Joseph "Joe" James Ganzi

I have known Joe since he was three years old. His mother Pasqualina and I were best friends, and we all went to the beach together. My kids and Joe would always play together in the sand, and when they were older, they played baseball at the beach. I first met Pasqualina at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. Later we always went to Glen Island, in New Rochelle.
I have wonderful memories of Joe and his parents, as well as his aunt, Maria Ganzi. I will never forget how smart and talented he was...

I remember the days of Orchard Beach many years ago. Our moms would go to the beach every day and bring us with them and while they were sunning, we looked for kids to play baseball with. And we did - almost every day of every summer vacation when we were little. Then as we got older you introduced me to playing guitar and to Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Doors. Eventually, we went in different directions but I often thought about our childhood together and all those fun times. Thanks...

I've been friends with Joe since we were kids...I'll always remember him as a talented musician, someone of unparalleled intellect and a genuinely good person. Your presence made the world a better place, Joe...Rest in peace, my friend...

Dear Joe, How? How do I say goodbye to one of my best friends.? Where do i begin? From the days of Homerun to Christmas partys and birthdays at your house, you always made me fell like part of your family. You and Ellen looked out for me and understood what i was going thru and welcomed me with open arms.
From birthday parties for Sierra and Joey to weddings and moving, we remained close with just a txt. (HOLD THE LINE) just our way of thinking if each other when we heard that song.

Joe was always a great mentor to my boys and a friend to me when I needed an ear to talk to in private.

Joe, I hope you are looking down on your family with beaming pride and honor.
You are so missed by all, and how I wish I could be there today.
Ellen, Sierra, and Joey, I love you all so much.
Rest in peace to one of the best around. How I will miss your warmth, demeanor, and guitar playing

Rest in peace my friend. Enjoyed your company throughout the years-and you will be greatly missed. What a wonderful person and family man. Good Bless, Andrew & Kim Garbarini

Joe was a lifelong friend of our family. He will be forever missed. May he rest in peace..