Roberto Su

Roberto Su, a Husband, a Son, a Father, and My Best Friend. Roberto was born in Lima, Peru, on October 11, 1953. He immigrated to America on December 1987 which was hard for Roberto who had to start a new life, a new language, a new life style, and most importantly, finding a job. Roberto started working as a Chinese Cook at PK Oriental Mart on Sunrise Blvd. and North Miami Beach for 13 years. Afterward, Roberto began to work part-time in a Peruvian Restaurant called "El Condor Pasa" from 2000 untill 2002. At the same time, he also worked at a Chinese Restaurant called Schezuan Panda. On March 2002, Roberto decided to look for a new job. He applied for a Cook's position at the Horizon Club (Marriot). During his first interview at the Horizon Club, the director at the time recognized Robert when he used to deliver the PK's orders to the Marriot Hotel at Miami Beach and offered the position immediately as a cook. Roberto started working at Horizon Club on May 2002, and during all this time he enjoyed every minute of his work. Dedication, responibility, and to have a perfect meal was his daily routine. To him this was not an effort; but, just a way of enjoying Life. Roberto was a man of few words... but with a wam heart. At work he made sure the service was on time and always tried to help the co-workers who neede help with the preparation of the food. Thank you God for giving me a husband, who gave me my space; and, who during 27 years of marriage, was so dedicated to his family. He gave me and David the balance in life, gave me the courage to stand up and fight for my goals. A man of courage who knew that his end was coming and made arrangement for his end, a man who during 7 years received chemotherapy every other Monday and Wednesday afternoon, he was ready to go back to work on Thursday with the energy and the courage of a brave man. On the spring of 2009, he decided to make a trip to France with David, just dad and son, "This is just me and David, that's what he said." On October 8, 2010, after 20 years of being away from his country, Robert went back just to say: "Good bye", and to celebrate LIFE and his last birthday, surrounded by his family. Roberto went back to Peru to enjoy his country the way he wanted and that was eating what he loved the most, Fish. While he was there, Roberto was able to cook for his friends what they liked the most, Chinese Food. Roberto had a "bucket list" and he almost completed his list, but the cancer attached him again on December 26, 2010, causing Roberto not to be able to complete his last two wishes. I promised Roberto, during his last hours of life, that we will complete his bucket list. That is, we will visit London, and I will stand next to him sheering David on December 2011 when he graduates. Roberto, you always did things your way and you always showed us how to live a fulfilling life. Now it is time we take control and handle things from here. Than you Padre, Gracias Roberto, hasta pronto, gracias amigo mio, gracias por tu paciencia con migo. Gracias por darme mi espacio sin condiciones, pero siempre vigilandome. Siempre viviras en nuestros corazones.....

Roberto Su

October 11, 1953 - March 14, 2011