Robert James Breech

Robert “Bobby” Breech; October 26, 1944-October 21, 2024; 79 years young, passed away after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 26, 1944 in Oakland California, a son of the late Charles “Glenn” Breech and Theresa Dell Breech, Brother of the late Jo ann Breech-Jones-Guenther. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Gloria Lee Breech, his parents Charles & Theresa and sister, Joann. He is
survived by his children; Brian Christopher, Debra Leanne, her husband Steven, Jonathan Peter, his wife Cheryl & Melissa Suzanne. Loving Grandfather to Andrew, Xander, Noelle and Isabella. Brother Jim, step sister Cindy, step brother Willard and numerous nieces and nephews.

A native of California, he graduated from Sacramento High School in 1962 and then went on to serve 3 ½ Years in the Air Force when he was honorably discharged. He then returned to Sacramento to where he would go on to attend Sacramento City College getting his associate’s degree. After graduating he went on to work for the State of California Controllers Office as a computer operator. He retired in 2006 after being employed with the state for 39 years. Bob enjoyed watching all types of sports, but football was his favorite. Bob became a diehard Cincinnati Bengals fan when his brother, Jim, played for them. He was an avid bowler in his younger years with the St. Mary’s church bowling league. He played in a softball league while working for the state and was involved in fantasy football leagues since the early 80’s. Bob enjoyed plenty of travel in his later years. He went to Ireland, Hawaii & Alaska to name a few places. His favorite destination was Camp Sacramento. He was a lifelong “camper”, along with his family, spent more than 40 summers at Camp Sacramento. This was his solace, the place where he could relax and be himself. He also loved playing cribbage with his children or whomever else would play.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass on Saturday December 7, 2024 at 10am- St. Mary Catholic Church 1333 58th St, Sacramento, CA 95819; a lunch reception to immediately follow in Giovanni Hall from 11-1 pm. The family encourages all to attend to share memories about Bob. Private Inurnment to follow. Funeral arrangements provided by St Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center, 6509 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those who desire to remember Bob to please make a contribution in his memory to the American Brain Tumor Association online at https://www.abta.org/ways-to-donate/memorial-honor-giving/  or via mail: The American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. #550 Chicago, IL 60631 or Camp Sacramento/Friends of Camp Sacramento https://www.friendsofcampsacramento.org/about-friends

“When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which
you live.”
-Stuart Scott