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Lin Maratea
September 30, 2009
Well Joe, today marks one year that you moved on to be at peace.
You are still missed and thought about daily. I think of your laugh and it awlays makes me smile :)
Today Kim and I carried out your wishes and we went to Ocean Beach and sent you into the wind. "All we are is dust in the wind".
You will always be in my heart.
Untill we me again, be at Peace
Kathy Altieri
April 18, 2009
you where my best friend ,and iwill miss you for ever .ontill we meet a gain and you are always on my mine love always your friend Kathy Altieri peace be with you
LINDA MARATEA
March 16, 2009
Joe, you are in my thoughts everyday but today is a very special day. Today, March 16th is your first birthday in heaven. You are with your beloved mom and no longer in pain. I miss your jolly laugh and I also miss that grumpiness that you showed so often. Be at peace with God.
KIM
December 10, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
michael, j maratea
November 29, 2008
Joey, thak you for brightning up my life.You are the best godfather/friend anyone could ever be blessed with.I will see you soon.I will bring the papers! Love Always little Michael
Mike Deb Lil Mike Joey Felicia Maratea
November 29, 2008
You were more then a friend, your my son's God Father the best Man at my wedding and our friend always now and after we miss you and wait to be with you again so roll one we will be there !
Debra Santoianni
November 22, 2008
My heartfelt condolences are with Joey's family. He was a tough man to deal with, but he did have a big heart. He tried very hard not to show it. I never thought I would miss him so much. He always worried about his sister Kim, who was very important in his life. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Lin Maratea
November 8, 2008
Joey was my bestest friend, I miss him dearly. We laughed and cried alot together over the years. We had it all, the good the bad and the ugly but we were always there for each other. There will never be another like him, he will be with me always. He is now at peace.
November 8, 2008
ENJOYING THE DAY @ MISS FIRE ISLAND..CHERRY GROVE
kim diaferio
November 8, 2008
my brother joe was a great brother,
he had always looked out for me,his younger sister,we lost our parents @ a very young age,so yes he was the BOSS.i am missing him very much,but in my heart he is with me..he was not a well person,and he was getting tired.i thank god i was with him when he took his last breath,he went in PEACE....
REST IN PEACE BUCKO
LOVE..SISSY........
Julia Chavarria
October 4, 2008
To the Family of JP,
I am so very sorry for your loss... I have very fond memories of JP as a kid. He was always very funny.. I hope you can keep your memories of him close to your heart... He was a GREAT GUY!!!!
I will pray for all of you..... Love Julie Chavarria (Seaver)
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