Joseph-Johnson-Obituary

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Joseph B. Johnson

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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October 13, 2016
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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J. Verne Wood Funeral Home Obituary

Joseph B. Johnson, 62, of Portsmouth, NH passed away on October 13th, 2016 at home after a valiant battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Boston to the late Leo V. and Miriam F. Johnson.

Joe was employed at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in various positions for 32+...

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Very sorry to hear so late about the death of my friend from Colby, Joe. I have only fond memories of Joe's big heart, and hope that in the months since his death, his family has found peace in their good memories of him.

Dear Kathy, CJ, and Kelly,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Joe will always have a special place in my heart, I miss seeing his welcoming smile at church!
Peace of Christ be with you all,
The Gibney family

Kathy and family, we were saddened by the passing of Joe. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Rest assure in knowing that his legacy lives on in all the lives that he touched in such positive ways both as a friend , coach and just all around great guy! Kathy, Kelly Mariam and CJ we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Just heard from my cousin Keith Anderson of Joe's untimely passing. Joe made it "cool" to be in the NHS Band. He had that great sense of humor. I am honored to know him.
I send my heartfelt condolence to the Joe Johnson family.

Coach Johnson had a profound impact on me and I will never forget him. I had the pleasure to be coached by him in Little League for several years and he taught me the real meaning of competition and sport. He nominated my brother and I for the Little League Sportsmanship Award and I will always carry that with me. He taught me that winning was not everything. While we always tried our best, it was so important to play with dignity and respect for your opponent. Only then could you truly win....

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Let me add that Joe was a good friend to all of us in the Norwood High School Band, and he was a very respectable trumpeter in addition to his athletic ability.

Joe Johnson, neighborhood icon, great athlete, great guy, big brother to my life-long friends. You have left us all to soon, leaving a wonderful family and many loved ones behind. I can still see you playing ball in the street and shooting hoop on the side of your house. I always admired you and had so much respect for all you accomplished. A true Norwood treasure from Cameron Road. God Bless the loved ones you leave behind and my God rest your soul.

Paul Chiofar,
King...

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing, always a great person to be around and it was always nice to have a celebrity cousin I could brag about.