Joseph Raculia, Jr.
January 22, 1922 - December 26, 2009
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Joseph Raculia, Jr.
January 22, 1922 - December 26, 2009
Obituary
Raculia, Joseph, 87, retired pastor, passed away on December 26, 2009. Joseph was born and raised in Kansas City, the oldest of seven children. He graduated from high school at 16 and shortly thereafter went to work in the engineering department at TWA. He then joined the Army Air Corp, serving proudly in WWII, It was during this time he received a call to Christian ministry. Joseph began attending Southwestern Bible Institute, graduating with a BA in Ministry. While there, he planted his first church in Dallas, TX. He led a building project as the church erected its first sanctuary, shortly thereafter he was ordained by the Assembly of God denomination. He lived a fruitful life, serving 50 years in ministry with his beloved wife Angelin, who preceded him in death in 2007. They touched countless lives during their pastorates in Dallas, Los Angeles and Buena Park. He was also known as a dynamic preacher and gifted teacher of the Word of God. Joseph’s great faith and passion for God inspired others to pursue their own calls to ministry. His church in Dallas resulted in the birth of four churches which are thriving today. After retiring from his last pastorate, he served in ministries with the denomination, including Convoy of Hope, the Church Care Network, and did interim pastoral work. Joseph loved spending time with his family, traveling and gardening. He is survived by three daughters, JoAnn Kreun Glen, Pat Hill Jim and Mary Lou Singleton Steve. His legacy continues with three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who are blessed to have known and loved him.
A memorial service celebrating Joseph’s life will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Saddleback Church Plaza Room, 1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630, located at the corner of El Toro Road and Portola Parkway.
11 responses to Joseph Raculia, Jr.
Tom & Shirley Brown says:
December 30, 2009
It is a sad day for many of us but yet we celebrate the homegoing of a friend, mentor, and true man of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we now have one more reason to look forward to heaven ourselves.
Dave and Joan Miller says:
December 31, 2009
What a unforgetable and godly servant of our Lord Jesus Christ he was! God bless you all as you grieve his passing and yet celebrate his homegoing on Monday!
Robbie Mickley says:
December 31, 2009
Dear Jo Ann, Mary Lou, Pat and families: My heart was saddened to hear of your Dad’s Homegoing, yet I am rejoicing that He is Home with the Godhead he so loved and preached about!
He was truly a man of the Word and that poured out of him into the lives of everyone he met. He was a true “shepherd” who loved his “sheep” and took good care of them. I was blessed to be under his anointed ministry ten critical years of my life and still draw from that in my spiritual walk.
He will be greatly missed and I loved him dearly. What a joy to know we will see him again!
May the Holy Spirit give each of you His special comfort in this time of loss.
My love and prayers for you all!
Sandra Brisendine says:
December 31, 2009
I will always remember fondly Bro. and Mrs. Raculia during our high school days. JoAnn and I were good friends and so I saw them often. So sweet and gracious always. I know the family will miss him greatly, but you know that he and your mom are together again in heaven. Take comfort that you had him for so many years and that you know where he is now. We will remember you as you go through the next few days and weeks. God bless you all.
Ken and Sandra Brisendine
Dallas, TX
Dr. & Mrs. Richard DeAngelis says:
January 1, 2010
Our deepest sympathy on the death of Joseph. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loving family.