Father of Mary Garcia (the late Adalberto Garcia) and Paul David Santovena (Angelle).
Grandfather of Julian and Miranda.
Son of the late Carlotta Zuniga.
Brother of Maria Luisa.
Uncle of Lisa, Carolina, and Brian.
He is also survived by great nieces and nephews.
Roberto was born in Honduras and came to America in the 1950s. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a Merchant Marine for Lykes Brothers and obtained the licensure of chief engineer.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12 PM. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. Interment will follow Mass.
To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com