Joseph Jonathan Furnace

My favorite memory of JJ has to be in middle school at Western Academy. Arriving to a new school in 6th grade, I was very nervous on who I would become friends with and how I would fit in to such a different environment. However, all of the nerves and worries quickly faded as soon as I met JJ. He had promised to be my "body guard for the new kid" and said that no one would ever mess with me while he was around. This protection and strength lasted our entire friendship and it built a bond that...

Si sorry for your loss. May Jesus Christ our Lord comfort you during this terrible time. Gloria Martinez.

Me and JJ were childhood friends I remember always having him over for my birthday parties. Playing with nerf guns and kick the can, staying up all night. Through pre K to 8th grade. We lost touch after starting high school, I moved far away, but I wish I could have had the chance to catch up sometime. He was a good friend, and a good person. I´m gonna miss him. May he rest in peace in heaven.

Me and JJ were childhood friends, I remember always having him over for my birthday parties. Playing with nerf guns and kick the can, all through pre K to the 8th grade. We lost touch after starting high school, I moved far away, but I wish I have gotten to the chance to catch up with him some time. He was a good person who deserved the world, may he rest easy in heaven.

Hi, I'm Xavier. I had been playing rugby for 4 years by the time I first met JJ. He had transferred from St. Thomas Episcopal. I knew he was a good player because we had played them a few times at their stadium, but as soon as he got on our rugby team, he was ready to work his hardest and lead the team. He picked up a position that requires great captaincy, the scrum-half. He was always a great person to hang out with; we would joke around at practice but also run people down to make a...

Miss him as well as the rest of us do out here in Hawaii. Will always remember his passion for living life to the fullest. Were all Learning now to enjoy life like he did and Do what we love to do. he will continue to be an inspiration and a source of joy to all of us when we look back and remember all the good and bad times with JJ.