Robert Sebastian Gallegos

Sabby graduated from Sam Houston high school in 1978. He serve dutifully in the U.S. Navy on the USS Vulcan from 1978 until October 1980 when honorably discharged. Sabby worked as a skilled machinist all his life starting with the U.S. Navy, Houston Chronicle, Dril-quip, Tenaris and several others.

Sabby had a passion for music, teaching, the ocean, and his grandchildren. If ever in any doubt, he could find a song to relate a situation to.

Sabby is survived by his beloved wife, Bertha Gallegos; son, Philip Gallegos; daughter, Elisabeth Gallegos and Marco; son, Jesus Sustaita and Lizeth; daughter, Daniella Sustaita de Alemán and Edgardo de Jesús; daughter, Anabel Sustaita; his grandchildren, Nathaniel, Maya, Marco Jr, Iker and Leonel; his brother, Rogelio Chavarria; sister, Blanca Shirley and Robert and several extended family and friends who loved him. He is preceded by his mother, Esther M. Chavarria; Elmer Shehane and Michael Shehane.

The family requests as a celebration of life for Sabby, please wear white, navy blue or silver.

A visitation for Robert will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A committal service will occur Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039.

In lieu of flowers, the family request for donations in memory of Robert to his favorite charity, Compassion International at www.compassion.com