Gordon Grossetta | Obituaries | tucson.com

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70, died peacefully with his family on July 28, 2021. Gordon was born on December 13, 1950 in Everett, Washington, but lived virtually all of his life in Tucson. He comes from a pioneering family who settled in Tucson in the 1880s. He attended Cragin Elementary School, Doolen Junior High School and graduated from Catalina High School in 1969. In 1973 he graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in accounting. Gordon has held accounting stints at Braniff International and Doubletree. After earning his CPA and passing the exam on the first try, he opened his own accounting firm. Known for his intellect and honesty, he was quite successful and eventually retired in 2017.

Gordon’s top priorities were his family, the University of Arizona sport, Duplicate Bridge, where he became a Gold Life Master in Tournament Bridge, looking after his rescue dogs, and traveling. Gordon and his beloved wife, Carol McVay, had a wonderful life together for over 25 years before she passed away in 2013. He leaves behind his brother Bruce (Gail) Grossetta and sister Susy Grossetta (Bill) Allen. He also has three nieces and seven great nieces and great nephews, known as the Magnificent 7, of whom he was very dear and proud. A memorial service will be held at the Catalina Methodist Church Chapel on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Reminders, if desired, to the Tucson Food Bank, 3003 S Country Club 85713.

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