Joseph Charles Tunno
July 27, 1924 - December 3, 2014
IN LOVING MEMORY…
Joseph Charles (JC) Tunno passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, after a remarkable 90 years with his family by his side. Joe was born July 27, 1924 in Kenilworth, UT to Pasquale and Margerite Tunno. Raised by Serafina. Joe worked for 42 years as a signal maintainer for the Rio Grande Railroad, and was retired for a well-deserved 27 years. He was a very honest and hard-working man who always had a way with words. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, and short trips to Wendover. Joe’s dynamic and persuasive personality was constantly admired. He will always be remembered as the reliable husband, father, grandfather and mentor that anyone would have been lucky to encounter.
Joe is survived by Ruby, his loving wife of 64 years, daughter Gina, son-in-law Pat, daughter-in-law Rachel, grandchildren Kody, Shyler, Cole, Paul, Tony & Celeste, Ben & Nikole, and great-grandchildren Gage, Joey, Dustin, Josh, Sarai, Samantha. Joe was predeceased by his son Tom.
He will be missed dearly.
A Visitation will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 pm with a Vigil beginning at 7:00 pm. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church, 2100 South 450 East, on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Redwood Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road.
In Loving Memory
My condolences to the Tunna family. It's never easy saying goodbye to someone you love. The bible however, shows us that this isn't a forever goodbye. God gives us the promise that we may see our loved ones again (John 5:28-29). I hope these facts bring. you and your family, comfort and strength, in your difficult time ahead.
Mary Miller
Detroit, Mi
Ruby and Gina, I know this will be a hard adjustment for you. Please come in or call anytime to discuss and let me help? I will miss Joe's always friendly style, his raspy voice, his wry smile, and his talk about tomatoes, the Yankees, or his aching leg/hip/knee. He represents all that is good about Italians, immigrants, hard workers, humorists, story tellers, and loving husbands and fathers. I will miss his visits and think of you often during this difficult transition. Thanks for trusting me during these years. Chris Gay
Christopher Gay
SLC, ut