Cauzza, Philip John

Philip John Cauzza "Sonny," of Santa Ysabel, CA and Quemado,
New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at
1:30 a.m. in Julian, CA, from complications of lymphoma
cancer. Philip was born on February 4, 1937 in San Diego, CA,
to Lillian and Albino Cauzza. His lifelong career was as a
cattleman and rancher for the Santa Ysabel, Mesa Chiquita and
Slash Lightening Ranches. Philip is survived by his four children:
Adam, Victor "Bud," John Cauzza and Lucinda Caetana, thirteen
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Nadine Cauzza; brothers Richard "Dickie"
and Albert "Tino" Cauzza; and parents Lillian, Albino, and
Victor Cauzza. Services will be held at the Mesa Chiquita
Ranch, 24225 Mesa Grande Rd., on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at
1:00 p.m. Adam's Cell: 760-390-0219 *side dishes and desserts
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Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on August 1, 2010