JOSEPH GINANNI Joe Ginanni left the ground and took his final flight skyward Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Joe was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Carlsbad, N.M., to Messilio "Cecil" and Easter "Billy" Ginanni. He graduated from. Carlsbad High School in 1965. His first love was flying. He joined the U.S. Air Force after he graduated from New Mexico State University. In 1979, he left the U.S. Air Force and went to Las Vegas, looking for new adventures, where enjoyed announcing the BMX races at the Ed Fountain and Tule Springs racetracks. Meanwhile, pursuing his career in nuclear technology, by working at EG&G, REECO and, finally, retiring from the Department of Energy as the aviation manager for the National Nuclear Security Administration in Nevada and Washington, D.C. He received several awards and accommodations throughout his career for his contributions to our great country. After retiring he enjoyed woodworking, travel and time with his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Billy; aunts, Peggy, Kay and Rena; and uncle, Carl. Joe is survived by his father, Cecil; daughter, Amber and son-in-law, Damon; son, Craig and daughter-in-law, Regina; son Tony; his grandchildren, Christopher, Kyler, Sabastian and Talen; his sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Jim Young and her children, JJ, Mitchell and Brandy Turner. Graveside will be at noon Friday, Feb. 28, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choosing. "Dad, we love you and wish you blue skies and smooth landings."

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Feb. 22, 2014.

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Lisa Blanchard

March 21, 2014

I am truly devastated with the passing of Joe. He has been a great friend and mentor to me over the last 15 years! We shared a lot of great times. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to the Ginanni family. You/We have lost a great man!

Paul Alexander

March 13, 2014

Joe, I did not know you well, but I know you were a good man of integrity. The whole world will miss you.

March 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lynda Coppenbarger

March 1, 2014

Joe, I will always miss my smart, talented and funny cousin. Your passing was so sudden, and I am having a hard time accepting that you are gone. I know that Heaven must have needed a special Guardian Angel, and you were the one called. Blue skies and soft landings.

Rosemary Ditmore

February 26, 2014

Joe ... it is so hard for me to accept your passing. Too sudden. Too soon. I can still hear your voice, hear your laughter. That won't fade and neither will my memories of our good times and great conversations. You're one of the good guys, Joe - honest, sweet, smart, a man of integrity. We'll see you again.

Grace Bowman Hotze

February 25, 2014

As a girl I had a terrific crush on Joe. His winning smile, beautiful eyes and his kindness to someone's "kid sister" (me, 5 years his junior) made him out-of-this-world fantastic. I remember talking with Joe, Jean and my sister Carol about the fact that our Moms could talk at the same time and still hear every word the other person said. Cecil, Daddy and the rest of us would just walk away, laughing and shaking our heads. I was so fortunate to have Joe in my life. Thinking of him always makes me smile.... My love and thoughts are with you as you struggle through this difficult time.

Randy Stewart

February 24, 2014

I will miss Joe deeply. He had a great sense of humor and I miss our DOE “Duffer League” golf matches. His professionalism, honesty, humor and integrity are examples for all of us to live our lives. I'm sadden by his passing. I hope Joe finds a great wood shop and a golf cart to ride in heaven! I donated to WWP in his name today!

D McCarthy

February 24, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)

Louise Jackson-Kodi

February 23, 2014

Joe was the only person who ever got me up in a two seater plane over Carlsbad when were 18 years old. We were at NMSU together in 1965 and spent hours talking. He was wise beyond his year and gave me good advice. He will be missed. He is gone too soon.

Ann Rayroux

February 23, 2014

You were a great son. You made your Mom & Dad smile. Your long service is appreciated. You will be missed.

Joann Ainsworth

February 23, 2014

Joe will be missed dearly

Joann Ainsworth

February 23, 2014

You will always be in our hearts. I will miss you dearly God father. Love you Joe

Steve Angell

February 23, 2014

You are in our prayers. Rest in peace Joe.

Rita Kimball

February 22, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

1949 and the old truck he loved.

Rita Kimball

February 22, 2014

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