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John Trunzo Obituary
80 years old of Carefree, AZ passed away from the complications of Alzheimer's Disease, on October 21, 2009. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. John is a veteran of the Korean War. For 30 years he was in law enforcement working his way from patrolman to police chief. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Louis, Peter, and Donna; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. All who knew him came to love him. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th from 3-8 pm with a Rosary beginning at 7 pm at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuaries 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Scottsdale. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 am at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Parish at Cave Creek Road at Pima Road; burial to follow at Veteran's National Cemetery at 12:30 pm.
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for John Trunzo
Kathy Padgett
October 25, 2009
Dr Trunzo and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was a wonderful person and was always so kind to me when he would come into the office. I will truly miss seeing him. You know how much I love you and your family
Mary Vallelonga
October 25, 2009
Dear Mary, I am one of people blessed to have visited and bring your John Holy Communion on Sundays from "The Catholic Community Of The Blessed Sacrament". I am grateful to have had that privilege... and may I tell you I feel deeply touched to have witnessed the love and devotion you and John had for each other towards the end of his life here on earth. I want you to know that you and John will continue to be in our hearts and prayers here at Blessed Sacrament. God bless you, Mary and may your memories and the love you shared bring you comfort.
October 24, 2009
Dear Lou and family: Heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved. May your heart find peace and comfort in your many beautiful memories. xo, Lewis, Donna, Briena & Oren
October 24, 2009
Dear Dr. Lou and family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by your faith and the prayers of others during these especially difficult days.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
God bless you,
The Strange Family
Richard Wiechert
October 24, 2009
My prayers are with you all, always. All my love brother.
Rick
October 23, 2009
Dr.Trunzo and family,
I am so sorry to have heard of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
With deepest sympathy,
Susan
Alicia Ruiz
October 23, 2009
October 23,2009
My hearfelt sympathy to all the Trunzo family;I loved that man. He was always awesome and talkative whenever he saw me in the office and waited on us for lunch the last time we saw him.
Brandy Soule-Ehmann
October 23, 2009
Peter, Dr. Trunzo & families,
I am so sorry for your loss. You & your families are in my thoughts & prayers.
October 23, 2009
Dear Lou and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. May God along with your loving memories, the strenght of your family and prayers from all of us provide you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Your Friends Always,
Robin, Drew and Family
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