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Frank Smetana-Ford
February 2, 2024
Great Uncle Joe - It´s been 20 years now but you are finally reunited with your sister Mary Ann, my grandmother. I know you two are both having fun together up there. Rest in peace to you both. You were a great uncle.
Robin Creevy
January 29, 2020
16 years later, I still miss Joe so much! Ryan missed out on a lifetime of fun and the best grandfather ever!! They would have both driven my mom crazy with their sense of humor and polite ganging up on her, but she would have loved every minute of it!! We all miss Joe and Papa so very much!
Gerald Madigan
February 11, 2004
Joe Madigan was my father...and he was the greatest dad in the world. As proud as he was of me, I was of him. I will always miss him, especially his Monday morning phone calls. While I have a lifetime of memories...the sadness of his passing is pretty overwhelming right now. He will always be in my heart. I love you, dad.
Gene & Audrey Donnellan
February 10, 2004
"Bro" and Gene started school together more than seventy years ago, but our friendship with Joe and Bette over the past several years has been the most enjoyable. We will miss visiting with Joe on our infrequent trips to Chicago but thank God that his pain is gone. See you soon Bette. With love,
Robin Creevy
February 9, 2004
Joe was the father I never had and the most caring one at that. He was always there for me. He was also the best Papa in the whole world. His relationship with Ryan was filled with love and laughter. They were best buddies, and Ryan was his littlest pal. Even though Ryan is not yet 3, his memory of Papa will remain strong through pictures, movies, songs, and stories about him. I will miss seeing Joe playing cards sitting on the kitchen stool in Delavan. Even more, though, I will especially miss seeing him looking out the front window of the house waiting for his "Jimmy John" to arrive...always with a big smile on his face. Gadubulee--we loved him so!
All my love,
Robin
Laurie Peecher
February 5, 2004
Jim and Robin
Joe is one of those people that shows us the happier side of life. He made everyone around him smile and I know he will be missed dearly. Sorry for your loss of such a wonderful sole.
Love always, Laurie
Carolyn Creevy
February 5, 2004
Joe was a special guy, and I will always think of him whenever I hear the song "Danny Boy."
Ken, Colleen, Karen, Kevin and Sarah Keeley
February 5, 2004
Joe's kind-heartedness and energetic-way-of-life made him an Icon at Assembly Park. The courage and humor he showed should be an inspiration to all of us. Our deepest heart felt sympathies go out to Betty and his family. He was a terrific man and I for one; know Assembly Park will never be the same.
Mary Ann Smetana
February 4, 2004
A day will not go by that I won't miss my Bro. I'm grateful to him for a lifetime of fond memories. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Mary Ann.
Tom Creevy
February 4, 2004
Joe was a great guy and fought the bravest of battles... He will be missed! Our families sincerest regrets to Betty and the family.
May he rest in peace!
Tom Creevy & Family
Pete & Pat Stahly
February 4, 2004
We will miss Joe very much at the Caribbean Beach Club. He was the life of the party at the St. Patrick Days parade and loved by all the kids (both young and old).
Frank Smetana
February 4, 2004
Joe:
Your hand raising and calls for time-out will remain forever in my memory. Good luck on your journey.
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