. He also served on numerous boards and anonymously helped many organizations and individuals; notably was the acquisition of the Fox Theatre, which today is known as Friends of the Fox. The beginning of a lifetime filled with generosity, deeply loving and entirely a "Visalian" at heart. Bob was married to his best friend and love, Susan. They were an unlikely match, the Yin to his Yang, the teeter to his totter. Mama Fatica once told Bob that he had met his match in Susan. Together, they conquered their huge mountain of life. Travel, music, sharing, caring, kids, grandkids, family, fun, tears, joy, sadness, spontaneity, distractibility; Bob was the real bigger than life deal. Bobby was a gift to all who knew him. Bob is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Ryan Fatica and wife Monica, James Mazzotta and wife Yvonne; grandsons Jeremy, Zachary, Cameron, Gianno, Nico and Corrado; sister, Dorothy Del Col and her husband Aldo; niece Christina and her husband Jake; nephew David Del Col; great-niece and great-nephews Shyla, Jacob and Jackson; and many more extended family members. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 10am on July 22, 2017 at Parkside Chapel 3200 E. Walnut Ave., with a reception to follow at the Elks Lodge 3100 W. Main St. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bob's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the no-kill shelter SPCA, St. Jude's or a charitable organization of your choice. The Fatica family would like to thank Dr. Havard, nurse Grace and PA Silvia of Sequoia Regional Cancer Center and Kaweah Delta Hospice with special thanks to Stacy for their caring comfort. A Memorial Tribute can be offered by logging into www.salseranddillard.com.

Robert John Fatica

January 17, 1946 - July 5, 2017