4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
MASICA, RICHARD L.
Dick Masica, 77 of Scottsdale, AZ died on June 4, 2014 following a brief illness. Dick was born on January 9, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leo and Clara Masica. After graduation from Holy Rosary High School, Dick received his civil engineering degree from Michigan Tech University and his master’s degree from Cornell University. He then began a 39 year career with Texaco, Inc. that took him to New Jersey, Sweden, Texas (several times and places), Louisiana, Wyoming, New York, and Kansas. In retirement, Dick and Joanne, his wife of nearly 56 years, settled in Frisco, Colorado where their lives centered on family, community, church, outdoor activity, and travel. Dick became an active member of Rotary International, especially in Colorado and Chandler, AZ, and served on the board of The Summit Foundation. Dick is survived by his wife Joanne, daughter Sue, son Paul and daughter-in-law Teresa, and grandchildren Jake and Jessie; sisters and brother and their families. A Mass and Celebration of Life will be held in Summit County, CO in July. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Summit Foundation (Breckenridge, CO) or St. Mary’s Church (Breckenridge, CO).
Joanne, I recall our good days at Holy Rosary High School and what a fine , intelligent , jolly person Dick was. I always enjoyed his presence. I am saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Len Meleski
Joanne,
So sorry to hear about Dick, word came from the El Dorado Plant this past week. I’ve been in Cheyenne, WY working for the past 3 years and thought for sure I would catch up with you and Dick one day and visit you all in Colorado! So sorry I missed the opportunity to see you both when you were near.
Dick was a great Plant Manager and gave me many wonderful opportunities in our Texaco years. I am forever grateful for his leadership and kindness during these great times.
Please keep in touch, we still have our home in Kansas and we now have a 2nd home in Cheyenne. I would love to attend the memorial services in Colorado and say my final good-by to such a fine man!
Bob and I always thought you and Dick made the best team together and were so kind to us. Thank you both for the wonderful memories we had during those years. God be with you, your family and our beloved Dick Masica during these sad times.