Remembering Bob Greenhalgh-Our Moose Santa Claus

GREENHALGH, Robert Paul
''Bob-O''
Sept. 28, 1947 - Sept. 23, 2010
Began his final journey peacefully at home in West Sacramento surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents George and Gladys Greenhalgh and brother Richard. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend, Brenda Greenhalgh, cherished children Amy, George and Annin Greenhalgh (Kyle Sirman), Jezikka Sullivan (Josh), Tish Palamidessi (Christopher), Joseph and Timothy Avalos and Arron Clark (Blair). Loving grandfather to Ethan, Christian and Gabriela. He also leaves behind his niece Shamryn Cole (son Theo) and nephew Justin Greenhalgh (Audra) in addition to his sisters-in-law, Jeanine Suttie, Patricia Bergdahl, Dee Kelley, and many family and friends.
Bob graduated from UCLA in 1969 and followed in his father's footsteps in the field of Public Health. His early career was spent in the Los Angeles and Mendocino County Health Departments. In 1980 he joined the California Department of Health Services, retiring in 2003 as an Environmental Program Manager. His contributions to California's health programs throughout his career were invaluable. In retirement he continued his dedication to public health which enabled him to travel the world with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and most recently worked with the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department.
Bob-O loved the Beach Boys, travelling and telling jokes wherever he went. He never met a stranger and was larger than life, which he spent in the moment only stopping to reflect on how blessed he truly was. He adored his children, was devoted to his family and was a father figure to so many.
A tribute to Bob's life will be held at the River Cities Funeral Chapel located at 910 Soule Street in West Sacramento on October 8 at 11:00 am. Memorials preferred to Kaiser Hospice, 2025 Morse Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825 or the West Sacramento Moose Lodge.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on September 29, 2010


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RememberingThomas E. Sisson

Tom lost his valiant battle with cancer on 9-5-2010. He was 63. During his long fight, he kept his smile, humor, and love for things great & small. A Connecticut native, he experienced the closeness of Bethel, long summers in Wells Beach, Maine, the lights of N.Y. City, and drafting school in Chicago, before coming to California and the Sacramento region. An avid snow skier, football and hockey player in his youth. He excelled at fishing, hunting, and golf for most of his life. He shot good games of darts and billards too. Before his illness began, Tom worked for Simms Metal, but most closely identified himself as a member of ILWU 17, 18, working at the Port of Sacramento and regional rice mills. Other jobs included big rig driver, hauling across the Western States, tree climber, and draftsman. He was a past Teamster and Moose member. Survived by wife, Carolyn Ellison Sisson. His sister, Pamela Sisson of CT, survived eleven days beyond him. Preceded by father and mother, Edward and Eleanor Sisson, sister Patricia Taylor, and 1st wife, Catherine. Condolences may be left at Legacy.com. Services September 30 2010 1pm at River Cities Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule St. West Sacramento

Published in Sacramento Bee from September 26 to September 27, 2010


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Remembering James "Doc" Costa

COSTA, James M.
July 29, 1937 - Sept. 1, 2010
James was born in Sacramento to Manuel and Eloise Costa. He made his home in Citrus Heights with his wife Veronica in 1983. He served his country with pride in the U.S. Navy from 1954 - 1958 and retired as an Operations Supervisor of Civil Engineering department of McClellan AFB. A loyal member of the Order of Moose since 1979 at Administrator Lodge 1762 in West Sacramento. James is survived by many family members including his sons James M. Costa Jr. and Brad Carr, brother Thomas Costa, sister Mary (Les) Gini and nephew Tommy Costa. Visitation and Services will be held Wed. 9/8/2010 from 4-8 P.M. and Thurs. 9/9/2010 at 10:00 A.M at East Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on September 8, 2010


Administrator, James "Doc" Costa passed away on September 1, 2010. Doc served two terms as Lodge Governor during the years 1997-98 and 1998-99. He is survived by his wife and friend Veronica and son Brad. A memorial luncheon will be held on September 16, 2010 at the West Sacramento Family Center.