John Michael Cordaro

58, was called home by his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was struck by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle in Phoenix. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but lived most of his adult life in Cheyenne, Wyoming and the Metro Phoenix area. He was high school educated and became a self-taught master-of-all trades excelling primarily in welding and ironwork. He was also an excellent mechanic. While living in Cheyenne in the 1970’s, he was employed by the City Water Department servicing wells. He also spent several years driving long-haul 18-wheelers. John was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Cordaro; his father, John Louis Cordaro; his paternal grandparents, Andrew and Helen Cordaro; his maternal grandparents, Dick and Clara Bowman; two aunts, Pat White and Cleo Hevelone. He is survived by his daughter, Destiny (Greg) Landry; one son, Richard (Andraya) Cordaro; seven grandchildren; his mother, Lee Wilson; brothers, Dave , Daniel, Paul and Michael Cordaro; sisters Peggy Rang and Susan Cordaro; 13 nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins. John was a quiet man with a sweet, gentle spirit and a giving heart. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed. He was well loved and will be missed by many. Funeral Services will held at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 16, at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ, followed immediately by interment at Green Acres. Viewing will commence at 10:30 AM on the 16th. An account has been established at Wells Fargo Bank to help defray the cost of final arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be sent to the John Michael Cordaro fund at Wells Fargo. www.greenacresmortuary.net