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for Christopher Brown
Josiana Brown
November 20, 2007
Hi Gorgeous,
I miss you so much.
You fulfilled me in such a way that I achieved a feeling of peace and completeness that I never imagined was possible for any human to feel. I am honored and blessed for having been your wife and for having shared more than a third of our birthdays together. You were not only the pillar of my existence but also an all-inclusive and modest man, the perfect potion. You made me feel like the most loved woman in the history of humans and made me laugh like no one else had made me laugh in my life.
I will always remember us, as the couple who gave everything they had to each other and forever and ever supported and wished the best to each other. We had something really exceptional. Our love always remained invulnerable, our intimacy always felt as comfortable as if we were one person, and our friendship always allowed us to talk things through to help each other handle challenging situations and explore new dreams. YOU, our friendship and our marriage was “one in a million”; having our paths cross was a blessed miracle. As we often expressed, we knew we were lucky to have found each other but had no idea just how lucky we genuinely were. Not too long ago you articulated it best when you said, “…I did not realize that when we were first starting out, we were barely skimming the surface of how deep our love would become…”. From the first day we came into each other’s life to the last day we saw each other, whenever we were a phone call away and felt like that was already too much distance between us we fixed that by making arrangements to be together as soon as possible.
Together we were solid, beautiful from the inside out, attracted like two inseparable bees to honey, and kept each other in perfect balance. Throughout the years we had lots of fun growing together and sharing what every day brought. We had so many happy moments, even with strangers around the globe with whom we only met for a few moments yet they could not help themselves and had to comment on how cute we looked together, moments that made us look at each other and smile. Today I am thankful for those memories; indeed, in all my favorite memories, you played the biggest part and I will forever cherish that.
Witnessing your joie de vivre exchanged with your surroundings, different peoples upbringing, beliefs and ages, and how you always made time for these moments is the best life lesson I ever acquired. Somehow, at your young age, you had the wisdom to know what is really important each day. I do not aspire to positively influence my surroundings or people like you did, but you taught me a lot and I hope someday I can become at least half of as good of a person as you were.
You were so charming, so smart, so honest, so caring, so fun, so full of energy and so young that it is messed up that someone as precious as you and death had to meet this soon. I do not understand it and I cannot ask any questions because there are no answers, I just have to deal with it. It will take me time to grasp what has happened because part of me truly feels like I am going through a very surreal moment, as if you are just on another trip and will soon be back.
We explored and learned significant amounts of things and maybe we lived life in the fast lane but this event was way, way, way, way too fast forward. We were so busy riding an amazing life roller coaster ride that it never crossed our minds this event could happen at our age. Sometimes I find myself thinking and dreaming about you like I always did, sometimes I feel knots and voids inside my body, and sometimes I find myself crying. Right now I could use your creative mind which, whether it was in the kitchen, joking, or in our day-to-day life was unique and excellent. You had the skill to take my breath away.
Regardless of how full your glass was, you were very responsible, never lost control, very conscientious of not triggering worry in others and always willing to teach me more so that I would be empowered to do anything I wanted. You were a brilliant being and abundant with deep and priceless details. You were very easy to fall in love with and I have always been proud to be your wife. I have never lost anyone close to me so I am really having a hard time wrapping my arms around what is going on. We were too young to uncover this phase of the circle of life as we know it. You are my priceless treasure, the only reason that really mattered in my life, so the fact that I cannot see you the way I used to, is by far the most difficult thing I have ever gone through. Being married continues to feels so good that maybe our union was not coincidence. Now, half of me feels empty and other half feels surreal and profoundly sad. I miss you so much. Things like the innocence of watering a seed and illusion of seeing it grow will never be the same for me.
A few days ago I learned that our individual safes contain very similar treasures, things that we did together, things that we gave to each other or were given to us, and things that will only be complete again when both safe contents are brought together. Even though, in front of me once again, I have one more beautiful fact that exemplifies the deep bond we built I am broken inside because I cannot see you to share our emotions.
We had something as pure as humans can be granted to have. It is not easy to describe our growing relationship but the following comes close to the foundation we shared: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:5-7”
It is very upsetting that we did not leave this life at the same time. My guess is that I am not yet worthy to be in the paradise where you are. Our families continue to be very supportive, they continue to love each of us like we always belonged to them, for which I am also grateful. Our friends have also been great. I really don’t know what I will do next. Not being able to counsel each other the way we always did is going to be very tough for me. At the moment I have trouble setting goals or thinking beyond the moment. The idea of not being able to look into each others eyes or be in your arms again makes me insecure and unclear of my purpose. I can use your help to continue to rationalize the way we always did to help me focus on the right decisions going forward. I am taking things one day at the time and this is the first time in my life where this saying literally delivers its meaning. Also I learned the meaning of being powerless, unfortunately.
Since we got together you have always been in me and will forever continue to be between each beat of my heart. I want you to be in the center of my emotions and be the last to beat when my time comes to go. The magic that brought us together will always eternally reign. Thank you for being my man and my love - our souls were long ago sealed forever. Our values complemented, educated, challenged and loved each other just right. Thank you for believing in me, for being strong when I could not be, and for always being my better half. And I have to tell you this again, you were so handsome and I was so lucky that you only had eyes for me. You were my window to the fountain of all things that really are important. Until we meet again, if you listen to your heart you can hear me whisper….... And in the event we cannot meet again I know it will be because your destiny has you in a place where the atmosphere is only for “one in a million” type of divine souls. I will always be ready for us and I will always continue to wish you infinite bliss.
With all my love,
Eternally yours mon amour,
Quiquitos y abrazos,
Josiana (a.k.a gorgeous, honey, 2, Josie, your love, your beautiful wife, and other names we will keep private!)
PS. I know that much of the above is not news to you but I wanted to reiterate it again.
Erick Lara
October 26, 2007
May God bless, you were truely genuine.!!RIP. Thanks for all your help in High School.
Tammy Marra(Reppucci)
October 26, 2007
Kathy I'am so sorry for you and your family's loss. My prayers are with you all. With Sympathy
Adam Case
October 26, 2007
Chris was one of a kind, a true friend. I will always remember our adventures in Vegas, Boston, and especially Philly (couldn’t keep him away from those cheesesteaks!)…the good times – there are too many to mention, but that’s what I’ll always remember the most. My heart goes out to the family for such a sudden loss. He was loved and will be missed like a brother.
Elizabeth Kessler
October 26, 2007
Dear Joyce and family, I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of your terrible loss. My heart breaks for you and all the people whose lives Chris touched. I've always had a special place in my heart for all the Kochoki's, so please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all,
Renee Jackson
October 26, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Chris's visits to Philadelphia. Know he will be missed. My God comfort you in your time of need.
Mike and Barbara Sams
October 26, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. We would just like for you and your family to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to Lucy (Jan). Ethel & Cabana Boy. xoxo
Donna Vitali
October 26, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Chris from Reit Mgt. and he was very good and kind person. I wish those of us left behind the strenth to carry on til we meet again.
Dave Campoli
October 26, 2007
One of the nicest people I have ever known is now an angel in heaven. I will always remember Chris.
Christine Malley
October 26, 2007
Kathy and family, I am so so sorry about the loss of your brother. I just found out this morning. If there is anything I can do, please please call me. My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to you.
Love, Christine (Amore) Malley
Anthony Arria
October 26, 2007
Joyce, Larry, Josie, Kathy, Mike and Frank
Chris was one of my best friends and the most sincere and down to earth people I know.
He would help anyone he could whenever he could.
Just know that if you ever need anything, I am here for you all.
I am so sorry.
Chris, you will always be loved and missed daily.
Good bye Brownie
patricia gamble
October 26, 2007
Dear Joyce an Mikey...how lucky we all where to have had Chris as part of our lives, althought too short a time. His smile and laugh will be sorely missed...Patti Gamble
kevin jones
October 25, 2007
dear joyce,I am saddened for your sudden loss of your son.The way you talked about chris at work I couldnt help but see the closeness you two shared. May you someday have peace once more in your heart
Susan Cioffi
October 25, 2007
Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this heart breaking time. Know that you are loved and not alone.
Love Always,
Susan, Vin, Vincent & Chris
Betty Anderson
October 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of need. May your memories help you during this time.
The Anderson Family
Rob,Betty, Liz, and Justin
Magalie
October 25, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss, I knew Chris thru Yvonne, we shared a lot of good times during our "Dan & Dave" outings...he was a very nice person, he will be missed. May God grant you strength.
Robin Buchenberger
October 25, 2007
Dear Joyce and family, My heart aches for what you are going through. I know your faith will sustain you through this..... one day at a time. Please take care, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Frank
October 25, 2007
Joyce and Family,
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. I know this is a very difficult time for all of you.
Please know, friends and co-workers of The Utter Family, and all of you, are in our prayers and thoughts.
Prayerfully,
Kay Frank
Noblesville, Indiana
BEULAH BAKER
October 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shore Educational Collaborative
October 25, 2007
Michael and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From all your friends at Shore Educational Collaborative
Kim Molinero
October 25, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Don and Barbarajean Burrill
October 25, 2007
We will miss him deeply. He was a beautiful person.
Jennifer Monroy
October 25, 2007
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Chris was a wonderful and generous person that I will truly mourn. May he rest in peace.
Carol & Ralph Nappi
October 25, 2007
There are know words that I can express but the sadness in my Heart for the loss of your Beloved son Christopher. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love Carol
David Griffin
October 25, 2007
I work for Codman and we contract with DI. I worked with Chris on a monthly basis. Together we turned out a pretty fine product. I will miss his whit,personality and forthrightness. God Bless you Chris
Joe Kochocki
October 25, 2007
We love you Chris and we'll miss you dearly.
Joe, Haze, Liam, Jake and Alina
Bill Muti
October 25, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Artie & Carol Cabral
October 25, 2007
Joyce and family,
Our hearts are broken for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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