Robert Edward Jargoyhen
August 19, 1941 – September 7, 2022
Robert, a native of San Francisco, was born to Henry and Edna on August 19,1941. growing up
in the Excelsior district he attended Monroe, James Denman and Balboa High School class of Spring 1959. He continued his education and attended City College before he was drafted into the Army. First he went to Basic training at Fort Ord, then to Alabama, followed by a stint in Hawaii. He then entered his career as a Civilian employee working for the Federal Government.
He worked at the Presidio for over twenty five years as a maintenance engineer/medical technician. Bob could fix anything, a great craftsman. He loved to tinker and always took on the challenge to fix anything that was broken.
Bob made many friends through work. Especially his best friends, Ric and Valerie Coppes.
As a car and motorcycle enthusiast he was always buying, selling, or rebuilding Fiats, Bentleys, Porsches, Triumphs, or BMW’s. One of his favorite things was to go for a Sunday ride with his brothers. From the Great Highway to the Santa Cruz mountains, if he was not on the road you could find him in the garage. He was the family’s Handyman, his friend’s Handyman and the Neighborhood Handyman too. Known to some as Mr Fix It.
Our beloved Brother, Uncle and Friend will be missed but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his older brothers, Frank and Arthur; sister, Barbara; and brother-in-law, Pete.
He is survived by his sister, Vickie. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Barbara J, his three nieces, one nephew, and their families.
A special thanks to Rose and Staff for their compassion and dedication over the last few months. Also, thanks to nurse Arland and the Sutter Hospice team.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at 10:00am at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sutter Hospice or your favorite charity.
Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 8, 2022.
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