Joseph Paul Furka

I was fortunate to call Joe my good friend for over fifty years. He was an usher in my wedding party as well as a great teammate on our softball, football and basketball teams. Joe and I had many fun and exciting adventures. We even won a championship one year! And nobody and I mean nobody was as fast a runner as Joe was. We attended many sporting events together and shared a camaraderie that lasted over the years. One of my fondest memories shared with Joe was attending a New York Yankee...

I was fortunate to call Joe my good friend for over fifty years. He was an usher in my wedding party as well as a great teammate on our softball, football and basketball teams. Joe and I had many fun and exciting adventures. We even won a championship one year! We attended many sporting events together and shared a camaraderie that lasted over the years. One of my fondest memories shared with Joe was attending a New York Yankee game in late September of 1978 when they beat Boston Red Sox on...

Now with a sincere heart I mourn a gentle and treasured soul. A life that has touched mine throughout the decades of time gone by. My dear cousin so handsome, kind and true blessed with such an easy going warm spirit you were the best of the rest. Unsurpassed as both a cousin and beloved friend the impact of your memory will always bring a smile to my face. Remembering the wisdom of your famous statement, "Life's a risk" which still resonates contemplation in our lives. Recalling your...