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Joshua Stracener Obituary

CORRECTION MARCH 3, 2005

The late Joshua Morgan Stracener, whose obituary was published yesterday, died Sunday at the Children's Hospital in Boston after a short illness. Information in yesterday's obituary regarding the cause of death was misleading.

PITTSFIELD -- Joshua Morgan Stracener, 16, of 35 Glenwood Ave. died Sunday, Feb. 27, at Children's Hospital in Boston. The cause of death is still under investigation.

Born in Walnut Creek, Calif., on May 16, 1988, son of Robert K. and Mary Katherine Morgan Stracener, he was a junior at Pittsfield High School, where he was a member of the football team.

While a member of the Pittsfield Junior Football League, he played for the Giants. He was an Oakland Raiders fan.

Besides his parents, of Pittsfield, he leaves a brother, Joseph Stracener of Pittsfield; a sister, Jaclyn Fitzgerald of Pittsfield; his paternal grandparents, Sharon Kay of Pittsfield and Ted Stracener of Clayton, Calif., and his maternal grandparents, Gene and Marge Morgan of Pittsfield.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- Joshua Morgan Stracener, 16, died in Boston on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005. Services will be Saturday, March 5, at 8 from DWYER FUNERAL HOME, with a Service of Christian Burial at 9 at St. Joseph's Church celebrated by the Rev. Michael Shershanovich, pastor. Calling hours for friends and PHS fellow students will be Friday, March 4, from 3 to 4 at the funeral home. Public calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. He is also survived by his niece, Chloe; by several aunts, uncles and cousins, and by many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Joshua M. Stracener Athletic Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Stracener

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119 Entries

Matt

February 24, 2025

Missing you

Dad

February 25, 2024

I still miss you so much son. Love you.

cousin janice

February 25, 2024

Those who know me; knew my mom Susan Hesser, her sister Aunt Janet & My Uncle Bob. Josh's great grandparents. You would also have heard the story of my renting a van and my time with the kids on Dec 12th. The evening, I shared driving them all over town Christmas Lights/lots of drive-thru food. I was blessed, it is a precious time I will cherish forever.

Katherine Davis

February 21, 2014

Josh..

Here It Is, Another Late Night Spent Laying Here With One Billion Things Running Through My Mind..My Babies Tucked In Safely And Im Laying With Randy..We Were Talking About You The Other Day, We Miss You More Then Words Could Ever Express..You Were Not Only My Husbands Best Friend..But His Brother..And My Amazing Go To Guy..The Heart To Heart Conversations And Endless Laughs..I Miss Those Moments..I Wish I Could Have 5 minutes..5 Minutes To Have You Back..Thank You For Being You..For Being So True And For Being Randy's Rock..5 Minutes To Say Goodbye..Give Me One Of Those Hugs Where I Knew You Would Fix What Was Broken..I Miss You Josh..Randy Misses You..It Doesn't Get Easier..Take Care, And Please Look After Our Boys..Be Their Angel And Guide Them? R.I.P

March 5, 2013

Hey there Trouble...been awhile since I sent a message in writing to you, but as you know it hasn't been a very good year but knowing Gramma has 2 grandchildren,You & Joan, to keep her busy, happy, & loved does dull the pain of grief some....
Honestly all of us havnt been the same since we lost you but just as Brandon & I were coming to grips with losing you, we lost Gramma. Brandon took it very hard but held himself together as a man to be by Grampy's side, everyday he calls him, you probally know already but what an amazing man Brandon has grown into, I know you would be proud!
Watch over all of us Josh & take care of my daughter Joan, & Gramma for us...I miss you & my mommy EVERY minute of EVERY day, I love you and please tell gramma & my baby gurl that I love them dearly & miss them terribly & the same goes to you!!
Until We Meet Again My Partner in Crime, I will keep all of my memories of you alive FOREVER!!
My Love Forever & Always
Auntie Jen <3

January 27, 2012

Dear Joshua,
Please aid us as we say goodbye to Grandma, please meet her at the gates w your cousin, Baby Joan and tell her we love her, kiss her, and make sure she knows we will ALWAYS take care of daddy, and she isnt to worry. We just want her to be at peace. Please have your cousin and you watch over Grandpy and protect him during this time of HIS loss. Stay in touch with your mother she has been so strong and been there for me. What a wonderful big sissy love she has been, there are no words that could even give any justice of how honored I am to have her!!
Love You Joshua!!
Always, Auntie Jen

Auntie Jen

December 7, 2011

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Vicki Barnes

November 4, 2011

Watched Josh grow from baby to young man, until they moved to Pittsfield. I've seen the agony and hurt your family has endured from your loss. Recently we have lost a daughter also. You can never really know the pain and emptiness until you experience it first hand. Would never wish this hurt on any person. Heaven has so many beautiful angels....we will see you again someday. All my love and respect.

Chase Daniel & Caiden Joshua <3

Katie

August 23, 2011

Josh,
Its 3:10am On Aug 23,2011..Once Again I Find Myself Having A Hard Time Falling Asleep..Wishing I Could Just Turn On My Computer And There You Were To Talk To..It Does Not Seem To Get Any Easier With You Gone.. People Say You Have To Let Go Of The Past And Live For The Future But I Cant Let Go Of You.. You Have Done So Much For Me I Am Forever Thankful For Your Love And Friendship..After All If It Was Not For You, Randy And I Would Not Be Together And We Probably Would Not Have Our Two Beautiful Baby Boys <3 I Wish You Were Here To Meet Them, Caiden Always Talks To Someone In His Room And Claims He Is Talking To Daddy's Friend, Im Praying You Are Watching Over My Boys..Being Their Angel.. Randy Has Become An Amazing Father And I Know If You Were Still Here, You Would Be An Amazing Uncle To Them.. I Miss You More And More Every Day.. Love You Josh, See You One Day..

Auntie Jen

April 3, 2011

Six years of breakin dawns,
Six years of setting suns,
God may have had his reasons but dammit I alone have had my own reasons why you were needed here more!!!

Always in my heart

Rita Bean

February 10, 2011

Josh, Well we are now in 2011 and its been along time. Everyone misses you and wish have to go but I know if God calls go you must. You were a young man and did many wonderful things and made many people smile and happy. You have beautiful niece and nephew and you would have a blast with them.. Help everyone this month give them some happy times in this month. We all miss you and know if you could speak you would say, "I am fine and life goes on so please carry me in your hearts and know I miss you all too but it would make me happy too to know you will let your life carry one." God Bless you Josh.. Rita Bean

JMD

February 6, 2011

Josh
I lost a friend this past Friday, he was only 39 and left behind a 18- year son and a 7- year old daughter who Brynn played with alot. He had hard life but recently found that he loved his girl and his Kids more so he overhauled his life and was doing wonderfully. As with you his passing is totally senseless. I had talked to him Thursday nite and he was gone Friday nite with absolutly no warning. My prayers are withbhis kids so please watch over them as they have to learn how to live lives differently. Please greet Eric and help him too as he transitions from this earth. He wasn't perfect but then again very few are.
Thanks Josh
How I love you and miss you dearly....this is a very long and hard month

Always Auntie Jen

Auntie Jen

February 4, 2011

Just thinking of you as we roll into the toughest time of the year...u r always in my thoughts but at this time of the year you jump to the front of all my memories. I laugh, I cry, I yell, but I love you unconditionally. Until next time my partner in crime. My love is all yours!!

January 9, 2011

Joshua
We celebrated grampy's 82nd birthday last week and I know u were there. Your mom and I had our butterflies on and Grampy's had a wonderful time.
Josh please watch over my daddy for his health is really tough right now. Sit on his shoulder and guide him and Grandma with your love and strength!

I miss you Josh and love you. I think of you every day!

My love yesterday, today, and tomorrow... ALWAYS!!

Your Auntie Jen

Dad Loves You

October 28, 2010

I love you Josh, and I miss you every single minute. You have a beautiful nephew, who I know you would really dig, he is a typical Stracener Boy. Your niece Chloe is so big now and has a really great nature and good sense of humor, she is very pretty like her Mom. I love you Son, peace till we meet again...

Love Mom and Dad

June 29, 2010

The Ride in your honor was awesome as you probably know Son, you were in all our hearts and minds as usual. We miss you horribly...and love you more.

Aunt Sharon

April 21, 2010

I did not know you as you lived too far fom me and I am so sorry I didn"t. I feel I know you from hearing your mom and talk about you. I wish I could have. The last time I saw you, you were small enought for me to hold in my arms. How darling you were. You became a very handsome young man. I love you!

Mom and Dad w/love

April 21, 2010

I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again.. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All i have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which i'll never part. God has you in his arms... I have you in my heart.

brittany H

March 30, 2010

I miss you so much Josh!! Think of you everyday. You were a great friend!

Robert Stracener, your Dad

March 25, 2010

Thought of you with love today, that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, which I will never part. God has you in HIS keeping, I have you in my heart..

paul fitzgerald

February 24, 2010

Just thought i would sign your book because, you are missed by all and it's been almost five years,and we all still think about you every day,

Rob Stracener

March 23, 2009

Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.

Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.

I love you Son and miss you every day.
-----Love Dad

paul fitzgerald

February 13, 2009

Just thought I would say your are always in my thoughts, i think of you often, miss you alot and can only say that your family is a big part of my life and they always remind me and others that you will always be in our thoughts and your mom and dad are o.k but they miss you always.

Rita Bean

January 31, 2009

Josh I think of you often and know you are in a better place than we are just keep on shining your light down for all of us and your family too watch and guide them as best as you can we all love and miss you Josh. love Rita

January 30, 2009

Josh,

May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.

Love you and Miss you...

Love always and forever,

XOXOXOXOXO

Your Auntie Jen & Your Cousins, Brandon Guy and Brynn Mary-Ashcraft

January 19, 2009

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who'd you be today?

LET'S GO EERS!!!!!

Love Always,
WVUHINSDALEGIRL

rita bean

September 14, 2008

Well Josh hope all is well. You are a great angel on this earth and your mom and dad are very proud of you. You are and have helped many in your mission in life as you always did when you were here and now you are doing it from heaven.. Guide us and we all miss you so much down here..love rita

Rita Bean

June 17, 2008

Joshua please greet with your heavenly smile a new baby named Justin he is the smallest angel guide this. I love and miss you Joshua and your great big smile..

Rita Bean

January 6, 2008

Josh Happy New Year please say hi to Louise,Carm,Ethel,Kathy,My dad John,Sharon,Len's mom and dad Jessie and Don,and young girl stacy whom just arrived Dec...All angels to watch over us.... and Your brother will be a dad and you now will be the little guys Angel guard him well and keep him safe as I know you will.. God Bless you Josh the Heavenly Angel.

Rob Stracener

December 31, 2007

Dear Son, the holidays have come and gone once again without you. I miss you sooo much I struggle to hold back the tears every time I think of you, you were much to young to leave us. If only I could see you again with your big bright smile as I see you when I close my eyes. You were much more than a son to me. Your little brother is gonna be a Dad, which in turn would have made you an Uncle again, an Uncle who could have shown his little Nephew a thing or two about Football and life. I LOVE YOU JOSH.
---Dad

June 23, 2007

hey lil bro...today is the big day!!! miss you so much and i will be thinking of you all day. i dont know what to do with myself am i nervous or excited??? dont you think for a moment that we are going on without you, you will be in my heart today and always!! i love you lil bro..see you when i get there...save the top bunk!!!

jaclyn (big sis)

May 23, 2007

hey lil bro, just wanted to say happy bday even though its late but you know your sis better late than never. my wedding day is so soon and it wont be the same without you. never in a million years did i think i would spend the most important day of my life without you standing right next to me. i was going through some pictures and i noticed that in every one of me and chloe you are right beside us and it reminds me of how proud of me you were no matter what..you made me feel so special. joe is gonna be on my side at the wedding but i couldnt get him to wear a dress and some balloons for old time sake. i guess he is too big for that now. well i love you and miss you more everyday. see you when i get there... save the top bunk.

Rob Stracener

May 17, 2007

Josh, I just wanted to say Happy B-day! We missed you sooo much yesterday, as Mom, Joe, Jaclyn, Chloe, Melissa, and Myself stood at your grave and sang Happy Birthday. It wasn't very happy though, as we all miss you so badly. Each day that goes by without you hurts so much. I know you were smiling down on us as we stood there, lost, sad, remembering all the past b-days we spent with you. I hope someone up there threw you a great party. I wonder at age 19 if you were still with us what would you be doing? We will never know, but whatever it would have been, I would have been proud of you! . I love you SON. Thinking of you always, Dad. GO DEEP AND I'LL HIT YOU ON THE SIDELINE, SEE YOU IN THE END ZONE!

Renee

April 27, 2007

Hey,Bud just wanted to say what's up? and let you know that you are in my thoughts everyday and I miss you so much ... I still cry about it I know you hated it when I cry but sorry....I can't wait to be with you again .... I will see you again you will never be forgotten...I love you....

jaclyn (big sis)

March 16, 2007

hey lil bro... just wanted to tell you i love you and have not yet spent a day without thinking about you or missing you. me and rick are getting married in 14 weeks, who would have thought!! i know you wont miss it. well see you when i get there.. save me the top bunk!!

Rita Bean

March 13, 2007

Josh its been awhile now and I have not forgot about you and I wrote a few poems for you and they will be in my new book I am going to try to be a author...I know your happy up there and want everyone here to be happy for you and to go on and live a great life and you will be watching over them every day... Take care Josh and say hi to God for me... love Rita

lindsay hermanki

March 11, 2007

to my best friend. its been two years and i still dont go a day without thinkin about you. Hopin that u are here right next to me. i look at ur picture of you that is above my bed everyday and question myself on why god would take such a good guy. we had a promise that we would always be here for eachother. and i will never brake that promise. I love you babyboy and miss you soo much!!

"I came by today to see you
I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I'd have held you and never let go

It's kept me awake nights, wondering
Lie in the dark, just asking why
I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

I remember the last time I saw you
You held your head up proud
I laughed inside
When I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
You're such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more "

MOM

March 3, 2007

just another day yet moving... here I am finding all your stuff... your words your grades your thoughts... I MISS YOU SO MUCH... I sat in the new house today and down came the snow, my wind chimes rang and sang and I knew and know you are and always will be here with me. Till the day we are together again my first born son till the day we are ALL together again... my love always, MOM

MaryKay Morgan

March 2, 2007

My dear sweet Angel, here I sit 2 years later... here I sit...I guess life really does go on but yet I feel mine is not,not the way I know it could be. Being so truly blessed with your Dad,Bro,Sis and of course your Chloe, I think I have realized that as a Mom, I will learn to live with this hole in my heart. I feel this hole every day in every way, yet so bad,I wish to be better, your love and strength from above are helping me here. Our family is and will always be the most important thing to me, I thank the Lord for this every day, I miss you, your smile, your laughter, each and every day, stay happy my Josh, stay with us my Angel, oh how I wish you could have stayed...,... LOVE 4EVER AND EVER AMEN, MOM

Renee Secord

December 21, 2006

Josh,
I can't believe it has been so long I have missed you so much and can't wait to see you again and I know that will be someday....that summer was the best summer of my whole entire life spending almost everyday with you , the guys, venessa.It's just a shame that none of us talk anymore.My past two birthdays just haven't been the same with out you I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!...Christmas is almost here and that makes me really happy subtract the cold weather....but MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!I WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOU......

nicole simmons

August 3, 2006

Josh man i know you still can see us down here....we know you are in a better place....I remember Josh from P.H.S we were in history class together and i remember when he had a cast on his arm....and i had asked him "Josh what happened to your hand"? and he told me "i ran into a parked car"....i busted out laughing..(even thought it wasn't funny) but we had some good times in school.....but Josh always kept my spirits up in class....his smile was just bright and always there....you will never see him without a smile and I know that God is keeping him smiling.....when i moved to Boston and found out that he had passed.....my heart broke into pieces it was like a part of me was gone but i know we will see each other again...Josh I love you more than ever....sorry i've only known your for a couple of years but it was the best couple of years of my life!!!!.....Love you Much....and to the Family keep your spirits up because now you have someone to take care of him always and forever more!!

MaryKAY Morgan

July 25, 2006

TO MY FIRST BORN SON... and everyone in his life...first and formost thanx to AUNTIE FISH for the chance to have this read to and by all for a lifetime and for my RITA for making sure it was here...for all this time which by the way already seems like a lifetime but yet has only been but yet a year and a few months,here I sit I write...I think...I remember...I cry and cry...I choose to believe in some kind of AFTER LIFE OR AFTER DEATH...my heart and soul believe that when my time has come we will be together again along with the rest of my loved ones and until then I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO ACCECPT WHAT I HAVE TO AND TRY TO MAKE BETTER ANYTHING I CAN...Im so truly blessed with your Daddy,your Sissy love JaJa and your lil bro bubs...and your pride and joy... your niece CHLOE...and I thank GOD for them each and every day... most of all I thank GOD for the time I had with you even though it was far from what the time we should have had together...I am and always will be so very touched by ALL your friends family and each and every person who had the chance to know you and each and every one who came to HONER you...you touched so many people and lives it still amazes me as well as fills my empty and broken heart with love...most of all my dear JOSH... I love and miss you so it just hurts...GOOD NIGHT MY ANGEL,SLEEP GOOD HAVE SWEET DREAMS AND UNTIL THE MORNING I SEE YOU AGAIN..............LOVE YOUR MOM 4EVER AND EVER AMEN

Venessa DeZess

February 8, 2006

looking back on everyting now . . i can't belave it has almost been a year and i been with you . . see that summer was the best summer of my life !! i remember the first time i met you in rachel's back yard well your too . . we played base ball i didn't know till later that you would become my best friend and my big brother . . you always made me feel better when everyone would call eachother dawg i was always your kitty cat !

i wiped the tears from your eye's you wiped them from mine

but i want you here right now to wipe them as i cry.

i will love you forever

and till the next time i see your face i love you and i don't want you to forget

Auntie Fish

February 8, 2006

It was to hard to post before. I miss you so very much. I miss your crooked little face you would make when I would say something you didn't believe. The football we played in your back yard or the talks on the phone about the Raiders and A's. Most of all I miss your heart of gold. I remember they day you were born as if it were yesterday. The shouts of joy from your Mom,Dad and Auntie Shelley. The pure happiness in their eyes when they said it was a little boy. Corie was a little upset you missed her Birthday by one day. Watching you grow up. Watching as you became a wonderful person. I think of you everyday. As the song goes "My love will fly to you each night on angels wings". Keep watching over us. We will meet up again someday. I look forward to making you GO LONG! I Love You.

Renee

February 7, 2006

Josh,I never really understood how hard this was gonna be the last year has been when one of the worst years of my life I just can't let go not even the smallest little bit I miss you so much and think about you everyday you are missed very much by everyone but I've been doing what you always told and that is 2 not cry cause you hated that when I cryed so I've been trying to be very strong and not cry ..... but it's really hard ..... but I'll see you again some day...

rita bean

January 25, 2006

Josh you will always be remember down here and you are in a better place but we miss you and your mom and family miss you.. hope your enjoying all your relatives up there...you just left so youung and its hard,,how many babies are there I know there are a few..miss you Happy New year Josh.... love Rita

Grandma Sweetie

December 25, 2005

Josh~ I miss you sooo much. It's so hard to say Merry this Christmas. It makes me feel a little better...knowing you are there with Auntie Shelley and Grandma & Papa. You are all probably playing Christmas games. You took part of my heart when you left but I know you'll keep it safe for me until we meet again. I love you with my whole heart & miss you gobbles & goobles.

All the way to the deep end...

jaclyn fitzgerald

December 24, 2005

hey bro, just wanted to wish you a merry christmas and let you know that you never leave my mind. things are going ok but i really miss you. things just arent the same and trying to pretend it is all good is driving me crazy. i love you with all my heart. keep smiling down on us...see ya when i get there.

Rita Bean

October 3, 2005

Josh you will always be in so many peoples heart and Louise kept your picture on her frig till she went to be with you up there hope you too share stories and have fun..It seems like you went on vacation or something I liked bringing you little things and stuff I miss you Josh...I help and am there for your mom and family... have fun with Louise I miss her so much....love Rita

Brittany H

September 30, 2005

I just wanted to say im sorry for the loss of Josh!! He was a good friend to many and an awesome friend to talk to!! I will always miss him but I know that he is shining down on us and watching everyone..Especially Chloe...everytime i talked to him we would talk about her!!

All my love goes to the family,

Always Brittany

Chloe and her proud Uncles.

September 3, 2005

Congrads!!! Tony Panetti, first to earn Josh' Scholarship.

September 3, 2005

We miss you Big Guy-------LOvE Mom and Dad

September 3, 2005

BIG SIS FITZGERALD

September 3, 2005

hey bro just wanted you to know that i am always thinking about u. i miss you so much that sometimes i dont know if i can handle it but i have always been the strong one that our family can lean on,so i keep a smile on my face. i will never let anyone forget you. your niece talks about you every day and we will keep it that way. keep pouring your strength down on me...i need it. i love you forever and always. chloe says i lup uncle gosh forever and ever. thanks for sitting on my shoulders.

Phil and Bobbie Tully

August 21, 2005

Dear MaryKay,Rob, and Joey,

The words in this guest book show how everyone felt about Josh. We are sure this helps you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Phil and Bobbie

Anthony Panetti

July 18, 2005

Stracener,

Your a good man and a good football player. I know you enjoyed your life greatly and enjoyed playing all sports. I'm going to miss you. I had a great time competing with you in football and seeing you in school. You should be proud of everything you had accomplished. I know that I am proud to not only be one of your many friends but be the recipient of your scholarship. It means alot to me knowing that I am being compared to such a good person. Enjoy playing ball up there and show everyone whose boss.

Panetti #56

Lindsay Hermanski

April 14, 2005

To Josh's family, I sorry for you lose. Josh was a great kid. He always tried to make the people around him happy. Josh was a very close find of mine and i miss him dearly. There isnt a day that goes by that i hope and pray that he is happy up there. And that he s looking down on us making sure we are all ok. He is missed by so many. I try to just remember the good times and that helps me get through the day. Josh will always be missed and loved. He will always be in everyones hearts.

RIP buddy .. Miss you and love you ..

Shayla Bowman

April 4, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Josh. He was a good friend to many. He will never be forgot. He was like an older brother to me. We went to each other with anything. I miss him so much. But I will never know how much this hurt the family. Always in my heart

Love always,

Shay

Uncle Josh and Chloe

March 25, 2005

Robert Stracener

March 24, 2005

May 16 1988, what a great day for the world, what a great day for our family. That was the first time I held your hand in mine and the first day I became a Father, oh the pride I felt. Who knew that 16yrs 9 months and 11 days later I would hold your hand in your final hours.

I sure had a good time in between.

When your first steps came I cried with joy, and started throwing you a football, of course it would bounce off your head so I taught you to catch. Pretty soon we had to go outside to play, your arm was too strong for the house. We signed you up for football at the age of 7, you got mad cause you couldn't tackle anyone because it was flag football, even then you wanted to knock somebody out. I remember your first game, your Coach and I had to kick the bums out of the park so your team could play. You see we kinda lived in the Ghetto, you would later be very proud of that fact, just like your Mom and I are proud of you. Together with Jaclyn and Joey we overcame a lot as a family and picked ourselves up and moved here to Massachusetts.

As you grew you would throw me the football, and of course it would bounce off my head,so you taught me how to catch the long ball. That wasn't the only thing you taught me.You taught me that winning wasn't everything, that playing the game was the true sport, we proved that when we were the Elm Street Car Wash Minor league baseball team we didn't win one game.Remember they called you "Wild Thing" because you could crush the ball, and throw a slider right by anyone. You picked-up another nick-name when you played high school football, "The Stracenater" this name made Me and Mom extremly proud.The last year you played you averaged 5 tackles and two sacks per game and had a 70 yard touchdown

interseption, Mom kept track.

I could go on and on, but I won't.

Josh you made my world a better place and I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, everytime I see a game or hear a whistle or enjoy a Tree, or feel the wind in My face I will think of you. Your Mother and I feel LUCKY to have had a great kids like YOU, and your Brother and Sister.

I LOVE YOU LIKE A FAT KID LOVES CAKE.

Your Number One Fan---DAD

PS: The Raiders Rule.

john stockley

March 19, 2005

to joshs family josh became like a brother to me and anything you guys need just let me kno i kno he is watching all his friends and family now,im gonna miss u josh,john and jeff your brothers for ever

matt welch

March 16, 2005

josh iam missing you more and more everyday that pass is. we had good times togather i think about all the good times we had. rip joshua love you boy lilwelchie. miss you

Ashley Sherman

March 16, 2005

Hey Jacklyn I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.You and your family are in my prayers.It will be hard,take it one day at a time.Your wonderful memories will someday ease all of your pain.Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Ashley

Josh you are always in our hearts....R.B.

March 13, 2005

Carol Matsushino

March 12, 2005

Robbie, Mary Kay, Joey and Jaclyn,

I am so sorry for your loss - and for the rest of ours. Josh will truly be missed. I remember when he went for a ride with me in my Chevelle, and helped me wash it-actually he washed it. It was sweet and so was he! We had alot of fun that day together. He was a very bright and special young man.

I pray that God will comfort you through this time. I am so sorry that I couldn't come for the services, but know that my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you. I love you all.

Much love and God Bless, CAROL and kids

Sharon Simpson

March 11, 2005

Hi Rob, Mary Kay, Jacqueline and Joey,

I wish I could be there for you. I love you guys so very much. I hate to live so far away from my family.

KNow that my prayers are with you all.

Love,

Aunt Sharon

MELISSA STRACENER

March 11, 2005

I KNOW HOW MUCH WE HAVE ALL GONE THROUGH AND THAT WE HAVE LOST SO MANY IN THE LAST 4 YEARS! I BELIEVE IT CAN ONLY BRING US CLOSER. I KNOW IT ONLY MAKES ME WANNA LOVE YOU CRAZY PEOPLE MORE. IT MAKES OUR LOVE STRONGER FOR EACH OTHER.

I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LOOSE YOUR SON BUT, I KNOW HOW I FELT WHEN I LOST MY MOM. ONLY LIVING YOUR LIFE DAY 2 DAY KNOWING THAT THOSE LOOKING DOWN ON YOU FROM HEAVEN WOULDN'T WANT YOU TO STOP LIVING YOUR LIFE BECAUSE THEY ARE NO LONGER HERE WITH YOU.

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT JOSH - "BUT HE DID LIVE ONE HELL OF A LIFE" WITH LOTS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS...AND NEVER FORGOTTEN.

I LOVE YOU COUSIN JOSH AND MISS YOU A WHOLE BIG BUNCH KIDDO! GIVE MY MOM A KISS!

Glenda Craine

March 9, 2005

To the Stracener and Fitzgerald families--

It's hard to believe what has happened. I'm so sorry for your loss. Believe in the love you have for each other to give you strength and pull you through. Let your memories give you comfort and the ability to smile at the times you've all shared together. You are in my thoughts and my heart. Love you guys, Glen

Tami Gomez

March 8, 2005

Rob, Mary Kay, Joey and Jaclyn,

I apologize for this being so long but I'm not good at saying these things in person.

Josh saw the pain you went through after we lost Shelley, Gramma and Papa. I know he hated to see you guys upset and would have done anything to take away your pain. With that said, try not to dwell on the sadness but rather celebrate Josh's life and know that he loved you guys more than anything. You all know that's what he would want!

Rob...stay strong Bro! I couldn't love you any more if you were my blood brother.

Mary Kay...you are the link that will keep this family together. You are needed more now by your family than ever before.

Joey (junior)...you are a unique young man. Remember to enjoy life. Make yourself proud first and everyone else will be proud of you. I'm always here for you kiddo!

Jaclyn...I am so proud of you. You have grown into a terrific young woman. You have a very bright future ahead of you and Josh will be with you every step of the way guiding you to happiness.

I love you guys!

Tami

Rita Bean

March 7, 2005

I am so sad for your loss and my throughts are always with you ...Joey hold you head up and be proud of your brother you can go on..I am there for you if you need me....Marykay and Rob and Jaclyn you are in my heart take one day at a time... I love you all..

Jaclyn & Chloe Fitzgerald

March 7, 2005

We will always love you and you will always be thought of. Mom, Rob and Joe we will get through this and still have the strongest bond.. I love you all.

paul fitzgerald

March 7, 2005

rob,marykay,jac,joey

i'm so sorry for your lose,josh was a very special person you all should know what a great job you have done.

i will always remember the fun we had together. i love all of you and

always be here if you need anything

the fitzgerald family

Kimberly Smith

March 7, 2005

Stracener Family,

Robbie, MaryKay, Sharon, Joey .........

You know I care about all of you, and have for a very long time. MaryKay & Robbie, I have read all the entries in your guest book and with all those beautiful words and thoughts I still can't find the right words - My heart goes out to you all of you.

My deepest sympathy,

Kimberly

Renee Secord

March 7, 2005

Im so sorry for Josh's family and friends this has to be really rough for all of you I Miss you josh and will always love you!!!

Richard Carnevale

March 6, 2005

Josh i love you bro and miss you ,Your in my heart forever I'll take care of your sister and Chloe they loved you more than anything

Shanice Wilson

March 6, 2005

Josh was a good person, he will be missed by a lot of people, I know that he is in good place now, and I will never forget him.

Shanell Ledbetter

March 6, 2005

Josh was always a kind person and was definitly loved by our entire class.It hurts to have him gone, but he will always be in our thoughts.

Pat & Kathy Winters

March 6, 2005

To Rob,Marykay,Joey and Family,

we are very sorry about your loss of Josh..I was josh and joey's peewee football coach and friend..josh was a great kid and a team player. i remember the day he came up to me and told about playing high school ball....and how he remember to just box the corner and wait it will come to you....that is something that will share for every... josh will always be with kathy and I...just remember the good times and they will help thru the tought times....

Pat & Kathy Winters

March 5, 2005

To the family of Josh, Josh has allways been like a brother to me, since Tee Shirts to go back in minor leauge baseball i have allways been good friends with Josh, it is very tough going through this time period and I know I havent seen much of you guys Mary Kay,Rob and Joey since me and Josh played baseball but I want you to know that im here for you if you ever need anything.

RIP Josh we will never forget

Love Kyle

Cheryl

March 5, 2005

MaryKay, Rob and family

Leo, Alain and I will always be there for you. We are so sorry to lose Josh. I mentioned a piece that brings me comfort. Here it is "Death is nothing at all---I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I -- and you are you. Whatever we were to each other --- that we are still--"

Kayla Lekov

March 5, 2005

To the Stracener Family,

I am very sorry about your loss of Josh. He was an awesome kid and was always there for me when i needed somone. Try to keep your head up and remember what you have! Josh will always have a place in my heart. He is missed and loved lots by everyone. .love kayla

Vicki Laurence

March 4, 2005

I'm sure there is little I can do to ease the family's pain right now. I did however want to let you know that the strength and good wishes of many people you know and don't know are with you right now.

Ryan Cirillo

March 4, 2005

I am so sorry to here about Josh, I was in his electronics class we are like a family in here, and to hear that Josh passed away was so tragic. Josh will always be remembered as one of the funniest kids I knew. He was to young, this should not have happened. My thoughts are with you.

Terri Smith (ex-Callen)

March 4, 2005

Mary Kay, Robbie, Jacklyn, Joey and Sharon - Words are not available to express the pain and sorrow that exist in your life right now. There is no explanation as to why. How fortunate that you were chosen by God to be Josh's family. He is now at peace in God's arms. Bless you all for what you gave to him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Tamara Inderbitzen-Burnett

March 3, 2005

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart is broken with you. I am sending you all my thoughs and prayers. I know that years and miles are between us, but we are still cuzins. I love you all very much and hope that your pain lightens with time. I will be praying for you all...

Cait Gaudette

March 3, 2005

To Joshua's family,

I'm sorry you had to lose someone so precious. He was a great guy and football player i loved having him on my team, i also loved having him as a friend.

Desiree McGrath

March 3, 2005

My condolences to Joshua's family and friends. I wish you all the love and strength that it takes to get though such a loss.

Laurel Wallace

March 3, 2005

There are no words to ease the sorrow your entire family feels at this time but know there are many, many friends who are keeping all of you in their hearts & prayers at this very difficult time. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Josh, it is obvious he made quite a large impact in a lot of lives in his way too short years. Some people are given many more years than unfortunately he was but never make this kind of mark in people's hearts. May that carry you through the days ahead while you ache for his physical presence. May peace & love sustain all of you.

Love, Laurel Wallace

David Leydet

March 3, 2005

Josh's family,

I'm very sorry for your loss, both Josh and I were in an electonics class together..We became friends and had some good times together...I know that all of his friends miss him very much...He is up there protecting us now

dorothy beer

March 3, 2005

I can't begin to tell how sorry I am about your great loss.I only met him briefly in Roseburg, Ore. I will keep your entire family in my thoughts & prayers. May God be with you at this tragic time. Love Aunt Dorothy

Kathy Pantel

March 2, 2005

Although I didn't know Josh personally, I know his aunt Trish loved to spend time with him and his family. My condolences to all of you.

Judith & Joe Lopez

March 2, 2005

For the Stracener Family,

To Rob our Godson and his Mom Sharon, my cousin - we send our love and support. We wish we could be there to help comfort your family. We wish there were adequate words that we could say to help you during this time of pain and grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love, Judy

Diana Love

March 2, 2005

Iam so sorry for your loss.Josh was a great guy and he made baseball fun for me and everyone else on the team.Ill pray for you. Diana

Colleen Duffy

March 2, 2005

Jaclyn and family:

I just wanted to let you know that my thought and prayers are with you.

Danny Speth Sr

March 2, 2005

You may not know me but I am a friend of Trish in Ca. Heartfelt thoughts and Prayers are with his family and friends.

Randy Davis

March 2, 2005

Mary Kay, Rob, Jacklyn, Joey....

Thank you guys for your hospitality, i loved it at your house, you are all soo nice to me and I just want you all to know I am here for you whenever you need me... You guys wer like my second family, Josh was closer to me than either of my brothers... We will all miss him, and he will never be forgotten... I love you guys(And Gramma too!)

Love,

Randy

Trisha Taylor

March 2, 2005

Josh's family, im truely sorry for your loss. it has been a rough couple of days. keep your head up. he'll be missed, hang in there! Love Trisha

James Santolin

March 2, 2005

I'm very sorry to hear about josh. He will be missed by a lot of us. He was a good friend to me and I will always remember him.

Fleur Ewald

March 2, 2005

I am so sorry that I never had the pleasure of meeting Josh. Having worked with Trish for over 6 years, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him. Trish, my heart & thoughts go out to you & your family.

love, fleur

Joe & Anita Bell

March 2, 2005

It is so tragic to lose a child. He is in God's hands now. Our hearts are with you. We pray that God will comfort all of you.

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