Willoughby, Ohio
Age 72
Joseph A. Radican, 72, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Joe received a master's degree in history from John Carroll University. He had a distinguished 39-year career as an educator. In 1971, he was named principal of St. Joseph High School, (it's successor, VASJ) and in 1976,...
Read MoreIt was a priviledge to have been a part of Mr. Radican's (and his late mother Mary) life. He will be remembered for a long time to come.
Stephen Archacki
June 02, 2012 | Euclid, OH
Kathleen, Pat, Maureen & Family:
My condolences on Joe's passing. He was a good friend to our family for many years. We will miss him. Thank you for sharing your brother with us. You all are in thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Halaiko
June 06, 2011 | Akron, OH
Mr. Radican was a great teacher and a kind man. He was kind of intimidating at first but revealed a sense of humor and a soft side once you got to know him.
He will be missed.
Dan Moore
June 06, 2011 | Los Angeles, CA
I was a student of Mr. Radican in the late 60's. He was my favorite teacher and taught me a lot more than just history.
I am truly grateful I knew him.
May he rest in peace with God.
Peter Ciofani
June 05, 2011 | Aurora, OH
Joe,
Thank you for 55 years of friendship beginning at JCU, thank you for all of the world problem solving we accomplished, bless you for being in my wedding and helping to decorate our first Christmas tree, but most of all, thanks for being you. I look forward to your booming voice greeting me when I am called.
Thomas Bausch
June 05, 2011 | Wauwatosa, WI
Although I'm 30 years old now, I will always remember Joe as "Mr. Radican" and have very special memories of his kindness and his dry/wry sense of humor in the extemporaneous speaking prep room. My friend and I, who both competed in extemp for Rocky River High School, always looked forward to seeing him at tournaments.
Mr. Radican, you are the epitome of an educator - you never talked down to us and you always listened... even though we weren't from your school and you had no...
Ned Lauver
June 04, 2011 | Wooster, OH
Joe was a wonderful friend to us for more than 50 years (way back to John Carroll days). We so enjoyed his company when we traveled together and when he came to Illinois to visit. Our children and grandchildren loved his gentle ways (and his booming voice). We'll miss you, dear friend.
Larry and Eileen Frederick, Libertyville, Illinois
June 04, 2011
It was my great honor and privilege to have been befriended by Joe. He was a delightful addition to our travel group and I enjoyed sharing Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal with him. A gentleman's gentleman, a prayerful and holy man, a scholar. He touched so many lives with his gentle and manner and genuine concern.
Donald Sprague
June 04, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Rest in Peace Mr. Radican.
Kim Collisi VASJ Class of 1993
Kim Collisi
June 04, 2011 | Cleveland, OH
