Joseph Joria

Joe,we miss you at pizza luncheon at nick n Vito. Rest In Peace . Jim

Joe and I shared a passion for toy soldiers. I miss him especially at the Chicago Show every September. So glad the reminder come to help my fond memories of a fine man.

How can it be that 5 years have passed since you left? You have certainly been missed dear friend.

It´s hard to believe 5 years have passed. We miss Joe at our pizza lunch at Nick n Vito´s joe 72-3c had a 50 year reunion at Connie´s pizza. I wish you were with us . Keep watching over your family, friends and Chicago´s Finest Jim

I last saw Joe in 1971 as we served in VAW-114 aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. In all of these years, I've remembered Joe's friendly nature and the pleasure of being in his company. In more recent years, I enjoyed communicating with him following our reconnect online.

Dear Pat and family, I was sad to hear of Joe's passing. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joe, what a friend and friend of many in the hobby of collecting toy soldiers. His love of the hobby was infectious; he was there when we got started offering advice and friendship not just to me but to all. He offered opportunities and fun; what a great guy. Each year we met at OTSN in Chicago, the big toy show. So often, unlike most of the other guys, he brought his family for a couple days of shopping and fun because he never wanted to leave them behind. Great kids, wonderful wife, Joe you...

Joe was a collector friend of mine, who always had a good word. He is sorely missed in our little fraternity. Be sure to get his books on AMAZON.

Pat's mom. is my dear friend Gloria McGrath.We taught at St. Denis,and car-pooled numerous times. I felt like I knew Pat & Joe's family as Gloria shared their events with me every day as I did the same with her. We became close friends so I consider myself kind of a 'friend-in-law', if you will. Joe was in my daily prayers during his sickness and I will continue those prayers for the Jorio and McGrath families. He was well loved and cherished by all. How lucky the world was to have been...