Joe T. Ramirez, 86, of Phoenix, passed away March 27, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on December 14th, 1933. Son of Antonia Turrubiate Lopez. He attended Glendale Union High School and Phoenix Technical School graduating in 1953 with a certificate in Aircraft Maintenance. He served in the Army from 1955-1961. He married the late Nellie Aguilar in Las Vegas in 1955. Joe worked as a furnace operator for Midland Ross/Capital Castings for 40 years.
Joe was a member of the American Legion Post 41 and served as a union member for the United Steelworkers of America.
He enjoyed hunting, camping, music, dancing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his 4 children: Arthur (Buster) Ramirez, Cindy Toon, James Ramirez, and Barbara Ramirez; 2 siblings: Gilbert Lopez and Ruth Balkcom, 7 grandchildren: Anthony, Daniel, Rick, Ashley, Joey, Lisa, and Sabrina; 3 great-grandchildren: Aidan, Lane and Sloane, and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie.
Online condolences can be given www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com
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