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Josephine Gay Obituary
Josephine Grace Gay, of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, died on December 14, 2012 surrounded by many dear friends and teachers. She lived seven years, inspiring friends and family with her beautiful smile, loving heart, and playful spirit. Her parents, Michele and Bob Gay, and sisters, Sophia and Marie Gay, live on to honor her life with her maternal grandmother, Katherine Hartman, paternal grandfather, Robert Gay, paternal grandmother, Louise Gay, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert Hartman. Josephine's memorial services will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, CT, starting with her wake from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 21. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Rose's Church on Saturday, December 22 at 11:00 am. Burial will be at a later date and will be private. Josephine was known for her love of all things purple, so we request that friends and family wear purple in her honor. Many friends and family describe Josephine as "a gift." In celebration of her joyful and giving spirit, a charitable fund is being created in her honor. Information about this fund and her life will be released to the media shortly.
Hull Funeral Service, Danbury is handling arrangements. Information and on-line condolences at Hullfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Gay
Jessica W.
January 24, 2025
You and your family are always in my heart and prayers.
Sue Trevisan
December 14, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Melissa
December 13, 2022
Praying for comfort for your family. Please know these sweet angels have not been forgotten by so many. They are still touching the lives of a mom and her family down in Texas tonight.
Kathy
May 25, 2022
For years I have prayed for your family. As the memory comes back during the shooting in Texas, I am so grateful that I have been allowed to pray for you all these years. Thanks for the foundation you have set up to stop these horrible actions. Blessings to you and continued prayers.
Ann Marie Curling
December 14, 2021
May the Lord bless you on this horrible day of remembrance. I think of your family all year round. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
A Mom Of An Angel
December 14, 2021
To Joey´s Family
May Joey Surround Each Of You With Warmth From Her Rays Of Sunshine... Sending You Heavenly Hugs.
December 17, 2020
Josephine & Family
Josephine as you walk with the angels may you surround your family with your Rays of Sunshine & May they feel your warmth.
Thinking of You
Heavenly Hugs
A Mom of An Angel Cam
Nicholas Paul Abbagliato
September 28, 2020
WE THINK AND PRAY FOR YOU ALWAYS.
Alex
May 15, 2020
Its so sad how the Coronavirus has taken many lives worldwide. Connecticut even lost 3,000 people, just as tragic as the shooting you died in.
Alex
March 9, 2020
Hey there.
Newtown, Connecticut has never been the same since that wretched shooting rocked the community on 12/14/2012.
I always wonder how your high school years could have played out, sweetheart. But I believe you're learning a lot in the heavens.
February 6, 2020
So adorable....
Alex
February 1, 2020
So Baltimore isn't playing for another Super Bowl tomorrow, but I hope they will make it back soon.
And you're in my thoughts, Joey...
JR. Loan
November 30, 2019
I think about this all the time.
Its been 7 years, Such a unnecessary tragedy,
You just look so sweet and innocent.
Cant wait to give you a hug one day.
November 20, 2019
Ravens are still on a roll!
Alex
September 9, 2019
So the Baltimore ravens won by a big margin yesterday, Josephine. You would have felt a bit happy about that.
A.L.
August 3, 2019
I feel saddened by todays gun tragedy in El Paso. There were 20 people who unfortunately passed away, so I am sure you welcomed them into heaven.
Alex Lai
July 2, 2019
It was totally heartbreaking to learn about the shooting that occurred at your school.
I felt saddened about it and wondered why 20 sweet kids like you and 6 teachers left this earth too soon. I'd like to meet you in the afterlife, then give you a hug.
Rest blissfully with the angels Josephine.
Margaret Austin
December 8, 2018
GOD bless your soul, sweet Angel. GOD bless your loved ones.
december 11th
December 7, 2018
November 26, 2018
We had Thanksgiving Dinner, at my brother and sister in-law home in Hollywood, Florida this year ... my sister in law has a tradition to hang ornaments that family members throughout the years have given them to decorate the tree with . However this year we each were given a paper butterfly to hang, each had the name and age of a child that had died in Sandy Hook.... mine was Josephine's - my deepest condolences. I will keep her and her family in my Buddhist chanting
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Victor Golden
JR. Loan
August 6, 2018
I remember the day well,first picture I saw of her I knew she was special.So sweet
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jimmy
December 13, 2017
Marielle Poirier
December 12, 2017
Whenever I see purple...special thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family.
jimmy
December 10, 2017
December 5, 2017
November 7, 2017
for joey
October 9, 2017
JR. Loan
September 20, 2017
How could anyone ever forget sweet little joey
September 19, 2017
August 16, 2017
jimmy
July 26, 2017
thinking of you joey
Valenda Newell
June 20, 2017
LOVE ...PEACE....HARMONY
Brian
May 1, 2017
Josephine may you remain in gods loving arms forever.
jimmy
April 13, 2017
happy easter joey ,love you
jimmy havens
March 2, 2017
love jimmy
james havens
December 16, 2016
merry xmass
james havens
December 8, 2016
happy birthday joey,will be thinking of you ,love jimmy
jimmy havens
November 10, 2016
love you ,jimmy
jimmy havens
October 13, 2016
will be thinking of you joey,love jimmy
jimmy havens
September 11, 2016
went to see the play wizard of OZ ,was thinking of you joey love jimmy
jimmy havens
August 2, 2016
peanut butter cookies for you joey,from my heart to yours ,love always jimmy.ps let you know i love peanut butter cookies too right out of the oven
July 24, 2016
I was walking down the street in the village of wurtsboro ny this hot summer day . Exhausted from cooking , cleaning and arguing with my children- I took a break and walked down this sidewalk as I came across a little garden with a grand tree and a memorial plaque in Josephine's
Name. I immediately looked up her name and despite the tragedy I felt an instant warmth.
I will always think of Josephine each summer weekend with a prayer as I walk by. A prayer the greatness of this angel help watch over the spirit and humanity of others . thank you for this gift- and the gentle reminder how fortunate my life is to have my children walk this earth. Josephine is an angel and I will pray to her and for her.
jimmy
July 8, 2016
love jimmy
jimmy
June 6, 2016
you are always on my mind ,love jimmy
jimmy
May 14, 2016
purple flower for josephine,love you jimmy
jimmy
April 14, 2016
love jimmy
happy easter
jimmy
March 23, 2016
happy easter joey ,a easter bonnet for you ,love jimmy
jimmy
February 9, 2016
miss josephine happy valentines day ,love jimmy
jimmy
January 14, 2016
always thinking of you joey,love jimmy
Robert bergum
December 21, 2015
R.i.p. sweet girl
jimmy
December 17, 2015
josephine gay wishing you and your family a merry xmas ,love you jimmy
Toni Gay
December 14, 2015
Wearing purple for you today my sweet girl :-) Miss you!
lisa harris
December 11, 2015
Happy 10th birthday Joey.you are a beautiful angel in heaven.
jimmy
December 11, 2015
happy birthday josephine grace joey gay, love you jimmy
Jayne
November 25, 2015
I have also always kept up with her guestbook,Happy Thanksgiving Joey and to all the families,and God Bless all of you....
jimmy
November 18, 2015
love you jimmy
jimmy
October 22, 2015
pumpkins for you
candy for joey
jimmy
October 15, 2015
joey gay wishing you a happy halloween ,love you joey ,jimmy
Larissa Veatch
September 7, 2015
Ive been a member of this page since you made it these kids always pop in my head im so sorry for your loss you are a strong family!
jimmy
September 4, 2015
thinking of you today miss josephine ,love you jimmy
jimmy
August 5, 2015
a candle for josephine grace joey gay
Natalie
July 29, 2015
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. Keeping your family in prayer.
jimmy
July 12, 2015
thinking of you joey, love and miss you jimmy
jimmy
June 17, 2015
joey wishing your dad a happy father day ,love jimmy
for joey
jimmy
May 5, 2015
hey joey just for you, love you jimmy
jimmy
April 1, 2015
happy easter josephine grace gay, i think of you everyday,love the picture of you in the purple dress, you look very beautiful,love jimmy
A Beautiful Angel Filled With Love.
Andy Wilson
March 14, 2015
A Star On Earth, A Star In Heaven.
jimmy
March 4, 2015
for joey ,love jimmy
jimmy
February 10, 2015
josephine grace gay happy valentines day ,love you jimmy
jimmy
January 16, 2015
thinking of you joey on this winter day ,love jimmy
Margaret
December 14, 2014
Rest in peace. God Bless your loved ones and help them through these difficult times.
December 13, 2014
Thoughts and prayers of healing for Josephine's family and friends - RIP
Karen D
A Teacher
December 12, 2014
Happy birthday Joey! Rest well little Angel!
Brenna
December 11, 2014
Happy Birthday Josephine! Peace and many blessings on your family today.
jimmy
December 11, 2014
josephine grace gay ,happy birthday today, i will be thinking of you today, also on sunday it will be two years, two years of tears , love you joey ,jimmy
Ryder
December 11, 2014
Happy Birthday, Josephine.
jimmy
November 19, 2014
be thinking of you joey on thanksgiving, love jimmy
John Haggerty
October 24, 2014
To the Family of Josephine Gay, I saw Michele Speak on Thursday in R.I. May your little angel be a peace in heaven with the Jesus Christ and God. Keep up the good fight and with people like you we will win this fight against extreme school violence.
jimmy
October 15, 2014
love jimmy
jimmy
September 11, 2014
love you jimmy
jimmy
August 14, 2014
i know you loved to ride your bike, thinking of you riding your bike ,love jimmy
jimmy
July 17, 2014
flowers for joey, we all love and miss you ,love jimmy
April 18, 2014
It's Easter week. A week of hope a week of renewal. I think of you often. Rest well sweet little one.
hey joey happy easter
jimmy
April 17, 2014
friends
james havens
March 19, 2014
joey i know we would have been friends if we had met,we will be friends within the heart, love you jimmy
March 17, 2014
May I send my deepest condolences to Josephine's family. I read the "Newtown" book and shed many tears. God Bless you and may you be reunited with Josephine again some day.
Jean Hamann
Salem Oregon
james havens
February 26, 2014
gave a donation in josephine name to feed the children,love jimmy
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