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Gerardo Ramirez
September 5, 2020
You are greatly missed by all. I enjoyed our conversations in NYC at MSG.You were a great and rising Derby star and what we call in NYC "a real mensch". Rest in peace.
February 27, 2015
GARY LEWIS (2/28/2015)
GARY LEWIS
February 27, 2015
I JUST LEARNED ABOUT JOES PASSING 2/28/15 SO SORRY - I SKATED WITH JOE ON EAST COAST HE WAS GREAT - HE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO TEACH ME NEW TRICKS ..HAVEN'T
SEEN HIM IN YEARS.JOE WAS ON THE CHIEFS I WAS ON THE JOLTERS BUT WE WERE FRIENDS ..JOE MAY U REST IN PEACE --MISS U TEACHING ME ON THE TRACK
william kasavitsky
February 17, 2014
After all these years I just learned of Joe's passing. Not being Internet savvy till now, I lost touch with the Roller Derby world. My belated condolences to the Perez family. I'd like to share an incident that happened so long ago. I am a life long Derby and NY Chief fan. In 1972 or 73 I was in Philadelphia visiting family. The local newspaper advertised a match between the Chiefs and Philadelphia Warriors at the Spectrum. Since I was nearby I went to the game. Imagine rooting for the Chiefs in a hostile environment. During a break in the action, Joe was resting by the rail. He looked at the crowd and our eyes met.I waved and smiled at him. To my astonishment he waved and smiled back at me. Here we are 40 years later and I can still see his beautiful smile. What a wonderful person he was. I only wished that I could have met him to tell him that.Rest in peace my friend, hope to see you up there.
Mike Slater
December 28, 2007
I'm just a fan and never got to meet Joe but I enjoyed watching him skate, he was a wonderful and talented skater. I mainly remember him skating for the Chiefs and was fortunate to see him skate against the Pioneers in the early 70's. Being from the Midwest, I of course favored my Pioneers but I wasn't blind to the fact that Joe was one of the best jammers and skaters on the banked track. I'm saddened at his loss and the loss of any Roller Derby skater that gave me so many good memories. Thank you Joe and all of the other skaters for so many good memories. I have many tapes from 1973 on and watch them regularly, so your talent will live on for many years to come.
My condolences to Joe's family, friends and RD fans that will all truly miss Joe.
frank macedo
November 5, 2007
sorry to hear about joe.I like to think he was a good friend of mine.He also was one hell of a great skater.He will be missed by many of his friends & his family.
Sally Ann Vega
October 27, 2007
Family and Loved ones: I enjoyed watching Joe skate and entertain the fans. Who would have filled those spaces where he dazzled and flew, and jumped and drew applause from our hearts.NEW SKATES NOW!
He has New Skates Now!
Charles Barnhouse
October 14, 2007
Joe, you were a Prince of the banked track, and it was always wonderful to watch you cover that terrain in such a special way, and thrill so many people with your never give up spirit. I was ever your fan, and grateful to have finally met and talked with you.
Good night sweet Prince, and may you wake to a new and bright game day!!
Tina (Maria) Hamblett-Elola
October 4, 2007
To the Perez family and everyone who loved Joey Perez. May I extend my deepest condolences. I pray that you will recieve comfort from the many entries in this guest book and please know that he is remembered with fondness and love.
I was in Jr. High and high school with Joey. Wow, the 60's.....that was a while back. He was the best and the sweetest, most fun boy. I remember his laughter and his great smile and he always said something to make us laugh. I remember girls would line up to dance with him cause he was such a smooth dancer, the best in the school and the best at the, "Texas Hop". I was so saddened when I heard about his illness and even moreso when Nina told me he had died. May you rest in peace, Joey.
Donald Drewry
October 1, 2007
I will never understand why the nice people are struck with such tragedy so young in their lives. Joe will always be remebered with his smile, natural and happy to see everyone. Good-bye, Joe. Donald
Loretta Behrens
September 17, 2007
Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
“We never lose the ones we love
for, even though they’re gone,
Within the hearts of those who care,
their memory lingers on.”
May all the warm
and special memories
you shared with your friend
stay with you
and bring you comfort
through the days ahead
Tony Zapata
September 16, 2007
This is a sad loss. Joe you are a kind, thoughtful, generous person. I always felt you shared all you could and you brought out the best in people. You taught me so much in the Joan Weston School. I loved skating against you. Those inside knee blocks were tough. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. You are leaving a wonderful legacy. God bless.
Vicki McEwen
September 15, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Perez Family & Friends, Joe was an excellent skater & an exceptional human being. I loved watching him skate and feel blessed to have known him.
God Bless You All
Vicki McEwen
Buddy Atkinson
September 14, 2007
To The Perez Family, Joe's Friends, Our Deepest Sympathy at the lost of Joe Perez. He is a person that will be missed, as he skated he lived life.
Buddy Atkinson and Family
ANTOINETTE ANDERSON
September 14, 2007
JOEY WILL BE MISSED MY CONDOLENCE TO JOEY'S FAMILIA I WAS READING WHAT JOEY PUT IN MY 1967 YR BOOK HE SAID ITS BEEN NICE KNOWING YOU SINCE WE WERE SMALL AND THAT IS SO TRUE WE GO WAY BACK TO JR HIGH WE HIS CLASS MATES LOVE DANCING WITH JOEY AND HE WAS ALWAYS A JOY TO BE AROUND HE WOULD ALWAYS MAKE US LAUGH JOEY YOU WILL BE MISSED HE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENTLE SOUL
ANTOINETTE ANDERSON
September 14, 2007
MY CONDOLENSE TO JOEY'S FAMILIA I MET JOEY THROUGH HIS COUSINS MAXINE AND MARGIE WE ALL GREW UP IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD WE WERE IN THE 3RD GRADE WHEN WE ALL MET JOEY LIVED IN JINGLE TOWN BUT WE USE TO LOVE TO GO TO PARTYS AND DANCES AND ALL US GIRLS LOVED DANCING WITH JOEY HE WAS THE BEST DANCER HE ALWAYS MADE US GIRLS LAUGH AND HE NEW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME HE WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO BE AROUND AND HE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR WE WILL ALL MISS JOEY HE WAS SPECIAL TO ALL OF US HE WAS ONE OF A KIND A JEWEL WE LOVE YOU JOEY OUR HOMIE FROM FREMONT AND JINGLE TOWN GOD BLESS ANTOINETTE ANDERSON
Nina Aguilar
September 14, 2007
My condolences especially to his brother Johnny and to his extended family. I think they were the closest at the end of Joe's life and I can only imagine the loss that his brother is feeling.
I was Joe's sister-in-law and I graduated with him from Fremont High School. We took clerical courses to work in an office when we graduated; typing and geez, so long ago, we even took shorthand. It was fun. We did our best and competed with each other, I won by the way. We liked making fun of our stuffy, proper teacher, standing up straight and pursing our lips. I remember giggling when we had to type, hearing the clacks of all of our old typewriters. Joe was very popular in school and after. He had a great personality. He loved everyone. He was a good guy. A nice guy. And always smiling. Yes, he was a fantastic dancer. I remember him wiping the sweat all the time, he had to dance with all the girls waiting in line for him. But he had fun. We all did. Dances at the Vets Hall, the Leamington Hotel. That's all we did on weekends. Go out and dance and make out at parties, oops. Fun days!
He lived his life to the fullest and still kept in touch with his family. He was very proud of his nieces and nephews. He was a responsible and loving son and took care of his mother after his father died. He went through two terrible losses.
Only God knows why he went so soon. I consoled my 30+ year-old son by telling him that God loved him more than anyone else that day and took him. That's all I could think of.
I know you're resting in peace Joey Perez. We'll always love and remember you.
Theresa Chavira
September 13, 2007
To The Perez Family, My Deepest Condolences at this time of your loss. Joey will forever live in our hearts. Fellow Classmate of Fremont High 67, Theresa Chavira
Bill & Gloria Gardner
September 13, 2007
Our condolences to the Perez Family.
Our paths never crossed Joe but we can feel the love others had for you.
Your journey is ended here but you are gaining an everlasting place in Heaven.
God bless you and may you find the peace you so deserve.
Love, prayers & blessings,
Lisa Robles, Perez
September 13, 2007
Uncle Joe,
I always enjoyed going to watch you skate at the Oakland Auditorium. I
felt so special that "Jumpin Joe Perez" was my uncle. Thank you so much
for all the wonderful Christmas Eves at your
house. I will miss you very much!!!
Love you lots
Pam Schwab
September 13, 2007
Jumpin Joe was one of my favorite skaters. He was a great guy off the track as well as on the track. I will miss him.
Mike McCoy
September 13, 2007
I will miss Jumping Joe. He did a great job in the Roller Derby league playing with the Bombers, Chiefs and the rest of the teams he played for. Was a great jammer too, and know one was to big for him to block or pass. You will be in our hearts forever
Noonie Fortin
September 13, 2007
I first met Joe back in the late 60s and continued to enjoy his company through the late 70s while I was active running the NY Chiefs Fan Club. He was a wonderful, sweet guy. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathies to his loved ones.
Abigail Johnston
September 13, 2007
We saw Joe skate just once, and of course were impressed and thrilled. We knew him best during the years he was co-owner of a little shop in Fremont and during this time had several memorable dinners at his house. He was an excellent cook and a sweet person. We are very sad to learn of his death.
Abigail Johnston and Stephen Fotter
Carol Meyer/Roman
September 12, 2007
I use to love watching you skate against my Tony.Iwould see the glow and the excitement in your eyes when you were skating.You skated your heart out no matter what team you were on. You loved the sport and showed it at all times.I will miss running into you now and then.Rest in peace my fiend. God bless you Joe as you leave this family and join our spiritual skating family.
Keith Coppage
September 12, 2007
Jumpin' Joe Perez was one of the hopes of the "new" Derby in the early 70's. Had the game survived, he would have been a superstar. Instead, he became (as any fan can tell you) a supergentleman, one of the kindest and most warmhearted, guileless skaters ever. We all loved him, fans and skaters alike.
Christine Cadena
September 12, 2007
To Perez Family,All of Joey's Friends, My Deepest Sympathy at the lost of Joey,as we knew him.Joey was to all of us our Best Friend.Yes,all of us girls from high school would wait our turn to dance with Joey at all the party's and dances.I was really saddened to hear of His departing us at such a young life. God Be With You Joey and To All Who Loved You.Good Night My Dear Friend and Classmate of Fremont High'67'.
Arnold Schoen
September 12, 2007
My concolences to the Perez family. Rest in peace Joe
Loretta Behrens
September 12, 2007
From the Roller Derby -Has-Beens
Our Condolences to the Perez Family and Friends.
Joe there is an opening on the team waiting for your place with all our great skating family.
Loretta Behrens & the Has-beens
Denny Pine
September 12, 2007
Whether he was with the Bombers or Pioneers or Chiefs or Red Devils or the WRF's New York Thunder, whether he was blocking or jamming, Jumpin' Joe was a Roller Derby Dynamo who will be missed greatly. My condolences to the Perez family for their loss. Godspeed
Denny Pine
September 12, 2007
Whether he was with the Bombers or Pioneers or Chiefs or Red Devils or the WRF's New York Thunder, whether he was blocking or jamming, Jumpin' Joe was a Roller Derby Dynamo who will be missed greatly. My ondolences to the Perez family for their loss. Godspeed
kAREY MARENGO
September 12, 2007
He was a thrill to watch.Thank you joe for helping me with my leg blocks. You will be missed. May GOD Bless you and my prayers are with his family.
John P Keating Jr
September 12, 2007
So sorry for your loss. John Keating a Roller Derby fan in Chicago.
Mike DeMeo
September 12, 2007
Anyone whoever watched a Roller Derby game in the 70's, 80's and 90's knows what a tremendous skater you were, Joe. You always skated your heart out and never gave up. You gave us fans hours and hours of pleasure watching you skate and you will be sorely missed. My condolences to your family. Rest in peace, Jumpin' Joe.
herman johnson
September 12, 2007
Joe was a great skater, i filled my saturdays and Sundays with roller derby and Joe was a huge part of that, i am so sad to here he is gone
Joe Blenkle
September 12, 2007
It's a terrible loss. Joe was one of the best skaters around and I have many found memories of him circling the banked track. I last saw him skate in a benefit game at Hogan High School in 1991. He was a little older than the last time I saw him, but he hadn't lost a step!
National Roller Derby Hall of Fame
September 12, 2007
JOE PEREZ was one of the unsung heros of the banked track sport, Roller Derby. Fans will never forget his intensity and fortitude, how he would get knocked down by a larger opponent at the back of the pack, bounce up immediately and continue his quest for points, never giving up, never calling it quits.
He gave fans countless thrills and memories. The achievements of Joe's remarkable life will live forever in the hearts and minds of all who love this game.
May he rest in peace.
Arthur Atkinson
September 12, 2007
Joe
was a great skater and a good friend of The Atkinsons. The last time i seen
him skate was for the Bay City Bombers back in 1999. He was looking like
he could skate forever and ever..
God bless Jumping Joe Perez
Your
one more physical Awesome Derby skater.
Dan Morgan
September 12, 2007
Joe was a wonderful skater, and a humble man. As talented as he was, he was happy to help any of the newer skaters, and never set himself above anyone - Joe was first class all the way.
Chuck Kennedy
September 12, 2007
With out a doubt one of the best skaters to ever lace them up. I skated with Joe and against him for many years, and he always offered the same encouragement, support and help to develope us as skaters. He had the respect and love of his fellow skaters as well as his fans. The derby skaters in heaven are training for their next game. What an All Star event that will be. Rest in peace Joe. Derby lost a great skater, and the world lost a great soul
Jeffrey Huff
September 12, 2007
I didnt know Joe but really enjoyed everything about him thru his skating. He was a role model to me even though i am not hispanic. His presence will be missed in many more way that you can imagine.
Ted Taucher
September 12, 2007
I have very fond memories of jamming w/Joe in the early 70's. Sometimes we were on the same team and he had such a great sense of humor and always had a great spirit around him. I was deeply moved on hearing this news & will forever keep those great memories.
Frank J. Elwart
September 12, 2007
I watch Joe skate from a ong time I was born in Chicago whre it was born. Will miss him skating.
Frank J. Elwart from Kearns Utah
Tom Coelho
September 12, 2007
Joe was a great skater as well as a wonderful guy. I had the pleasure of skating with him and he was always willing help and offer advise. We spent many hrs banging each other around at the training center in Hayward. A true competitor,friend and a skater that added excitement to the game. God Bless you Joe,and your family.
Tom Coelho
Jerry Cattell
September 12, 2007
Joe Perez a great skater a great person who will be dearly missed. He ment a lot to me and I am sure he touched everbody's hearts. Thanks Joe for all you gave to your fans and friends. God Bless You
Mitchell Schwartz
September 12, 2007
Joe was one of the best skaters the New York Chiefs ever had, but that was because of the kindness he showed to so many others, skaters and fans alike. The fans out here in the East really did love him for his special way he treated so many others, which was obvious to all. God must have really needed someone so caring, thoughful and special to have taken someone so loved. I pray that his family is comforted by the tremendous love, support and honor that so many are paying to his memory, which will live on in the list of those who he touched in so many positive ways.
Bill Nagy
September 11, 2007
Joe Perez was a guy who could jam with the best of them. He provided marvelous back-up jamming support for guys like Mike Gammon & Larry Lewis, but could have easily been the top jammer on a team. He was one of the most under-rated skaters in the game and few skaters were as valuable to their team as Joe was. I am happy that he was involved in Roller Derby & thankful I was able to see him skate for so many years.
Gerardo Ramirez-Miller
September 11, 2007
I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't heard from Joe in quite awhile. What a sweet,generous,and kind human being he was. I am sad at his young death and will miss him,but know that he is called to his eternal home in Heaven.
Steve Grossman
September 11, 2007
To the Perez Family; Joe was one of the first skaters to welcome me as the NY Chiefs announcer He was a kind, warm and funny individual who always had a kind word. Joe was also one heck of a skater.He will always be remembered as that... and more. He is probably jumping the pack right now along side Parker, Weston and Calvello. Joe, you will always be the "Thrills and sounds of Roller Derby."
Steve Grossman (Mount Laurel, NJ)
Michael Piatkowski
September 11, 2007
Rest in peace, "Jumping" Joe! You were a fantastic athlete and you will not be forgotten by your family, friends and many fans. My sincerest condolences to the entire Perez family on this great loss.
Richard A. Brown Sr
September 11, 2007
To the family, I offer my condolence. Joe will always be rememberd as a part of the DERBY family. He has skated his last jam for us, here, but will always be in our thoughts.
GOD bless,
Manuel Souza
September 11, 2007
Thank you Jose for all you gave to the roller derby especially the New York Chief fans. Ann Calvello & Dave Marez introduced me to you a few years ago at the reunion in Oakland. Say hello to Ann and Jackie.
Randall Lam
September 11, 2007
Whether he played red or not, he was an exemplary example of fine skating, full of energy, rebounding like few others. Rest in peace.
Whirl Gray
September 11, 2007
Joe,
We laughed, we ate, and most of all, we had our fun days on the track. I remember when we worked together at Pac Bell, having lunch together, then meeting each other on opposing teams, yelling at one another.
My brother, you're going to be missed physically, but mentally, I will always have memories of our good times on the track, also at Bob Dancell & Caroline's place for dinners.
Adrian Yuen
September 11, 2007
Aloha, Jumpin Joe and may God bless you in the land far away. You are right here in our hearts. We remember you as a skater that always gave your best. See you in Heaven now!
Dolores Reposa
September 11, 2007
My condolence to the family. He was "Joey" to me and many of our high school friends. He was such a happy go lucky guy, a fantastic dancer. I remember all the girls waiting in line to dance with Joey. Poor guy was exausted at the end of the evening. He was just as awesome on roller skates. He will be missed by all.
Matt Gini
September 11, 2007
I have followed Roller Derby for over 35 years and one of my all time favorite skaters was Joe Perez. When I started training at Joan Weston's training center Joe was one of the first pros I met and he immediately took me under his wing. His advise and experience was invaluable and his kindness one of a kind. I will miss his sense of humor, his incrdible skating and of course how he used to knock me on my butt in the training school. Joe you were truly one of the nicest guys in the Derby and we will all miss you!
Joe Nardone
September 11, 2007
I am very sad to hear this news. I followed Joe's skating career closely during the IRDL, ISC, IRSL, and WRF leagues. Joe was simply one of the best skaters out there. He had a lot of hustle and tenacity and was very dedicated to the game!
I am very happy there are many games available on video or DVD with Joe skating. I'll be watching some tonight.
My thoughts and prayers to all of Joe's family and friends!
Steve Franklin
September 11, 2007
I am saddened to hear about Joe's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe, years ago , and had a great conversation with him. He was a great person, and will be missed. Rest in peace.
Tom Fox
September 11, 2007
As a fan I loved watching Joe skate. He was truly one of the best.
DeeDee Medina
September 11, 2007
My prayers are with Joe and his family. I have been a fan of Roller Derby since I was eight years old. I was able to meet many Roller Derby Greats when Joan Weston opened up the Hayward Training Center in the 80's. Joe was very kind and very encouraging to all us "new kids". He taught us so much, he never slowed down he made us work. He was also a great joy to watch at the training center especially when he worked out with Dave Marez. Joe will be forever missed by all. God bless
Scott Shults
September 11, 2007
From the Roller Derby Fans of Illinois, Our Condolences to the Perez Family and Friends. He was Great on the Mid-West Pioneers and all Teams that He Skated on.
Jumpin' Joe Perez battling Charles
David Marez
September 11, 2007
He was simply the best!
Marty Pereira
September 11, 2007
To the family of Joe Perez;
Sincerest condolenses from a NY fan who witnessed Joe give hours of pleasure as a member of the 1970's New York Chiefs.
Sincerely;
Marty Pereira
Dave Marez
September 11, 2007
Joe's Family,
He was one of the best skaters in the International Roller Derby League's history.
He was a member of the World Champion New York Chiefs professional roller derby team. The New York Chief fans loved and adored him as did other roller derby fans.
In 1972 he won the Red Badge Of Courage Award from his fellow roller derby skaters. Joe never quit and when you seen his name on the roster you knew you were going to be seeing a superb top notch jammer. He was an awesome skater to watch. He would get dumped and get right back up within hundreds of a second.
He was my roller derby mentor and I loved him dearly. He was a humble person. He would help all the rookie skaters and take them under his wing. He was gifted in that he knew the game and he shared his wealth of knowledge to those whom were hungry for it.
When I would tell him he was an awesome skater he would reply "all I want to be remembered as is giving it all I had". And he will be remembered as such.
My heart is sad but yet I am happy to have met him in my lifetime. I wish I would have known sooner because I would have made it a point to attend to his services tonight.
Jerry Seltzer
September 11, 2007
Joe, you were not only a great skater but a wonderful person....your time came too early and you will be sorely missed.
Bob Pancioli
September 11, 2007
Bob(Bigbird)Pancioli and family. Very stunned by this. Joe was an amazingperson and skater. Always liked by all. Why is it that the good die young, I've never understood that. Our deepest condolences for Joe's family, friends and fans. This is another terrible loss to our skating family. He will be missed.
Alfonso Reyes
September 11, 2007
To one of the greatsest persons I have ever met. You will be missed. I enjoyed having you over when I turned 50 and then a year later when I was 51. Joe you were also one of the greatest skaters that I ever had the chance to see and skate against. I know that you are resting in peaece. Love you brother, forever. Your friend always , Alfonso Reyes, "The Bad Boy of Roller Derby.
Dee Morrissey
September 11, 2007
My prayers are for your family now. I know that you and Bill are up there talking over old times. You will be sorely missed Joe, you were always so very special and kind to so many.
Fremont Memorial Chapel Mortuary
September 10, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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