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Arnold Gracia Obituary
61 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 26, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Rita his sons Andy, Arnold Jr. and Aaron, his daughter Anna. He also leaves behind his brothers Frank, Jessie, Eddie and Johnny, his sisters Susie and Gracie and many loving nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He served proudly as a United States Marine and was a past Post Commander of American Legion Post 41. He also was the proud co-founder of the Legion Riders. Visitation services will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with Funeral Mass following at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 6, 2010 at St. Catherines Catholic Church, 6401 South Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85042. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Maryvale Mortuary.
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Rosie E.
January 28, 2010
My condolences Anna,aaron,andy,arnold jr.
Arnold,its been awhile and although I hadnt seen you before your death I knew you were always there,So it's unbeleiveable to think you are gone now.I have a pic of you throwing snow on me and I just want to say thanks for all those crazy times.Thanks for being a step grandpa to my kids they miss you so much too.Thanks for bringing some hell in my life,it made me stronger. Rest in Peace and say hi to my tio pelon,I'll be missing you
Rick Hodge
January 18, 2010
May God help us to maintain our course through life and keep the spirit of our memories of time spent with you. I will miss your humor and the brotherhood we shared as Vietnam veterans. I hope you took your "BMW" to heaven.
Robert & Celia Mercado
January 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert & Margaret Moreno
January 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anna Gracia
January 11, 2010
To my daddy, who I love with all my heart and soul, I miss you so much, I've been waiting for your calls just to hear your voice or see you down the street waiving at you at 45mph haha!!, Dad I promised you to stay strong and to love my family and I will never break that promise, all the memories of us together will always be in my heart and I will never forget all the tough lessons you taught me in life cause thats what made me the person I'm today. I will see you again one of these days and it will be for eternal life and my broken heart will then mend back together, but till then you take care of Mari, Desi and JoJo when I cant and I love you with all my heart and God has taken the best daddy in the world and put him in a better place. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!....Banana
Jose Gonzales
January 10, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Arnold while with the City of Phoenix for many years and I know that while in heaven he will be gaurding heavens gates. thats what great man and marines do. God bless and SEMPER FI Buddy , You will be missed and will be in our hearts forever. My condolences to the Gracia family.
Jose Gonzales.
January 6, 2010
Please accept our most humble condolences. Our thoughts are with you as you grieve. Lylia Gonzales and Margie Martinez, Post 41
Anthony Gracia
January 6, 2010
Although I have not seen my tio Arnold for almost 3 years, He always would keep in contact with my dad (his brother Jessie.) He would let us know how the family is and update us on anything new. I can always remember his smile and laugh every time I was near him. My Tio Arnold was a very Strong and passionate person when it came to his family and career. Ever since me and my mom, dad and sister moved to Huntsville AL, it was always hard to keep in contact with my tio's and Tia's, but we always kept them in our minds. Our Family has had our share of bad news and sudden deaths, but what my Grandfather's and Grandmother's always taught us is that, these times in our lives just makes us stronger and much closer as a family. Indeed it has for me and my family, our family is closer, stronger, and more passionate because of the past. I wish I could be there with my tio's, tia's, cousin's and other family members, but I cannot. My Tio will be in my prayers tonight as well as the rest of the family. I will miss you so much tio!!! I will always be a better person because of you, and for that I will always be enternitaly grateful!! I will see you in heaven when It is my time to go!! Rest in Peace Tio Arnold
Lisa Pecina Canizales
January 6, 2010
My prayers go out to all his family. Arnold has always been good to myself and my children and always stayed in touch. He will always be my father in law, we loved him very much. He will be missed.
Frances q.
January 5, 2010
My condolences to the Graica family.
To Arnold thanks for being my Husband and thank you for those eventful years and Thanks For Loving me till the end,
Frances Q.
Joe & Isabel Martinez
January 5, 2010
My heart goes out to you, the family, of my very good friend. He was a hell of a man. Always helping anyone who needed help and volunteering for the cause. I can honestly say that he was one of the best Cammanders at Post 41 and his untiring work to complete his duty was "Second To None." Sempi Fi
Andy & Cindy Lugo
January 4, 2010
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. (I worked with Arnold at the City Of Phx.)
January 4, 2010
Worked with Arnold at the VA.He was a good guy.....Semper Fi Henry Le Donne
michelle
January 4, 2010
My deepest sympathy to my cuzns, my Dad and my tios and tias...we love you very much God bless and Tio guard us like no other Angel could...
Michelle Pereyda
January 3, 2010
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Rosemary Gracia
January 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go to his children,his mother and rest of the family. Arnold fought hard as any Marine is trained to do. May God keep him safe and lead him home to be with his other family members. To Andy, Arnold and Anna , we are very proud of how you handled all the hardships that were put in front in you. Thank God for being there with you and giving you the help,the stregth and the love you needed.
Love you very much, Tio Frank and Tia Rose
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