James J. Special, "Jack" 82 of Tempe, AZ, Passed Away

James J. Special, "Jack" 82 of Tempe, Arizona, passed away August 1, 2020 after a brief illness and complications from COVID-19. 

Jack spent the last 30 years of his working life (retired 2008) and his most enjoyable doing sales in the roofing industry, he made many great friendships along the way and a million and one stories to tell. If you drove around the Greater Phoenix area with him there wasn't a building he bid or put a roof on.

Besides all his golf playing stories and time with his golfing buddies he most loved his time spent with his great granddaughters Izabell & Layla. His knowledge of sports history was unbelievable and rarely did he not have the correct answer, and if you asked him the Buffalo Bills won two championships (AFL '64,'65). Go Bills!

He is preceded in death by his wife Lillian and daughter Lisa. Parents Frank & Mary and older brother Phillip. He is survived by his son Gregory, his granddaughter Elizabeth and great granddaughters Izabell & Layla. Sisters Marian (Harold) DiMarco, Diane (Tony) Frisicaro and all his loving cousins, nieces and nephews in the special family. To his second family the Goffs (in-laws) which there are many many of, he cherished and loved his time spent with all.

Due to the existing conditions there will be a celebration of Jack's life at a later date. Jack's ashes will be interred at the V.A. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, along with his loves Lillian and Lisa. Columbarium F8 #B3 on August 21.

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About ARCA

Established in 1969, ARCA is a dynamic and well-respected subcontractor trade association. We have grown to become one of the largest trade associations in Arizona, with over 250 members throughout the state.

The purpose and objectives for which this association is formed are:

• To unite those engaged in the Arizona roofing industry in exerting a beneficial influence upon the industry.

• To build consumer confidence and safeguard the public welfare by promoting honesty, equality, integrity, and edification (as proclaimed in our “Code of Ethics”).

• To obtain pertinent information relative to the industry and make it available for each member’s beneficial use.

• To make, enter into, carry out, and enforce any contract, agreement, or transaction which the Board of Directors believes to be in the best interest and for the benefit of its members, and to engage in other causes and activities that will promote and safeguard the interests of the roofing industry in the state of Arizona.

• To foster constructive and progressive legislation, especially as it may affect the roofing contractor, suppliers, related trades and other services involved in the roofing industry in the state of Arizona.

• To promote confidence, respect and good fellowship among all who are directly or indirectly engaged in the Arizona roofing industry.