Joseph Anthony Dames

Julie, You don't know me, but Joe was very special to me. He was my apprentice a long time ago. He was having trouble in school so I tutored him so that he could pass the first year. He invited my wife and I to your wedding. I remember what a beautiful couple you two were. I loved Joe like he was my own son. I looked his name up on the internet because my wife, Julie mentioned his name. I was sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy. Mike Kotal

Dad, I cant believe it has been almost 17 years.. I think about you everyday and what I could do to be more like you. I have definitely carried on your smile and goofiness. I make people laugh just like you did. I guess I got my humor from you and your dancing skills. We used to always dance together in the living room. Ive always loved dancing with you. You also got my to start working out at a young age and I have never stopped. You always taught me to see the good in people and to always...

It is still so hard to believe that Joe is in heaven. He is missed by so many friends and family! I will always remember his smile and laugh.I am so lucky to have had a cousin like him.He was an example of what God wants us to be.I know in my heart that God chose Joe for a special job in heaven and he is happy to serve the Lord. "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."-Proverbs 16:9 Miss you Joe, Brenda

My deepest sympaty to the Dames family. I had the great pleasure of attending St.Pius X High School with Joe. Although I was a class ahead of him, we shared the joy of being a part of two State Championship football teams.Even though I have not seen him in many years, his smile and wonderful kindness will always last. God Bless his family.

Dear Dames Family, my memories of Joe are from the St. Pius High School Class of 1979. Joe was always one of the class favorites. He was so much fun in high school. He was always doing something that made his classmates and teachers laugh. He always had that great smile on his face. Joe will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to Julie, Joe's children, and his entire family.
Sincerely,
Theresa Darbonne Baranowski

I went to high school with Joe. He was always a wonderful person. My sympathy to his family. Loretta Flores Parise

I grew up across the street from Joe, Julie, Dominic and Theresa. I think back on my childhood about Joe and I don't see anything but a smile. Every time I saw Joe he was grinning from ear to ear. I never thought something so tragic could ever happen to such a sweet and wonderful man. My heart goes out to the Dames family.

What a loss for all of us and what a huge additon to Heaven. It is so true when people say only the good die young. Joe was truly one of the nicest and sincere people I ever met. Pedro and I were priveleged to have known him and Julie for 20 years. He was the best father. Dominic and Theresa were his world. Family meant everything to him. He was always upbeat. His faith was unshakable. Joe you will truly be missed, but I have a feeling that you may be gone in the physical sense, but...

Joe will be missed but not forgotten. We will always remember him as a kind person who had a smile on his face no matter who he met.