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for JOSEPH JOHNSON
Bill Muller
April 24, 2017
Very sorry to hear so late about the death of my friend from Colby, Joe. I have only fond memories of Joe's big heart, and hope that in the months since his death, his family has found peace in their good memories of him.
Barbara Gibney
October 31, 2016
Dear Kathy, CJ, and Kelly,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Joe will always have a special place in my heart, I miss seeing his welcoming smile at church!
Peace of Christ be with you all,
The Gibney family
Kevin Leonard and family
October 28, 2016
Kathy and family, we were saddened by the passing of Joe. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Rest assure in knowing that his legacy lives on in all the lives that he touched in such positive ways both as a friend , coach and just all around great guy! Kathy, Kelly Mariam and CJ we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Pete Lindfors
October 24, 2016
Just heard from my cousin Keith Anderson of Joe's untimely passing. Joe made it "cool" to be in the NHS Band. He had that great sense of humor. I am honored to know him.
I send my heartfelt condolence to the Joe Johnson family.
Timothy Bouffard
October 23, 2016
Coach Johnson had a profound impact on me and I will never forget him. I had the pleasure to be coached by him in Little League for several years and he taught me the real meaning of competition and sport. He nominated my brother and I for the Little League Sportsmanship Award and I will always carry that with me. He taught me that winning was not everything. While we always tried our best, it was so important to play with dignity and respect for your opponent. Only then could you truly win.
Rest in Peace, Coach.
Andre Paquette
October 22, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Let me add that Joe was a good friend to all of us in the Norwood High School Band, and he was a very respectable trumpeter in addition to his athletic ability.
Paul Chiofar
October 21, 2016
Joe Johnson, neighborhood icon, great athlete, great guy, big brother to my life-long friends. You have left us all to soon, leaving a wonderful family and many loved ones behind. I can still see you playing ball in the street and shooting hoop on the side of your house. I always admired you and had so much respect for all you accomplished. A true Norwood treasure from Cameron Road. God Bless the loved ones you leave behind and my God rest your soul.
Paul Chiofar,
King for the Ruggies.
Jim Mahoney
October 21, 2016
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing, always a great person to be around and it was always nice to have a celebrity cousin I could brag about.
October 20, 2016
Kathy,
Our deepest sympathies at your loss. Joe was a special guy.
Gary says he & Joe grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same Norwood schools. He will remember those good times.
We also remember enjoying the years of seeing your family on the 4th of July.
Our condolences to Kelly and Christopher.
Sincerely,
Gary & Diane Sheehan
Sharon and Alan Reed--Erickson
October 20, 2016
Kathy, it is wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time to see the fabulous photo of Joe,so handsome and with a genial grin, and to know through your words and those of others in the guest book, what a wonderful, generous, and kind man he was,
We grieve with you at your loss not only now, but the gradual loss over the years. We pray for peace and comfort for you and all who loved him.
Michael Conti
October 20, 2016
Very sorry to hear the news about Joe. Please accept our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with him and the family. To our Playground instructor, basketball coach and friend RIP! The Conti's
Lori Grady
October 20, 2016
Kathy, Kelly & CJ, you are the luckiest people to have had such an amazing guy as a husband and father. Joe is the best of the best and I will forever have memories in my heart. He will always be with you. I am missing his smiles and little laughs. I will always think of Joe when splashing through puddles! Love you all!
Doreen MacKenzie
October 20, 2016
Kathy, Kelly, and CJ - so terribly sorry for your loss. Joe (or double J as we liked to call him), was likely the nicest person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He truly was one of a kind. This picture is exactly how those who knew him will remember him. A sincere smile ear to ear. I will miss him dearly. Keep those special memories close to you. He loved you all more than anything.
Much love to you all.
Hilary Ireland
October 19, 2016
Kathy,
I am so sorry. The Lewy took the real Joe from you years' ago. What a wonderful guy Joe is, and we can see how his real self is, in the beautiful photo on this page. Joe's personality and good Soul shining from his eyes.
Much love to you and all your family,
Lorraine
October 19, 2016
Kathy, life just isn't fair at times. I admire your strength through out Joes illness. May he be you, Kelly and Christophers guardian angel!
David Cocchiara
October 19, 2016
Leo, Tommy and Neil ... please accept my condolences. First met Joe in the 6th grade and he remained a good friend up through high school and until I left the area. He always stood out, have a lot of great memories and he will be missed. As Pat wrote below, we and the "boys"" were lucky to know him ... rest in peace Joe.
Tom Pugliese
October 18, 2016
Joe was a patient and loving coach who was respected and adored by the players and coaches who had the pleasure to know him. He'll be missed.
October 18, 2016
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the passing of Joe. You are in my thoughts and prayers. cousin ETHEL
October 18, 2016
From 7-A2 to 2016, through many Snow Bowls and the BMRC, it's been a pleasure. I am a lucky person. Rest in peace, my friend.
Pat McQuillan
Sue Fierstos
October 18, 2016
Margaret and Tom, our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Liz Mulligan and Sue Fierstos
John Mitchell
October 17, 2016
Dear Kathy, I was very sadden to hear of the untimely passing of Joe. He was a great friend to me and my family. My years at Colby were enriched having Joe as part of the Colby group. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John Swisher Mitchell and Family.
Mike Ryan
October 17, 2016
When I moved to Norwood, Joe was my first friend. I felt like a part of his family. There are many great memories from Cameron Road. May God grant all of Joe's family comfort and peace.
Jon Buckley
October 17, 2016
Kathy and family. Our thoughts and prayers go out you during this very difficult time. It's no secret Joe was a very respected and beloved person in Portsmouth. I along with Julie shall miss him dearly. God Bless.
Wayne and Christine Relleva
October 17, 2016
We send our heart felt sorrow to you and your family. This week
Joe has brought many smiles to my face, when I think about all the good times we had together. He helped make me become a better coach and person. Thank you Joe. God Bless
The Rose's
October 17, 2016
Our family sends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joey. We have many great memories having grown up next door to the Johnson's. Joe rest in peace.
October 17, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2017
You are the little boy that held my hand when I took care of you which I can still feel. You grew to be a man for all seasons. You are not forgotten nor will you ever be.
Love and Peace -- Cousin Chrissie
October 17, 2016
When I close my eyes I will see you, when I open my eyes I will miss you.
You are my friend, my hero, my inspiration and always my big brother.
You will be forever in our hearts.
Love, Leo, Maryellen, Leo III, Daniel, Stephen, Elizabeth and Daniel Jr.
Paula Glynn
October 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May God be with your family at this difficult time.
ROBERT A BURKE
October 17, 2016
GOD SPEED TO U !
October 16, 2016
I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Jacob Carney
October 16, 2016
Coach Johnson was a great mentor for me growing up. A great man with a great attitude. He was very influential to me and many others. Rest in peace coach.
Tammie Carney
October 16, 2016
Joe touched my family's lives in so many ways. As a patient coach to Jacob, and then to Joshua ... as a mentor to me and to Fran when we entered into youth coaching, and as someone that I could admire as an active member of our parish, and as a friend. He will be missed, and remembered fondly.
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