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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joseph Philip

Joseph Philip Lombardo Profile Photo

Lombardo

Oct 22, 1940 — Mar 6, 2019

Pittsburg

Obituary

Joseph Philip Lombardo transitioned on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was a resident of Pittsburg, CA, the place of his birth.  Joseph was also a former resident of San Francisco,CA, a city  that remained  close to his heart, which he called "home" for nearly 40 years.
He retired in 2015, at age 75  after  45 years of service from Macy's (previously The Emporium) at Stonestown Mall in San Francisco,CA. where he was a Supervisor in the Men's Fragrance Department.  He was passionate about both his new and lifelong customers and those who he called his "work family."
He loved taking long walks, riding his bike and  cooking simple yet delicious meals he often hosted for his many friends and family through the years. He was an avid reader who was a member of both a local Book and Writer's club which he loved.
Joseph was known by many for his beautiful photographs and photo cards.  He left an archive of poetry that dates back to 1962.  He left a beautiful imprint upon the earth and in the hearts of those he touched.  He was a "photo historian" and a natural story teller.
Joseph was a kind and gentle man  who  often preferred to stay in the background and allow the Beauty he captured  in his photographs to speak for him.  Nature was the silent voice and the constant companion that spoke  loudly to him and through him along the Way. The gifts he leaves behind are many, yet they all have a common thread, for Joseph  had the ability to "see" Beauty in everyone and everything. His was a Life well lived, one where kindness mattered and his appreciation and recognition of — The Simple Things — played repeatedly as his living "theme song". He touched many lives, just as many touched his.  He had countless friends who reflect the diversity and open window of his beautiful and tender heart, "too numerous to mention," as his dear friend, George would say.
Joseph graduated from San Francisco State University where he earned his B.A in Psychology as well one of the last "full life" teaching credentials.  In his early years he taught elementary school as a substitute teacher.
Joseph was an artist — a poet, a photographer and  a writer.  He was also a loving Uncle, Cousin and beloved Friend.  Joseph was a  —Lover of Life.  And now, the "Butterfly Boy" is flying free.
He is survived by his only niece and God-daughter, Leigh Ann Lombardo-Davis of Pittsburg,CA, his first cousins, Francesca Davi and her partner, "Cuz Jack" Hickey of Mill Valley, CA, Yvonne (O'Donovan) Bates and  Robert "Bobby" O'Donovan of Marina,CA  and  his extended family, Carol Lombardo and her husband William "Bill" Gardiner, Richard Davis, Sherry and Carol O'Donovan along with many  friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved fur angel "Skipper", his brothers Gary and Frank Lombardo, and his parents Frank "Chickie" and Helen Lombardo.
A Celebration of Life will be held on  Saturday, March 23rd at 1pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel, 2295 Railroad Ave.Pittsburg,CA. (Public Viewing 12pm to 1pm.) Donations may be made to a Charity of your choice in his Memory as well as The Pittsburg Historical Society, 515 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg,CA 94565 or The California Theatre Rennovation Project, 351 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg,CA 94565.
"What I have left behind has not left me." - David Whyte
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Funeral Service

March
23

Saturday

Pittsburg Funeral Chapel

2295 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565

Starts at 1:00 pm

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