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Byron & Tara Chappell
December 31, 2020
Cathie, We met you and Joe at the Xango Convention in Salt Lake City, years ago. I don’t know if you would remember us? Joe and I emailed off and on through the years. Then we lost touch. We sent you a Christmas card this year but it was returned. We suspected the worst. Joe was such a sweet guy and always smiling! We will truly miss him! We hope you are doing well, sweetie. Warmest regards, Byron and Tara Chappell
Jennifer (Gibson) Burger
October 4, 2017
Mark and Family-
I just heard about your Dads passing. I am so sorry. He was such a great guy and was a father figure and like a Dad to so many of your friends. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
August 14, 2017
Dear Cathie Mark and Marty, and family,
"Mr. Harney" always kept a smile on my face. The Boston accent, the jokes, loud laughs, support and love he showed for his family...the ability to see the kindness and humor, no matter what curve balls life throws at you. His smile was infectious. Looking at his picture right now brings nothing but good memories from the Northampton Pool days. Grateful to have known him. He was a special man to everyone in my family.
I am sorry for your loss. As my sister says, "we lost another good one today." I hope he can share a few of his jokes with my Dad up in heaven.
My thoughts are with you all and I hope only the good memories can help mend your broken hearts.
Much love,
Lisa Walters Frank
August 1, 2017
My husband C.B. Jackson worked at Ameriprise with Joe. I remember his great sense of humor. So sorry for your loss. Meredith Jackson
Chris & Hope Zambas
August 1, 2017
Cathie and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Joe's passing & regretted that we were out-of-town & missed the visitation & Mass.
Our fond memories of him as a neighbor and later during our occasional encounters in town always made us smile. We will miss his friendship and wit. We hope that God will give you strength during this difficult time and that you will find comfort in the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be eternal.
"Life can be the same after a trinket has been lost, but never after the loss of a treasure."
Sylvia Ray
July 27, 2017
The Harney family is in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was such a dear person and he enriched the lives of so many! Some of my fondest memories of Joe are our "WWE Dates"! He would take his boys and I'd take mine and we would laugh when we found that we were sitting right across the ring from each other! He worked tirelessly for the youth in our community and inspired so many. Thank you Cathie and kids for sharing your father with all of us. May God's love give you strength, peace, and comfort in this difficult time.
G Watson
July 27, 2017
Dear Mrs. Harney and Family,
I was honored to have been Joe's fellow parishoner at St. Vincent's. Joe will be missed greatly. He was a kind, honorable and outstanding man.
Please know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time. I am certain that Joe is now enjoying the Blessings of Our Lord.
Virginia Penrod
July 27, 2017
I'm so thankful that our very loved James Vincent Harney gave me the opportunity to meet brother Joe. So seldom do we enjoy the gift of immediate joy when meeting another person. So like brother James I felt the welcoming love of family. It's that love that never dies. Great warm hugs to each of you. Ginny Penrod in Merrimack, NH
Shelley Oberlander
July 27, 2017
You all were our neighbors and friends for many years and I have fond memories of Mr. Harney and your family. I know you all will miss him dearly. Just seeing his jolly face in the paper made me smile and his thick Boston accent is unforgettable. Mr. Harney was friendly, caring and helpful to everyone he met.
Our love and prayers are with all the
Harney Family.
Shelley Nobles Oberlander and Family
John Glynn
July 26, 2017
Dear Cathie,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We are comforted knowing he is in Heaven with our Lord and with Phil. They were great friends.
No matter what was going on in Joe's world he always greeted you with a selfless smile. We will all miss him dearly.
Our love to you and your family,
John & Francesca Glynn
Teresa Deibler Gibson
July 25, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. The Harney family is part of our extended family and we love Joe so much. I can never remember a time where he didn't have us all laughing. God Bless you all. Keeping the family in my prayers.
Shiela Fallon
July 25, 2017
Dear Cathie,
Thinking of Joe makes me smile. Thinking of him in heaven with my father and my husband gives me great joy. How bittersweet it is that I was able to see him one last time at Bill's visitation. It was so good for my spirit to see you both! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
July 25, 2017
We are sorry for your loss. Joe, was such an amazing person. He will live on in our memories forever.
Ken and Loretta Callaway
Newport News Va.
Janet Earnhardt
July 24, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Heaven has gained another angel.
July 24, 2017
dear Cathy and family,.we send our love and condolences to all of you at this sad time. Joe was the kindest and most caring person. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
with love
Jean and Arthur Fass
sally young
July 24, 2017
there wasn't a runner on a Peninsula who didn't love and respect Joe Harney. He made everybody feel special. You could be surrounded by a hundred people but Joe made you feel like he was your best friend.
July 24, 2017
Cathy, David and I were so sorry to hear about Joe. We will miss him terribly! It was always a pleasure to run into him...whether on a plane to Las Vegas, at a local running event, or at the Criner Pig Roast. Boy, could we bend each other's ears...always so much to catch-up on especially about you, the kids and grandchildren. We will miss him and love him forever. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginny & David Staley
Jimbo & Terri
July 24, 2017
Cathie and family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Joe. Growing up in the same neighborhoods as Joe in the city of Boston it was like connecting with a kindred spirit the first time I met him. A true gentleman with integrity, honesty, sincerity and above all love for life and family.
No Fret Joe, you got the best seats at Fenway now!
Ann Lehman Hart
July 24, 2017
Cathy, I just heard and am so sad to hear of his passing. Joe was a wonderful friend since my teen age years at St. Vincent's. I'll miss him dearly and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Pam Gatz
July 24, 2017
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick, Pam, Ricky, Bobby and Donny Gatz
Tom & Susan West
July 24, 2017
Joe was such a special man and a blessing to us and all who knew him. His smile could brighten any day and just being around him made you feel good. He was a truly kind and caring person and will be sorely missed. Semper Fi, Joe. Much love, Cathie--we are wishing comfort and peace to you and your family.
This describes the loss of Joe so well. <3
Frances Weaver
July 24, 2017
Cathie, Matt (Bobbie Jo), Mark (Alison) Marty, Michael (Paul), Maureen (John), Marcia (Chris), Grandchildren and Family,
Our family is saddened at the loss of "our" Joe. He was always a beautiful ray of sunshine and brought a smile to our faces each and every time we saw him.
Joe was a very familiar face at so many events and a very dedicated supporter of Bethel High School sporting events. He was a "cheerleader" like none other! Joe definitely made this world a better place and we will never forget him.
May God comfort you all at this very sad and devastating time and may the precious memories of Joe keep your hearts warm forever.
With love,
Frances Weaver, Chris, Leslie, Kylie & Marlee Gaskell and Keith Gaskell
Sheila and Jim Majka
July 23, 2017
it is difficult to imagine a world without Joe Harney...the world has lost someone who knew no strangers, who saw the good in people, who was never satisfied to sit back and let others carry the load, and someone who was never at a loss for words! we will miss him....
Mike Daniels
July 23, 2017
Sorry to hear of his passing.. I didn't know Joe very well... if at all really... but I remember the few times I particulated in events that he took the time to welcome us non regulars or south siders to the event. Please pass on our condolences to his family.
Jim Coleman
July 23, 2017
With a friendly smile, a humorous quip, and a pat on the back, Joe was an endearing son of Erin. He made us happy to see him. And he was likewise in return. And, therein, may have been his code of life. From planning and managing road races, to cleaning the streets of Yorktown, to assembling food and gifts for the less fortunate during holiday season, Joe brought
out the "better angels" in all of us...including himself.
His running of the 100th Boston Marathon in April of 1996 was a tale for the ages. On that day, he "owned" the City of Boston. He not only soaked it all in, he gave it all right back. And the crowds knew it. On that day, he shared with all of us the boundless wonder of the human spirit.
He awaits us all, you know, in that place where he now dwells. He's there with outs-stretched arms and cold drinks in hand. And when he greets us, it will be with wit and wisdom; and with that mischievous twinkle of the eye.
He understood the "Greater Good". And he lived it.
Karen Earnhardt Hargette
July 23, 2017
My condolences to all of Joe's loved ones. Joe was one of the most generous, giving, upbeat people I have ever met. He always had a story, a smile, a sparkle in his eye, and such energy! I love his saying " Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, enjoy today!" So true. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten.
Ed Glynn
July 23, 2017
Thank you for your smile and love of life. Say hi to Dad and Bill. The Tennessee Glynn Gang.
July 23, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to Joe's family & friends...what a wonderful gift he was to all who knew him...always with a joke & always with a smile. We will miss him & we're deeply saddened by his passing.
Ron & Sharon Moody
Dennis Dobbins
July 23, 2017
Joe, you ran a great race and won thousands of friends and supporters along the way. Way better than meaningless trophies or plaques. You set a new standard for a life well lived. My best wishes and blessings to your family & friends. Dennis Dobbins, W'burg
July 23, 2017
Our Heart feels empty with the loss of Joe. We will always treasure the times we spent together. We will never forget all the Vegas fun. Joe was truly one of the nicest people we ever met. The world is a sad place today. Joe, we will see you again when we get to heaven.
Praying for your Family
Rick, Debbie and Hilliary Turner
July 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Joe's family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your faith and in knowing how much Joe was loved by so many in the community. As a long time member of PTC, I can say that Joe was always the friendly face to look for at every race! I feel blessed to have known Joe and feel very fortunate to have seen him in May when he was offering me condolences for a recent l loss of my own. What a wonderful, thoughtful and kind man he will be remembered as!
With sympathy and prayers,
Jackie Sislak
Carla Morin-Diehl
July 22, 2017
My sweet Joey,
One of the best things that ever happened to me was meeting you! So many years and so many memories. I will miss you everyday and will love you forever. Rest now my friend.
John & Susan Kasubeck
July 22, 2017
Cathie & Family,
Joe is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. What we once enjoyed we can never lose and becomes a part of us. May our condolences bring you comfort and our prayers ease the pain of Joe's passing.
We are better people having been Joe's friends from Canada.
Oogie Hundley
July 22, 2017
Your friendship was truly one of the great
gifts of my life. Your goodness to family and friends will be missed. May you rest in peace.
Dear Cathie and family,
May your many friends and family be of comfort to you in this dificult time of loss and sadness.
Love,
Oogie and Frannie
Peter Navin
July 22, 2017
The race is over Joe. Pull your tag! What a great man. What a sense of humor. My condolences to his family and his PTC family.
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