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JOSEPH PACHAN Obituary
died March 12, 2020. He was born in Canton, OH, the son of Paul and Dorothy (Saunders) Pachan. He was a graduate of Perry High School (Massillon, OH), class of 1982. Joe enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served as a trained Construction Battalion ("Seabee") Electrician for five years. Following his 1988 honorable discharge, Joe moved to California eventually embarking on a 27-year career with the City of San Ramon, CA as a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Joe regularly attended Brave Church in San Ramon. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, friends, and neighbors, always lending a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved live music, golfing, exploring the outdoors and riding his BMW motorcycle.
Joe leaves behind his beloved wife, Jennifer Pachan; and their son, Jacob; as well as sons, Josh (Kim) Pachan and Steven (Claudia Ocano) Pachan; and three granddaughters: Brooke, Sophia, and Cecilia. Joe also leaves a sister, Anna (Steve) Zamagias of Loveland, OH and nephews: Anthony, Matthew, and Daniel.
A full military service (private) will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. Donations in Joe's memory can be made to protect our National Parks at: www.nationalparks.org
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Theresa Cutino
June 8, 2020
Thank you for the 2 precious gifts our sons Joshua and Steven Pachan!!! The only thing I wish I could go back and do is find a better way to handle our life and fight harder to have lasted forever how it was suppose to be!!
But I am so happy that you found your soul mate in Jen and had your gift together Jacob!
See you again sometime, youll get good laugh out of the crazy things I have to tell you about!!!!
Rest peacefully until then
Theresa
Michael Miskinen
March 23, 2020
Joe was a great guy, and good friend during High School, I was saddened to hear of his passing prayers for his family
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