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Joseph LAWRENCE Obituary

LAWRENCE - Joseph P., Jr. Age 54, suddenly, on October 24, 2014, beloved son of Joseph P. (Donna) Lawrence, Sr. and Nancy Nelson (Barry) Kimbrough, Sr.; dearest brother of Laurie (Gary) Learn, Heather (Patrick) Shields and Jamie M. Lawrence; loving stepbrother of Sherie Sapp, Barry Kimbrough, Jr., Robin Kimbrough and Eric Kimbrough, all of Alabama; cherished uncle of Ronald J. Lawrence, Ashley and Steven Shields; nephew of Lamar VanDyke of Seattle, WA; loving father figure to Tanis and Kyle Phillips. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the HARRY WEDEKINDT FUNERAL HOME, 280 Grover Cleveland Hwy. at N. Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Lawrence Church on Tuesday at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Pete kimbrough

October 20, 2023

God bless each of you. That's what memories are for. Good or bad. Love to all.

Pete Kimbrough

October 20, 2022

Always cherish the memories (good or bad). They are still with each of us as long as we keep them in our hearts . Love all of you.

Spud

October 20, 2021

A day doesn't go by without me thinking of you . I miss you brother !

Pete Kimbrough

October 20, 2020

My thoughts are still with each and everyone of you. The hurt never goes away you just have to learn to tolerate it. LOVE TO ALL.

Pete Kimbrough

October 31, 2014

To All: I am very sorry for your loss. May God be with each and everyone of you through these times of sorrow.

Robert Schulz

October 30, 2014

Laurie, Jamie & family,
My deepest sympathy and condolence for you and family on this sudden loss. I remember Joe as a very easy going guy who took little effort to smile! You are all in my prayers!
Bob Schulz

October 30, 2014

R I P Joe Lawrence my thoughts go out to your family.


david gebler

Margaret (Oj) Gilmartin

October 29, 2014

Jamie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family and hope that fond memories of your brother helps to ease the pain of his loss. Take care

October 29, 2014

Jamie, My sincerest condolences to you and all your family on Joseph's untimely death. My prayers certainly go out to all of you. May God bring you some peace at this time. Sincerely, Basil

Vivian Larter

October 29, 2014

Tanis, we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family; we are so sorry for your loss. Vivian, Jane and Dan.

Christie Swiers

October 29, 2014

Joe,
Sorry sad to hear of your loss ! What a terrible tragedy! You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nick Battistella

October 29, 2014

My sincere condolences to Joe's friends and family. I'll never forget street hockey with Joe and all of our dear friends in the parking lot of St. Lawrence School on Saturday mornings. God speed.

Barbara Arcara

October 28, 2014

To the Lawrence family, I am truly saddened by your loss, Joe was a good man.. you are all in my thoughts and prayers <3

christine karcher

October 28, 2014

to the Lawrence family and close friends,so sorry for this tragic loss.I have fond memories of Joe when I worked at Fordham's.He was always the calm cool head in the room and always loved by everyone.Never had a bad attitude,always happy.You were too young to go my friend,and RIP.

Lynn Parent (Hoffman)

October 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved Joey. Fond memories will keep him alive and close to our hearts. I only knew him as a young girl but his smile always lit my heart. He will be truly missed.

Dave Olkowski

October 28, 2014

Joe. You are missed and loved by many. I was a little younger downstairs on Edison, but always remember you being around with my uncles and family. Especially recalling you watching one of the big wrestling events on TV with my Uncle Spud and his cast of character friends in the 80s. We love you Joe! Rest in peace.

Darryl Carr

October 28, 2014

In memory of Joe Lawrence a good friend who always was first to lend a helping hand. "Whatever you need just call me" and "I love you brother" reverberates in my head when I think of Joe. A good man that left us way too early.

Chuck & Wendy Wenninger

October 28, 2014

We were deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing and pray that you will be comforted by the memories that will live in your hearts forever. We remember all the fun times we shared with Joe at Lime Lake.

October 28, 2014

RIP Joe. You will truly be missed seeing your smiling face in the neighbor hood you were taken way to soon!

Guy & Kathy Giancarlo

October 28, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Karen and Dave Korabek

October 28, 2014

RIP Joe we will miss seeing your smiling face around the neighbor hood . Also want you to know you were a great neighbor!

Lynn, Courtney, Jeffrey and Wags

October 28, 2014

Joe, RIP. You have a lot of people who loved you. You were taken too soon. We will hold onto all of our memories. You won't be forgotten!

wags

October 28, 2014

RIP

Gina Emory

October 28, 2014

Nancy and family, my heart goes out to you all. I pray your memories of Joe comfort you in your grief. He sounds like such a great guy. Such a senseless tragedy.

October 27, 2014

My prayers go out to you Tanis and your family. Betty Kuper

Talia Bailey

October 27, 2014

I am so sorry for the family at this tragic loss. Joe was a wonderful guy and always knew what to say to bring a smile to anyone's face. He truly will be missed by myself and many

October 27, 2014

Joe.....You will have great company up in heaven .....You shine on so many in this world ...R.I.P.

Bob Prieur

Nancy Schmitz-Salamone

October 27, 2014

Laurie and family, I'm so so sorry for your tragic loss. I have wonderful memories of joe at the New Years parties on Broadway. He will truly be missed by all. I know Bob was there to greet him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Schmitz-Salamone

Kristy Hathaway McGrath

October 27, 2014

Laurie, Jamie and Family...my deepest condolences on the sudden passing of your brother.

Paul Reger

October 27, 2014

Joe it's been about a year since seen you, but I hear your laugh and see your smile RIP My Friend

Molly Lafferty

October 27, 2014

I have tried to write this numerous times now and the words just arent there...Joe you were a great guy who was never without a smile and always made everyone feel happy to be around ya....you were the first to offer to help anyone who needed it whether they were a close friend or someone you jsut met...you are going to be surely missed around these parts, have a few up there for me....until we meet again, RIP Joey!!

patrick kelly

October 27, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Anne Rybinski

October 27, 2014

Laurie, and the entire Lawrence family…I cannot find words that are meaningful enough to let you all know how truly sorry I am to hear of this horrible tragedy and your tremendous loss. I'm hoping and praying that you look for comfort in each other. Spend time together, sharing the good times and smiling…through the tears. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

With saddness and deepest sympathy,
Anne (Schreier) Rybinski

Beth Dalhaus

October 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.I worked with Joe a few years ago where he parked cars and he was always very pleasant, funny and an all around nice man. May he rest in peace.

The Browns

October 27, 2014

Words cannot describe the depth of the sorrow felt by your passing.......We have shrared so many wonderful moments. You were always there to help out, or hang out..... always with a smile or a joke. Proud to be able to call you our friend and blessed to have known you.......You will be greatly missed.........We love you Joe.....Rest in Peace

Tom Schultz

October 27, 2014

He had a heart of gold. He was a friend to everyone. I never saw him without a smile on his face. The world will be a sadder place without him. I will deeply miss him,
Sincerely ,Tom Schultz

Julia Spitz

October 27, 2014

Joe was such a great guy. He parked cars at a building I used to live in. My husband was in an accident & was in a wheelchair for a while. Joe was always quick to help him into the building, hold doors, help me with all my bags, etc. He was a kind hearted man gone too soon. xx

Michelle Bradley

October 27, 2014

One of the best have been taken from us way too soon. I am going to miss hanging out with you! You were truly a great friend to so many and you will be terribly missed! Godspeed my friend! Watch over us as you watched over us here.

Margie Castillo

October 27, 2014

Jamie, Jack and I are so sorry to hear of your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Mike Paolini

October 27, 2014

I have fond memories of hanging out, watching sports with Joe at our home on Harriet Street. He was great athlete, so we always had fun shooting hops or playing whiffle ball or watching the Yanks and Orioles tangle, while munching on some good pizza. He was a good guy, so my heart goes out to you and your family. My brother Peter sends his condolences as well, they were part of some great St. Lawrence teams together, along with Spud, Geezer and many others. The Paolini family sends thoughts and prayers.

October 27, 2014

Joey " chips" Lawrence, you were a lifelong friend, and a good man, I'm going to miss you , RIP, my man., Sean McGloin.

Sharon Ronnie Sobocinski

October 27, 2014

My friend JOE what do I say other then we will Miss you.Remembering all the good times partying at the O zone's.And what fun did we have.
Rest In Peace

American Heart Association

October 26, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Susan Harrington

October 26, 2014

Nancy, Laurie, Heather, & Jamie --- I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy --- you are all in my thoughts.

tony robbins

October 26, 2014

Joe, was a great kid we hung as children ,haven't seen him in many years, my sis told me, seen on news. many blessing for ur family, RIP brother.. tony and pam

Dina Ziegler

October 26, 2014

It is so nice to hear all the of different roles Joe played in many peoples lives. Rest in Peace

Jackie Wert

October 26, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Lawrence family.Joey Rest In Peace.

Melissa Harrington Cassick

October 26, 2014

My deepest condolences to all of you.

Tom and Teri Eastman

October 26, 2014

Laurie and family, we are at a loss for words. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was one of the nicest guys, always smiling. Take comfort in knowing you now have a special angel to watch over you.

Connie & Paul Lawrence DeCarolis

October 26, 2014

Joey I will miss you, my cousin, my friend. I love you.

Nancy Lang

October 26, 2014

Jamie...so sorry to hear this. May your memories help you through this.

October 26, 2014

To the Lawrence Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you - So Sorry.... Ken And Camille

Vicki Galenti

October 26, 2014

The only thing getting me through all this my friend is reading and hearing all the wonderful things people are saying and remembering about you.You were Loved, my friend, so much.Its going to take me along time to except the fact that I will not get to hang out, pick on one another, laugh together, venting together about Louie( always made us laugh). I know you will be ok, you are with Uncle Kevin and our other loved ones.We Miss You and Love You! Rest in Peace My Friend. ????LOVE Louie and Vicki, Nick, Brian & Johnelle

Earl Cohan

October 26, 2014

Tragically taken from this world but your soul will soar forever! God bless!

BILL STURM

October 26, 2014

R I P- U NEVER GOT ANY BREAKS

Jennifer Fix

October 26, 2014

May you Rest in Peace, and Soar with the Angels my friend... <3

lou ann herkey

October 26, 2014

Prayers to your family and friends . Joey was a great guy always had a smile for ya. You will be missed my friend

terry agen

October 26, 2014

joe fly high my friend !!! I'm sure u got the best view in the house for every sports event !!!! u will be missed buddy !!

Anthony Giancarlo

October 26, 2014

Family and friends of Joe. May the Lord comfort you in the knowledge of Joe living a new life in His presence.
A guy like Joe with his heart of gold will live forever in the presence of The Lord and will want for nothing and will never feel pain in his bum knee again but will watch over you and continue to love you as you will continue to love him for love is forever

Anna Graziano

October 26, 2014

Even though I haven't seen you in years,my memories of you are very special. You were always kind to me and for that I will never forget. God bless you my friend.

mark fahey

October 26, 2014

Laurie and Gary, GOD bless you in your time of need. I'm so sorry to hear this.

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