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Joe Escobar 1934 - 2006

Joeseph R Escobar of Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California United States was born on January 10, 1934 in Oakland, and died at age 72 years old on October 7, 2006 in Saratoga. Joeseph Escobar was buried at Madronia Cemetery 14766 Oak St, in Saratoga.
Joeseph R Escobar
Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California United States
January 10, 1934
Oakland, California, United States
October 7, 2006
Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Joseph Richard Escobar was born to Joseph (Joe) Perry Perreira Escobar Jr and Mary Margaret Santos Escobar Mcdonald Leite (1907-2001). Famous to San Jose California Joe Escobar spent twenty years in the San Jose Police Department before opening Joe Escobar Diamonds in Campbell California. His reputation for quality jewelry is known throughout Silicon Valley, and Joe Escobar continues today run by his sons Mark & David and daughter Stacey. They are joined today by third-generation family members Michael and Matthew Escobar.
  • 01/10
    1934

    Birthday

    January 10, 1934
    Birthdate
    Oakland, California United States
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in Oakland California Joe spent much of his life in San Jose.
  • Early Life & Education

    San Leandro High School graduate, and received a BA from San Jose State.
  • Military Service

    Joe served in the United States Marine Corps.
  • Professional Career

    San Jose Police Department for 22 years, then he founded Joe Escobar Diamonds - a high end jewelry store in Campbell California that is famous in Silicon Valley.
  • 10/7
    2006

    Death

    October 7, 2006
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Madronia Cemetery 14766 Oak St, in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California 95070, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    The following appeared on October 11th 2006 in the San Jose Mercury News: Joseph R. Escobar Jan. 10, 1934 - October 7, 2006 Joe Escobar died peacefully in his home with loved ones by his side. Born in Oakland, California he was raised in the Bay Area by his beloved mother Mary. Upon graduating from San Leandro High School, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He then joined the San Jose Police Department and concurrently studied at San Jose State, receiving his BA. Joe was a part time instructor in the Law Enforcement Program at San Jose State in the 1960's, teaching firearms & investigation. Also during the '60s, Joe was San Jose Police Department's best pistol marksman and toured statewide in competition. Joe retired from the police department after 22 years, during which he made many life long friends. Joe's real love and hobby was gemstones & jewelry. On retiring from San Jose Police Department in 1977, he purchased State Jewelers & Brokers in downtown San Jose. Through the years his sons Mark & Joseph David & daughter Stacey joined him. In 1986, they expanded into Campbell, Incorporating as Joe Escobar Diamonds, eventually building their own building at 450 E. Hamilton Avenue in Campbell. Joe loved his employees and customers and treated them like family. Joe loved what he did and was very proud of the reputation he built over 30 years as a jeweler. Joe is survived by his 4 children Stacey, Joseph David, Mark & Stephanie, daughter in law Mary Ann and his grandchildren Britten, Michael, Matthew & Natalie. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Joe's life on Monday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at the Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second Street, Campbell. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org).
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