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Joseph Mocca Obituary
93, of Paradise Valley, AZ, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday August 20th, 2011. Papa Joe was born in St. Louis, Mo. He proudly served our country during WWII. He worked for 43 years at Emerson Electric in St. Louis. After retiring he had many great years of traveling with his late wife of 64 years, Josie. He is survived by his son Phil and wife Pat, his son Joe and wife Addie, his 3 grandchildren, Robert Mocca, Addie Gross, and Angie Greer, and by his 3 great grandchildren Jocelyn and Evelyn Mocca, and Mylo Gross. The world lost a kind, humble, loving, and giving soul. Viewing and rosary will be held at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale AZ 85251 on Friday August 26th from 6-8 pm. Memorial services will be held at the Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E. Lincoln Dr. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 at 9:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center would be appreciated.
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Jodi Reina
August 26, 2011
I will never forget meeting the entire family for the first time on Thanksgiving. Walking into "the basement" was overwhelming, but Uncle Joe and Aunt Josie made me feel at home! Will miss seeing Uncle Joe's beutiful smile. RIP we love you and miss you!
Lynn Reina
August 25, 2011
Uncle Joe was always so proud of his garden in St. Louis. He loved serving his home grown beans and tomatoes with the countless meals served in the basement at "Casa Mocca." Driving past the house on Tamm Ave. always brings back a flood of happy memories.
August 25, 2011
Uncle Joe,
The term, "He's just the nicest guy" fits like a glove. I'm going to miss paying you a visit, and sharing old memories, not to mention calling your neice, Concetta.
Your smile, and the twinkle in your eyes, will always stay with me.
Paul Grasso Clarkdale, AZ
August 25, 2011
There are fewer things in the world I'll miss then spending time with you. I'll keep on making you proud. :)
Robert
susan padilla reina
August 24, 2011
Pops you welcomed me into your family with open arms. I will forever be grateful to have spent this time with you. Your smile was infectious and your stories priceless. I love and will miss you Pops.
Susan
Mike Reina
August 24, 2011
Pops was an all time favorite person to be around, I always looked forward to seeing him and being around him. He will be missed more than he knows.
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