Obituary of John MARCIKESE

John Wayne Marcikese passed away October 16, 2010 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 60. He was born on June 16, 1950 to Joseph Vito and Mary Lou (Saylor) Marcikese (aka Judy Harden) in Washington, DC.John served proudly under the direction of the United States Army from 1967 to 1989. While serving he was awarded the Silver Star with an oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, two Purple Stars and many other medals. John was a member of the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) Chapter 975 of Mohave and belonged to the Patriot Guard Riders. He was a supporter of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles, Knights of Columbus and also the Blue Star Mothers. John was honored many times as a hero at the Traveling Memorial Wall for Vietnam Vets. He was the first recipient of the Hometown Heroes Award in 2010.John wanted everyone to always remember our veterans and to pass this on through our future generations. "Never forget our Vets, past, present and future."John leaves behind his beloved wife of 35 years, Pat Marcikese of Lake Havasu City, AZ; sons Joey Marcikese of Trent, TX and Richard McKenzie; daughters Christina Swanson of Texas and Dawna La Verne of Santa Fe, CA; brother, Michael Campbell; sisters Denise Weisner of California and Valerie Flanagan of Garden Grove, CA; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild and one on the way.A visitation will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010, 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services will follow the visitation on Friday, October 22, 2010, 6:00 PM at Lietz-Fraze Chapel. In lieu of flowers a fund at Horizon Bank has been set up under Frank Emery's name for John Marcikese.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.