Joseph Nicholas DeDario, 88 of Paradise Valley, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on Friday September 28th, 2018. Funeral services in his honor will be held at 12:00 Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, Arizona. Burial and reception will follow service. Visitation will be held Saturday October 6 from 10:00 till time of service.
Joseph was born in Elkhart, Indiana on February 25th, 1930 the son of Pauline and Nicholas F. DeDario.
Joseph was married to Nancy on June 9, 1951; they were married 67 years. He was in sales most of his life, since1978 he was the Owner and President of UBI Business Brokers of Arizona in Phoenix. He was an avid Notre Dame Fan that started as a young man in Elkhart and if he was not watching or attending Notre Dame Football; being with his family gave him the most joy!
Joe is survived by his wife Nancy DeDario, his four children Paula DeDario-Martori and spouse Peter J. Martori, Laura and spouse Scott Flitcroft, Vicki DeDario-Grady and spouse Darren Grady, James DeDario and daughter in law Kathie Dunlap- DeDario. Five Grandchildren Heath and wife Renee Flitcroft, Hallie and husband Angel Morales, Ryan and Kyle Grady, and Andrew Lybek-Martori. Nine Great Grandchildren Payton, Kendra, Colton, Noah Flitcroft; Jada, Kingston, Navarro Morales, and Matthew Lybek-Martori.
He will be greatly missed and is deeply loved by all his family and good friends. Go Irish!
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Smile Train in Joseph’s name. https://www.smiletrain.org. or to Smile Train at P.O. Box 96231 Washington, D.C. 20090-6231
