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Lucia Palmieri
September 14, 2022
I miss you so much!
Lucia Palmieri
September 14, 2022
I miss too so much.
Lois Jones
June 11, 2022
Joe, my Steve died this week; pancreatic cancer, he didn't have a chance. We tried so hard to fight it but it destroyed him. Please look for him & take care of him for me until I get there. Thank you, you were a dear friend to both of us
Lucia Palmieri
August 24, 2019
Still teaching me ...
... how much I wish I could talk to you right now
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April 23, 2015
Happy birthday. I miss you so much.
Lucia Palmieri
May 8, 2014
Sigh ....
Susan Palmieri
September 16, 2013
Missing you
Class of 1963 - Big Joe's senior year at Staples
February 8, 2012
Big Joe with his little Ace
February 8, 2012
Joe's 50th Birthday
Lucia Palmieri
February 8, 2012
Big Joe's Tux
Lucia Palmieri
February 8, 2012
I loved his smile
Lucia Palmieri
February 8, 2012
February 7, 2012
Mr Palmieri, I never met you, but I've heard numerous stories about you. Your laughter, your generosity, your ability to forgive, your wisdom, your strength of both body & family. Mostly the stories revolve around your Love for your family... for your children. I truly wish I had met you in this world; I feel I would have been richer for the experience.
God Bless & Keep you, and may He continue to watch over your family with you.
Lucia Palmieri
February 7, 2012
It was nine years ago today God sent a path of snowflakes to guide you home. Your memory lives strong within our hearts. Although we cannot see you, we can feel you walking by our sides. Our family and our lives will never be the same without you, but we know we will see you again, in our dreams, in our thoughts, and when God brings us together again in heaven.
Lucia Palmieri
February 7, 2009
It's been six years ... I'm just sick inside thinking about it.
Susan Palmieri
January 24, 2009
Dear Daddy,
Please take care of Angela, she came to live with God a few days ago ... and well, she is new up there, so if you could introduce her around that would be great.
When ever one of my friends has a parent go to be with God, I feel like I lost you all over again. Does that make sence?
I miss you so very much. I think of you all the time. I wish I could hug you just one more time. I just know that you hug would make everything all better. See you soon daddy.
Love,
Susan
Susan Lucia Palmieri
June 27, 2008
It's been a while, but I didn't forget. You are in my thoughts every day. I love and miss you so very much
Susan Palmieri
December 19, 2006
Aunt Mary's party isn't going to be the same without you.
Susan Palmieri
November 12, 2006
I miss you Daddy.
Susan-Lyn Palmieri
July 15, 2006
Thinking of you Dad.
Susan Palmieri
June 14, 2006
miss you Daddy
April 23, 2006
Happy Birthday Daddy. I miss you. You would have been 61 today, I can't believe that you are gone. Did I mention that I miss you? It's raining cats and dogs, almost like the sky is crying ... it's just a sad day.
Susan-Lyn Palmieri
March 3, 2006
(Thought I would share this letter I just found ... it was addressed to us when we lived in Florida)
Hi Joey & Susan
I miss you both and hope to see you soon. Joey, I hope you make many new friends. I hope you like your school and your new teacher. I don't have to tell you to be a good boy, because I know you will be. Take care of Susan and Mommy. Every night before you say your prayers, kiss each one of them for me and tell them I love them very much. Daddy's very proud of you and I hope you are proud of me. You be careful in the pool and help Mommy watch Susan when she is in the pool. Joey, try not to tease your sister too much and help her when you can.
It is starting to get nice and cool around here. When you come home there will probably be snow on the ground. I'll take you slay riding. I hope to spend a lot of time with the both of you.
Hi Poo Bear
I love you more then the whole world and I miss you very much. I hope your being a good girl. You do what Mommy tells you. Try to be nice to your brother and every night you give Joey and big kiss and a big hug for me. You help your Mommy when she needs help. When you come home to Daddy I'm going to give you so many kisses. I hope that you and Joey write me a letter soon. You call Daddy anytime you want. I love you Susan and you are my little girl, be good and take care of yourself. Much love and many kisses
Daddy
Joey I love you too, be a good boy and don't forget the kisses. Take care partner. Many Kisses and much love.
Your Daddy
Susan-Lyn Palmieri
February 7, 2006
Dear Daddy;
Three years ago today I was cutting out paper hearts, and finishing up my taxes. I called you because I had a sick feeling inside, but you were fine … home and safe. I thought I was crazy. I went outside and shoveled off my truck, and I kept feeling like I was forgetting something, I was missing something. But I brushed it off, I went about my day. I remember the phone ringing, and it was Mommy. She asked me where I was, that Joey was looking for me. I knew then something was seriously wrong. I put my boots on, and called your house. I called Joey, and he didn’t pick up. Daddy, I knew you were already gone.
Joey and I went to the hospital. I went in to see you, cleaned you up, pulled your hair out of your face, and kissed your cheek. The nurse gave me your clothes and the change from your pocket. You always had so much change; I don’t know where it all came from. She also handed me your wallet, and your chain with the medal on it. I didn’t let go of the change or the chain until about 10 hours later. I gave Sheryl your wallet, and Joey your chain. I have to admit that I went through your wallet before I gave it away, and in there I found a picture of me. I never knew you even had one.
We went to the funeral parlor, and we set up your wake. I talked to all the aunts and uncles, and got input from them. I didn’t want to be selfish, you had been a brother to them much longer then you had been a father to me. I sat at grandma’s, I didn’t feel comfortable at your house, I never did after you died. Aunt Mary, and I made picture boards on the kitchen floor of grandma’s house.
I bought a dress for the wake, and stood threw the hundreds upon hundreds of people that came to pay respects. There were so many flowers, and so many cards, we were just overwhelmed at the support. Some people had to leave the line, it was almost ¼ a mile long outside, and it was snowing.
The funeral was hard for me. I sang the mass from the podium. I wanted it perfect, and I wanted to sing the best that I ever sang, and I did. I have a secret, every one was so amazed that I held it together during the mass; I’m going to tell you how. During the mass, in my head I was going over my life with you. Nights of sneaking downstairs in the middle of the night eating smoked oysters and crackers. You would pick me up and put me on the counter, and we would talk. I would fast forward to the week before, we were working on my kitchen cabinets that week. You were making fun of me because of the color of my house. The last thing you taught me to do was how to strip paint off of a cabinet door. I thought about the time I was hitting baseballs in the back yard and I hit a pop fly …. SMASH!!! The window of your truck was destroyed. You didn’t even flinch, you were just so cool about it. I remembered the time my 6th grade teacher called you, wow, was he shocked how you stood up for me. Then I remembered all the times we went crabbing together. I truly believe I am the only female in the world that can tie a bridge up the way that I do. There was also some bad stuff in there, as with any father daughter relationship, but I tried not to dwell on those times, not even now.
After the funeral was over, I wanted to stay at your grave. They wouldn’t let me. So, I went back that night, and almost every night for the next two years. I don’t know why, but I felt like it was the right thing to do. I don’t go there that much anymore. I feel you are always with me; I can talk to you anywhere. A lot of things have changed for me, and some has stayed the same. I still miss you, and it still hurts when something good happens in my life because I can’t share it with you. I have accomplished so much, and you would have had such a blast at my restaurant.
I just think it’s unfair that you died at 57 years old. I was 27, and so unsettled. You accomplished so much in your life, but it just sucks that you never got to hold a grandchild. You didn’t get to see Joey get married. You never had to the chance to fix some of the things between us. I wanted you to be here, I know selfish me, but I wanted you to live to be 100. It’s just not natural to die that young.
So, here I am today, so heartbroken I can barely breath. I don’t know why I’m hit so hard this year, but it feels like my heart has been ripped out. I just don’t know what more to say. I will get dressed, and go to church alone. I will pray for you, as I do every night. I will go to the cemetery, and bring you flowers, and I will love you … forever.
Love,
Susan
Susan-Lyn Palmieri
January 18, 2006
I can't believe that it's comming up on three years since you went to live with God. It just feels like it was yesterday when you were plowing. I miss making you soup. I wish you were here, you have no idea how often I pick up the phone to call you, 3 years, and I still forget you are gone. I know you are in a better place, but I wish you were here, in this place. I know that is selfish, but I miss my daddy. I love you. Love, Susan
Susan Palmieri
January 4, 2006
I miss you so very much
Susan Palmieri
November 6, 2005
Miss you Daddy
Susan Palmieri
June 27, 2004
Thinking of you Daddy
Susan Palmieri
April 18, 2004
Daddy, I miss you so much. I was opening clams today, and all think about was you.
Mary Gai
March 2, 2004
I can't tell you how many times I wanted to talk to Joe this past year. Losing him was a very difficult pill to swallow. He was the closest in age to me than any of my other siblings.. 7 1/2 years.
I have some memories only a little sister can have, like how much he loved his suntan, darker and deeper than anyone's. He loved to waterski. He was on the phone so much he had his own phone installed upstairs. He got caught speeding and some family friend cop brought him home and Joe had my parents convinced that 60 miles an hour on Main Street was just coasting. You should have seen how convincing he was!
Boy, was he handsome. He had the most beautiful light eyes just like my father and Vinnie. Joe's were blue with a touch of brown right around the pupil. He had perfected his DA with VO5. I remember his graduation from 9th grade and his senior Prom. I remember how he used to grab my mom from behind and pinch her butt, a practice he spread around to many others. When I was dating he made sure that my parents wishes were obeyed, like the time I was forbiden to call this guy my mom hated, he'd go to the basement and disconnect the service when we talked on the phone. Once he met me at the front door after a date and scared the crap out of me with something that was squiggly and slimey.. which turned out to be an oxtail from oxtail soup.
Probably my favorite memory was the first time he saw me as a blonde in my early 30s. He saw me in the coffee shop. He walked in, we made eye contact. He smiled and smiled. He thought I was some babe coming on to him.. the look on his face was precious when he recognized the face! He was speechless! I remember his squingilli salad. I'll never be able to eat it again without thinking of him. He had a very quick wit and was a merciless tease, talents he honed on me. What I would give to feel that stupid tapping on my head again.
Susan Palmieri
February 8, 2004
In Loving Memory of
Joseph A. Palmieri, Sr.
4/23/43 - 2/7/04
It was a year ago today God sent a path of snowflakes to guide you home. Your memory lives strong within our hearts. Although we cannot see you, we can feel you walking by our sides. Our family and our lives will never be the same without you, but we know we will see you again, in our dreams, in our thoughts, and when God brings us together again in heaven.
The candles at the statue of Mary will burn in your loving memory the week of February 7th at Church of the Assumption, Westport CT.
We miss you Daddy.
Love, Susan and Joey
Stephanie Palmieri
February 8, 2004
Joey and Susan,
it seems like just yesterday everything happened. Please know that I love your father so very much. I was so blessed to have him for an uncle. We had a close relationship and I deeply miss him.
We have to find comfort in the fact that our fathers are now together in heaven looking down upon us.
Please know that I pray for our fathers every night and talk about them everyday.. I also pray that one day we, the people they have left behind, will find comfort and heal one day.
You are both in my prayers.
Donna Graney
February 7, 2004
Joey and Susan,
I know that the last year seems unfathomable, literally like it can't be real. I know this from an all too familiar place. Life changes, and in it's process it changes us. Losing your Dad was one of those moments in life that has changed all of us immeasurably forever, most notably yourselves.
My Dad was truly, and profoundly broken-hearted when he lost his baby brother, and I know he never got over it. But now, they are together, watching over all of us.
I know that your father can see you, and I honestly believe that he is proud of the children he raised. Know that he loves you and if he had a choice, he would not want you to feel this indescribable pain.
Our fathers are our guardian angles now. We can feel safe knowing they are by our sides.
Much love to you both
Donna
Mary Gai
November 3, 2003
The fact that Joe's wake had people waiting in line in below freezing temperatures, that we had to go into overtime at the wake and there were so many flowers that it filled two rooms and that it was the largest wake in memory at Harding Funeral home is testimony to how many people loved Joe
Susan-Lyn Palmieri
November 3, 2003
Hey, just found this on the web while surfing. I just wanted to say how happy I am to see that this guest book is still online. I miss my father very much, it is very comforting to see that so many loved him.
Lois Jones
March 7, 2003
I may only have known you for ~3 years, but it felt much longer. From the first day we met, you made me feel like a member of your family - you made more fun of me than my own dad. I will never forget you, you are sorely missed. I keep hearing your voice, calling me Steve.
Ken LeClerc
February 11, 2003
My sincere condolences to my good friend Joe Jr. and his entire family. Joe Sr. was a great father and family man who is going to be missed tremendously. He was always there whenever anyone needed help. My sympathies go out to Joe Jr. who is losing not only a father but also a best friend. May Joe rest in peace always.
Roberta Smith
February 11, 2003
Joe was my landlord in Westport for 11 years. He was one of the hardest working and nicest guys in town. He would give you the shirt off his back. God Bless his family, and, as I remember Joe Jr. & Susan as little kids, always remember how much your father loved you.
Victoria Safyre
February 11, 2003
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. “Uncle Joe” was a great man that would light up any room he walked into. I pray for his family and friends.
Mary Backer
February 10, 2003
Tim and Jessica,
My sincere condolences for your loss. You two are fine young adults that have had to endure some hardships in your lives. Now, as adults you are strong, and will need to be stronger. You both have a great foundation in life, and a great support system. I know you will rise above this loss in your life and make your whole family proud of you. My heart goes out to you and you family.
Mary Backer(Tim's teacher from SAFE)
Michele Rosa
February 10, 2003
I am profoundly and deeply saddened by his passing and pray for his peace and his wife and families peace at their tremendous loss. I have been blessed to have known Joe and his family for about 12 years. Joe was always someone that wanted you to sit down and have a meal with him and his wife. I will truly miss our lively get togethers as he is a very generous soul and lots of fun. Love to all. God Bless Your friend Michele
Ken Crsicione
February 10, 2003
Mr. Joseph A. Palmieri Sr. was a great man and father. I took great pleasure in knowing him and I'm very sad in his passing. Joseph was a very kind man who would give you his shirt off his back if you needed it. He was always looking to get a laugh out of you. There wasn’t anything he wouldn't do to make you smile. He will always be someone that you could never forget. We will all miss you greatly Joseph. Thank you for touching my life.
Ken Criscione
Steven Piccirillo
February 9, 2003
Fun loving; great guy to be around. Always smiling and laughing. Overall great guy.
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