Joe Antonio Airola

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

Dear Jannette, I didn't find out that Joe was ill until Carol and Shane Giese told me when Aunt Ruby passed away. Your family was always so much like apart of our family when Sandra and I were growing up and I will cherish the memories of our good times and the special people that you were. I know there is no way to not miss Joe, but anyone that knew him will always keep a part of him in their heart. God Bless You and I know Cathy, Mark and Jim have so many of the strengths that came from...

Mrs. Airola,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I know that you will miss hi dearly. He was truly a pioneer for education. The College District is blessed to have had Joe at the helm.
You and your family will be in my prayers.

Priscilla Kelly
Trustee
NHMCCD

Dr. Airola's legacy will live on for many, many years through the lives of the students who have benefited from the education they received from the public schools and the institutions of higher education he served. There is no doubt that the north Houston region is a better community because of Dr. Joe Airola's commitment to education.

Thank you, Dr. Airola!!

Judy Stubblefield
Assistant to the Chancellor
North Harris Montgomery Community College District

To my Spring Woods Jr. High friend, Cathy -- I have so many fond memories of those days spending fun times with you and your family at your house, a weekend trip to Galveston and at your church, etc. Your dad and mom were always so nice and hospitable and always made me feel welcome. I think of you all often as I pass by the Joe A. Airola Building everyday on my way to work. My deepest sympathies to you and your mom and your brothers. My mom and dad convey their condolences as well. You...

I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Airola, but I have had the privilege of knowing his daughter, Cathy, who apparently inherited many of his exceptional character traits. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

What a legacy!
Rhonda Parmer, principal, Frazier Elementary, Pasadena ISD Daughter of Carroll Hermann who attended his school while he was principal.

I too went to Memorial Drive Elementary School and remember him as my first principle. What a long and productive life.
Karen Wigby Nieto (Guayaquil, Ecuador)

Mr. Airola was the first principal I remember - I went to Memorial Drive Elementary School. Plese accept my condolences.