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Anne Martyn Alexander
April 10, 2025
I just found out Joe died four years ago! I am so sad!! He was my boyfriend in high school. He was AN VERY EXCELLENT HUMAN BEING! I met with his beautiful wife Karen and him on a visit a number of years back. Our last text was two weeks before he died. Back in Hall High days, we shared a love of poetry, we saw B. B. King together (wow!) as well as Andres Segovia (wow!). He, Kroop, Kennedy & Mary helped me survive junior year in high school. Blessed be his beautiful memory.
Anesti Nova(Accordionist Composer)
August 4, 2021
My Sympathy for Joe, my dear friend from South Library, with whom I shared the problems of the life in U.S.A. I can give a concert and play (Chopin in his memory) when Librarian Mary will call me
Barbara Andriks
July 19, 2021
I am another library patron from South Windsor who wanted to leave a message. I would use the computer whenever I needed something printed, and whenever I couldn't get a document to print, (and sadly that was a frequent occurrence for me; still is), Joe was always there to help me in his quiet way. What a gentleman he was! I only found out about this today, and wanted to add my condolences. He will be missed.
SWPL Patron
July 17, 2021
Joe was truly an asset to the library and community. Knowledgeable and helpful, he was always ready with a smile and a kind word to offer assistance. Thank you, Joe. You will be missed.
Cate Evans
July 12, 2021
So very sorry for your family's loss. Joe was a lovely, patient man who was always helpful, gracious and kind when I had questions. He also welcomed a Chamber of Commerce group of business owners for an orientation of library resources. The community will miss him too. Thank you for his years of service.
Anna Simpson
July 8, 2021
Our Condolences!!
SWPL Patron
Roz Carter
July 8, 2021
Joe will be so missed at the library by everyone. He patiently taught me how to use a computer 20 years ago. We got caught in the old elevator for 15 min.....I thought we were going to die and he said he was sure the doors would open soon.....and they did!
Shahla Zarinejad
July 8, 2021
So so sorry for Joe´s passing. He was such a warm and friendly collègue. I worked part time for one year at South Windsor Children´s Library. He welcomed me and talked to me a lot at lunch time or when I visited the adult Dept.
He was so interested about the story of my immigration to US and my native country. He had so much knowledge of European and Middle Eastern culture.
I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.
Ken Kroopnick
July 8, 2021
I have fond memories of Joe from King Philip and Hall High. We spent a lot of time listening to music and hanging out. z'l
Pam Marra
July 7, 2021
Such a kind man, generous with his knowledge and ever helpful. I am saddened to hear of his passing. A great loss for the SW library community.
Diane
July 7, 2021
Joe would call to ask what I thought about a library service/database. I remember thinking how honored I was that he would want my opinion. He was always so kind and such a nice guy. He will be so missed in the library community.
Sandra and Tom Reault
July 7, 2021
A quick and easy smile, a well blended story, a word of kindness. These are the gifts Joe gave to us every single day.
Kate Noonan
July 7, 2021
Fare you well, fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul.
I am, like all that everyone who's path he crossed, is better for having known him. The library will never be the same.
Love, Kate
Sari Friedman
July 7, 2021
Joe was the coolest guy on earth. Will miss him so much. B.D.E.
May you live long.
Larry Granroth
July 7, 2021
Our deepest sympathies from my family to yours.
Tracy Stephenson
July 7, 2021
I met Joe when he would come down to take care of business with his parents. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good son to Si and Marian.
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