Joseph A. Visalli M.D.

I miss my daddy.

I had my father in my life for 61 years and for that I am forever grateful. It was in his later years that he opened up to us, expressing himself thru poetry and out-of-this-world original postcards. In my mind, his intelligence, his wit, his creativity, his unique joys and struggles combined to make him one of a kind.

I was a student when Joe was a chief resident at U.C., where battling one's way up the pyramid was a daunting task. I did not know him well, but admired him for his skill and his personal appearance. He looked the athlete in every way and conducted himself as a gentleman.
H. R. Merhoff, M.D.

Good Early Afternoon All,

It is Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Joseph A. Vissali, M.D., Ret. and I, Patricia Kelly, became "pen pals" in the last month of his life. This proved to be a most life enhancing experience for Joseph and myself. I can assure you he clearly lived a full life and was completely embraced by the Holy Spirit. Joseph is indeed Somewhere Over The Rainbow. It's been an honor knowing Joseph and I will continue to know him from his No Place Like Home. God Bless the...

He was definitely the leader of the pack and we all see his personality in us. One of the last things he said was that he had a great life and that no one needs to live forever. He will for us. We'll always love you Dad.

I always looked up to Joe. He seemed bigger than life. It was a pleasure to know him and listen to his leather-helmet grid-iron stories. They don't make 'em like him anymore. He will be missed.