Joe Crago

Joseph Crago- born October 18, 1928 in Orient, Pennsylvania went to be with our Lord on Monday January 4, 2021 and our wonderful daughter Angelina, who passed away in June 2020. His family moved to Coshocton Ohio where he grew up in a farm. Joe moved to Arizona in 1960. He started as a policeman in Mammoth then went on to be a deputy Sheriff in San Manuel. He moved to Globe and went to work at Inspiration Copper Co. in security. He worked for Cyprus as a haul pak driver. He was very active in the VFW for 50 years. He served as Commander for the VFW Post 1704 for 16 years. Joe finally retired in 1990 and started his wood working hobby. He was very proud of his hope chests he built, his gun cabinets and wishing wells for the yard. He was a collector of old clocks. He loved country music and enjoyed dancing. He enjoyed hunting with his son Mark. Joe leaves behind his loving wife, Margaret of 45 years. Daughters Penny Durant (Jim) of Elko, NV, Vickie Crago of Gilbert, AZ, and Stacey Lummus (Johnny) of Oracle, AZ. Sons Travis Bellotti of Independence, MO and Mark Channell (Gina) of Young, AZ. Sisters Mary Wintink and Geraldine Maples of Coshocton, OH. 11 Grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Many nieces, nephews and friends. Joe is preceded in death by his father and mother, his daughter Angie, his grandson Eric Castaneda, and his sister Elizabeth Price. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Lamont Mortuary Chapel in Globe, AZ