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Joseph McCarthy-Petralia Obituary
Joseph Richard
Greece: God took our little angel suddenly July 18, 2008. Joseph is survived by his parents, Kathleen McCarthy and Nick Petralia; maternal grandparents, Sonja (Robert Volkmar) McCarthy and Robert (Carol Tirado) McCarthy; loving aunts and uncles; Brittany and Shannon McCarthy, Samuel Polimeni; paternal grandparents, Charles (Danielle) Polimeni; great-grandparents, Monika Sotile and Dorothy McCarthy, Richard (Anne Marie Petralia) and Joseph (E's) Polimeri; special god parents to be, Andrea Blais and Corey Karwolski; several great-aunts, uncles & friends.
Friends may call Monday, 4-9 PM at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 9:30 Tuesday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph McCarthy-Petralia
August 4, 2008
my heart breaks for joey and his family. his tragic death has effected the entire community. hold his memories close, he will always be with you. god bless you all.
Brockport,NY
Tonia Romero-Manzo
August 4, 2008
From the Manzo family in Tucson, AZ. May God keep you all strong through this time. We are deeply saddened for the loss of your beautiful son Joey.
Marlene
August 1, 2008
I did not know your family, but happened to drive by your house a day after this tragic accident. To see your family outside, sobbing and holding one another broke my heart. From the picture I have seen - your "Joey" was a beautiful boy. More importantly, he looked truly happy. Many children go through their entire lives not feeling as loved as that child did in one short year. I pray everynight that God will help your family through this difficult time. As a mother, I wish you Kathleen, will find peace in knowing that your baby is in heaven....and you will meet again someday.
Guy & Marilyn Solimano
July 30, 2008
Ann Marie & Dick
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you
MARSHALL AND RITA,JOY ALTMAN
July 29, 2008
kathleen and Nick .Sonja
Please acceptour Deepest sympathies
Laura Davola
July 29, 2008
Sonja,
My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray god gives you the strength to get through this. You are in my prayers.
DEBBY
July 25, 2008
I DON'T KNOW ANY OF YOU BUT MY HEART ACHES FOR ALL OF YOU. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AND UNFORTUNATELY TRAGEDIES OCCUR DUE TO SOME OF THEM. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU EVERY DAY AND HOPE THAT YOU FIND THE STRENGTH THAT IS GOING TO BE NEEDED TO GET THROUGH THIS. HEAVEN MUST HAVE NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
Robert McCarthy
July 24, 2008
On behalf of myself and my family, thank you to eveyone for such an outpouring of care and concern for our family. If you ever had the chance to meet and spend time with Joey you truelly understand how deeply we miss him. Last year I was given the opportunity to spend most of my days with Joey and enjoyed the time and truelly felt lucky for it. I just didn't realize how lucky.
In the days and weeks to come we will continue to be comforted by your kind words and actions as we continue to try to heal from our loss. We trust that the love and support will get us through this.
Thank you to everyone for all that you have done for us!
Debbie Schwartz
July 24, 2008
Kathleen,
I can not even imagine the pain you are experiencing. I am so sorry to hear about Joey. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have always held a special place in my heart and I wish I could be there now to comfort you.
July 24, 2008
Kathleen & Nick,
I dont know you guys, just want to let you know that since I heard what happened I cannot stop thinking about what you both must be going through, your in my thoughts and prayers.
The loss of Joey is devastating and I feel so sorry for the both of you to have to go through this. Hold tight to each other and keep your memories of Joey close to your heart.
toni cooper
July 24, 2008
Sonia and family,
The news of your little angel broke my heart. i am so sorry for your pain.God works in very mysterious ways and He has a plan for this sweet precious baby. May He bless you and help you through this difficult time.
It has been my pleasure to get to know you at the doc's office, thank you for everything
love always
toni cooper
lisa
July 24, 2008
kathleen & family,
you don't know me, but i drive by your house everyday to drop off my daughter to her sitters house, everytime i go by my heart breaks for you. i can't imagine the pain you are going through right now, you and your little boy joey & family are alway in my thoughts and prayers. god bless you and time will heal the pain.. GOD Bless...
Joeys Mommy
July 23, 2008
I would like to thank everyone for supporting me in the loss of my beautiful baby. He was the love of my life and I lovd and still love him more than ever! Thanks so much for your support it means the world to me and reading everyones comments are getting me through this horrbile time in Nick's and my own life!
christine torre
July 23, 2008
Kathleen,Words can not explain how sorry we are for you!As a mom I can't even imagine the pain you feel.I will pray for you.
Samantha Blaine
July 23, 2008
Kathleen, I have known you for about a year. Ever since I saw you pregnant, I always wished that I would look as cute as you when my belly was big. You always had the biggest smile on your face, and you always made me laugh everytime I spent the day at your house. You were a blessing of a mother, and I don't understand why this has happened to you. Nick is a wonderful guy, keep him close. He is a loving father, and will always be. You're gorgeous and have so much to live for. Don't let this bring you down. Joey is with you always.
Brittany & Shannon,
I love you both so much. You were great aunts, and Joey loved you dearly. To see you cry at the wake was devastating. You both are beautiful. You will always be an aunt, and Joey will always be your nephew. Im here for you always, you know that.
Grandparents-Great Grandparents,
Joey is a blessing, and we all know that. Don't ever doubt yourself for doing something wrong. He was lucky to have such a loving and caring family. (Not to mention how everyone is absolutly gorgeous!) Your grandson/great grandson will always be with you.
I may only be 16, but I've lost someone very dear to me this year too. I am always going to be here for you all. You have my number & my address, if you ever need my shoulder to cry on again, Im here.
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I love you all, so much.
Gayla and Bill Clark
July 23, 2008
Dear Anne Marie, Richard, Danielle, Nick and Kathleen,
Although we never met your beautiful little boy we know he was God's special gift to you. May you draw strength and comfort from the love and support of family and friends. Keeping you in our prayers.
Love, Gayla and Bill
cousin savannah
July 23, 2008
kathleen, i love you sooooooo much and will alyways be there for you. we miss baby joey so much and i know he will be safe with papa and god we will alwyas love him, forever and ever. you are alwyas in our prayers and in our hearts i love you!!!
Kathleen Peters
July 22, 2008
Kathleen, Nick and McCarthy family, Our deepest sympathy to you all as you grieve this unthinkable loss. Thank-you for sharing Joey with us and for giving him a happy, loving home during his brief time here on earth. I will remember him forever playing on the sidelines at Brittany's soccer games last week-end and the fun he had just running back and forth and stopping to see each person, or puppy. I was fascinated with his energy and determination. Heaven is an even more beautiful place today with your angel going home to be with his maker as we all will. "One brief moment and all will be as it is meant to be, and we will be one, together with Christ." Our prayers are with you always. Kathleen, Bill and Clare Peters
Karen Lippa Garmon
July 22, 2008
Nick and Kathleen,
Please accept my prayers and sympathy at this sad time. I can not comprehend the pain you both must feel. I pray that God will give you the strength and courage to manage the difficult times ahead.
You do not know me, but I'm a cousin to Nick's Mother. Nick and I met a few times when Nick was young. Geography keeps a physical distance between me and my family, but my spirit is with my family always. This spirit was with you and your entire family this Tuesday morning.
May god bless you and keep you both.
Marrapese Family
July 22, 2008
To the Family,
There are no words. Your family will be in our prayers.
Laurie
July 22, 2008
Time will heal the pain of losing your child, but the memory and the joy you had with him will always stay with you.
I lost my son almost 15 years ago and to this day I still cry. I know the pain you are going through, I know the mental anguish you will be going through of why him, why me, what did we do to deserve this. For years I was mad at God for taking my baby away from me at such a young age (6 days old). I shut down and pushed everyone close to me out of my life. I was afraid of getting close to someone for fear that I would lose them. Everyone said - be strong, you have to go on with your life when all I could think about was that little boy and what he would never see or do. I received in the mail one day a letter from a person I had never met, she sent me a ceramic dreamsicle angel. Right then and there I did not feel so alone, she made me realize that there were others out there that have also lost a child. I know it is hard right now for you and your family. Don't lose track of family or friends that want to lend an ear or give you a shoulder to cry on. Some days will be hell and others will be numb. Know that as hard as it is and will be, there is help out there, support groups etc. Others who you can talk to to get you through your loss and coping with it on a daily basis.
You and your family are in my prayers. Even though I have never met you we have similar situations of losing a child, my heart goes out to you.
Judy Gallipeau
July 22, 2008
Nick and Kathleen, my daughter Lindsay Gallipeau went to school with you and has shown me the beautiful pictures of your baby boy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both of you and your families. May you find the strength in each other to get through such a difficult time.
john green
July 22, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go to you and your family in this time of loss and greivence, and that you may maintain the strength and love between you and your family to continue on.
Kayla Parina
July 22, 2008
Nick and Kathleen,
Words cant explain how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Just know that we are all thinking of you. God must be spoiled to have such a beautiful new angel with him <3
Hernandez Family
July 21, 2008
McCarthy-Petralia Family: We do not know you personally but our sympathy and prayers are with you. I pray that you keep the strenghth to help you get through a difficult time such as this devastating time in your life. God bless you and your family.
Kathy & Don
July 21, 2008
We do not know your family but please know that my husband and I are so sorry for your loss and we're holding you close in our thoughts.
Anna Dattalo
July 21, 2008
Dear Danielle & Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am.
hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. You're in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers.
Anna Dattalo Gates, NY
Katie B
July 21, 2008
I personally do not know you but I wanted to send my sincere condolences to you. I myself have a 1 year old son and I cant even imagine what you must be going through. Your son and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Emily Frank
July 21, 2008
Bobby, Kathleen, Britney and Shannon,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Love,
Jim, Emily, Laura, Kellian and Colleen
Heather Graf
July 21, 2008
Kathleen and Nick: I am so very sorry for your loss. Baby Joey was a blessing and I am heartbroken for you. As a mother and knowing all you have been through - my heart goes out to you and your family.
Molly Riley
July 21, 2008
Kathleen, I know you from when you worked at Stew's and just ran in to you at Wegmans within the past month...I can't even begin to imagine what your going through right now, but just know your beautiful little angel will always be with you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!!
God Bless Joey....
Carmella Bertolone
July 21, 2008
Robert and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May god help you get through these difficult times.
Kelly
July 21, 2008
Kathleen, Nick and Family, I don't know you but I am a mother of a 2 year old boy and can't imagine a life with out him. My heart truely aches for you I have been crying for you both. May God bless you both and I will pray for you as well.
Jeanne Vitt
July 21, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Wolf
July 21, 2008
Nick and all, just wanted an opportunity to share my sorrow with you over your great loss. Hold him in your heart forever.
Bill Gunther
July 21, 2008
Your angel was called early to heaven for reasons only the lord knows. But He does know and this is part of his plan. As you work through the loss of Joe on earth as we know it remember he is in the eternal place, loving, guiding and rememebering all that you shared with him during his short time on earth.
Katie
July 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to both Kathleen, Nick,and all family during this hard time. I know it seems all too unfair, but rest assured in knowing that your beautiful little boy is now in Heaven looking over you both as a new little angel with God knowing how loved he was and how happy you made his life. He was blessed to have you as parents. Until you meet again, hold close the memories and love that you shared for one another. Joseph is now safe at home as your guardian. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. God Bless...and stay strong. <3
July 21, 2008
My heart hurts for this whole family. I have a 2 yr old daughter and cannot imagine what you are going through... It's not fair but for some reason he was needed....I want to believe that for you.....I'm so sorry.
Karen
July 21, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I don't know you, but I know that you must feel like someone ripped your heart out of your chest. I can't even imagine your pain and the emptiness you must be feeling. Nothing will ever heel your broken heart completely, but the love and support of your family and friends will help you get through each day.
Danielle Hayes
July 21, 2008
Robert and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Lucille Leiske
July 21, 2008
To the families of this beautiful boy,
We cannot put into words the sadness we feel for you. We hope and pray that God will give all of you the strength that you will need throughout the days and months ahead. Joey is a beautiful angel now in heaven as he was on Earth. Kathleen, how he touched our hearts less than two weeks ago.We enjoyed our short visit with both of you. This is such a tragic senseless loss. As a mother, I cannot imagine your pain. I will never forget holding both you and your Mom in my arms as you cried from the bottom of your souls. We will always be here for all of you and we love you all so much. May you find some comfort in knowing so many people are thinking of you, praying for you and crying right along with you. You are not alone. God will carry you.
with deepest sympathy and love
The Leiske Family
Laura
July 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your family in this time of a tremendous loss. My hearts breaks for your family and keep all of the memories of your little man close to your heart. God bless you and give you peace during this time.
Rose English
July 21, 2008
Robert and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of bereavement. We pray that God gives you the strength and courage you need to get through the days.
Pastor Eddie & Rose English
Danielle
July 21, 2008
Kathleen and Family,
My deepest sympathies go to you at this time. Today is 2 months to the day of loosing my beautiful 16 yr old daughter suddenly. When we drove past your home on Friday I knew it had to be something horrible as we just experienced, my heart aches with you. Hold your memories close it does help, and talk to him he can hear you still. Stay strong!!
Nicole Bennett
July 21, 2008
Kathleen and nick...
I know i didnt know you guys well at all but i wanted you to know im praying for you both and your family...I'm so sorry this tragedy had to happen. God bless you and sorry for your loss! RIP Joey.
Barb F.
July 21, 2008
Kathleen,
You won't remember me, but you were kind enough to cut my hair when I walked into your salon a couple of weeks ago. I walked away very impressed by you and your apparent love and affection for your little boy, Joseph and how mature you are for your young age. I can't begin to imagine the pain you and Nick are feeling right now. He was a beautiful little boy and I know how much you both loved him. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that you were good parents doing your very best and that he loved you very much. I pray that your heartache is eased and replaced with wonderful memories of him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tammy Reiss
July 21, 2008
My seepest sympathies to all of Joey's family. The loss of a child is devestating. Keep your faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn Moore
July 20, 2008
Kathleen and Sonja,
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathleen was a great mom who loved to share things about Joey everytime she came around the neighborhood and would stop at our yearly garage sale on meadow greene and wayfaring. Words cannot heal anything for both of you right now but know that friends and family are there for you when you need them.
July 20, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family of this beautiful little boy. May God bless you and help you during this difficult time...
Maryann & Tom Marshall
July 20, 2008
Kathleen & Nick and Family Our Prayers Are With You All, Our Heart Goes Out To You. We Share Your Pain And Sorrow. We Are Here For You If Needed. God Bless.
Peggy
July 20, 2008
Kathleen and Sonja-I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Kathleen - I often think about you stopping over to talk with me on Meadow Greene. I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet Joseph. Sonja, I can't imagine what you are going through right now. May your strength get you through this difficult time.
Kelly Petrykiewicz
July 20, 2008
Kathleen,
I am so sorry for Your loss. I can't begin to imagine Your pain. I pray that God will comfort You and help You through this time. Joey was a beautiful little boy and He was loved so much by everyone who knew Him. If You need anything please let us know. We love You sweetie.
Love, Kelly, Carl and Kristi P.(Kayleigh's family)
Lee VanDenBerghe
July 20, 2008
Nick,
I am sad to hear of your loss. Please know that you, Joey's mom, and your families are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mrs. VanDenBerghe
Inge Wachter
July 20, 2008
Dear Katleen!
We are so sorry for your loss.
We love you and your Family.
Tante Inge and Onkel Walter
Barb
July 20, 2008
Joey was such a precious gift. His life has touched many hearts. Please know that we share your pain and sorrow and will be here to help you through the difficult times ahead. Remember his smiling face and beautiful laugh. He brought joy to all who knew him.
Anthony/Marilyn Campagna
July 20, 2008
Danielle and Charles:
As grandparents ourselves we can't comprehend what you are going through. To feel pain for your own child as well as pain at the loss of your grandchild. Our prayers are with you as you journey through giref.God Bless You. Nino and Marilyn
Sr. Leandra Kosmoski
July 20, 2008
Kathleen and Nick,
Please accept my prayers and consolation at this most fragile. I am in Omaha at this time. Know that I will be with you in prayer and spirit on Tuesday. May God hold you close to his heart. There is another angel in heaven watching over you.
July 20, 2008
Today, I cried with you. My deepest sympathy to the family of this little angel. May you find strength and peace in Him.
Kristina Boyle
July 20, 2008
I am very very sorry for your loss. I've seen many pictures of baby Joey at Grandma Danielle's desk at work... Words can not find my lips right now for you. I have a little girl, 6 mos old.. and I just can not imagine life without her. My heart and prayers are with you. May God Bless. I love you!
Amanda Falzone
July 20, 2008
KAthleen,
I'm so sorry for what happened. You will be in my prayers.
Michele Lacagnina-Merolillo
July 20, 2008
Thinking of you......Praying that you find comfort and peace! God Bless
Kim
July 20, 2008
I myself have a little girl that is almost three I could not imagine your pain right now. I do not know your family, or never knew this precious baby boy, but know now whatever it is worth he will look down on you every day, because GOD needed this special angel back home with him and the time you had with him was all meant for a special reason. GOD BLESS all of you, you will be in my prayers, and thoughts, and someday when you all meet again your son will be there to greet you with open arms.
Mary Ann Quince (Frank)
July 20, 2008
The McCarthy Family as always are in my thoughts and prayers. It's been many years since I've seen you. My heart aches for all of you. I know my Uncle Frank is holding Joey at this very moment. May the love you have for each other help you through this difficult time.
hairzoo
July 20, 2008
kathleen and family
all of us girls at hairzoo have only known you for a short time, but you are an amazing person.we want you to know how sorry for your loss we are. we love you and we pray for you and your family.
Gisele Lescarbeau
July 20, 2008
Dear Kathleen and family,
Your in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. You will always have Joey your beautiful Angel with you in your heart always and forever. Gisele
enza ciffa
July 20, 2008
Kathleen we are so sorry for your loss . your in our prayers
enza & lucy
Hope Weaver
July 20, 2008
My heart aches for all of you .I am so sorry .Thank you for bringing his joy and smile into our lives ....
God Bless
Carrie Moriarty
July 20, 2008
I am blessed for the few times I have been able to spend with Joey. He is the most beautiful little boy who has brought many smiles to many faces. He will be greatly missed and always thought of by many peolple including myself and my family. We love you Joey and you will be in our hearts forever. My love and heartache goes out to both Kathleen and Nick as a parent. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief and many days ahead.
Mary McCarthy
July 20, 2008
kathleen I love you,
Joey, I will forever love and miss you!!!!!! My heart is broken..
Aunt Mary
Eva McDaniel
July 20, 2008
I would like to offer my sympathy to the family of this beautiful boy. Please cherish the time and memories that you have of him until you are reunited with him again in Heaven. Because that is the only place this angel could be now. Feel that in your heart. Peace be with you.
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