Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Joshua Paul Groat

Joshua Groat Obituary

Groat, Joshua Paul

Rochester: August 25, 2012 at the age of 27. Survived by his father, Greg (Liz); mother, Karen; sister, Sarah; fiancee, Lacretia; son, Lil J.; also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and his great-aunt, Sister, Jonathan.

Interment Irondequoit Cemetery (3741 Culver Rd.) Friday, August 31, 2012 at 10 AM. His Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Laurelton Fire Dept. (405 Empire Blvd.). To sign the family's guestbook please visit:

www.giltnerfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Groat

63 Entries

Mira

August 22, 2024

I can´t believe it´s been 12 years. Rest easy
Mira

Gregory Groat

May 15, 2013

Hi pal just wanted to say hello,, Went to see our old neighbor Tony Sabo on Sawyer Road he turned 92 today, He cried when i told him about you he always liked you and always asked about you/ We both cried today Joshua Keep an eye on us Josh, i miss you xoxo pops

MISSY

November 20, 2012

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY JOSH WE ARE MISSING YOU SOMETHING TERRIBLE YEAH YEAH YEAH YOU KNOW WHY I AM LATE BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I ALWAYS SAY "BETTER LATE THAN NEVER" DUCESSSSSSSSSSS

Mira Colunio

November 19, 2012

Happy Birthday........ 28 years old....
I wish you was hear to laugh it up with us and have a special B-day toast.... Things are just so different, it is hard to explain.. We all miss you so much truly wish you were here to make us laugh.... We will always miss you and think of you always... You was and forever will be family....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOU.....JOSH.......

Gregory Groat

November 19, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSHUA XOXO DAD

Lacretia Groat

November 18, 2012

Omg Bae, I can't believe so much time has gone by. It seems like forever since I heard your voice. Tomorrow would have been your 28 th birthday and I can still hear you saying " I'm young Bae". Life is so crazy and extremely unfair. The pain is scarring me, and I have been sick for months. I miss you so much Daddy. LJ has been crying for you. He says "Daddy" and it kills me. Why does he have to grow up without you? I know it's not something you can answer, but I ask God everyday. I am so empty and exhausted. Everyday it's worse. My mom put the Christmas tree up. All I could do is cry. I guess we were lucky to have you here for Stank's first christmas, but what about all the others? It was always our favorite time of year. My love, my life. I often wonder if it was wrong to love you so much. It was good when you were here, but now that I'm all alone, I can't help but think its so horrible. You was my world Bae, and I honestly don't know what to do without you. Sometimes I can see you standing there, smiling that goofy smile and you tilt your head and look away. I even feel your arms around me when I'm crying from time to time. I imagine you kissing my forehead and wiping my tears. I can't imagine days ahead, it's hard enough just getting through today. Is it terrible that I only look forward to the day that our souls will reunite eternally. You always said we were soulmates. Our bodies fit together and our hearts beat the same. My rhythm is forever interrupted by the lack of yours. I try to stay strong for the fear that our son will lose his mother from a broken heart. I know he needs me as much as I need him, and we both need you. Everything is fake now, the smiles and laughter. I am stuck in a nightmare that will last forever. I love you different, like you always said. No one will ever understand our love. It was truly something special, one that will live on as long as I am still here, but when I am gone, I will meet you in the place you have watched over us and waited. When you take my hand, my suffering will finally be over. I love you today, tomorrow, and for all eternity. Love of my life, I will always be your wife.

Gregory Groat

November 17, 2012

Monday November 19 is my son Joshua's birthday,right now i can honestly say its gonna be a tough day for me. We buried JP with my parents because we felt he could use some guidance in his new journey, I did not want him to be alone in his travels.He did not know grandpa, but he really knew his grandmother. I know that mom and dad have taken you by the hand Josh,its all good son. Keep an eye on us JP.I will be sitting around and remember something you said,and i get a big smile on my face. You can always make me smile.We got alot of work to do as a family. Me, Nuka, Liz, Karen, Nutz, Mira, Missy ,as a family Joshua we will all look out for Lil J and Nuka.I guarantee that JP. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my son XOXO POPS

L Groat

October 31, 2012

Oh my sweet Bae, I miss you like crazy. I am literally sick to my stomach everyday. Nothing has changed since you left, I am still stuck, still frozen in time. It has been over 2 months now, and I still can't believe you are gone. LJ is so much like you already and it makes me sad. I know you would love to see how he is turning out, he is so independant and he goofy just like you. He makes me smile everyday, but then I get that sinking feeling in my stomach because I just want to say "look Bae", but you are not there, and you won't be. I have cried until I couldn't cry nomore, then I kept crying. Everyday is just as bad as the previous, nothing is even a little easier. i think thingss are really worse. The nights are getting longer, and its getting colder. I know we would be cuddling all the time. I miss that, I miss you. I miss clicking together, and holding each other at night. I miss how we would take walks and hold hands , and you would tell me how you still love as much as you did when we first started dating. You always talked about how our relationship was still like the begining. I just know that you showed me what love truly is, to love someone with all your heart, and actually recieve the same love back; that is something that some people go their whole lives never knowing, and you gave me that. I am grateful, but I still feel shortchanged. We went through so much, I just wish things would have been different in the end. Bae, things are getting close for Stank, please watch over him, you know I am so scared. He is all I have now. I worry so much about him. I am so sad that he is not going to be able to know you, you would have been an amazing father, you already were, but he was too young, he did love you more than anyone though. We both did. Tomorrow we are taking the kids trick or treating, for the first time you won't be there. This is just the begining. Your birthday, thanksgiving, christmas, new years; this is going to be the worst holiday season, and we love christmas Bae. it's all so crazy to me, we had so many plans. I miss you so much Bae, so so so so much. I start shaking everytime I get ready to write on this page, but it's the only way I can get some of my thoughts out to you. i just want to talk to you, no thats a lie, i want you back, period. I can't do this thing called life with out you. We always said we were dangerously in love, and it worked for us. now i feel like being without you is dangerous. i am a different person, and i don't like who I am becoming. I can only hurt so much before I lash out. You always kept me calm and sane, and you can't do that anymore. I love you and i have loved you so many years. I will always love you, no matter what. No one can ever replace you, not in a million years. i keep thinking about when you left me that night, you kissed me and hugged me so tight like you were going away, and you said you would be right back; less than an hour later, you were gone. You never said you were coming right back and didnt. it doesn't make sense to me. I just want it to be a mistake, but no matter how many tears i cry, or praying I do, it is real, my worst nightmare came true. I miss you more each day, and i will everyday for the rest of my life. Please keep our baby safe, and watch oover me so that i can be strong for him. I love you Daddy, so much, love your wife.

S. Hernandez

October 16, 2012

Everytime I read Nookas post it breaks my heart... Truly. Josh please watch over her & make sure she will be okay!!! I have lost someone I loved so deeply but not to tragedy so I can't imagine the pain Nooka is feeling. You & your family are in my prayers... Stay Strong even when the pain is so unbearable <3

Lacretia Groat

October 15, 2012

Oh Bae, where do I begin? So many days have come and gone, and I have faced them all without you. The pain doesn't let up for one second. Last night I fell asleep, and when I woke up, my first thought was "where is my Bae?", but at the same second, it hit me, like it always does. I'm stuck Bae. I have become such an angry person since you left me. Every time Stank make me smile, I wanna break down and cry cuz you missing it, and he missing you. Life goes on for everyone else but us. How can this be? I can here you now, every time I be stressed, you would say "something gotta give Bae, we too good a people". You was such an amazing person. Life had us down, but you always kept a smile and made us smile too. Without you though, I can't be happy, it hurts too much. Every bit of happiness I ever imagined for the future was with you and our baby, well babies. You was just saying you wanted me to hurry up and get pregnant again. We both wanted Stank to have a little sister. She would have been so beautiful Bae, just like her gorgeous brother. Well I do thank you for giving me the most precious gift in the world, your only son. You wanted him for so many years, I am so happy we were parents together. The love we had within our little family was so great. You made me so happy I didn't know what to do with myself. I am missing you like crazy. I have a pain in my side cuz you are my other half and it hurts that you are not there. Please watch over us and protect our son. And please Bae, be waiting to take my hand when I come to spend eternity with you and God. I love you more than I lovd myself, forever and always Nooka and Josh. Love of my life, I always be your wife. Xoxo a million times

October 13, 2012

hi JP the days are growing longer they are not getting easier. Her comes winter,what am i still doing working.You would always say when you going to florida pops, not this year you always say that i like to work. Nuka has a memorial up for you I saw it yesterday i cried pretty hard. I always told you that you would like my dad, he is pretty cool isnt he. this is all a big learning curve to all of us right now. we have big family here and we will all take care of each other. Love you son.xoxo pops

Lacretia Ingram

October 1, 2012

I can't believe the way life is. Our time got cut so short, forever came way too soon. My heart aches because half of it is missing. Time stands still for me without u. Every time we talk about u, I get that awful emptiness inside. We can never laugh together, or love together again. I'm incomplete Bae. I love u more than I love myself. I miss you more than words can describe. U would be so proud of Stank Bae, he doin so much. He miss u so much too. U my heart Bae. I love you more than u ever knew, but I will never stop. It will never be another like u. Throwin up the family gang sign for always. Love u. Muah!

Mira McClain

September 30, 2012

It's been over a month and it still seems so unreal... We still talk about you all the time a miss you so much... LJ is gettin so big and doing so much.
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace....

LEE

September 22, 2012

LEE

September 22, 2012

LEE

September 22, 2012

the boys are missin u like crazy WE are missin u like crazy R.I.P WHITE BOY

LEE

September 21, 2012

Lacretia Ingram

September 18, 2012

I can't handle this Bae. I miss you like crazy. The days seem so long, and my nights are so empty. I miss throwin up the family gang sign, and just seeing you smile. You know I loved to stare into those beautiful blue eyes. I could just see you dancing, actin silly. You were the best Bae. I never knew what real love was until you showed me. You told me you would never leave me but God had other plans. I loved you more than I ever knew was possible. I just can't believe it. We been through it all together, and you spent your life with me, I wish it was much longer, but all I can do is hold on to the wonderful memories we shared. I love you and I will always love you. You are me, forever and always.

Jennifer

September 17, 2012

RIP Josh...You are truely missed.....

Jennifer

September 17, 2012

RIP Josh

September 12, 2012

xoxopops

September 12, 2012

Like you for always, love you forever. As long as I'm living, my baby you will be!

dad

September 12, 2012

A letter to my son.What happened JP? The sorrow in my heart will never go away. I find that i am doubting myself,thinking is there anything i could have done differantly that day, that year,your life.I keep coming up with the same answer.You were happy,i knew you grew up to be great person,a great son,a great father,and perfect for Nuka in every way.You exuded love and laughter in everything you did.They say things happen for a reason.You only believe that when it happens to someone else.Maybe I am being selfish.What happened to you Joshua Paul was senseless and meaningless.The lord picked a flower from his garden that day ,I will have good days and i know i will have bad days,my love for you will always be good.Love you my son,find peace.xoxo pops

Lacretia Ingram

September 9, 2012

I love u Bae. Another day, same pain. I just want it to go away, but how can it when u r not here? How do I go on? Will I ever be able to get out the bed without breaking down? I need u. U r me Bae. Damn!

Lacretia I

September 8, 2012

I feel sick to my stomach every night that I go to sleep alone, and when I wake up wondering where u r, just to realize u r gone forever. Lj cries saying Da-Da, and it breaks my heart. I thought we had forever, but our time together was way too short. I hope when I'm done with this cruel world, that u r waiting to take my hand and spend eternity with me. I love u Bae, yesterday, today, and forever.

Bobbi

September 7, 2012

Josh I really can't believe this happened to you.. I just found out yesterday and it's weighing on my mind heavy... I have so many fond memories of you.. who would have thought the last time I saw you would actually be the LAST TIME... I'm truly at a loss for words.. you will definitely be missed my boy.. May your soul rest in eternal peace..

Bobbi

September 7, 2012

Not you Josh!!! THIS IS CRAZY!!! I just found out yesterday and when I tell you I was and still am in a state of shock... This doesn't make any sense man.. We go so far back it's crazy... Last time I saw you was on St Paul at let out with that crazy smile... You will definitely be missed by many my boy.. May your soul rest in peace.. I'm truly at a loss for words..

September 1, 2012

sorry for your loss

Shamira McClain

August 31, 2012

Josh you will be forever missed. Love always -sticks

Barb (Edgecomb) Youngberg

August 30, 2012

This is for Joshua's parents. I never met him but Greg is my cousin and I was sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Dennis Jones

August 30, 2012

Gonna miss u.

August 30, 2012

Josh we are missing you and will always miss you. My prayers go out to his family and friends

Karen (Calitri) Howard

August 30, 2012

Greg I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss....

Anonymous

August 30, 2012

Josh, you changed the lives and touched the hearts around you. You will be not only missed and thought off often, and your in our prayers. I'm sure your watching over all us from above. We love you.

Mira McClain

August 29, 2012

Josh,

You will be truly missed....You was a fun dude to chill with and laugh with.... you always messed up my house runnin around with the kids. Even though I always yelled at you for the noise I am really gonna miss that... I never thought this would be goin on... we all was just out chillin laughin and everthing...like I said continue to watch over Lacretia and yall son LJ....

Love Mia and James

pete and rose garofolo

August 29, 2012

We don't have the words to tell yous how sorry we are for your loss. With the utmost sympathy and all of our love, Peter and Rose

Onnalee O'Connor

August 28, 2012

My heart breaks for every life you touched and left behind. Life won't be the same with out you. We lost a brother, a son, a grand son, a cousin, a father, and most of all a friend. Watch over us.

Holly Klein

August 28, 2012

Josh,
I think back to the day I met you, as a skinny 7th grader with the red hoodie and the contagious smile... you wore your heart on your sleeve... and you were a loyal & caring friend. That is the way I will remember you, forever.
Love,
Holly

mia walters

August 28, 2012

R.i.p.josh u will b missed

La-Donna Walters

August 28, 2012

Josh in this short time of me knowing you,rather you knew it or not you made my day. Im gonna miss seeing you sittin on the stoop.CREAM SODA!

Mary Ellen & Ed Di Ponzio

August 28, 2012

Greg & Liz, our deepest sympathies to you and family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You will be in our prayers.

love all over me

lacretia ingram

August 28, 2012

Joshua IS the love of my life, and the father of my beauiful baby boy. The pain of losing him leaves me numb all over. I miss hearing his voice, listening to his heartbeat. I miss spending family time with our son. Bae you are a great father, and you know LJ loves you more than anything. I cant sleep at night. You know the night time is our time. I will never forget you. I can hear you in my ear telling me you love me more than anything in the world except Stank. I love you Bae. Noone will ever take your place in my heart. My Bae, my Love, my best friend.
Nooka and Josh Forever!!!

August 28, 2012

To my Friend Paul and Alex and Ben....I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I am here for you - any time day or night. My heart breaks for Greg and Karen - this is something NO parent should ever have to endure. God is taking care of Josh and you have all gained another Guardian Angel...he will watch over all of his loved ones and take especially good care of his little guy. God Bless all of you and may all of your special memories with your nephew, cousin, friend or son keep your heart just a bit lighter. Prayers and condolences - Pam

Courtney

August 28, 2012

My prayers are with your family, May you rest in peace Josh

August 28, 2012

Dear Josh,

I can't even think about you not being around.
Josh, I will was love you for how HAPPY you made my sister Lacretia and for how much you loved ya'll son LJ.
It's going to be so hard around the house with out you making tons of noise and keeping my kids up late. You mean so much to my family it is hard to put into words. Continue to watch over Lacretia and LJ and love them from high above......

R.I.P Josh.............
Love Mira , Shamira and Jahmir.......

Suzanne (Saracen) Russo

August 28, 2012

My prayers are with your family.

Melissa

August 28, 2012

Josh will be missed by so many people. Myself and my family remember Josh as a innocent little kid that loved to be loved by my family. He lived with us for a short time and would always have sleepovers at our house. You were the sweet little boy that ran around saying "Mama". Our Sugar Creek camping with my family. Or our "house business" we played in my parents trailer in our driveway. Laughing about Perry your cabbage patch doll etc. That is how I will always remember you - such a good kid. Our lives kept us on separate paths in recent years but we never forgot you and always wished things could have been different. The last time I saw you a few years back was only for a few minutes but you showed me a smile and called me my "Bamba" nickname. I hope you never forgot how much we cared and loved you. You will be missed forever -

Linda C

August 28, 2012

Rest in peace.

August 28, 2012

You and your family is in our prayers. Don&Joann Harter Kent NY

Sheena Hernandez

August 28, 2012

RIP Josh you will be missed.

Shaka Bedgood, Dante Bolling

August 28, 2012

Uncle Josh, you are so dearly missed. You were a great man, and I'm 100% sure a great father. Dante and I love and miss you so much...this is senseless. I know you are in heaven now, so I'm not worried anymore.

To the family, my deepest condolences to you.

Maureen Pomilio

August 27, 2012

Josh will be truly missed by my family. We had to move to Broezel St from Penfield . I could count on Josh to keep an eye on my family. He kept my kids safe and took a special interest in my son Jeremy, who has Down Syndrome. Josh would take him to get a haircut on Dewey or walk him to A Plus for treats. Two years ago we moved to Florida but will always have fond memories of him. I am smiling now thinking he would not want me sharing this side of him. But this is the Josh we knew...

Showing 1 - 63 of 63 results