JOSEPHINE G. YOKE

To my dear cousins,

You all know how I felt about your mom (my godmother). I don't know if you were aware that she was the first to truly welcome Dave to the family 40+ years ago. She was the Lupica ambassador to new in-laws. She always made each one feel like they were family and the most important person in the world. She sat with me for two hours when Dave died and just listened to me cry. She helped me the way no one else could and I loved her for it. I'm so glad I was...

I will always have a tiny Mrs. Yoke size hole in my heart. I remember singing Jessie's Girl in the Yoke's living room with our band in High School (Richie on Drums)! And she couldn't wait to tell me how great it was (I was NEVER a good Singer!). She might have been the most joyful soul that I ever had the pleasure of knowing in my life. She exuded a positive energy that everyone was drawn to.

As always I hurt for those that will miss her. But Cicero says that the departed...

As I told Cousin Joanne a number of years ago, "If God is alive, He surely is alive in YOU!" She was the only person I ever met that never had an unkind word. She was the most positive person I have ever known. We will miss her more than anyone knows. God surely will bless her. She lived like we all should.

Mrs. Yoke was one of the nicest people I ever met. I was a majorette with her daughter Rosanne and Mrs. Yoke always fed us very well! She ALWAYS had a smile on her face and always made us laugh. My prayers are sent to the
family..
Jill and Tom Stockle

I'm sending condolences to the family of Joanne Lupica Yoke from the family of one of her best friends, Yolanda Zvolensky.They talked often and we visited her at her condo. She came to my apartment to visit and play cards. I provided a recent picture of Joanne and my Mom.Joanne called my Mom twice this past month. My biggest regret is that we did'nt get over to her condo this year for our annual visit.God Bless Joanne and her entire family. From the family of Yolanda Zvolensky, son George...