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Peggy Everett
August 6, 2020
My husband, Ron Everett was selling some of Jose's jewelry. He gave me my first puzzle ring, that I was so careful with because if it fell off, I could not put back together. It took me forever, but I finally got it. Jose also made my wedding ring, which is gorgeous, split gold, antique looking ring, with the engagement ring fitting inside,, actually two rings. Another ring he made blue sapphires w/ small diamonds, resembles a candle opera type thing. Beautiful. I just happened to check out Mr Grant, I was thinking about the day Ron took me to his store, very impressive. I dont know if the family will even see this I CERTAINLY HOPE SO. TY . MY RON UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED LAST WEEK. I AM SO GLAD THAT I FOUND THIS SITE. IT HAS BROUGHT BACK MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. GOD BLESS! ❤
Dr. & Mrs. J. Hinson
May 24, 2010
Dear Grant Family,
I just learned of the sad news, I moved from Stamford some years ago and I am so sorry for your loss; it is a great loss for all those Mr. Grant touched. I would have attended his memorial had I known. He was so kind and generous and a gentleman of such integrity, rare in business today.
I want to tell you a touching story : I met Mr. Grant when I was in West Hill High School taking a jewelry making class and bought silver out of his garage. I also bought my first puzzle ring and bought tiny gold pins when each of my daughter's were born and an ID bracelet for my son, your dad told me, when your children are old enough to wear puzzle rings, bring them to me and I will give them each one free. I thought it was just a sweet gesture, but he wouldn't remember that; WRONG...I had my two girls with me when I went in to have a custom design piece made and mentioned it jokingly, he excused himself and came back with a tray of puzzle rings and asked them to pick one out and presented them to each of my daughters FREE! What a gentle honorable man, and did the same 10 yrs. later when my son was 10. I am so sad you are closing your doors on his legacy, the customer service, honesty and quality are unparalleled, he and your store will be missed dearly. My husband and I purchased our wedding bands from your store and I will remember him each time I look at them now and my children cherish those tiny rings that no longer fit them, but will pass them on to their children and hopefully Mr. Grant's kindness in each one. God bless Jose Grant.
Fondly,
Dr. and Mrs. J. Hinson
Sue Mallozzi
May 7, 2010
Ed and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss, your dad was an icon! I have started many conversations with my rings throughout the years and he will always be remembered. Keep his wonderful memories in your heart always. Sue Setaro Mallozzi
May 3, 2010
Ed & Tacy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Gregory & Carolyn Rudd
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dom bria
May 3, 2010
Ed and Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. It was always amazing to see him, he was full of knowledge, experience and life. You are so fortunate to have had the time you all did with him. His Legacy lives on in you. Dom and Dawn Bria
Lewis & Amy Raher
May 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Betty Smith
May 3, 2010
Dear Tracy, Ed and Family Members,
As a former TWA hostess I have wonderful memories of being part of his crew from time to time. Your dad was a kind and thoughtful gentleman and a friend who will never be forgotten.
With deepest sympathy
May 1, 2010
Ed and Tacy - May I express my condolences to you at this time. My memories of both of your parents go back to our time at Holy Spirit School. Throughout the years your dad always seemed to be stronger and more vibrant than the year before. I was certain he had found the Fountain of Youth. What I thought was so special was how after my own father passed away; whenever he saw me, he always asked how I was doing. I thought that was so kind. He was a true gem. Martha Dombroski~Stamford, CT
Paul and Darry Bova
April 30, 2010
Joe was a bit of sunshine in Stamford, CT.
When you stopped in to his shop and saw him smiling and greeting friends new and old you actually thought that immortality might be possible.
We have many fond memories of Joe,Our wedding rings, the flying lessons he gave our son Chris when he was 77 telling Chris "I am going to teach you how to land first, because at my age I don't know if I am coming back with you". As it turns out he had several decades left.
Clear skies Joe, we will miss you.
John & Roberta Panuzzo
April 30, 2010
Ed & Tacy.. We are so sorry to hear of your fathers loss. Joe taught me to fly, and I still wear the ring he made for me..
We can't thank the Grant family enough for all it has done for both me & Roberta..
God Be With Joe & the Family..
April 30, 2010
I loved seeing him at Grade A. He all ways looked so dapper and had a greeting for everyone. A remarkable man who will be missed.
Roberta Pollard
Fran & Joe Sessa
April 29, 2010
You are one of the kindest and our most interesting friend. We consider ourselves very lucky to have known you. May your skies be blue and your horizon clear.
Roger Harrison
April 29, 2010
Captain Jose ("For goodness sake, Joe!") Grant was a profoundly influential man, although his modesty and self effacement would never have allowed him to admit it. His influence was not so much in the things he did, although his work in helping lay the foundations of the Kingdom's national airline was more than most men could hope to achieve, but in the way he did them. His immense energy and charm, extracting every ounce of joy out of making things happen, bubbled through into his conversation and most of all in the brilliance of his eyes when recalling his life.
I was privileged to have met him twice and covered his visits to Saudi Arabia for the Arab News. Always passionate about the Kingdom, he was without doubt a fine and credible ambassador. Recognized by King Abdullah as that on his last visit, it was his first when he was his first in 2006 that revealed the depth of his passion for flying and his love of this country.
The DC3 aircraft he loved and that had laid the cornerstone for air travel in Saudi Arabia had been retired and Joe gone, as he thought, forever. However, it had been lovingly restored to full flying condition and Jo together with his beloved wife Marga, were invited to Riyadh to see it once again.
At 98 he was, in everything but years, an excited young man longing to see the other love of his life. The moment he saw the gleaming silver machine after nearly 60 years and standing as new in the Riyadh Aeronautical Museum he gasped and the tears welled in his eyes. For the first time in years, he was speechless. If it is possible to love a machine, then at that moment Joe loved that DC3.The Kingdom had paid in full a debt of honour to an old and trusted friend, and he was simply overwhelmed.
Now he has made his last journey. His monument is an airline that he helped found; his requiem played scores of times daily by the thunder of jet engines in the Kingdom's skies where he yearned to be.
Safe landings, Captain Joe.
Roger Harrison
Jeddah
Nick Lucas
April 29, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences in your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe was a rare individual, and he will be missed by many.
A great pilot and fun to be around.
Jean Morgan
April 29, 2010
I was so glad that my husband, Bob, and Joe were able to reconnect after so many years. It was a pleasure to know him.
Jan Morgan
April 29, 2010
It was so wonderful that my Dad, Bob Morgan, and Joe were able to reconnect after 50 years! Their visit at the Martin Museum and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum was something to be treasured.
Clear skies, Joe.
Bob Morgan
April 29, 2010
Joe,
We pilots know our final trip is going west, clear weather ahead.
Edward T. Schotting
April 29, 2010
So long fellow TWA Retiree of many years ago! Kinda sorry I never bought one of your rings via Joe Koltiska TWA/PIT employee of many years ago here in PIT! Joe was your one & only rign 'salesaman' at TWA/PIT! The only ring I've ever worn was/is my wedding ring to Alberta! I now wonder how many times I remember you 'asking for a top-off of avgas' on your return flights PIT-BOS of those many years ago! You always wanted some 'insurance' due to bad WX enrte PIT-BOS! Don't blame you!
GOD BLESS YOU!
Ed Schotting - long time TWA/PIT Retiree and former PIT Load Control Agent when you flew through here! Amen, Ed.
R Thomas
April 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 29, 2010
We are so sorry to lose such a wonderful man.
Jose'as we called him, was truly a shining light and will be greatly missed.
Chris Conti
April 29, 2010
He's a great guy that will be really missed. Please accept my condolences.
Tom Conti
Faisl AlSaud
April 29, 2010
In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where I live, there is a monument of the first plane
Joseph Grant and King AbdulAziz flew in.
its actually called the 'Air plane' round about.
It is because of his visit that perhaps Saudis got their first baby steps toward aviation.
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