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Joseph Searles Sr.

1939 - 2012

BORN

1939

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, Inc.

109 West Avenue

Rochester, New York

Joseph Searles Obituary

Searles, Joseph L. Sr., "Big Joe"

Rochester: April 10, 2012 He is predeceased by his parents Will and Daisy Searles. He is survived by his son Joseph Searles Jr.; daughters Vanecia Hughes, Kimberly (John) Searles-Parker; 2 brothers , 5 sisters, granddaughter Aubrey M. Welch and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation Saturday, 10 AM- 11AM (service to begin 11AM)at the funeral home 109 West Avenue. Interment at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Apr. 13, 2012.

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May 7, 2012

TO JODY WHOLE FAMILY AND LOVE ONES AND FRIENDS.FROM TINA,JABARI,TABIA, WE SEND OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES.GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL. LOVE TINA WATTS

Christine Brown

April 17, 2012

Joseph, You and your family have my condolences. Keep your memories alive and the love in your hearts and your dad will live on forever. God Bless all of you.

Dawn Betsinger

April 15, 2012

Dear Joe, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I am sure that he will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God bless...

Rohalia & Dorothy Scott

April 13, 2012

To the family and friends of our dear brother Joe Searles, may God grant you his perfect peace, strength and comfort during your time of need. I'm confident that our dear brother Joe is enjoying the comfort of that mansion which was prepared for us all by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where there is no more pain or sorrow just pure joy and happiness. We all loved Joe very much and will miss him but he is in a far better place now. May God Bless you all.

Ellen Lux

April 13, 2012

To My Good Friend Joe, I am so very sorry and send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you all.

April 13, 2012

Our dear friend Joseph, please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad. Your MMD friends love you and are thinking about you.

Michael Porter

April 13, 2012

I've know the Searles family for more than 25 years and am truly sadden by your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Big Joe is resting in Gods arms now. I Love and miss you all.

Kim Allen

April 13, 2012

Dear Vanecia, Kim and Joseph, I am keeping you and the whole family in my prayers. Big Joe will truly be missed, but I take comfort in knowing that he is resting with God now and I know he is smiling down from heaven. I love you all.
Kim Allen

Ralph Carter

April 13, 2012

my heartfelt condolences to the Joseph Searles family for the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, cousin and friend. I never met Joseph Sr, but I know his son to be a fine man who works tirelessly for the betterment of our community. Such commendable attributes come from good parenting and mentoring. Thank you.

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