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1924
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2020
John Jacob Obituary
96, a native Tucsonan, peacefully saw the Lord's Face on May 12, 2020. He was born on February 25, 1924 to Taft and Mary Jacob. John is survived by his children, Loretta (Norman), Cynthia (Richard), Donald, Dianne (Monte), John II, and Daughter-in-Law, Marion. Grandchildren, Marc, Amber, Charlotte, Faye, Olivia, Graham, Jason, and Kevin. John is also survived by his brother, Richard (Barbara) and sister-in-law, Nell. John is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Cecelia, and son Daniel. Brothers, Abe, George, Mike, Jim, and sister Rose Marie. His was a monumental life-one of sacrifice, commitment and joy...marked by integrity and a strong work ethic. Our eternal gratitude to the staff and caregivers of Sunrise Senior Living for their 6 1/2 years of care and love. A Mass and Celebration of John's Life will be held in the future.
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John T Urban
July 17, 2021
Loretta and Cyndi, I am just now hearing about the passing of your dad. I am so, so sorry to hear this news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both and with your families. Please stay in touch. [email protected] Love you both very much.
Dr. John T. Urban
July 13, 2021
Loretta and Cyndi I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. if there is anything you need or anything I can do to help , please let me know. [email protected]
Nick Mansour
August 11, 2020
So sorry to hear the news. He and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margie DeWitt
August 10, 2020
Peace and love to you all. So sorry for your loss, but what a great man he was. Prayers. Margie Fitzpatrick DeWitt
John T Urban
August 10, 2020
Loretta and Cyndi I was sad to hear of the passing of you dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do to help you with whatever you might need , let me know. You both hold special places in my heart.
Dr John T Urban, class of '68
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Richard Dalton
August 10, 2020
A real nice guy who raised a beautiful family. May God bless all your friends and family.
MARY Jo MCMORRAN (nee Estling)
August 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Salpointe Catholic High School
August 10, 2020
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Jacob family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Diana Warr
July 23, 2020
A life well lived, kind and generous, a blessing to have known him.
Therese (Paczosa) Nestlerode
July 21, 2020
Thank you Heavenly Father for the wonderful friend that John was to our family (Paczosa Family). He was always generous, joyous and kind. I have many memories of this spirit of giving and pouring out of himself so others might share in his same joy.
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