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Joe Chipponeri Obituary

Joseph Chipponeri Sr.
November 25, 1935 - September 20, 2014
Joe passed away peacefully Saturday evening September 20th, 2014. He was lovingly surrounded by his family. He was born in Ceres, Ca. to Nicholas and Matia Chipponeri on November 25, 1935. He attended school in Ceres, Ca. Known for his prowess on the football field, he turned that tenacity into his work for Flagen Farms and Rainbo Bread. In his time owning a landscaping business, he continued his memorable life long work ethics. He loved to dance with his wife of 60 years, Oretta, Johnny Cash music, hunting, fishing, and woodcutting. He adored his children, grand kids, and great grandkids. He was always known for his friendly smiles and Italian heritage. Joe enjoyed the Oklahoma Sooners football and San Francisco Giants baseball. He leaves a wonderful family legacy of his wife, Oretta, sons, Joe Jr., Scott, and Todd, his grandkids, Jennifer, Jessica, Joey III, Austin and Gabby from Joe (Katrine), Joshua, Lindsay, Luke, Holly, Victoria, and Michelle from Scott (Felicia), Tristina, Kadence, Patrick ,and Gage from Todd (Janelle) and his great grandkids Tyler, Ryann, McKenna, Marron, Jesse, Logan and Elley. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, James, Nicholas, Andrew, and sisters Ann and Angie. He has a surviving brother, Augustino, and sister, Josie. Also, he has many loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be performed at Lakewood Chapel 900 Sante Fe Ave., Hughson, Ca. on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 10 a.m. Please make any donations to breast cancer or diabetes research. 
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Published by Modesto Bee from Sep. 25 to Sep. 28, 2014.

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Todd Chipponeri

April 7, 2015

Hi dad wish I could get a big hug from you right now! It's been tough without YOU HERE I know you are looking down on us! Janelle misses you so much all the things you did with
Here ! The kids miss YOu a bunch too! Xoxoxoxo
Mom lives with us, But She Misses You A Lot

charleen curci/pierce

September 28, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Joe passing. He was always the same as long as I knew him, always had a big smile and happy to see people...RIP...JOE-JOE

John Renner

September 28, 2014

What a wonderful man that is loved by many and missed deeply. Joe always had a smile on his face and seemed to love life.
From The Renner Family, Our deepest sympathy goes to Oretta, Todd, Joe and Scott, we love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Lendel& Sandy Mills

September 25, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marcia McKinsey

September 24, 2014

My heart goes out to "Big Joe" and all the Chipponeri family...

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