Diego J. Gettig
Passed: October 11, 2020
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Diego J. Gettig
Passed: October 11, 2020
Obituary
Diego J. Gettig, age 79 of Avondale, Arizona passed away on October 11, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. He was born on January 15, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio.
He served in the United States Navy from August of 1959 to August of 1965. Diego was a man who lived by his faith with a strong compassion for others. He was dedicated to his faith, family and country. All those who crossed his path became extended friends and family. Diego was an amazing friend to have in your corner. He was supportive and available whenever you needed him. He is best remembered for his wit and ability to make people laugh. Diego’s sense of humor was unparalleled; he was a man who loved to laugh. No one was exempt from his wit and sarcasm.
When the joking was done, he was a loyal friend and partner. He loved his “kids” starting with Negrita (black lab), Tequila, Limon, Sal, and Rusty (cockatiels) and his Grey Goose. He was full of life and touched more people than he will ever know. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Diego is survived by his spouse, Debbie; and his sisters, Sally Gunner (Jerry), Jeanne McLaughlin(Robert), and many nieces and nephews as well as his Godson, William Montoya.
A visitation will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Road in Goodyear, Arizona. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 6th at 10:30am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 West Thomas Road in Avondale, Arizona. Burial services will be held at a later date at St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond, Indiana.
The family suggests that donations be made to Sage Hospice of Scottsdale, Arizona, Southwest Lending Closet of Avondale, Arizona or the American Cancer Society.
17 responses to Diego J. Gettig
Karen says:
October 28, 2020
My deepest condolences Debbie. I was blessed these last seven years to share a beautiful friendship with Diego and you. Diego’s kind nature and gentle smile will always be remembered. May we all be so fortunate to live life by showing others compassion like he did.
2 Corinthians 12:9
Rachael says:
October 29, 2020
Debbie and family,
My deepest sympathies for you and your family. Diego was a remarkable man and I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I feel very blessed to have met him and gotten to know him. He was very special to me and I will always remember him for his sweet, funny demeanor. He always had a joke or a story and it always made my day better to see him. He will be missed!!
Jeanne says:
October 30, 2020
You were my best friend and brother Jim. I will always miss you until I meet you agin in heaven. You made Bob and our girls feel loved. Love, Jeanne
Jeanne says:
October 30, 2020
You were my best friend and brother Jim. I will always miss you until we meet again in heaven. Bob and I always felt your love. Jeanne and Bob
Jeanne says:
October 30, 2020
You were my best friend and brother Jim. I will always miss you until we meet again in heaven. Bob and I always felt loved by you.