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Joseph Perroncino Obituary
Last November, when his sister's husband had a stroke and died, Joseph Perroncino took charge.
It was he who tended to the details -- planning the funeral, picking out the plot, ordering the flowers.
Less than a year later, the Perroncinos of Smithtown are grieving again, only this time it's for Joseph, 33.
"He was just the backbone of the family," recalled his brother, Stephen Perroncino, 32. "He was the kind of person who would always be there."
Joseph Perroncino, who worked for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 101st floor of Tower One, is among the missing from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
On Oct. 10, the family held a memorial service for him at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Smithtown. He is survived by his parents, Patricia and Joseph; sisters Doreen Reith, 38, of Middle Island, and Debra Cassano, 36, of Richmond, Va, and his brother, Stephen, 32, of Charleston, S.C.
Perroncino was the kind of person who would get on a train and chat it up with just about anyone, his family said. He filled his free time playing deck hockey and softball, going to Islanders games and taking trips everywhere -- from the Bahamas to Boston.
He lived with his parents for all but one of his 33 years, when he ventured out to Jersey City but quickly returned home.
"He just liked being at home," said his mother. "He knew everyone here."
Now the family's Smithtown high-ranch is full of reminders of him: the leather couch he bought for the living room; the arcade games, Donkey Kong and a pinball machine for the game room he hoped to create in the basement; the new cabinets he installed in the kitchen. "Wherever you go, you see my brother," Stephen said.
For weeks his mother said she has been hoping and praying. "Even if there's no hope," she said, "I'm still hoping."
Stephen said he knows that Joseph is "up there watching things."
"My cousin has tickets to the opening Islanders game and he wants me to go," Stephen said. "My brother wanted me to come up for the game, so I have mixed feelings, going without him. But he would want me to go."
Profile published in NEWSDAY on October 16, 2001.
94 Entries
The Kindred Family
July 6, 2019
Sending our deep sympathy to your family. Always may God give the needed help. Joe is still missed and will always be remembered.
Nancy Wittreich
September 12, 2018
Rest in peace Joe
JUDY CASSANO
September 11, 2018
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART, JOEY, AND YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
S.J. Friscia III
June 4, 2017
In Memory with
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Andrew Szydlowski
September 11, 2016
A great friend and colleague taken too early. Rest in peace Joe. And on behalf of the folks at Jpmorgan, we all miss you too.
Nancy Wittreich
September 11, 2016
R.I.P Joe
September 11, 2016
R.I.P Joe, Nancy your Fedex Driver
Kathy
September 9, 2016
In Remembrance, Your Tribute is Beautiful!
John Andruszkiewicz
September 12, 2014
Joe- Hard to believe it's been this long. Thinking of you and your family. I can still see you and I on the infield at Shorefront Park in Patchogue and your Pop on the mound. I think this might be the year the Islanders (finally) turn the corner- and you have the best seat in the house.
Mike Leonard
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you today your life cut short way to soon. R.I.P.
JUDY CASSANO
September 11, 2014
A LIGHT TO LIGHT YOUR WAY AND KEEP YOU SAFE NOW
September 11, 2014
DEAR JOEY, AS TIME CONTINUES TO FLY BY, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND ON MY MIND. YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND THE WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP WITH PAUL WILL REMAIN WITH ME FOREVER. I PRAY YOU ARE AT PEACE AND WATCHING US ALL AS WE CONTINUE WITHOUT YOU, PAUL AND YOUR DAD. KEEP THE LIGHT SHINING ON ALL YOUR FAMILY AND GUIDE THEM AS THEY GROW....LOVE, MRS. CASSANO
JUDY CASSANO
September 11, 2013
ANOTHER YEAR OF MISSING YOU AND PAUL...WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE TO. LOOKING AT JACQUELINE AND ANTHONY IS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF HOW FAST TIME IS PASSING. YOU HAVE TO BE SO PROUD OF DEBBIE, AS WE ARE. I PRAY THAT YOU, YOUR DAD AND PAUL ARE AT PEACE TOGETHER. KEEP WATCHING OVER EVERYONE AND KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED....LOVE, PAUL'S MOM
JUDY CASSANO
September 12, 2012
DEAR JOEY, ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER MEMORIAL. LIFE IS MOVING SO FAST AND I ONLY WISH THAT YOU, PAUL AND YOUR DAD WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE LIFE WITH US. I PASSED THE 9/11 SITE THREE TIMES THIS WEEK AND EVERYTIME MY THOUGHTS OF YOU BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. I HOPE YOU, PAUL AND DAD ARE PEACEFULLY TOGETHER AND WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT YOU HAVE A BASEBALL TEAM GOING UP THERE. KEEP WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY. BY THE WAY, AREN'T JACQUELINE AND ANTHONY WONDERFUL!!! DEBBIE IS A WONDERFUL MOTHER, BUT THENM YOU KNOW THAT ALREADY. KEEP SMILING DOWN ON US...LOVE, MRS.CASSANO
Lynn Yurick
September 11, 2012
Our Daughter Dana did not want a Sweet sixteen party. She asked for a Jeep Wrangler. After searching for about a year We found Joe's jeep online.
Ironically We submitted for a road test in July of 2012 and the first available one was on 9/11/12 at 1:00pm.
Dana passed, We know that Joe will always be with her as she drives His jeep.
John Andruszkiewicz
September 11, 2012
Joe, I had the pleasure of playing softball with you for a few years at shore front park with the eager beavers. Always talking about how the Islanders were going to turn the corner and be relevant. Thinking of you today buddy.
Kerry Ferrara
September 11, 2012
Joe P. was a sweatheart. Always calm and cool when things were crazy at work. I'm glad to have known him.
Debbie Cassano
September 10, 2012
Dear Joey, I can't believe all these years have past, we all miss you so much here. I hope you are with pops watching down on all of us. My kids are getting so much older now I really wish you were a part of their life. You would be pretty proud of how the two of them are growing up. Your god daughter boy she's really doing great at school and she's dancing like me . Anthonys playing dek hockey and baseball just like you, dad and Paul did. I'm sure you are watching them. I guess I just miss our talks. We all know life goes on but losing you all leaves such an emptiness in my heart. It so true how losing someone changes you, sometimes I don't like who I am . Well 911 is here and we aren't making that trip to the city so I'll listen for your name and pray for you up there .We miss you and love you.... xoxoxo
Gail Perroncino
September 12, 2011
Even though you were a cousin through my father in law and never got to know you,R.I.P Joseph, 10 years later, and the memorials are still going.
Kelly Leonard-Silliman
September 11, 2011
God Bless its hard to believe its been 10 years it seems like just yesterday...may you rest in peace and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Rachel Keslosky
September 11, 2011
Dear Joey,
Even though I never met you, you and my mom were cousins. I was in second grade, seven years old, when you left to join so many others in Heaven. My mom told me about you when she found out that you were among the missing, and, ten years later, I still have the obituary card she brought me from the funeral/memorial on my dresser.
Rest in peace, and continue to watch over your family. Please say hello to my grandpa for me:')
john andruszkiewicz
September 11, 2011
joe, i knew your for a short time as we played softball together for a few years with your dad on the mound for the eager beaver carwash. we would talk about the islanders and everything in between. even though i knew you for a short time- i think about you often, especially today.
michael leonard
September 11, 2011
Joey,Its so sad that you where takin away from your family and friends by such a horrific act.You had your whole life ahead of you, and you where doing so well.I know your with your dad in heaven..R.I.P.
JUDY CASSANO
September 10, 2011
DEAR JOEY, AS THE YEARS HAVE GONE BY,I KNOW ALL TOO WELL HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED BY YOUR FAMILY. YOU GAVE THEM ALL LOVE AND STRENGTH AND YOU STILL DO. I PRAY YOU ARE WITH YOUR DAD AND PAUL AND ARE STARTING YOUR OWN BASEBALL TEAM TOGETHER. WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND KNOW YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART. LOVE, MOM CASSANO
Jeannemarie Meo
September 10, 2011
Joey, I can't believe it's been 10 years. I miss you. You'll always be in my heart. I love you.
Jeannemarie
Anna Laudadio
September 9, 2011
You are always in my thoughts..I have your mass card close at hand....I recently heard about your Dad.. I know your both reunited and watching over your family..God bless you both..
DiAnn Hayes
September 9, 2011
I am proud to be wearing your name as I run in the 9.11k Remembrance run here in Las Vegas, Nevada tomorrow. You will never be forgotten.
donna peretti
August 23, 2011
My precious friend, Joe! It was a total shock to find out one of my childhood friends had lost their life in 9/11. Any family member from Joesph Perroncino, please contact me 423-948-0170. As for you Joe, I'll see you on the other side my friend, until than rest in peace!!! Your Friend Donna M. Peretti (50 Grandview Lane)
Jeannemarie Meo
February 5, 2011
Joey, as hard as it is losing Uncle Joe, It's comforting to know he's now with you. Please continue to watch over your family-they've been through so much. I'm always thinking of you, miss you and love you.
steve perroncino
February 4, 2011
joey..please welcome dad into heaven with you..I hope he is with you and the rest of his family and Paul...please watch over the rest of the family as we try to move on..LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS
Donna Keslosky
February 3, 2011
Joey, I think of you often, especially when it's a bright sunny day with a beautiful blue sky. I remember the last time I spoke with you and you told me how much you loved your job and working at the Trade Center. Now your dad is with you, I'm so sad that he's gone but I think of the two of you together again and that makes me smile. Please watch over us down here, I could use your prayers.
Love you (both)...your cousin Donna
Dawn Traina
September 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers for the Perroncino family. May Joseph rest in peace and may your family find comfort. Many prayers, God Bless you. Former classmate
Sue Hahn
September 11, 2009
I never had the privilege of meeting you, Joey, but I'm flying a U.S. flag on my car and am wearing red right now in honor of you, and all others who lost their lives on that tragic day 8 years ago. I'm so sad for your family, your friends, and for our nation at such a terrible loss. Your country mourns for you.
Al A
September 11, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. We will never forget.
frank perroncino
September 11, 2008
well its another year joey and we still think about you here in ga love cousin frank and all your family in ga
frank perroncino
September 11, 2007
dear joey its another year 6 years ago we lost you on that tragic day and it not getting any easier we still miss you and love you your family from ga uncle frank and aunt lucille and all your cousins in ga love frank
Jeannemarie Meo
September 10, 2007
Hi Joey,
Can't believe you've been gone for six years. It just doesn't seem possible. I think of you all the time. We think about 9/11 all the time-life hasn't been the same since, and never will.My thoughts are always with Aunt Pat, Uncle Joe, Doreen, Debbie, and Stephen, but more so at this time of year. I know they will continue to miss you, but I hope they are comforted knowing you are looking down on all of us from heaven. I miss you.
Cousin Jeannemarie
JUDY CASSANO
May 22, 2007
DEAR JOEY, I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW OFTEN YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CANDLES ARE LIT FOR YOU ALL THE TIME. YOU HAD BECOME SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVES, ESPECIALLY AFTER PAUL WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM ALL OF US. YOU GAVE US STRENGTH WHEN WE WERE FALLING APART. I AM NOT SURE WHY LIFE HAS TAKEN THE ROADS IT HAS BUT I DO KNOW THAT YOU AND PAUL ARE TOGETHER, PROBABLY PLAYING DECK HOCKEY TOGETHER, AND LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US. ASK GOD TO BLESS ALL OF US AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. LOVE, JUDY CASSANO
P Tabbernor
January 30, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
January 4, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
frank perroncino
September 13, 2006
hey joey just wanted to say that we are thinking of you hear in georgia its been five years and it doesnt get any easier we love you and miss you
frank perroncino
September 11, 2005
dear joey its been four years now and it still hard we miss you and love you aunt lucille uncle frank and cousin frank , jerry , carl paul and luann we all miss you
Michele Competiello
August 27, 2005
Dear Joe, I always wondered if I'd dream of you and Last night I finally did dream of you. It felt good to see you. But sad when I woke up and remembered you were not here. Anyway my mom always said that when you dream of someone passed, it means they are with you and you should pray for them. I always pray for you Joey. I am dreading the 11th and find it harder now than it was years back. Well Joe, I just wanted to let you know you were in my thoughts. Love you always.
frank perroncino
September 11, 2004
hey there cousin joe its been three years since that day and we still remeber you down here in georgia we love you and miss you uncle frank aunt lucille,cousin frank ,cousin carl,cousin jerry ,cousin paul,and luann love you and miss you
Michele Competiello
September 11, 2004
Thinking of you today as always. The sky is bright blue, another reminder of that horrible day. Three years have passed since then and it still seems like yesterday. I often relive the day in my mind. And I can still feel the fear and remember thinking on my way down from the tower that you'd be on your way down too and you'd be okay. You reminded me of the way I was.
Joey, I just want you to know that I will never forget you or Sept. 11th. I felt a strong connection with you before the tragedy but I feel an even stronger one now knowing that we were both in the tower that day.
I love you, Rest in peace.
All my love,
Lucille Strafer
August 24, 2004
It is 8/24/04 and I just found out through Mr. Pisk, our neighbor in common, of the tragic news. I remember you as a young boy playing with Eric. I can't get you off my mind. I am praying for your family. I'm sorry your life was cut short. I know God has his reason. Rest in peace.. Love, The Strafer family
Michele Competiello
January 29, 2004
Joey, I can't stop looking at your picture today. I think it's because there were people talking about 9/11 today. If all goes well I'll be getting out of the city soon. It can't happen fast enough. I hope you are resting peacefully. I miss you very much.
All my love always,
anut lucille,uncle frank and family perroncino
January 6, 2004
to joe we miss u and pray for u and thinking of u everyday goes by and looking at your pic and thinking of all the times we came to vist u and the family and the time we went to bingo and we didnt all sit together but it was all good times and we all pray for you and the family god bless you love always aunt lucille ,uncle frank, and couins paul,frank,carl, and luann
Staci Leonard
January 4, 2004
Dear Joey, Just thinking of you. We all miss you very much.
Love,
Staci, Mike and Family
Michele Competiello
December 17, 2003
Dear Joey, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas in heaven. I will be thinking about you.
Miss you!
Michele Competiello
October 28, 2003
I miss you and I'm praying for everyday. All my love always.
Jeffrey Kennel
September 18, 2003
Sadly, it was a phone call from a fellow Floridian, Donato Dinorcia, that our schoolmate, Joey was among those that lost their lives in the horrible attack of 9/11. I grew up within blocks of the Perroncinos and my deepest sympathies go out to his family, Steven, Debbie, Doreen, I knew you all, and I send my sincere,heartfelt sympathy to you.
Although I did not keep in touch with Joe after our high school graduation, it is apparent that he not only grew into an incredible man, but he also grew into a person that people respected and adored.Our paths took us in different directions, but by reading the comments of the people who knew him as an adult, he accomplshed more, and touched more people than most of us could ever hope to.
I truly consider it an honor to have known him, May God bless you!
Jeffrey Kennel
September 17, 2003
It was a phone call from a fellow Floridian, Donato Dinorcia, that our schoolmate, Joey was among those that lost their lives in the horrible attack of 9/11. I grew up within blocks of the Perroncinos and my deepest sympathies go out to his family, Steven, Debbie, Doreen, I knew you all, and I send my sincere,heartfelt sympathy to you.
Although I did not keep in touch with Joe after our high school graduation, it is apparent that he not only grew into an incredible man, but he also grew into a person that people respected and adored.Our paths took us in different directions, but by reading the comments of the people who knew him as an adult, he accomplshed more, and touched more people than most of us could ever hope to.
I truly consider it an honor to have known him, May God bless you!!
Jeff Kennel
Michele Competiello
September 11, 2003
Dearest Joe, I love you so much. I hate the people that did this to us. No matter how much time elapses I will never ever forget you or the way you always brightened up my day when I saw you or the smile that was always upon your face. I hope you are at peace.
I just can't believe that this is real. Even after 2 years. I hate that you're not here. I can't stop trying to figure out some answers. I love you, miss you and will always be thinking of you.
All my love forever,
Jill Ditillo
September 10, 2003
Dear Joey,
September 11th is tomorrow, and I just can't believe it has been 2 years already. I think about you everyday, I miss you so much. I still think back to the day so much, calling everyone and trying to find out if anyone heard from you. I know your with us everyday, I just wish I could see you or touch you, or have a converstaion with you. I love you Joe and my prays are always with you.
robert schwarz
August 24, 2003
I am very sorry to hear of your passing Joe. The many times we played dek hockey together along with your brother bring back memories. God rest your soul.
Michele Competiello
August 20, 2003
Hey Joey, Last Thursday brought back alot of memories. I walked down 37 flights in pitch darkness unaware of what was to come. It felt like 9/11 all over again. I hate that things will never be normal. I wish you were here and it was pre-9/11. I wish 9/11 never happened. I wish so many things. I know you're here and happy. But it's just not good enough for me. I need to see you so I can see for myself.
Every night I hope I'll dream about you but I'm still hoping.
9/11 is approaching once again - It just comes too fast. I'm dreading the day b/c I know there will be stuff on TV and as much as I don't want to see it anymore, I'll probably watch it. It captivates me and brings me right back to that day. I don't know why I watch but I do.
Well Joey, my prayers are with you and your family. Keep them strong and help them to get through this as best they can. They love you so much. But you already know that.
Love you always
Michele Competiello
August 5, 2003
Hi Joey, hope all is well. I know you're not far actually it seems as though you're with me at times. I look at your picture on my wall and it's like you're standing across from me looking at me.
Anyway I'm thinking of you and wanted you to know.
All my love,
Michele Competiello (formerly Orisino)
July 1, 2003
Dear Joey,
Time just flies by lately. I don't know where the days go. I can't believe that 9/11 will be rolling around soon. It's like a vicious cycle. Once you get over the anniversary, it comes back again. It's not so much what happened to me that day it's what happened or didn't happened to you that bothers the hell out of me. It's the fact that I made it out and you didn't. I will never be at peace b/c of this. It eats at me often. I have no answers just questions. I would give anything and everything to change what happened that day.
Well you know I'm here praying to you everday and thinking of you also. Luv you & miss you forever.
Michele Competiello (formerly Orisino)
May 28, 2003
Hey Joey, I got married on May 10th. I'm sure you were above watching down on us. I wish you could have been there to celebrate with us. You were mentioned in my mass and also in the church program which I created. The only time I shed a tear that was when they mentioned the names of the deceased. You were among the many names that were mentioned of course. I even wrote my own prayer of the faithful. I created a section for 9/11 and made special reference to those that we lost as well as those that survived. I'll always write to you and you'll always be in my thoughts. A day never goes by that I don't think of you. I love you.
Jill Ditillo
May 12, 2003
Hey Joey, Michele got married this weekend, I wish you could have been there with us, she looked beautiful. I'm sure you were looking down on us though. I love you and miss you.
Jill Ditillo
April 21, 2003
Hey Joey, I'm sorry I haven't wrote in a while, I didn't know this was still up. I think about you every day and I miss you. Your brother moved back to New York, it was so nice to see him again. I wish that I could see you again, I remember September 11th so clearly. Calling everyone and making sure you were ok, I'm so sorry this happened to you. I love you.
Michele Orisino
April 21, 2003
Dear Joey
It's been a month since I wrote last and time seems to be flying by so fast. It still seems like yesterday that you were here. I see your face everyday smiling at me and it's so bitter sweet. It keeps me going. I get to see you and reminisce about you everyday. I truly miss you so much. I will never forget you or the events of September 11th. It's hard some days but other days it's a bit easier. I try to tell myself that you are here. The thing that I wonder most is if you think of me. I hope you do. I'll write again soon. Lots of love!!
Michele Orisino
March 21, 2003
Thinking of you as I always do. Love you & miss you.
Michele Orisino
January 24, 2003
Dear Joey, Today the sky is crystal clear just like it was on September 11th. There is alway something that reminds me of you everyday. I feel that writing on this web-site helps me somewhat. I just don't want to ever lose touch. There are times when I am walking outside during lunch and I sometimes think I see you. Guess it's because you're always on my mind. I have this picture of you smiling in my head. And where ever I look I see you. I miss you.
Michele Orisino
January 10, 2003
Hi Joey,
Last night I dreamed about you. It was the first time I dreamed about you since the 11th. It was a wierd dream. I can't remember much besides seeing you and hugging you. I remember you walking away from me and I wanted to chase after you but I couldn't. It felt so good to see you.
Miss you!
Michele Orisino
December 26, 2002
Hey Joe, I thought about you alot yesterday. I just want you to know how much I miss you. It's still so hard to believe. I love you Joey rest in peace.
To the Perroncino Family,
I hope your holiday was peaceful. And as always, I'll continue to pray for your strength. I hope the New Year brings you all the best.
Michele Orisino
December 6, 2002
Dear Joey,
I wanted to say hello and tell you that I miss you. I also wanted to ask you to help me out, I have a good friend who's sick right now I need you to watch over him if you can. His name is Jimmy Shea he was diagnosed with Leukemia. He's not doing well right now. Please help him. Joe, thank you and I love you very much.
Michele Orisino
November 17, 2002
Dearest Joey,
Sorry I haven't wrote to you in a while. Things have been so hectic. Work has been crazy and life for me has took an unexpected turn. Frank and I got engaged. I would have never imagined I'd be here. We're getting married in May. Unbelievable right? It's a very happy occasion. It keeps me smiling and in good spirits. You'll be with me that day I'm sure. You'll be mentioned in my church program along w/ my past family members. You'll always be a part of me Joey. I hope you are doing well up there. I'm sure you are. I just wish I could see you one more time. Just to say hi and give you a hug. Don't ever think that I'll forget you because that will never happen. I love you Joey and I'll write again soon.
Love always, Michele
Michele Orisino
September 14, 2002
Dear Joey,
3 days ago on September 11th it was very windy out, I couldn't help but thinking it was all of you up there expressing yourselves. I watched them read the names of the victims. I waited patiently for your name and, of course the woman messed it up. Jill called me right after that and we kind of laughed. It isn't that hard of a name but I guess everyone was nervous and upset. I just wanted to check in with you to let you know I'm down here looking up at you. Keep shining up there.
Love you very much!
Erica
September 11, 2002
to the family of JOseph JOhn:
my name is erica and i go to St. Agnes Academy and today we had a memorial for last year's event, well we were all given a bracelet with the name of one person who died and i got you Jospeph. the poin tof giving us these bracelets to wear (our of our own choice) was for us 2 pray for them and for the family. so i just wanted to let you know i'd be praying for you, esp as long as i wear this bracelet (which i wont be taking off for a while). i'll be praying for yall.
Michele Orisino
September 10, 2002
Joey,
I can't go a day without a thought or a tear. Today has been especially hard as will tomorrow. Tonight I'm going to light a candle for you, the NYPD bag pipers are marching from Staten Island to ground zero. I will be there tonight at midnight with my thoughts of you and your family. I hope you are at peace Joey. I'll be thinking about you forever. Miss you so much!
Love you Michele
uncle frank and aunt lucille and cousin frank perroncino
September 9, 2002
well its been a year since that tragic day and we will never forget you joe we will remebr all the good times when we came to visit you in long island and we look at your picture everyday and we also miss you love uncle frank and aunt lucille and cousin frank you know you are in hearts and in our prayers always
Jessica O'Malley
September 9, 2002
Joey, I can't believe its been a year. You have been in my prayers always. I think of all of you all the time. I know that you are with my mom and together you are both watching down on all of our families. I often think about all the time our families spent together mostly at your house. I tell my kids about them all the time. It was so nice to see you and my brother became so close in the past years. He really enjoyed your friendship. I pray for you and Aunt Pat and Uncle Joe always. I miss and love your whole family. Love, Jessica
Aunt Honey Perroncino
September 8, 2002
Joey
I can't stop thinking about you,you were always a great kid miss you.
To Pat,Joe,Doreen,Debbie and Steven no words can heal your broken hearts on the loss of your son and brother.I will always be here for you.
Love and prayers to whole family
Jeannemarie Meo
September 8, 2002
Joey, some of my favorite childhood memories are spending weekends at your house. There was always so much activity with all of you and all the dogs! Even though us girls usually hung out,I always enjoyed our time together. You were never in the way, always smiling, and always fun to be around. I still can't believe you're gone and my heart still aches. You will never be forgotten.I will love you, always, Cousin Jeannemarie
Aunt Pat, Uncle Joe, Doreen, Debbie, Steven: I love you all, and I'm always here.
Aunt Honey Perroncino
September 8, 2002
Dear Joey,
I miss you and your smile.I remember
Sundays when you played softball with your cousins,when you did good on the field you were your Uncle Mikes nephew BUT when you did bad on the field you sat next to me in the kitchen and you were my sweet nephew.You are an Angle looking down
and watching over all of us.
My love to Pat,Joe.If there is anything I could do for you or your family, I,m always here your you
Love You Joey
Aunt Honey
Michele Orisino
September 4, 2002
Hi Joey,
Last year at this time we had just returned from Boston. The weekend we spent there was wonderful. The city was beautiful. I remember walking down the street with you. The sun was shining so bright. I couldn’t have asked for a better day. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Boston again as much as I want to. I just can’t do it with out you. I will leave Boston as it is. A memory that I will cherish forever. It was my version of heaven. A comfortable place in this world where I felt safe and happy and free. You have opened my eyes to the world. You’ve taught me things that I never thought I’d understand. I’m thankful that I had the best time of my life… with you. It is just not fair. The pain, for me, will never fade. I was there in the neighboring tower and there was nothing I could have done. That is what kills me to this day. I was so close yet so far. I’m so sorry for this all. I don’t know what to say. I just want you to know that no matter how many days pass or how much time goes by I’ll never lose sight of the things you’ve taught me. You have a place in my heart where you’ll remain forever. I will never let go.
To the Perroncino family, you will be forever in my thoughts. I pray for you every day. And if you ever need anything at all, I’d be honored to do all I can. –Sincerely Michele Orisino (Cousin of the Ditillo’s).
Michele Orisino
August 9, 2002
Hi Joey, It's almost a year since you have passed and it seems just like yesterday. I can't believe all this time has passed already. I have never once forgot about you. I have your pictures up in my room and at work so I get to see your face everyday. I wonder if you ever think of me. I sure hope you do. I still miss you very much.
I can't stop thinking about how much I related to you. We were one in the same. We felt the same about alot of things, we thought alike, we even acted similarly. I have lost a piece of my heart. I cry alot and more so when I hear a Bon Jovi song. Remember the concert. I fell asleep, how I did that I still don't know. But you made fun of me for that. I hope you know how much I miss you. You will always be in my prayers, my thoughts and my heart. I love you.
Christine Mayer-Siro
July 10, 2002
Hi Joe, I'm so very sorry ,I remember you from school (Hauppauge)
I'm proud that you got the chance to be very successful. Were all so proud of you. I know you'll be a great "Angel" in heaven. You'll be missed so much. My heart breaks for your family. Love your school mate
Michele
June 17, 2002
Hi Joey, I wanted to write again b/c I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. I know you are up in heaven smiling down on all of us. I miss you very much. This weekend Jill got married. It was wonderful. I know you were there. I just want you to know I'll never forget you.
Michele xoxo
ROSE
May 29, 2002
YOU LOOK SO YOUNG AND INNOCENT YOU ARE AROUNG MY AGE IT IS NOT FAIR YOUR LIFE WAS TAKEN!!!MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind. Rest in peace..........
April 4, 2002
God bless you Joe. I didn't knew you but I heard about you. I know that you were the cousin of somebody that I loved so much.....and I feel sad for all your family.
May the peace be with you
Anonymous
March 23, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..JOSEPH JOHN PERRONCINO AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY..AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER...MAY JESUS AND ST.JOSEPH AND ST.JOHN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Summer of 2001
Lisa Agrusti
March 11, 2002
We had the best time on that cruise, Joey. I'll never forget all the goods time we all had. Luv to you all.
Christine Cuomo
February 6, 2002
In my minds eye, we will forever be five years old. Sometimes, if I wish hard enough, we are. Going to Marcella's house, the ice cream man (truck). It was as if the whole neihborhood was family back then. They are good memories, thank you so much for being a part of them, the whole Perroncino family.
Christine Arnecke
Jill Ditillo
January 8, 2002
Joey was like a brother to me. I think about him everyday. We went on many vacations together and he always had a smile on his face. I'm getting married in a couple of months and I wish that Joey could be there. But he will always be in my heart and I will make sure my kids know who he was. I love you Joe.
Michele Orisino
January 8, 2002
I knew Joey for years through my cousins. He was part of our family. Always at every party with a smile. Before the tragedy we went to Boston on vacation. During that time I found that Joey and I had quite a lot in common. Joey will forever live in my heart! You are missed dearly.
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
jeff burnstein
December 7, 2001
i would talk to joe on a almost daily basis. I wil consider him a friend who i miss. Going to work every day is just not the same. my prayers are with him and his family
STACI PAUL
October 17, 2001
My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family. Joe was a soft spoken well mannered man. He will be greatly missed.
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