Joseph John Merenda

Daddy,
I can't believe that you have been gone for a year already. Every time I go to visit mom I still expect to see you there. I miss you every day and I hope that you can hear me speaking to you. Mom is doing better and we are all taking good care of her. She loves to see little Jackson Joseph (J.J.), Mom calls him Joey. I wish that you could have lived to see him. You would have loved him! He is the light of our lives! I love you daddy and you will always live in my heart and my...

Uncle Joe was always my favorite uncle from the time I was a little kid.
I miss him so much, his smile, his wonderful sense of humor.
My visits to San Jose every year were so enjoyable visiting him and Aunt Alice. I know he is at peace and someday we will see each other again.
I love you always Uncle Joe.

Your niece

Daddy, I miss you every day. I hope that you can hear me talk to you in the morning and before I go to sleep. You are always in my thoughts.
You are the best dad that anyone could ever hope for. We were all so blessed to have you in our lives. We are taking care of mom. She is always loved and we are keeping her safe. We all miss you so very much but we know that you are in a wonderful place!

Love you Forever and Always,
Your First Born

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

My heartfelt Sympathy in this time of sorrow to you and your families.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Uncle Joe will be greatly missed, especially his easy smile and sharp sense of humor. Lots and lots of love.

Uncle Joe will always hold a special place in my heart. Our family holds many memories and all are good and special. He was always kind and loving to me. He was a perfect FATHER role model for me. I love him and will miss him so very dearly!

My thoughts and prayers are with your and your families at this time of sorrow.