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Jonathan Schiro Obituary
21, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on March 28, 2011. Joss was born on June 24, 1989, in Covington, Louisiana, and moved to Mesa with his family in 1992. A senior at ASU, he loved learning and was a brilliant and passionate scientist with great promise in his chosen field of neuroscience. He had a close family of friends who appreciated his sense of humor and dedication. He will be deeply and forever missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving parents, Steve and Theo Schiro, his sister Rihana Schiro, his grandparents Lucy Schiro, Jonathan and Thea Dean, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of his life for family and friends will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, April 2, at Mountain View Funeral Home, 7900 E. Main St. in Mesa.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Schiro
July 22, 2011
Dear Steve, Theo, and Rhiana,
My head is still reeling from the tragic news about Joss. The Schiro family was and will continue to be a precious gift from my teaching days that has kept on giving me joy, inspiration and beautiful memories. The heaviness I feel in my heart resonates with grief for the loss of a life so gifted and giving. Upon receiving the news today via an E-mail from Vicki Massey, my thoughts have been searching for a way to comfort you and let you know I join in with your many family members, friends and acquaintances who have sent you condolences, love, and prayers to bring you peace and comfort. A smile still comes to my face when I think of Joss, his delightful humor, his creative drawings and other artful creations, and his ever inquisitive and creative nature and spirit. Joss wrote a beautiful weather poem when he was a student in my Grade 1 & 2 class at Mendoza Elementary. May the beauty of his young thoughts reach out to you and ease your pain. I am blessed to have been his teacher. Joss lives on in my heart.
Let the Weather Hug You
By Joss Schiro, 1997
Let the wind touch you,
soft like a petal from a flower
whooshing as you pass by.
Let the sun hug you,
keeping you warm.
Let the gentle wind
guide you to your home.
Do you hear the wind whisper?
“Come, come play with me now.”
Vicki Massey
July 9, 2011
Dear Steve, Theo, and Rihana,
I just found out about this last week from Marie Howland. It seems I am in shock over this news as it seems so incomprehensible. I can still picture Joss in ELP with his amazing brain and fun spirit! He was a gentle soul as well. I do not know the exact words which might give you comfort except that you have great family memories to bring you through hard times. I will keep your family in my prayers.
With love,
Anonymous
April 22, 2011
Joss,
You touched the life of a good friend of mine and for that I am grateful. Please watch over her and bring her peace. Peace be with the family and all that knew him.
April 22, 2011
Steve and Theo,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hailey has put you in her nightly prayers. She just adores her ELP teacher.
Love,
Jeaane, Dave and Hailey Boiarsky
Johanna Bravo
April 19, 2011
Steve and Family,
May God bless you all during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
April 18, 2011
Dear Steve and Theo,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine the pain you are enduring. My prayers are with you that you will find comfort in this time of difficulty.
Love,
Coleen Taylor and family
April 18, 2011
Dear Steve and Theo,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your son. I hope that sometime soon you'll be able to enjoy those happy memories that you shared together as a family. Those precious memories will hopefully make you smile and laugh sometime soon. Please know that my family is thinking and praying for you during these difficult days.
Deb Junkes
Marj Mackenzie
April 12, 2011
Dear Theo, Steve and Rihana,
So terribly sorry to hear about Joss. May you all find strength in the love that surrounds you, and peace in the memories you cherish.
Love,
Marj
April 11, 2011
Dear Steve, Theo and Rihana.....no words can ever express how deeply saddened I am by your loss of Joss. I can only hope in time the sharp edges of pain you feel will soften while the wonderful memories of Joss will continue to live on vividly in your hearts.....with so much love and sympathy....ginger
April 8, 2011
Dear Theo, Steve & Rihana,
Our loved ones leave behind spaces in the world that can never be filled. But they also leave behind love & light in each of us, sparks of joy and hope that live in our hearts and give strength to our souls.
Joss was that spark I remember so well. I am profoundly saddened by your loss. Kathy Owen
April 7, 2011
Steve and family,
I am deeply sorry and praying for you all!
Love,
Tami Pena and family
Adelaida Severson
April 5, 2011
Theo and famliy..I am so sorry to hear of your loss...I know you know that there is one more angel looking down on us right now and that you are blessed to have had Joss in your life....he will always be with you :) May God bless you through this time and nkow that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers....Adelaida Severson and family
April 5, 2011
Theo and Family-
We just heard the news of your loved one. May you all find peace and serenity in this time of sorrow. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Constance & Tom Czarnecki
Kris Eldridge
April 4, 2011
Theo, Steve, and Rihana,
Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am about the loss of your beloved Joss. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this very difficult time.
With love,
April 4, 2011
Theo and family,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this time of sorrow.
Mary Alaniz, Gilbert
April 3, 2011
Theo and family:
I am heart broken over your loss. Hold fast to your memories, and lean on those who care about you. You're all in my prayers.
Kayla Kolar, Gilbert
Spencer Kennelly
April 3, 2011
Joss,
I loved seeing you around campus. You were so easygoing but focused we could talk about everything from games to studies. The last time I saw you we talked about the different kind of micro-organisms you were studying and everything that goes on in the human body. I never would have imagined that's the last I would hear from you.
I'll miss you, Joss.
Katrina Herbst
April 2, 2011
Dear Steve and Theo,
I didn't have the peace of mind to share one of my best memories of Joss during his funeral this afternoon, but I hoped it might give you just one more perspective on the warm, friendly personality of a boy we all loved in the Behavioral Lab. One Friday afternoon last spring I was particularly stressed about school work, and Joss suggested we go to Dunkin' Donuts on Mill for a quick break. I said it was very hot outside for a walk, and he said, "Don't worry, I know all the bus routes". I agreed to go, and it turned out that he knew the entire route and schedule by heart- when we missed our bus on the way back, he even knew what number was coming next. This little trip became a Friday tradition for us, to the end of the semester. When we bought our donuts, he always bought a soda to go with it. He really did have a sweet tooth!! Both donuts (sometimes as many as three) were always gone by the time the bus arrived to pick us up, and he would eat them very dramatically to tease me for saving mine for when we got back to lab. He usually left all the white powdered sugar or chocolate on his face just to bother me as well. He was quite good at getting under my skin, but he was better at making me laugh. Joss was brilliant, as everyone can agree, but I will remember most that he was as quick to laugh at himself as he was quick of wit. Steve and Theo, you are in my prayers, as is Joss, and I offer my deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
Jenny Knatz
April 2, 2011
Joss... I'll miss your sense of humor, just like it says. I'll miss the awesome pictures and riding the bus on campus with you. I'll miss how I always had a friend when I saw you. Mainly I'll miss you.
My thoughts go with your family, especially Rihana. You'll all be in my prayers.
April 2, 2011
Dear Steve and Theo,
There are not adequate words to express to you our sorrow and caring for the loss of your dear son.
May all your wonderful memories of good times together sustain you at this most difficult time.
With our sincere sympathy and love,
Corene and Harold
Keeley Tarter
April 2, 2011
Joss -
You meant more to me than I think you ever knew. I wish I could have seen you more, I will never forget you and the year we spent in Economics together. I really did love you, kid. I'll always remember you. I cannot write all the words bursting from my heart, but if I could, I would.
Debra Gross
April 1, 2011
Dear Theo and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Joss. I remember meeting both Joss and Rihana many years ago during AKAG. My most heart felt sympathies are extended to you at this most difficult time. I am thinking of you, Theo.
Federico Sanabria
April 1, 2011
It was a privilege working with Joss. He was a bright student and warm human being. He will remain in our thoughts.
April 1, 2011
: "And though your body is returned to the Earth,
and your body laid to rest,
Memories of you and your happiness,
with us all remains the best"
- A friend.
Emily K.
April 1, 2011
Theo and Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this difficult loss.
Shayla
April 1, 2011
My love and prayers are with you, Theo.
jonathan joss
April 1, 2011
Peace
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