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Joseph Marciano Obituary

Lt. Colonel (retired) Joseph J. Marciano of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on July 27, 2008. Joe was born on July 7, l924 and was raised in Brooklyn, New York. A highly decorated retired USAF officer and World War II veteran with 24 years of service to his country, while still active in post-war USAF, Lt. Colonel Marciano held high - level positions while on assignments in Mississippi, Colorado, Germany, and Denmark. In his final assignment serving as the Assistant Chief of Staff, Allied Air Force Baltic Approaches, Joe received the Joint Commendations Medal from the Department of Defense. Following his retirement from the USAF, he served as a PACE instructor for the U.S. Navy completing over 40 instructional assignments aboard 26 Naval Ships. He was an avid and active member of the Pikes Peak Chapter of Amateur Radio Operators whose call sign KQ0S is known all over the world. Sailing, his love of the ocean, traveling the world, and his grandchildren were few of his many passions. He is survived by his wife, Shirley of more than 54 years and his children, Jay Marciano of New York, Kimberley Marciano of New Mexico and Stephen Marciano of California, his grandchildren are Toni, Julia, Joe and Talia. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Roseanne Devaney of North Carolina, Marion Oddo of New York and his brother, Emil Marciano of Florida. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. The family requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of choice.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 30, 2008.

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Debbie Brown

August 14, 2008

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing....my prayers are with the family....knew him from Travel Chat online....always nice to everyone and great sense of humor....he will be missed....God keep you and yours in this time of loss....

Gabrielle Tyler

August 10, 2008

For several years I had the pleasure of communicating with Joe in Travel Chat and other chat rooms on AOL. Although we never met, Joe was a friend. He had humor, insight into the human physche, and was clearly a family man. It was refreshing to interact with him. I would like to extend my condolences to his family and assure them Joe will be truly missed by a lot of us whose lives he touched online.

June Bailes

August 5, 2008

I feel so lucky to have chatted with Joe online in Travel Chat for about 4 years now. He imparted so much wisdom, knowledge and HUMOR! God certainly called home one of his angels on earth. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Rest assured he will always be alive in our hearts and memories!!

Harry Schulz

August 5, 2008

Ive talked to joe for about 8 years, he always had an upbeat view on any subject .Humor was always around when he was in the chat room .His presence always insured a good time was to be had by everybody,with his endless humor .I will always miss his wwII stories , and him as a true friend i never met.God is having talks with joe , and being enlightened as all his many friends were in the chat rooms he visited online.My sincere regards and prayers to his wife and family.

Sonja Ragaller (Meinberg)

August 5, 2008

I used to live across the street from Mr. Marciano many years ago. He was always very nice to me and I remember him as a true gentleman. My sympathies to all family members.

Marcelle B. Warren

August 5, 2008

I am so happy to have known Joe in "Travel Chat" for a couple of years. I wish I could have met him in person. He was always so proud of his family---always mentioning the accomplishments. He was such a nice, wise and knowledgeable person (and humerous). We will certainly miss him. May God be with you during this time.

Cheryl Chilton

August 4, 2008

I have known Joe as a wonderful friend on-line in our "Travel Chat Room" that we both frequented for more than 10 years! He mentioned his wonderful family so many times. My deepest sympathies are sent to all of his family. I am just so sorry!

Bob Armstrong

August 4, 2008

Not having known Joe personally, we became good friends through our online chats. Being
about the same age, we shared pleasant
memories of some of our favorite places in
the world. Know that he will be missed as
a cyberfriend.

Mary Greenwood

July 30, 2008

I have known Joe for 10 years. I met him at the Peterson Chapel where we were volunteers together. He always loved to share jokes with the ushers. We were often "shushed" during Mass because we would sit in the back and talk. I remember when Joe had been away for awhile because of an illness. When he came back to Mass and stood in the hall handing out bulletins, almost every woman gave him a kiss on the cheek! They were all so glad to have our handsome usher back! He loved people and he loved Donut Sunday becaues he could sit and talk with everyone. He was always kind, gracious and understanding. I truly love Joe. I am sure he is volunteering in Heaven... He is sitting at the gate greeting the folks as they enter and telling St. Peter a few good jokes. He is greatly missed and I extend my sincere sympathy to Shirley and the Marciano family. Thank you for sharing Joe with us. May God's peace comfort you.

John & Mary Simmons

July 30, 2008

To Shirley and all the family;
John & I are saddened by Joe's passing. We have not kept in contact with you through the years but you are in our thoughts as the years go by. We are sure Joe will be missed by many. May the Lord bring you and your family peace and comfort.
Most Sincerely,

Louis & Jean Steinberg

July 30, 2008

Joe, will be miss at Peterson AFB Chapel. He was all ways helping us to collect the offering at the Catholic mass; we called him the Godfather of the Ushers. In the area were we count the money we always give Joe the $5 bills and any money that was folded; He would have fun unfolding them. Jean and I will miss him very much. Joe, we love you and will miss you dearly.

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