Joe D. Meza 94, passed away peacefully Saturday July 30, 2016.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jose S. and Josefina D. Meza.

A loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. Born and raised in Bisbee, Arizona until his family moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1931.

Joe was a proud WWII veteran, serving his country for 3 years overseas in the Philippines, in the South Pacific and in Japan. Recipient of: Army Good Conduct Medal, (3) Army Good Conduct Ribbons, (3) WWII Asiatic Pacific ribbons 1941-1946, WWII American Campaign Medal 1941-1946, (2) Philippines Liberation WWII Ribbons, WWII Army of Occupation Medal 1945-1955, WWII Victory Medal 1941-1946. Joe was honorably discharged with a rank of U.S.ARMY Technician Sergeant.

Joe was a loyal employee of City Van & Storage for 30+ years. After Retirement he faithfully volunteered his time in the maintenance and repair of Santa Cruz Catholic Church.

Joe is survived by his sister, Emma (+Leo) Carrillo. He was a loving husband to Alicia B. Meza our mother; proud father to his four children, Anthony, Joseph, Teresa (David) Rivera and Hope Piña; Grandfather to Christopher Rivera, Nicholas Rivera, Patrick (Melody) Piña Jr., Albert Piña (Karina) and Vanessa Piña (Samuel Sr.); Great Grandfather to Victoria, Dominic, Andrew Alexander, Savanna, Patrick III, Sammy Jr. and Adriana.

You will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Thank you for all the great memories that you have shared with each of us. May you rest in peace. We Love You Dad/Tata.