Obituary John J. Garitone, Jr. Our "Papa" passed away peacefully on January 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. John was born in Wallace, ID on April 21, 1926. He was a lifelong member of St. Rita's Catholic Church. He was active in the Tacoma Elks and Amvets Post #5. John served in the Army in WWII and received the Purple Heart. He retired from West Coast Grocery Company. John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Florence. He is survived by his six children, Steve (Debbie), Emily Klein, Mary, Julie, Joe (Lynda), and Joan Engle. He loved his 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 10:30am at St. Rita Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Rita's church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.