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Joe Cipiti Obituary
Cipiti died Sunday morning in Ohio, and Jim Harbaugh spoke fondly of his grandfather Monday as the coach begins San Francisco's preparation for the NFC championship game Sunday in Seattle.
Along with the Harbaughs' parents, Cipiti attended last year's Super Bowl in New Orleans, where John's Baltimore Ravens beat Jim's 49ers 34-31.
Jim Harbaugh says his grandpa watched as San Francisco beat Green Bay in the wild-card round Jan. 5. The coach says it was hard leading his team during Sunday's 23-10 victory at Carolina, calling his grandfather, "an amazing storyteller. He is a poet of life. A man that was all about family."
He will miss the memorial service Friday, "a bit of a crushing blow."
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33 Entries
R
January 11, 2015
Please accept my sincere prayers that go out to Joe Cipiti's surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. (2 Cor. 1:2, 3).
February 17, 2014
James 4:8 Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
February 12, 2014
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS,PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE.MAY GOD ALMIGHTY BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED..........Q
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Ann
January 23, 2014
Condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Joe Cipiti:
Through your tears of grief, please draw comfort in knowing that Mr. Cipiti is in God's memory, with so many other dear ones, awaiting to be awakened. Until then keep his advice, amazing storytelling and memories alive by talking about them and sharing it.
Bob & Michelle (Sparacio) peck
January 18, 2014
Deepest sympathy
Cafe Michael
January 17, 2014
Your dad said we would make it 4 years ago and we are still here! I can't believe I won't be seeing him in his golf cart, so sad to hear of his passing.
Slj
January 16, 2014
Husband, Father, Grandfather describes the name Joe Cipiti. Much love! He is sleeping until the "God of all comfort" awaken him. We all have that hope! Now is the time to dwell on "What Are We Doing With Our Life?" Evidently Joe always thought about that when taking care of his family. My heart goes out to the Cipiti family.
Sandy and George Ricumstrict
January 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
January 16, 2014
sorry to hear about Joe.may God comfort you family at this most difficult time.stay encouraged by encouraging one another.
January 15, 2014
Our love and sympathy for our longtime
family friend - Artino Family
Rori C
January 15, 2014
God Bless the Harbough Family. I know this is a sad time for you all, but our Lord has taken him into his arms and has embraced him. He will be looking down this weekend and will be very proud of Jim and his 49er team.
January 15, 2014
We are never prepared for death so please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised us.
Debra Earl
January 15, 2014
What a great and adventurous life he had to of lived.
Debra Earl
January 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers for all your family. From 30+ years San Francisco 49ers fan
victor checketts
January 15, 2014
Jim and John I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear grandfather. Be comforted in knowing that the father of us all will bless and comfort you and your family at this time of sorrow
January 14, 2014
My condolences to the family.
January 14, 2014
May the God of all comfort, comfort you and be with you during your loss.
young
January 14, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Chandra
January 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss and hope the Cipiti family finds comfort in knowing that Mr. Joe is in a deep sleep resting from all his hard work. Ecclesiastes 9:5 and 10
Will Shoken
January 14, 2014
All Baltimore Ravens fans send our condolences to the Cipiti and Harbaugh families. Mr Cipiti was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Jackie {Cipiti} Harbaugh
January 14, 2014
Dad's real love was to plant trees and cuttings and watch them grow. It has given him much joy to watch their progress just as it has given him joy to watch his grandchildren and great grandchildren mature through the years. It has always been about FAMILY for him. May he enjoy his new family now. With Love, Jackie
January 14, 2014
Condolences to the Cipiti & Harbaugh Families and comforting words from Daniel 12:13 regarding your loss - Linda, Jamaica, NY
beverly davis
January 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lee
January 14, 2014
So sorry to hear of the death of Joe. May all the family remember the promise of Jesus atKohn 5:28,29
Cynthia
January 14, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
C. Mack
January 14, 2014
May Gods blessing be with you and your family. Acts 15:24,25
January 14, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Cipiti Family.
May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalm 83:18, Psalm 65:2) grant you strength, courage and the sweetest peace during your time of grief. And may you always cherish the many wonderful and precious memories of times spent with Mr. Joe.
Juanita, Jacksonville, Fla.
A R
January 14, 2014
My prayers go out to the family and friends. God promises us that there will come a victory over death. - Titus 1:2.
TE
January 14, 2014
I'd like to extend my condolences to the family. Cherished memories and meditating on God's promises brings much hope and comfort . Psalms 1:1-3, 37:9-11,29
joaquim aka redeemer-r barbosa
January 14, 2014
condolences
January 13, 2014
y condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Cipiti
January 13, 2014
The loss of a loved one can be hard. Please have comfort in God 's love. 1 Cor. 15:26
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