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Joseph ALONGE Obituary

ALONGE, Joseph P., 52, of Tampa, entered into rest February 9, 2010. He was

the loving son of John

and Frances (Ameno) Alonge, who preceded him in death, and was the dear brother of Madeline (Michael) Tagliarino, Pauline and the late Michael Saltino, Marian and the late Thomas Lafferty and John Alonge. He is also survived by his good friend and business partner, Michael Dutile; nieces and nephews; his dogs, Mercury and Elizabeth; and many good friends. Joe was an industry leader in setting up recycling programs in the Tampa Bay area. He worked 13 years with Florida Power Corp. and setup investment recovery and handicap recycling programs. In 1994 he was president of P-3 Inc., which recycled mercury devices and lamps. In 2000 Joe became an owner in RecycleSource, a company that specialized in recycling escrap. Joe most recently started Brite Energy, a company that installs and maintains high efficiency lighting. Joe was a very special person with an amazing ability to encourage and excite anyone he spoke with. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and worked with him. There will be a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 15, at Hope Bible Church, 5706 N. Hesperides St. More details and photos can seen at www.

Godhasheard.com/joe

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Published by TBO.com from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2010.

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Phyllis Crosby

March 10, 2010

It is with saddness in my heart that I learn about Joe's passing.

He lived life like there was no tomorrow...cherishing every moment..to accomplish all he could today.

Business with Joe came with invites to his home with welcoming arms for many..for great times.. including our family.

He shared his great idealisms.. pure joy and spirit from his heart.

There is no mold for Joe - he was a one of a kind guy.

Now he can rest with all the successes
of his life and know that many cared for him as a true friend.

Tanya Sternberger

February 23, 2010

My family and I had some great memories of times spent with Joe when we visited FL with my brother Chris. He was crazy and fun and my kids just loved him. He will be missed by many including our family but will always have a special place in our hearts.

Dick Powers

February 22, 2010

Good guy; fun to be around. Good to work with.

Neva Duncan Tabb

February 20, 2010

I retain such good memories of working with Joe in the early start-up days of P3 in the mid 1990s. Joe was enthusiastic, funny, excitable, and warm-hearted, and working with him always felt like working with a good friend. My deepest condolences go out to his family.

Kathy Ganey

February 19, 2010

I worked with Joe at FPC on several recycling committees; he was always positive and upbeat; On several occasions, he visited Pensacola where he extended his recycling endeavors; it was fun discussing the latest news from our friends at FPC. Everyone loved Joe.

Mike Palozzi

February 16, 2010

Joe was someone I will always remember from our FPC days. He was a good person and someone I always considered a friend.

Angie Lemaster

February 16, 2010

Joe was one of the most positive persons I had ever met. He truly was a light in such a dark world. He is missed greatly but he is in total paradise now with the Lord.

Michele Campbell

February 15, 2010

Joe,s strong belief in god will stay in my heart. His visits home to Buffalo I will miss. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

Stephen Dutile

February 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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