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LANCASTER: Joseph Steven Recchi, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 3rd, 2014. Born on the 11th of March, 1934 in Cleveland, OH to his Italian born parents the late Sylvio and Anna (Cortelli) Recchi.
Growing up in "depression era" Cleveland, Joe went through the school of hard-knocks to learn creativity and self-reliance. Taking a year off between high school and college, Joe worked in the local Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office in Cleveland- as a promising young clerk he gained the attention of J. Edgar Hoover. Showing athletic skill as well as scholarly promise in those early days led to Joe attending Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. Joe thrived in this new experience, and while he was obtaining his Bachelors in Science degree; he pledged and became a loyal member of Alpha Tau Omega, as well as set a Mount Union "Purple Raider" record (that still stands!) for runbacks of kickoffs-95 yards in 1955 against Muskingum. It was during his freshman year at Mount Union that Joe met and fell in love with- Blanche "Bea" Greaves, the "love of his life" and wife for over 50 years.
During the Atomic Age, Joe served his country in the US Army with a tour of duty in post-W.W.II Germany. As a jeep commander of a scout platoon and "recreational officer", he had many memorable experiences to share with his family and friends. After his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Joe returned to Ohio and embarked on a professional career in the personnel and industrial relations field. As a director of human resources, Joe had a particular talent for labor mediation, working for such notable companies as Borden, Diamond Power, and in 1977 became the director of personnel relations for Anchor Hocking Corp. Raising their family in Lancaster, Joe and Bea became involved in many school and civic related organizations. Having a life-long love of football, Joe applied his particular talents toward helping to establish the "pee-wee" youth football program in Lancaster. Many former Lancaster Gale football players (Go Gales!) will remember Joe as Coach Recchi, the kicking coach of the Gales for over 20 years.
He is survived by his sons, Mark (Jodi) Recchi, Sean (Stephanie) Recchi; daughter Wendy (Chris) Matheney; grandchildren, Jennifer Recchi, Maria (Parris) English, Dianna (Chris) Galadyk, David Griffin, Alana Matheney, Trevor Recchi, Ryleigh and Isabella Recchi; great grandchildren, Maci, Nico, Indiana, and Justin; as well as many nieces and nephews; including his loyal and beloved canine companion "Millhouse." Preceded in death by his beloved wife Bea; and son Todd Recchi; brother Sylvio Recchi, and sister Marion Tamburro.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12th, 2014 at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Chaplin Linda Ward officiating. Friends may call 12-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster Touchdown Club, c/o Lancaster Athletic Dept., 1312 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
On-line condolences may be made at www.haltemanfettdyer.com
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for Joseph Recchi
Mark Rowlands
July 14, 2014
Please accept our assurance of prayer and closeness to your family. We fondly remember Joe and Bea and pray they share God's peace and love in heaven.
Family of Tom and Terri Rowlands
Tom, Marianne, Mike, Jim and Mark
Joe & Bonnie Pulsinelli
July 14, 2014
Sean,Wendy and Mark
Joe and I were so sorry to heard about your dad. Our prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time
Lorena Smith
July 14, 2014
Recchi Family,
We're so sorry for your loss. You were truly blessed with amazing, loving parents. Their love & positive energy were infectious. What great role models they were for us growing up. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Take care of each other.... XOXOXO - Lorena & Billy Smith
Mike and Pam Brooks
July 13, 2014
Dear Mark, Mike is in England and ask that I send you a note. Your Dad's picture portrays what looks to be a very happy person! He sounded very busy living life.Mike and I are thinking of you. Pam Brooks
Amy Justus
July 13, 2014
To the Recchi Family,
So sorry for your loss. He was such a great man. I have many memories of your family and will cherish them forever.
John & Renee Reilly
July 12, 2014
Sean, Stephanie, & Family,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know we are thinking of you.
Cathy Crawford
July 12, 2014
To Joe and Bea's wonderful family,
What a celebration there must be in heaven right now with Joe and Bea reunited! It's a bittersweet feeling to let your father and grandfather and great grandfather go, but it must help to know that he's back with the love of his life, his dear Bea. When we think of your family, we think of love and laughter and special people helping others. You will carry on the wonderful traits Joe and Bea modeled and it will be their legacy to all of us. We will miss waving to your dad sitting on the front porch when we go by. Love and prayers to all, Cathy and Larry Crawford
Zoltan and Tina Krompecher
July 11, 2014
Sean and Stephanie, We are so sorry. Your Dad was one of a kind. He's probably looking down and smiling at all the fuss. God bless, Tina and Z
Gary Highley
July 11, 2014
Sean and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
All the best to your entire family
Dawn Drake
July 11, 2014
Sean, Stephanie, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like your Dad was a wonderful man and you and your family followed his path. God bless you!
Carol Sauer
July 10, 2014
Extending my thoughts and prayers to the Recchi family. Thankful for the fond memories of your parents and family and what wonderful friends they were to my parents. My heart is saddened for you all at this difficult time.
Anetta McNurlin
July 10, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Recchi family during this time of sorrow in loosing the family patriarch. May God bless you with the happy memories to comfort you.
~ Anetta & Madison
Bob Nix
July 10, 2014
Mark.... I am very sorry to have heard about your loss. I know what feelings you are having and how much the loss means to you. Time heals some of the feelings but there will always be a hole that never closes. Remember the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce and Nancy McAtee
July 10, 2014
We were so sorry to see that Joe had passed away. He and Bea will be together again. May memories bring you comfort in your loss.
Kevin Bets
July 9, 2014
To the Recchi Family,
May you find peace at this time,rip joe bea and todd.
Kevin,Kathleen and Kristina Betts
Steve Bartlett
July 9, 2014
Sean,Wendy,Mark and the entire family. I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Great tribute in the obit..Dad would be proud! Your father and mine worked at Anchor together and both worked together to start up the pee-wee football program. Your Dad was a great guy and a very special individual. My prayers are with you all
Jon and Linda Woodward
July 9, 2014
To the Recchi family, please accept our sincere thoughts and prayers in your loss. Your father and mother were very special people. We first met Joe at Diamond; he took us around town to see houses. Really enjoyed the years with him as he coached football at LHS. Love to all,
jennifer recchi
July 9, 2014
Rip papa
Sean Slone
July 9, 2014
My prayers go out to your family. He was a great guy and coach.
Michael Land
July 8, 2014
Sean and Stephanie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sean I have many fond memories of your family growing up. All the best to you guys.
Kathy Sorrell
July 8, 2014
My thoughts are with you. He always had a great smile.
July 8, 2014
Wendy, Mark, and Shawn , I am so sorry to hear about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Joe and Bea were such special people and I loved them both. ...so many good memories....
jeff seifert
July 8, 2014
So sorry for your loss!
July 8, 2014
Sean & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I still remember those days at Huffer Park and Pee Wee Football practice and your Dad Coaching. He was always fun to be around. Mike & Sandy Wagner
Sharon Guminey
July 8, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy. Sharon Guminey, Retired Office Nurse from James A. Merk's Family Practice
July 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. So many fond memories of years gone by. Such a wonderful family.
Butch & Bonnie Boystel
Chris Helwig
July 8, 2014
Wendy ,Mark , Sean and Family. Please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of loss. Joe was a great guy and loved by all. My prayers are with you.
Barb Wolf
July 8, 2014
To the Recchi family I extend my sympathy for your loss. I have known your Mom and Dad for years through Grace Church and later through Gales football. It was such a pleasure knowing them both. He, like your Mom will be sorely missed. He was proud to be a Golden Gale!
July 8, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
July 8, 2014
Condolences to all the family.
Doug & Kathy Beck
July 8, 2014
Wendy and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rod and Holly Evans and family.
Sherie Leohner-Hughes
July 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! I loved Joe and Bea! So sorry for the loss of a great Father, Grandfather,Great Grandfather and great friend!Love to you all.
Joyce St Clair
July 8, 2014
Wendy and Family, Our prayers are with you at this time during the loss of your Dad. Your Dad and Mom were such wonderful people.
The St Clair's
Steve & Joyce
July 8, 2014
Thoughts and prayers with you all. Joe was a terrific man who helped a lot of people during his life. Great man.
John Smith and Jenny Clark
Michelle & Steve Carper (Boystel)
July 8, 2014
So sorry for you loss to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Todd Tracy
July 8, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Recchi family. I'm glad I was able to get to know Joe over the last several years.
Janet Dickson-Morris
July 8, 2014
Wendy I am so very very sorry for your loss. I am sending hugs and prayers for comfort to you and yours.
July 8, 2014
Joe and Bea will always be remembered for all their willingness to give of their selves. Joe and Bea made a difference in this world. That means a lot.Love and prayers to all your family.
Debbie and Rodney Herold
July 8, 2014
GOD BLESS..he was a wonderful person...memories of your mother and dad bring smiles ! Mary Jo McConville
July 8, 2014
Wendy and Chris
So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. I hope your memories are a comfort to all of you.
Les and Anna Schmelzer and family
John Hoch
July 8, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers !
Tony & Robin Shinn
July 7, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Joe will truly be missed. Great guy and great family and friends. Joe & Bea.. Thanks for the memories!
Penny Sorrell Cox
July 7, 2014
To the Recchi family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Penny Cox
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