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Joseph Cracchiolo Obituary

Joseph U. Cracchiolo after a long life devoted to his family, friends and community, Joseph U. Cracchiolo, 82, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Saturday July 12, 2008. Born June 24, 1926 in Palermo, Italy, he was raised in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Tucson in 1941. Joe attended the University of Arizona and went on to the University's law school graduating in 1949. He clerked for the Arizona Supreme Court's Justice Evo DeConcini before being drafted into the Army in 1950 during the Korean Conflict. Joe spent his time serving his country working for the Judge Advocate General Corps in Frankfurt, Germany. After leaving the army in 1953, his legal career took him into private practice and time serving the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. In 1969, Joe and his family moved to Sierra Vista where Joe took over the family business Bella Vista Water Company and Bella Vista Ranches. He spent the next 20 years developing Sierra Vista into a thriving community. Joe's commitment to education was reflected in his donation of hundreds of acres of land for Buena High School, the Cochise College Sierra Vista campus and the University of Arizona extension campus. Joe is survived by his loving wife Patricia; his five children, Carrie (Chris), Laura (Phil), Joe (Tracy), Tricia (Sam) and Liz (Alex) and seven beautiful grandchildren, Michelle, Alexandra, Nicholas, Megan, Julia, Simone and Sadie. He also leaves behind his brothers, Dan and Andy; sisters, Rose and Marianne and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor his life 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 19th at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5150 N. Valley View Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to either St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic School, 4725 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712 or Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper St.,Tucson, AZ 85719

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Pat Augustine

July 24, 2008

Joe and I go way back. We always had deep discussions and we mostly agreed with each other. He was also very good at discussing technical events. I told him many times that he should have been an engineer. We will all miss him.

Deanna Day

July 21, 2008

Pat,
So sorry to hear the news of your loss. There simply are no words.
My thoughts are with you,
Deanna

Don & Peggy Bennett

July 21, 2008

Pat and Family,
We were deeply sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sierra Vista is a better place because of Joe, Pat and your family.

Terri Korman

July 21, 2008

Pat,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Love

Terri

Cymry, Bill and Robbie DeBoucher

July 21, 2008

Dear Pat and Liz,

I am so saddened by Joe's passing. We were out of town and so we missed the notice and services. It is hard to believe he will no longer chat with me over the phone. You and the rest of your family are in our family's thoughts and prayers. Please let me know what I could do to help.

Love,
Cymry

Fred Hall

July 19, 2008

Dear Pat and Marianne,
May the memories and joys of Joe's life fill your hearts and help you through this difficult time. Jean and I will keep you and the family in our thoughts.
Fred Hall

Dan Torrington

July 19, 2008

Dear Pat,

We are sorry to hear of your great loss. God bless and keep you.
Dan & Pat Torrington

Jane McCollum & David Buck

July 17, 2008

Dear Pat, Laura, Carrie, Joe, Liz and Trish,

We are sorry for the loss of your husband & father. David and I will miss the lively discussions with Joe and remember his advice on business and life.

Our thoughts are with each of you.

Brother Nick Gonzalez, FSC

July 17, 2008

On behalf of the community at San Miguel High School, our deepest condolences on your loss. It was wonderful to meet Mr. Cracchiolo and listen to his great pride in having been educated by the Delasalle Christian Brothers in Detroit.

Frederick Holland,Sr.

July 16, 2008

Dear Pat,
Our deppest sympathy.
You and your family are in our
prayers,Love
Fred & Angie Holland

Dana Smith

July 16, 2008

To the Cracchiolo Family,
Joseph was a great client and friend of ours. He will truly be missed! May you rest in peace Mr. Cracchiolo.
Sincerely,
Dana @ Relax The Back

Bertie & Leroy Shelton

July 16, 2008

My Dearest Friend Carrie and Family
I am so sadden to have heard about your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I will always cherish the memory of your father, his kindness and warmth will never be forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love Bertie and Leroy Shelton and Family

July 16, 2008

Pat, Liz and family,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your husband and father.
May God hold you all very close as you deal with your loss.

Peggie Gessner

Lisa Cervantez

July 16, 2008

Dear Joe, Tracy & Family,

I am deeply sorry to learn of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Peace, prayers, and blessings,

San Miguel HIgh School

July 16, 2008

We were saddened to learn of Mr. Cracchiolo's passing. He was a kind and loving man. He will be missed. Our prayers are with Mrs. Cracchiolo and the family.
In Sympathy, from the San Miguel High School Community

Roberta Scallate

July 16, 2008

Marianne & Family,
I didn't know Joseph and I doubt you remember me but you were my favorite teacher in elementary school & I have never forgotten you. My heart breaks for all of you in your time of sorrow! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roberta

Mike '56 and Charlotte Harris

July 16, 2008

Pat, Liz and family: We will miss Joe's ready smile, but know that he is in a special place without the discomfort of illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love,

Joan Wille

July 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to Pat & Marianne, my classmates. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Salpointe Catholic High School

July 16, 2008

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Cracchiolo family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

Rochelle Lang

July 16, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family. I know you will miss your father very much and cherish his memories.

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