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Leopold Ralph Lacrimosa Obituary
Leopold Ralph Lacrimosa, 58, passed away peacefully December 11, 2017. Leo was born in Chelsea, MA, November 13, 1959, to Leopold A and Christa Lacrimosa, but grew up in Florida. Leo spent the last 20 years living in Arizona doing what he loved most, teaching chess to students all over the valley and was lovingly known as "Coach Leo". Leo was preceded in death by his parents and cousin Phyllis Rugnetta and his mother-in-law Marlene Raucher. Leo is survived by his wife of 17 years, Joyce (Raucher Casey), step-daughter Courtney Casey, brothers Marc (Sherrie) and Curt, half-sister Linda, father-in-law Melvin Raucher, sisters-in-law Cheryl Dowel (Kenneth) and Susan Elinski (David) as well as many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at First Southern Baptist Church of Paradise Valley, located at 16033 N 32nd St. Phoenix Arizona 85032. Visit hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.
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M Splichal
January 23, 2018
Great quality of a Godly man. Served the Lord the best he could. I loved his humor which was never in spite. He wanted all to know the Lord. Until we meet again, Leo. Miss you knowing that you don't walk among us anymore.
Mary Richard
December 18, 2017
I attended Lakeland High School with Leo and was saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jacob McDorman
December 16, 2017
My respects Coach Leo, as a member of our chess fraternity
Helping children to succeed, one move at a time.
Bill Huseman
December 16, 2017
Wishing this was one of your jokes to us Leo, my friend you were the greatest person around, a very big heart ...... Rest in peace my friend I know that heaven is a much better place now, you will have the place laughing ....... No longer in pain, no more worries, God has you in his bosom. We loved you Leo, ...... Rest!
Rashid Ziatdinov
December 16, 2017
Condolences/ So nice man and friend!
Grace Rugnetta
December 15, 2017
I love you Poldi I can't believe I will never hear your voice again especially when you called to say Hello this is Simon Ackerman and you proceeded to tell me a joke as your father did so many times. You were all I had left to make me laugh please keep your sense of humor in heaven.
Grace Rugnetta
December 15, 2017
Poldi I will always remember you for your jokes, your humor, and most of all your love. Every time we ended a conversation you would say I love you and I you. May you Rest In Peace until we meet again in the heavens, I love you Poldi.
Curt Lacrimosa
December 15, 2017
I will miss calling you Poldi! Love you.
Pinkie/Gemini Alves
December 15, 2017
Condolences, to the family of Leo.
Diane Stein
December 15, 2017
Oh how heavy are our hearts at the news of Coach Leo's passing. He was such a wonderful part of our SS. Simon & Jude school community coaching our Chess Club for more than a decade. He was a large-than-life personality who blessed everyone with whom he came in contact. His deep faith in Jesus Christ was something he constantly shared with us, and he will always live in our hearts.
L Renfroe
December 15, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr Leo was a wonderful person. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time. God keeps each person in His memory because they are precious in His eyes. I pray you find hope in John 6:40 which says soon we will see our loved ones again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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