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Joseph Fernandes Obituary

FERNANDES Joseph A. Fernandes Jr., age 28, of Shelton, died December 31, 2003. He was killed in the accident on the Parkway on Wednesday. He was the son of Joseph A. Fernandes Sr. and Deborah Patrick Fernandes of Shelton. He was a lifelong resident. Mr. Fernandes was currently employed as a service order specialist with SBC/SNET Co. Besides his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Kirsten Fernandes and Tyler Viens, both of Shelton; a sister, Linda Johnson of Shelton and was predeceased by his sister. Connie Fernandes. Funeral services Monday at 11 a.m. in Derby United Methodist Church. Burial in Mount Saint PeterCs Cemetery, Derby. Calling hours Sunday at the James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Avenue, Shelton from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday at Derby United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fernandes childrenCs scholarship fund through the funeral home.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 3, 2004.

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Joe Fernandes

January 22, 2009

Kirsten had her hair cut and she donated it to "Locks for Love".We are so proud of her. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you Joe.You will always be in my heart.
Dad

debbie fernandes

December 31, 2007

the family is missing a very important link today that awesome face and smile is missed so . we still mourn you so . love mom

Dad Fernandes

August 6, 2007

Joe, I do not know if you can read from this book, I believe you can and you know how many people love and miss you so much! Someday we will all be together again, but untill that day, I want you to know that Mom and I will do everything in our power to watch over and protect "your girls". My son, they both are growing into beautiful young ladies and I know you must be very proud of them! I also know before you left us it was your wish, desire and passion to take "your girls" under your wing and make sure they had a good life...I want you to know that your family will make sure that happens. "Your girls" love and miss you very much my son, as we all do.You may not be here but you will always be in our hearts...
Love you forever my Hulk!
Dad

MOM

March 14, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH YOU ARE ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS. WE LOVE YOU .
LOVE YOUR FAMILY

Linda Fernandes

August 2, 2006

Dear Joe, It's been a while since we last talked. Things have sure changed a lot - I finally graduated school but I'm sure you already know that. I miss you so much. As time goes on it gets kind of harder because it really sinks in that your not here. I love you Joe. Always & Forever, your siser, Linda

Marissa Fernandes

May 4, 2005

Hi Joe..



As the weather is getting warmer I have been thinking about you and the memories we have together. There is one thing I am looking forward to.. and that is taking a ride on my motorcycle again this year. I got my Harley at the end of the season last year and I am looking forward to nice warm rides where I know you will be with a part of me.. kind of like an angel i guess you can call it. I was very proud last year when i got my motorcycle licsene seeing this was something we had planned on doing together. This was a major accomplishment for me. Riding is almost like you are sometimes right there with me. I wasn't sure that I was going to be able to do it with out you. I hope that the girls are well, I miss them very much. I know you are looking down and taking care of everyone.. I miss your laughter and jokes.



Love

mom

March 14, 2005

HAPPY 30 BIRTHDAY I WISH WE WERE CELEBRATING TOGETHER I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH MY THOUGHTS OF YOU PUTS A JOY IN MY HEART & PRIDE IN MY EYES LOVE MOM OXOXOXO

linda johnson

March 14, 2005

Happy Birthday 30th birthday Joe. I've been thinking of you all day, everyday. I wish so much that I could have thrown you a surprise 30th birthday party and picked on you for being "old". I remember how much you picked on me when I turned 30. Mom and Dad and I love talking about you and our memories with you. I love the picture they posted of your birthday. That big cheesy smile brings me right back... I Love You Joe

Love, Lin

Joseph Fernandes

March 14, 2005

Happy Birthday Joe, My son...you

were born 30 years ago on this day

at 3:35 in the morning.I remember it was during a huge snowstorm. Maybe it was the angel's way of announcing the arrival of a really special person on this earth.You are, and will always be, loved and missed so much by everyone you touched..No one more than Mom and me.I know you are in a much better place, but we wish you were still here with us...I placed a picture of you Joe on your 12th birthday into the photo album...you were so happy...miss you my boy, and love you always,Dad

JOE ON HIS 12TH BIRTHDAY

March 14, 2005

Rose Turner

January 20, 2005

Joe,

I just wanted to say how much I miss you. You are the most generous and unselfish person I have ever met, and i will never forget you. Work is not the same without you. I miss your smiling face and getting you vanilla chai's at D&D. I know you are very well taken care of now and very happy, but just now what a difference you made in so many peoples lives.

Mandy Ruggiero

January 2, 2005

One Year, Its crazy, it went so fast. Still so umbelieveable. Can't say enough about how you are missed.

Pam & Mike Yacovelli

January 1, 2005

It has been 1 year since you left us. The sadness is as great today as it was that day. We are sorry we did not have the chance to know you better but still know what a great guy you are. You always made us laugh. Our thoughts are always with your girls, Linda, Brian, Somer & Corey & your parents as they try to find a way to heal. You are deeply missed.

Vanessa Testone

January 1, 2005

Joey:



Its been a year since you were taken away, none of us will forget that day. Everyone has come together to share there thoughts and prayers for your family and friends to show how much they care. The memories of you will last forever, because your family will always be together. We Miss and Love you very much.



Your Aunt Vanessa, Mike, Shyla, Gary and James

Dad Fernandes

December 21, 2004

Joe, It has almost been a year now since that terrible day and I have to tell you that Mom and I miss you more as each day passes. I have to tell you that although they have taken you away from us, you will always live within our hearts and our memories.I can still hear and will always be able to hear your laugh, and that is something you always did so easy. Love you and miss you so my son, Mom and Dad.

Linda Johnson

September 21, 2004

Dear Joe, I Wish that I had you here with me during these times. I wish I could hear you say Happy Birthday Lin. I wish I could have said the same thing to you. I miss you with all my heart and I know you are on the highest throne possible up there, besides Jesus, I love you brother. Love,Lin

CHRIS ANDREWS

August 13, 2004

JOE I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU. I MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART! MAYBE WHEN WE SEE EACHOTHER AGAIN WE CAN PLAY SOME PAINTBALL OR GO FISHING I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY. IF I HAD ONE WISH IT WOULD BE THAT WE COULDV'E HAD MORE TIME BUT I GUESS GOD HAD A BETTER PLAN FOR YOU BUT I KNOW THAT WE'LL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN UNTILL THEN JUST KNOW I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU

CHRIS

mandy ruggiero

August 12, 2004

I see Ur initials in accounts everyday, ur PERM notes in boss Im sorry you had to go. Ur missed....I still think ur there sometimes. And our email at work automatically deletes emails after 6 months and they took ur last 2 emails from me -- dec 30 6:47pm -- I know ur ok,-- i wonder if its harder to be down here... see you some day i hope. miss u joe. - Mandy

roy rinaldi

July 3, 2004

joemama your foursome got together and i know you were there especially on the first hole how else could i have sunk a 30' put for par !!! in 34 yrs of golf i never par'd the first hole and usually add 3 more strokes ; we all knew you were there Spiderman is big that's you and you'll be with us forever thanks again for the help

SANDRA SACCO

July 1, 2004

HEY JOE,



I THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME AND WONDER WHY SUCH A GREAT GUY LIKE YOU HAD TO LEAVE SO EARLY..IT DOESN'T SEEM FAIR.I GUESS WE'RE NOT SUPPOSE TO QUESTION IT THOUGH.I THOUGHT ALOT ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN DURING THE STRIKE TIME.I CAN JUST HEAR YOUR VOICE PROTESTING AS EACH CAR DROVE BY.I MISS YOU BUDDY :(

LOVE,

SANDI xoxo

Dad

June 26, 2004

Joe, I know you were with us when we

went to hershey park with the girls and I could feel you smiling down on us. we all miss you so much.

love, Dad

Tylor Viens

June 25, 2004

DeaR dad i miss you and love you

hope oyu are having a great time

i will seee you the rest of my life

Kirsten Fernandes

June 25, 2004

Dear daddy,

I mis you very much and it will not

be the same with out you and I think

that iots of pepol mis you . So I'll

let you go now so goodby.

Marissa Fernandes

June 10, 2004

Hi Joe,

I know you know how much I truely miss you.. I am hoping to hear from you on thursday.. My girlfriend invited me somewhere and I hope to hear from you but if not I know that you are busy taking care of the things that you need to now and I know that you are helping me and the ones you love pave new paths to help us get a long with our lives and enjoy the people around us still.. I must say baby you have tought me a lot even after all this tragedy.. i still love you more than ever and think of you and the kids all the time.. I will see you again someday I know.. I love you.

Love

Cary Hodosi

June 8, 2004

Dear Joe:

I just wanted to send this note to let you know that Linda really misses you and struggles with her pain everyday. I'm trying to help her get by, however, It's you she needs to reassure her. We hope to hear from you on Thursday. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.



Love,



Cary

mandy ruggiero

June 5, 2004

Hard to believe the months pass like they do. I hope everyone is well... I still think about you Joe when i drive by the places that remind me of you. Still kinda look around for you too. habit i guess. I have your pic on my desk at work the same one all the EPC people have... always gotta remeber your smile. Well, i just thought of you today and wanted to check in... Must be refreshing to see all these people who miss you, cause you know we do... and will see you again someday.

Marissa Fernandes

June 2, 2004

Hi Baby, Just thinking about you.. all the time. Was thinking about you while I was on a lake and watching everyone water ski and tube on the lake. I miss you and miss watching you try to get up on you wake board. I love you and miss you so much.

All My Love as Always,

mom fernandes

May 9, 2004

your on my mind and my heart aches for you,would love to hug you. i miss you so much.oxoxoxxo Mom

Angela Steck

May 3, 2004

Just thinking about Joe.

Sometimes I just look at his picture on his desk and drift back to think about how nice he was to me and everyone around him.

I will always remember how much fun he was. Nothing or nobody can say or do anything to ever change that. I don't think I will ever have a friend that I can talk to like that again.

I miss you Joe and you and your kids are in my thoughts everyday.

Marissa Fernandes

April 30, 2004

Hi Gorgeous,



I miss you so much.. I know that you were watching over me tonight at my first softball game.. We did so awesome and everyone made great plays.. My pitching was right on ..Even though you weren't there physically I know you were watching from above.. I felt it. I love you so much and think about you everyday and Kirsten and Tyler. Thanks for looking out of me.. You know what I mean. I love you with all my heart and I will talk to you soon...

I Love You,

linda johnson

April 15, 2004

Hi Joe,

Mom and Dad are coming Saturday. Dad and I have an appointment to get tattoo's at 1:00. Dad is getting the hulk because he was your favorite when you were younger. I am getting your face on my arm and I will wear it proudly. When I took that picture in my backyard, I never realized that it would become my favorite picture of all time. I cherish them all but that one is my favorite. I love you and miss you. You are always in my heart. Love, your sister Linda

Marissa Fernandes

April 11, 2004

Joe,



Hi Baby.. Wishing you a Happy Easter.. I miss you more than you could ever imagine. I wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and that the holidays are just not the same without you here. I love you and I am thinking about you every minute of everyday. I will see you again someday.. I love you !!

All My Love..

Roxanne Pietrosimone

March 20, 2004

Hey Joe,

I just want you to know that Marissa was at my house last nite for a Pampered Chef Dem and I could see she was smiling but something was missing. Just please keep your stand behind her so she will not fall and I will support her from the front with all the hugs I can give her.

Mom & Dad

March 19, 2004

Joe, so sorry this is late! Mom and I wrote you a message on your birthday and for some reason, it was not posted. We want you to know that you were in our thoughts all day on your birthday,as you are every day now.You were born 29 years ago on March 14th and for 28 of your birthdays, it was a really happy day for us, so this year we tried to think about all the happy times we have had together....Although you are not with us, know my son that you will

always be with us in our hearts...Love and miss you more every day...Your laughter brought a smile to everyone you met,and I will never forget it's sound. It will forever be with me.

xoxoxo for you my son,

Mom and Dad

Crystal, Rick, & Tyler Miller

March 16, 2004

Happy Birthday Joey!! We miss you!

Pam Yacovelli

March 15, 2004

We heard it was your birthday yesterday. Happy Birthday! Our thoughts are with all of your family on this especially hard day. We miss you.

Brian's sister & Brother-in-law, Mike

Linda Johnson

March 14, 2004

Happy Birthday my brother. It's a very hard day without you here. Twenty nine years ago today you were born, and who knew you would touch the lives of so many. I miss you terribly. I cherish the memories we have. My mind aches sometimes because I try to remember every single one. I wish I could rewind the memories like a movie and play them back in slow motion. I remember Mom saying it snowed the day you were born. We had snow the other day and I thought it just might snow on your birthday. That would have been cool. I love you with all my heart, forever your sister Lin

Mandy Ruggiero

March 13, 2004

Well Joe, tomorrow is your birthday... Happy Birthday!!! I can't believe it has been a year since i sent ya thoses balloons.... You are missed and thought of, but you know all that...

Ingrid Chrismond

March 11, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was touched by Joey's life and heart and laughter, especially Linda,Brian,Somer and Corey. Joe, you were full of life at such a prime time in your young life.Please know that your daughters are being well taken care of and loved.I know Linda's heart aches for you. I pray that the entire family will be at peace knowing you are an angel watching out for all of them and that you are in a beautiful place. We will miss your laughter at all the riverside picnics.

Much Love, Brian's mom ( Ingrid and Jim)

JOE'S CAR

March 8, 2004

Joe taking aim

March 7, 2004

Joe with is paintball team

March 7, 2004

Marissa Fernandes

March 5, 2004

Joe,

I miss you more than words can express..



I think about you every minute of the day and everyone says that this will get better in time and it isn't.. it is actually getting harder..



The only thing that keeps me going is your family and my family. That is it.. Your sister is amazing and your uncle and I had this really awesome talk..



Joe I miss you like I have never missed anyone before in my life. I wish you were with me.. I know you are in some crazy way but I need you. I need you to be with me always.



I know you know about the necklace that everyone at the bar gave me, Now you will always be close to my heart .. it is amazing.. now I have you with me always.. I love you so much. I think of you always , I love you always.. I think of the girls all the time and I will see them soon baby I will..I promise.



Love Forever and Always

Pam Yacovelli

February 19, 2004

I came to CT last weekend to visit my family and saw Brian, Linda and Somer. They miss you so much. So do Mike & I. I cannot imagine how they feel. Linda told me that she and Brian will some day join you at your resting spot. My first thought was to join them so I can be with Brian. The love that you and Linda have for each other is so much like Brian and I. On the way home I took Mike, Courtney and Emily to see your grave site. Mike thought it was the perfect spot for you other than here on Earth with all of us. I think about your girls and hope to meet them soon. I told Brian & Linda to bring them to NH to go to Storyland. My prayers are with Marissa too. I think in the summer I will realize your gone the most. Going to Brian and Linda's for a boat ride or picnic without you there will not seem right. You are greatly missed. I know you are in heaven enjoying my Grandpa's company and you are making him laugh.

Brian's sister

Marissa Fernandes

February 14, 2004

Joe,



Happy Valentine's Day Gorgeous!!! I miss you so much and wish you were here with me today. Bringing you flowers at the cementary just didn't seem right or fair. I wish that I could see you smile again and hear you laughter and maybe even make you blush today. All the things that we are going to miss out on in sharing life together as a family makes me so sad and so angry at the same time. I truely believe that you and I were ment to be together and can't understand for one minute why that was taken away so quickly. I think about you every minute of the day and there isn't a moment that you aren't in my thoughts. The girls are getting so big so fast and it is wonderful watching them grow. I will always be here for them.. I hope that you know that. I hope and believe that when I talk to you that you hear me, I just wish that I could see you again. I love you my love with every ounce that I have and I miss you. Happy Valentine's Day my Sweets. I will be yours forever..

I love you with all my heart!

sandi sacco

February 12, 2004

joe,

today is just another day without you.life is so strange, so unpredictable.i'll never forget the day when pam told us you passed. i still cant believe it.today carlos was playing back on his video camera all the antics that you were a part of.i cant believe you let angel smash a donut in your face.you didnt even get mad.you loved life which is why it makes this all the more painful.the guys still talk about you.i'm sure they will for a long time to come.we still have your christmas stocking hanging up.you "KNOW" i wont let anyone take it down.neither will the guys or pam.we miss you joe.

love always,

your friend,

sandi

Joe and Marissa dressed for Halloween

February 10, 2004

Deborah Fernandes

February 9, 2004

Always and Forever you will be my baby. I love you and miss you so and will see you in heaven xoxoxo

Love Mom

My son....Look how handsome

February 6, 2004

Joe and the loves of his life, Kirsten & Tyler

January 31, 2004

Shawny Testone

January 31, 2004

hey joey, i wanted to sign this because i wanted to say that i miss you and im sure everyone else does too. im sorry i never got the chance to see you as much as i would have wanted to...but all the memories that i do have of you i will keep always. there is a lot to say but i can only say so much.....i just want you to know that i will never forget you....

Marissa Fernandes

January 29, 2004

Joe, It was one month yesterday baby and I still think you are going to call or walk through the door... I think of you, Kirsten and Tyler every minute of every day.. My mom really knows how to sum it all up..as for smiling again that won't happen for a long time.. I miss you uncontrollably .. My life is not the same without your smiles and love at my side.. I think of our memories and converstations everyday, I contantly play everything in my mind. I Love You and Miss You so Much Gorgeous..

All My Love Always and Forever, Maris

Brian Johnson

January 28, 2004

Joe, I never had a brother but I feel like I just lost him. We had some good times and alot of laughs. You can borrow my truck and sleep on my couch anytime you want to. Love your brother-in-law Brian

Linda Dickinson

January 28, 2004

Time is precious and so very short.

Sometimes life seems very unfair and in this particular instance it was.



Joe,



You are missed by so many. Marissa, our family and yours and so many friends. It has been said that everything in life happens for a reason, but I don't believe that any of us can understand or make sense of this.



You were just beginning a journey that should have brought much happiness and a new beginning in life. My heart breaks thinking that it was taken from you too soon.



I will never forget the way you blushed, laughed and had the ability to make my daughter smile. I see the sadness and I hope that in time she will smile again. I know how much she loved you and felt loved in return. Every time I see "Spiderman" I will think of you and remember our conversation as to what it symbolized to you.



I hope the sun will shine for your children someday knowing that you loved them and will be watching over them.



In time, the pain will lessen, the beauty of the memories you left will never be forgotten and the love will always be there.



"LOOK TO THE STARS FOR THEY ARE NEVER TOO FAR...."



With Love & Sadness

Linda Dickinson

Marissa's Mom

Jean Apuzzo

January 26, 2004

Unfortunately I did not Know Joe very long, but in the time that i did know him he always kept myself and everyone around him smiling... He truly had a gift of making his way into people's hearts..Joe has left his mark in the world, and will be remebered always..

Amanda Ruggiero

January 25, 2004

When some people pass away, the living has the tendancy to embellish on the person who was taken from us, -- but the funny thing is, no one here had to do that. In Joe's time here he truely did touch, and make time for so many people, while still focusing on the two most important girls in his life. He was so easy to like, and admire. He was someone you met and you wanted to be part of his life. I question so much now, about this life, as im sure everyone is. Things happen so suddenly, and there isnt any time for closure. If it wasnt for Joe wouldn't have done something that I desprately needed to do for my life. He was the catalyst that made my life better, and gave me a future 1 year ago. He was in my life for a reason, So will I forget him? No, never! I just wish I had been different, I wish I wasnt the cause for not talking to Joe for 6 months. But thank god Joe emailed me. He contacted me out of nowhere, for whatever reason, it doesnt matter...I was so excited to hear from him, and it left him fresh in my mind, and then the next day he was taken. I wasnt done talking to him!! - and now we are grieving Joe. Everyday I read this guest book, and it is bitter-sweet, but I couldn't be more happy its here. I think about Joe everyday. And now with so many questions un-answered, I draw my own conclusions, and hope that maybe Joe will visit me in my dreams and help me be more understanding, and at peace. I wish the same for all of you. Especially Linda, I am so sorry. I know Kirsten and Tyler will be ok thanx to their dad who loves them soooo much. Joe, I cared, I really did, I'm sorry -

Marissa Fernandes

January 24, 2004

Joe, I took Somer to get her guitar the other night. Maria and I helped her get it.. She is already playing it she looks wonderful playing her guitar. Tonight I got to hang out with everyone even Kirsten and Tyler and boy are the cool on the computer I know you are so proud.. They are such amazing kids.. so amazing. We played video games all night long and took pictures. It was awesome and I know that you were there cause you gave us your little signs.. as always.. Your Family is amazing.. so loving and caring the more I get to know them the more I know that we belonged together. I hope you know the imprint that you have left in my heart.. I miss you so much and love you so much so does Kirsten and Tyler, among everyone else. I don't stop thinking about you ever not even for one minute and I never will.. I can't wait for the day that we meet again someday to see that beautiful smile of yours and hear your voice other than in my head. Tuesday dinners are not the same anymore cause your not here to crack on Carin's cooking, work isn't the same without your emails or phone calls, and well I lost my pool partner, along with my partner for life. Everyday I get in my car alone and wish you were by my side as you always were. I am so lonely without you and my heart aches..Joe, you truely are so special to me, I love you so much baby so much. I miss you.

Love, Maris

Paul Dennen

January 24, 2004

To a true friend who we will miss dearly. You were a breathe of fresh air to all of us when you walked into a room. We will always remember you forever.

Rich Wilkinson

January 23, 2004

I worked with Joe in the EPC. I worked in a different group from him for a while, but I always knew he was a funny & friendly guy. Unfortunately, it wasn't until just recently that I was really getting to know him much better (since we were in the same group). I am so sorry that time was cut short, but he will always be a friend of mine in my heart. I will always remember Joe's deep & hearty laugh (especially during one of his practical jokes), his endless determination, and his pure love of life. He would always do anything for ya'! God bless you, Joe... all of us here miss you so much!

Roxanne Pietrosimone

January 22, 2004

Joe,

It is so funny that I only had the Pleasure to meet you a handful of times and from the moment I first met you I knew you were a fantastic person. After you passed a way I found out how truely fantastic you were. I want you to know that Marissa is doing okay and that I will be here for her to lean on whenever she needs. I am not only her buddy from work but will be her friend for a lifetime. You are in my prayers and toughts. Your girls are in my prayers and heart. Marissa is in my life my heart and my prayers and thoughts.

Joe just keep smiling over the women in you life and they will be okay.

Rest in Peace but keep watch.

Angela Steck

January 22, 2004

I have never met a more loving father as Joe. He was the most kindest and honest person i ever knew.

I have heard that there is a plan for everyone. That his job on earth was completed. The decision came from up above and he is part of another important plan. The best ones go before they're time. I miss him dearly and nobody will ever forget him.

Aimee Heinrich

January 22, 2004

I did not know Joe very well but I knew Joe through Marissa who I work with and have become good friends with. I met him at a Christmas party that he attended with Marissa. He was a very nice guy and very easy to talk to. Joe and Marissa looked so happy together and you can see the love that they had for eachother when they were together. I want to express my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Jason Simpson

January 22, 2004

I only met Joe just a couple of month ago and I know he was a very special person. Joe went out of his way to help my girlfriend and I move into our new apartment and help with assembling all the new furniture we had. He also reminded me constantly on how important my family was and how much I should cherish them. If it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't have been seeing both my brother and sister once a week or more. I never got to go out and do the things we wanted to do during the spring and summer...(go play paintball and go wakeboarding). But I'm going to try to go out and do those things just in rememberance of him. He touched my life in such a short period of time...I just wish he was around to still be doing that. I'm so sorry to all of Joe's family and friends. We all know Joe loved all of us with all of his heart and he will be greatly missed. But now we must remember all the good times we all had with him to keep all of us smiling.

Roy & Randy Rinaldi

January 22, 2004

Joe you are deeply missed for your witt your friendship your gift of gab luck of golf stile of paintball brownies...well we wont go there...GOD BLESS YOU you're in good hands

sandi sacco

January 22, 2004

joe,

i will never ever forget you and all the fun we had together.i never met a guy as nice and as generous as you.you have a pure heart.Even with all the bad things going on in your life your were able to smile.see you in heaven.

love always,

your friend,

Sandi

Tony Torres

January 22, 2004

i just want to say that as a friend & father theirs not to many people that are better.he had a heart of gold,and for that he's in heaven now in a better place.

god bless his kids & his family.

Phill Patrick

January 21, 2004

To my little cousin I remember me Rob and Chris where so happy when we found out that aunt Debbie had boy. We loved Linda but she just didn't play army the right way. You were always like a little brother to us. we loved you more then you ever knew. I will never forget you. Our family will never be the same, it feels like a piece is missing. The five of us you, me Linda, Rob and Chris are a unit we grew up together we were always together. The five of us will always be together. I love you Joey

Kerri-Lynn Rothwell

January 21, 2004

Joe, we thank you so much for taking care of us while our parents were on vacation. Feeding us as much as you did, we will never forget you. -Auggie and Guiness.

Marissa Fernandes

January 21, 2004

Joe I miss you more than words can ever imagine.. It has been 3 weeks today and I still can't believe that you are gone from me now. You and I were making so many plans together and I think of them all everyday. You are the kindest, gentlest and most loving person that I have ever grown to know and that is only some of the many reasons that I fell in love with you. You are also the best father that I have ever known. I will never forget and I will hold so tightly in my heart the love that you shared with me and still share. You finally got your wish..your sister and I are spending a lot of time together and I wish you were here for that. We miss you so deeply.. I wanted more than anything to share the rest of my life with you and those beautiful girls Kirsten and Tyler.. I will be a part of their lives forever don't worry about that. I love you so much I will always love you forever and always you are in my Heart. I miss you and love you Joe.

All My Love Forever and Always,

Maris

shelton day. joe got one of the "drifters" to have his picture taken with us

January 20, 2004

mom loved to see you in this red suit son

January 20, 2004

joey & linda.. mom loved this picture

January 20, 2004

joe's favorite superhero at the time was "the hulk"

January 19, 2004

joe & football...he loved to play

January 19, 2004

joe practiceing karate

January 19, 2004

joe's first day of school

January 19, 2004

mom linda and joey

January 19, 2004

Joseph Fernandes

January 17, 2004

We are planning on having a "joe day" my son, one day a year...every year. I know you will be there with us. Love You, and miss you so much, Dad

January 17, 2004

sandra scarpa

January 15, 2004

funny, happy, smiles, jokes, and laughter are some of the word's that remind me of joey. he was a kind person who always wore a smile and loved to joke around. i'll never forget him as jofro the guy who danced to the sone the joker. to make us laugh. he will be missed always.

Sarah Wood

January 14, 2004

My Grandson Joey, I will always treasure the times that we spent as a family. I love you always.



My daughter Debbie and My son n law Joe:

Words can not express what the two of you are going through. Just remember that your son brought much joy to us all, and he would want you to live life and stay strong for him and his daughters.



My granddaughter Linda: I know that your going through a rough time right now, though stay strong for your brother would want you to do that. You were a loving sister that he has treasured many memories with.



My thoughts and prayers are with you always



Love your Grandmother

Love your Mom

Vanessa Testone

January 14, 2004

Joey, you will be missed from many people. For a bright little boy that turned into a wonderful man and a loving son, a caring brother, and a terrific dad.

My neice Linda, My sister Debbie, and My brother-n-law Joe:

You had a wonderful son, a caring brother who brought joy and happiness to everyone in his life. Words can not express how sorry I am for the entire family.

My prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Love your Aunt Vanessa, and sister Vanessa

Chris Andrews

January 14, 2004

there is no words i can say that can change what happend but if i keep you in my memories and my heart you'll be with me always bro.

you'll never be forgotin but always rememberd joe

i miss you

linda johnson

January 14, 2004

Joe, everyday I wake up I look to see you on the couch. I can hear your car pull up in the middle of the night. I can see your face and hear your voice in my mind so clearly. My heart fell out. I miss you so much, I don't know how to do this without you. Kirsten and Tyler are o.k. We will always make sure they are taken care of. I love you Joe, always and forever. Lin

Joseph Fernandes

January 14, 2004

I wish I could have traded places with you that fateful morning my son. I love you Joey. Please rest assured that everyone in the family will make it their mission in life to watch over your children.I miss you more than mere words could ever express. In just 28 years you brought smiles and laughter to so many people. I knew you as a baby, a child, a man and a father.You were one of a kind Joe.Noone will ever forget you I miss and love you forever, Dad

Beth Petzold

January 13, 2004

Joe was a great person, he always had a smile on his face and always brought a smile to the people around him. His memories will always be with us.

michelle capone

January 12, 2004

Joe was a great friend and a wonderful husband. I will miss him dearly and I will always remember his great smile and the smiles he brought upon everyone he knew. Joey will forever be in my heart and mind. I love u Joe.

Maria Videira

January 10, 2004

Joe will always be remembered in my heart for the loving, free spirited person he was. There was never a time that he didn't make everyone around him laugh. He always had a big smile and was such fun to be around. Words can not express how sorry I am to his entire family.

Rob and Mandy Andrews

January 10, 2004

Joey was more then a cousin to me, he was more like a brother. I will always remember the good times we had and will always cherish them for the rest of my life. We love and miss you Joey.

Dan & Sandra Netto

January 10, 2004

Although we only met Joe once at our home ...he seemed like a fun- loving great person. Our love and prayers go out to Linda, Brian, Michelle and the Girls...to whom have become our Good Friends.

Joseph R Gagne

January 9, 2004

I will miss him so mutch. I feel so sorry for you and all his close relatives. he was so nice and carring altho I didn't know him too mutch I still fell grief for him I wish a mericle can happen and bring him back to life i'm so sorry. I miss him so mutch. I will never forget him.

Carol Poulin

January 9, 2004

It's unfortunate, but true that you never know what you have until it's gone. I will really miss Joey. He was such a great and loving person. When my kids needed money for the ice cream man, Joey gave it to them. I will miss his smile, his sense of humor and zest for life. I will never forget him, I don't think anyone will...

linda johnson

January 9, 2004

The loss that we feel for Joe is unexplainable. However, I would like to thank everyone for their suppport and prayers. Joe was such an important part of my life, I will never be the same, but thank you all for all of the fond memories that you have shared with us. I love you Joe.

Crystal, Rick, and Tyler Miller

January 6, 2004

To my cousin....You will be missed by all of us. You will be in our hearts forever. To Linda, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Joe, and all the kids, stay strong, you will get through this.

Pam Yacovelli

January 4, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go to all of Joey's family. Brian, Linda, Somer, Corey I love you with all my heart. I'm sorry for your loss, I will miss him. Love Pam

Debra Roberts Elder

January 4, 2004

Linda and family,



I am so sorry words can not say how sorry I am during this time. I will alway remember Joe from sunday school or being over the Firkey's hanging out with Vikki and you and Joe. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Love,

Debra

Amanda Ruggiero

January 4, 2004

I remeber lots of things about Joe, I remeber knowing him when I was 12, and going to the mall. I know he was the most determined dad, he wanted his girls. i will always remember him and the things he loved, and im gonna miss him.

Amanda Ruggiero

January 3, 2004

My Mother Gayle also remembers Joe as a kid, she is very sorry for the family.

Amanda Ruggiero

January 3, 2004

Joe meant more than he knew -- All I know, is that I never knew any man more determined and focused on getting his girls. His paintball, his car, spiderman, and Taz will always remind me of him and time we spent together. I will miss you Joe.

Stacy Cavanaugh (Moisan)

January 3, 2004

I went to school with Joe and we were also friends.

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