Birth date: Oct 30, 1928 Death date: Jul 29, 2015
Gualtieri Tamburrino, age 86, of Oakland, California, passed away Wednesday morning, July 29, 2015. He was the son of the late Damiano and Maria Tamburrino. Gualtieri was born in SS. Cosma e Damiano, Italy (Lazio region) and migra Read Obituary
Dearest Tamburrino Family,Your loved one was so dear it's hard to find the words to ease Your loss. But know That the Bible not only has the right words but also has real hope for You and Your loved ones. Please read in The Bible Book of John chapter 5 verses 28 & 29 The promise Jehovah God holds out for all Our Loved Ones who have fallen asleep in Death. With Deepest Sympathy in Your loss of Your loved one.Love a Family Friend
We just moved to Taft Avenue three weeks ago but when we were here last October to visit the house we had just bought, we parked on the street. Walter told us to park in his driveway so that we wouldn't get ticketed by the City for Street Sweeping day and he was most kind to two strangers. We had looked forward to seeing him when we moved in but he was gone. But we will remember his kindness.
We were so fortunate to have Walter on Taft Ave and always enjoyed exchanging a greeting with him or seeing him out trimming his immaculate lawn. He was especially sweet to our dog, Tashi, who was very fond of him. And he was most patient when I occasionally tried to practice my very limited command of Italiano. We miss him! – Jennie, Birdi, and Tashi
Our little boy Luca always stopped running down Taft Ave to share some time with Walter. Few things slow Luca down, but our soft-spoken neighbor and Luca's buddy – Walter – was one of the things that always did. "He's a big boy" Walter would say as we gathered together on the sidewalk and he adjusted his ever-present camo army cap to reveal the brilliant tan line on his forehead.Looking up all the while, Luca would jump up and down, smile back at Walter's smiling face and exclaim "Yes!" and run off, this way or that.Walter shared a story from his childhood with me on another occassion…of hiding underground as the Nazi's overran his home town in Italy. That will stick with me as a reminder of Walter's momentous life.I am very grateful to live in such a wonderful neighborhood and not have invaders, not have to march off to another continent to fight a ware (as Walter did in Korea) and to live in peace surrounded by wonderful people.Thanks to Walter and his generation, we share a great life here on Taft. Luca IS a big boy and you are a good soul. RIP Walter! Neil, Ali and Luca, neighbors on Taft
We lived across the street from Walter for eight years and we will remember him fondly as a wonderful neighbor who was always ready with a friendly greeting, eager to have a quick chat and as a colorful member of the community. Our thoughts are with him and his family. With deepest sympathy, the Stice family.
We are very saddened by Walter's passing, and will miss seeing him on our block. Walter always had a friendly hello and "how are the kids?" for us, and around the holidays he always gave us a package of Italian rosemary crackers. Our nine year old daughter was particularly friendly with Walter, and went out of her way to say hello to him during his regular walks to College Avenue passing our house. We send warm wishes to your family during this time. – Lilley/Faurot family 5506 Taft Ave
