NIGLIACCIO, Joseph John

Joseph John Nigliaccio, 69, passed away on June 20, 2006 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born to Andrew and Lena (Marchisotta) Nigliaccio on May 20, 1937 in Chicago, IL. Joe moved to Arizona 20 years ago and was a semi-retired, self-employed horse trainer. He was an accomplished Saddle Bronc rider in the R.C.A. in the 60's and an Owner and Presenter of Championship Arabian Horses. Joe belonged to the North American Hunting Club, was involved in the 4-H Club and also a founder of the Day Star Foundation for troubled boys. He was a very dedicated horseman and worked a lot with kids; never charging for lessons. Joe leaves behind his daughters, Joette (Bob) Black of Maui, HI; and Gina (Jim) Watson of Encinitas, CA; two sisters, Joni (Sonny) Gilkison of Pleasanton, CA; Phyllis (Larry) Malanfant of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Amanda Grace, Annie Marie and Siena Noelle; numerous other family members and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew John Gilkison Jr. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Mass cards or memorial contributions may be made to the John Gilkison Jr., Scholarship Fund, Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA; 94523, Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome. Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory (Obit: Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, Lake Havasu City, AZ)