Joseph Frances Vessely III

Miss my brother! Sweet and funniest dude ever. I'm so thankful and grateful he lives on through his children and wife whom I am so fortunate to see often. but miss so much Joe being here and making us laugh and feel so good about ourselves he did that better than most!

I just heard this sad news a few moments ago. I live in Ireland (there was no option for that below so put in Guam - Joe would have appreciated that). We were close friends at Mt. Carmel and though I hadn't seen Joe in over 20 years, I was thinking of him on Saturday - about a letter he wrote me when I first came to College here in the 80's. Always a gentleman and a kind soul - he sacrificed half of his lunch to me about all of senior year. I still have his Dad's baseball card and remember...

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Joe into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.

Heart breaking to hear the passing of a friend and coach and all-around great person. Joe will be missed by so many people in the Hockey world who he dedicated so much time to. Our hearts and prayers go out to his son Joey and his family. He will never leave our memories of great times on and off the ice teaching so many boys how to play hockey.

Received the astonishing news late yesterday of Joe's passing. He was an absolutely wonderful person and father. He and Kristin are some amazing people. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. I will be praying for Kristin and their children as well as their entire family. I know this is a difficult time for everyone just know that there are many people here surrounding you all with thoughts of Joe and their love for your families.