Joseph Anthony "Loco Joe" Raniewicz IV

Joseph Raniewicz Obituary

RANIEWICZ, "Loco Joe" Joseph Anthony IV
Age 53, of Vinita, passed away Friday, October 19, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Joe was born on August 17, 1954 in Elmira, New York to Robert James and Norma Elizabeth (Morris) Raniewicz. Joe owned and operated "Loco Joe's Auto Sales" in Vinita. He was a member at Cowboy Junction Church and played drums at church. Joe was united in marriage on Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Cowboy Junction to Teresa Anne Newby. Joe loved his music, listening and playing the drums. Joe also enjoyed boating and spending time with his family and many friends. They all say that Joe just enjoyed life. Joe leaves as surviving his wife, Teresa Raniewicz of the home; children, Joseph A. Raniewicz V of Vinita, Benjamin Raniewicz of Vinita, Kanyon Newby of Poteau, Amie Raniewicz of Anchorage, Alaska, Julia Newby of Branson, MO, and Kayla Newby of Claremore; three grandchildren, Madisyn Raniewicz, Joseph A. Raniewicz VI, and Deighton Pigeon; parents, Ralph and Norma (Raniewicz) Bloom of Elmira, NY; brother, Robert J. Raniewicz, Jr. and wife, Jackie of Elmira, NY; sisters, Sherri Bloom of Elmira, NY and Karen Fitzsimmons and husband, Harold of Corning, NY; mother-in-law, Barbara Newby of Fanshawe; brothers-in-law, Billy Newby and wife, Teresa of Poteau, David Roderick of California; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will gather at Burckhalter Funeral Home to receive family and friends on Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Cowboy Junction with Dr. Wade Markham officiating. Cremation to follow. Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Chapel of Langley. (722 N.W. 46th, Grove, OK 74344, 918-782-3555).

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Published by Star-Gazette on Oct. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Raniewicz

6 Entries

Larry Crutcher

April 18, 2023

Joe was so kind to me in 1979. I met Joe when I came to Tulsa to attend a church. The day I arrived, I had no place to stay so he invited me to come to his house and use the spare bedroom until I could get my life together. I soon was able to pay rent for my room and lived with Joe and Mark, another roommate, for many months. One day he came and told me I had to move out. I asked why and he said with a huge grin, "I'm getting married".

Over the next few years, we were friends and spent time together, mostly getting together at his Sonshine Auto Sales on 11th street. Joe always had a way to make me laugh at things. We lost touch when he moved away. I was thinking about him today and found this obituary. Hey Joe,I'll be seeing you again!

Margie Girardi

October 28, 2007

Dear Norma and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I pretty much lost touch with him after our years at St. Casimir's mostly because he was a year older than me. Thinking about him as "Loco Joe" makes me smile.
With sincere sympathy,

Frank Walkowiak

October 25, 2007

Norma ,Bobby Sorry to hear of Joey's Passing. I seem to recollect some pool parties. One of my best memories was a road trip in my old roadrunner. Off to Lancaster Speedway outside Buffalo ,N.Y. and see Deep Purple ,Ginger Baker ,Buddy Miles and more. It was a mini Wooodstock. Let's not forget all good times at family weddings ,funerals ,The White Eagle and other gatherings. I'm sorry we didn't stay in touch more as we age. Joey was a good cousin and friend. He will be missed. My condolence's go out to all his family. You will all be added to my prayer's. Cousin Frankie God Bless.

Mike and Lois Kwasnik

October 24, 2007

Dearest Norma and Family,
Our hearts are heavy for all of you.May God in his mercy grant you peace and with time, only wonderful memories of Joey.
Love and prayers,
Mike and Lois

Debbie (Stebbins) Andress

October 23, 2007

Bob, Jackie and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. I still have my "SOONER" shirt that Joe brought to me from OK (25-30 years ago)! God Bless.

John / Sean Nicholson

October 23, 2007

I couldn't believe my eye's when I saw my child hood pal was gone. God took my daughter earlier this year. And now he's taken my Buddy Joey. Almost from the time we got out of dipers we hung out together.I've only got to see Joe once in the last 20+ yrs. Was truly hoping to see him again before one of us left this world.I guess I'll have to catch him in the next life. I truly wish we had stayed connected. As far as memories I have a trunk full. My Best wishes to the Old and New Family. Truly wish I could be there. Sean

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