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Joseph D'Amato III

Joseph D'Amato Obituary

D'AMATO
JOSEPH III, Jan. 22, 2005, beloved son of Debbie Nataloni and Joseph Jr.; also survived by grandfather Joseph D'Amato Sr, and grandmom Judy Nataloni; Fiance of Samantha McFarland; loving brother of Susan, Rita, Butchie D'Amato, and Armand Arduino; uncle of Giovanni, Dominique, and Chastity; nephew of Rita and Butchie D'Amato. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Wed. Eve 7-9 and Thurs 8:30-9:30 A.M. from BALDI FUNERAL HOME, 1331 S. Broad St. (Ample parking on premises). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Thurs. Stella Maris Church, 10th and Bigler Sts. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 25, 2005.

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88 Entries

Debi Nataloni

January 31, 2025

Missing you so much, no words can express how much.
Always in my thoughts.
Always in my heart.
I Love You, My Beautiful, Beautiful Boy.
Always, Mom

Rebecca Waychunas

February 10, 2022

Hi Cousin, wanted to put some love and prayers here. You have a family that loves you very much. Hope you're resting easy xox

Debi

January 25, 2022

I feel you all around me. Nothing can ever separate us.
My beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy.
Nothing is stronger than the bond between a mother and her child.
I love you, my son.

Sue

March 4, 2019

I miss you so much Joe! I wish I could be with you right now.

Debi Nataloni D'Amato

January 1, 2018

No words, Joseph.
You know what's in my heart.
We are one...mother and son.
No bond is stronger.
Soon, my beautiful, beautiful, boy...soon
I love you, son.

August 21, 2013

I will never forget you, son. I still feel you around me at times and I'm so thankful for that. I love and miss you so very much. Always, Mom

December 11, 2012

My beautiful son...it's been a long time since i visited this guest book. God, this really does'nt get any easier. it's still so difficult to be left here without you. there are no words. you know my heart...i love you so very much. kisses and hugs and angels on your pillow. Mom~

December 17, 2011

Wish I could spend Christmas with you, son. I love you with all that I AM. Angels on your pillow. xoxoxo

Mom

January 21, 2011

I am missing you very much, my son. You come to me in dreams and in other ways you show me that you've never really left me. I just want to hold you and give you hugs and kisses. It is very selfish of me...you are at peace and home with The Creator. I must except what is. I will love you, always,

January 20, 2010

Missing you so much I can't bare it without you here with me. Time does not heal every wound. My heart will be forever be broken, Joseph. I love you and soon we will be together. Rest for now and hold a place for me. Kisses from me to you. Always, Mom

Always, mom

August 21, 2009

My Dearest Joseph,
Soon we will be visiting with your son for his 4th birthday. I know you will be there in spirit. He is so precious, so beautiful. Watch over him as I'm sure you do. Protect him and surround him with your light. We love you and miss you very much. Angels on your pillow my sweet boy.

SO MUCH.

March 3, 2009

I MISS YOU

Mom

February 11, 2009

I'm remembering your face, your laughter, your smile. I miss you so very much, Joseph. You are my beautiful, beautiful boy.
love,

Mom

January 3, 2009

Missing you so much, Joseph. I love you with my whole heart.
Always,

Merry Christmas ~ Love, Mom

December 22, 2008

Mio Bel Figlio,
Giusto quattro giorni finché Natale ed il mio cuore è così pesanti col dolore. La manco più di le parole possono esprimere. Posso immaginare solo il Natale glorioso, benedetto che lei avrà nel Cielo. L'amo con tutto il cuore e la vedrò di nuovo. ..My Bello, il Bel Ragazzo.

Mom

December 15, 2008

My Beautiful Son,
I miss you so much. My heart aches for you. If only you could feel the pain in my heart, the lament of my soul. Oh my beautiful boy, if you could only return to console me. My tears will never dry. What ever God commands and destiny imposes on me, I will bow my tired head and resign myself to His will. I look at the sky and a shining little star, timid and pale, comes to soothe my torment and reminds me of you...
e queste lacrime non asciugheranno mai. (and these tears will never dry)
I love you with all of my heart...

mamma

December 4, 2008

Bella Figlio mio,
questa volta di anni è spesso molto difficile per me. Mi manchi tanto. Cosa non mi danno per trascorrere questo Natale con voi. Tuttavia, se da alcuni mirical potrebbe essere qui per Natale, vorrei mai essere in grado di farvi passare di nuovo. Per ora ... si deve vivere nel mio cuore. Fino a quando ci sono di nuovo insieme ... angeli sul tuo cuscino ... My beautiful Figlio ... Tutti i miei amore,

Mom

November 17, 2008

My Beautiful Son,
Your death has taught me much. I have learned how to except the things that I cannot change. I have learned to accept that my life as I knew it...will never be the same, that there are many unknowns. Grief, what a simple word for such a deep and consuming feeling. I've learned that there is no greater pain than loosing a child...that is not the law of order.
I've learned that grief never goes away. It stays in our hearts forever. Grief to me is like the ocean waves, at times it will come gently and wash over me softly. Other times...it knocks me off my feet. What ever way it comes...I know that God is holding me so I don't get swept away.
I've learned that "grief," is a very "private" mourning and for me, I went from living, to just existing, going through the motions...it's irrevocable.
I learned that my grief doesn't go away, it just simply hides somewhere. I learned that I must let you go...and know that your soul is in God's hands now and I must leave you to His Mercy. I have learned that it is only through His Mercy, I have survived your death. and that He will somehow continue to give me the strength I need to get me through this. I know that we will be reunited someday in a way that I could never imagine. I love you with all of my heart and miss you so very much.
Angels on your pillow...
My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy...
All My Love,

Mom

November 9, 2008

My Beautiful Son,
How I miss you. I can't believe it will be four years. I don't know how I get through each day. I miss you so much, Joseph. However, I do have much to be thankful for...my grandsons, your brother and the love of my family are just a few of God's blessings that I am grateful for. But the ache in my heart is always there. It never goes away. It's something I've just learned to cope with. Soon I will be visiting with my grandson and I am really looking forward to that. Every time I talk to him, he asks me when am I coming to his house. He is so precious and I can't wait until Christmas to see him. This will be our first Christmas together...it will be great seeing his face light up on Christmas morning. Our little angel is getting so big. You would be so very proud of him, Joseph. I look at him and I see you as a little boy. It's unbelievable how much your son looks like you. Watch over the babies, Joseph and stay close to me. I love you with all my heart.
Always,

Mom

November 3, 2008

Loving you and missing you so much...My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy.
Love Always,

Mom

October 21, 2008

I dreamed about you last night. It was so real...like you were really here with me. I miss you so much. I can't even describe how my heart longs for you. I know you are preparing a place for me and I must be patient.Soon we will be together again and all will be right. Looking forward to this Christmas when I finally get to spend a Christmas holiday with our little angel. He's getting so big and I really enjoy being with him. He is one smart little boy, Joseph. Stay close to him and I as well. Angels on your pillow my love.
Always,

Mom

October 7, 2008

My Beautiful Boy,
I just got back from my visit with our little angel. He got so big. We had a great time at his birthday party and I really enjoyed spending time with him. He looks so much like you...it really is uncanny. I look forward to spending this Christmas with John Joseph. Thank you for my beautiful grandson. I miss you and love you so much. Kisses and hugs and angels on your pillow...My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy.
Forever,

Mom

September 13, 2008

My Beautiful Boy...
Soon I'll be visiting your prcious son, "my grandson". I can't wait to see him and hold him in my arms. I can't believe he'll be 3 years old. I know you'll be there in spirit and in all of our hearts. I miss you so much and will love you for all eternity.
Always,

ALWAYS, MOM

August 14, 2008

MY BEAUTIFUL SON...
I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. ANGELS ON YOUR PILLOW, MY LOVE.

LOVE, MOM

July 31, 2008

I AM MISSING YOU SO MUCH, JOSEPH.
YOU ARE
AND ALWAYS WILL BE -
MY BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BOY!

Sue

May 13, 2008

Well Joe, Mother's day just past and your birth day is coming up. I miss you so much. I was thinking of you all day on mother's day. I was thinking a lot about how great it would have been if you were here. I wanted to also say that I know that you were there when our baby brother graduated. Please keep coming to all the family functions. I look forward to feeling you there.
Keep your eye on baby John...
All My Love,
Sue
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BRO

Mom

May 12, 2008

My Beautiful Boy,
I miss you so much at times I find it hard to breathe. On this Mother's Day, I made a concious choice to enjoy this day after having a real good cry this morning upon waking. Our little angel called me this morning to wish me a Happy Mother's Day and he just made my day. Your brother and sister planned a very special day for me today and the day went beautifully from start to finish. But there wasn't a moment when you weren't in my thoughts. I love you with all my heart and look forward to the day when we are together again. Angels on your pillow, sweetheart.
Love,

MOM

April 12, 2008

LOVING YOU AND MISSING YOU TERRIBLY. YOU'RE IN MY THOUGHTS, MY PRAYERS, MY DREAMS AND FOREVER IN MY HEART. ANGELS ON YOUR PILLOW...MY BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BOY.
ALWAYS
&
FOREVER

Susan D'Amato

March 30, 2008

Dear Joe,
I can't even begin to express how sorry I am that I have never wrote to you in this book. I have to tell you , I just have not been able to face your death. The thought of having to say goodbye to you is just not acceptable to me, but I think it is time now. Your death has just killed me. I know you know this. I know that you are there when i talk to you. I know you know that I want to be with you at times. You know that I wonder if you are ok or even happy. I know this. My spirit has been completely crushed. I don't know what to do with this pain. I know I'm not mommy, but my god Joe, I don't know how she has found the strength to move on. I'm having a hard time and I'm not even your mother. I have to say that when you died and up until now, has been the most difficult thing I have ever had to face. I have ignored conversations about you just so I didn't have to think about the fact that it will be a very long time before i see you again. I just can't see never being able to talk to you again, I just don't get that. Has this not hit me yet? It is eating me alive.
I always have this big lump in my throat. It just wont go away. I know i have asked you to help me with this Joe, but I think If I keep bothering you, you will never rest. I know that when I do talk to you a lot, you come through loud and clear and sometimes even come to Giovanni. This helps enough to get me by. I don't want to just get by anymore. I want to deal with your death. I want to let you go with no feelings of guilt, or feelings of such a great loss. You are my big brother, I love you very much. I feel like when you died, a huge part of me died with you. I think at times, I'm still in shock. I also want you to know that I know what you meant when you said you were tired. I just didn't think that I would have ever felt that same way. I can honestly say that I do now. That scares me. I want to be strong and believe that life will get better or even just a little easier. I know what you meant when you said "Will this ever end"? I know that these questions where answered for you, but will they for me? I still feel a huge connection to you. I feel like you are always with me... Thank you.
I love you and miss you sooooooo much. I will keep you in my heart and soul forever.
Peace :)
Love Sue

Mom

February 21, 2008

Hello My Love...
Well' Your beautiful son was here with me for 2 weeks and I enjoyed every minute of his visit. He is getting so big, Joseph, as I'm sure you know. I miss you, son, more than I can say. Stay close to me, Joseph. Love and kisses,

Mom

December 28, 2007

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I miss you so very much...
Love,

Mom

December 23, 2007

Merry Christmas, Joseph.
Oh what a joyous celebration there must be in Heaven at Christmas time. You are missed by all who love you. On my tree are all your Christmas decorations that you made me when you were little. I still have every Christmas card you gave me. All around me are reminders of you...
it's as if you never left.
I saw are little angel last week...he is so beautiful. I enjoyed every second with him and it's becoming more and more difficult to say goodbye to him when it's time for me to leave. When he says, "mom mom don't leave me"...It is so hard to say goodbye. Soon he will be coming to Florida for a visit with me...I can't wait!
So, my beautiful boy, Merry Christmas to you and know that
I love you with all my heart, Joseph, and I miss you very much.
ANGELS ON YOUR PILLOW
Love,

Mom

November 15, 2007

Going to see our little angel for the holiday. I can't wait to see him and hold him in my arms. I love you, Joseph. I miss you so much, son. Be at peace, see you soon.
All My Love,

Mom

November 11, 2007

Hello, Son,
I spoke to your son this evening and he told me he wanted to send his daddy in Heaven, a balloon. He is so precious, Joseph. Thank you for this most treasured gift. I love you and miss you...more than words can say. Angels on your pillow.
Love,

la Mamma

October 19, 2007

Il mio bello, bello, il ragazzo ... I il colpo mancato lei così molto. Dal mio cuore al vostro... Sempre,

MOM

October 7, 2007

KISSES AND HUGS FROM ME TO YOU
ALWAYS

Forever, Mom

September 18, 2007

Joseph,
Just ten more days till I visit our birthday boy. I can't wait to see him. I wish you were here to watch him grow. He's getting so big and he looks just like you, Joseph. He is so handsome and bright. I know you're as proud of him as I am. I miss you so much, Joseph. I really wish you could be there to celebrate your son's 2nd birthday. However, I know not even death can keep you away from our little angel. I believe when your son blows out the candles on his cake, you will be standing right next to him. I'll kiss him for you, Joseph. I love you.

Love, Mom

August 26, 2007

XXXXXX
OOOOOO

Forever, Mom

August 14, 2007

Missing you so much. I want to see you, to hold you, to kiss your beautiful face again.
Angels on you pillow...
MY BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BOY

Mom

July 25, 2007

Thank you for the pennies, Joseph. Most people thing a penny is a trivial amount. I think they are priceless. Thanks for staying close to me.
Love,

Mom

July 9, 2007

Thinking of you and missing you.
My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy.
Forever,

Mom

June 28, 2007

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
OOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOO
Kisses and Hugs
My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy.
Love,

I LOVE YOU, DADDY

John Joseph (D'Amato) Schiavo

June 15, 2007

Daddy,
Your little boy wants to wish you a Happy Father's Day. I miss you and love you, daddy.
Love Always,
Your Son,

Mom

June 14, 2007

My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy,
Wishing you a Happy Father's Day in Heaven. I took your son to visit your grave for Father's Day and my heart just breaks at the thought of him never knowing you first hand. However, I know you watch over him from where you are. I also know you will guide him and protect him. Rest peacefully, My Beautiful Boy...
Forever and Ever

MOM

May 31, 2007

Well, Sweetheart,
In 3 days I will be holding your beautiful baby in my arms and I can't wait. He's getting so big, Joseph. He looks so much like you too. It will be nice to spend time with both my grandsons. Giovanni is very excited about seeing Baby John. I love you with all my heart and miss you even more.
Forever,

Anna

May 17, 2007

Happy Birthday Cuz! I miss you so much it hurts. The other day I was telling a friend of mine how you were like Jack Tripper. The time you tried to juggle the glasses and pitcher of Iced Tea, When you were cooking and moving your hands talking then the olive oil went everywhere and when me and you were playing spades online and you were bringing up us something to drink and fell at the top of the steps and the iced tea went everywhere. There was never a time I did not laugh with you! I love you and miss you! Until we meet again, rest in peace

Mom

May 13, 2007

My Beautiful Boy,
Today my thoughts were with you almost every minute. Wishing you were here and wanting to kiss you and hold you in my arms. However, I did manage to find joy in this day. Especially when I spoke to your Son, John. He is getting so big and talking up a storm now. I'll be seeing him in a few weeks and I can't wait. Well, Joseph, tomorrow is birthday...I know the celebration in Heaven will be awesome. I wish I could place flowers on your grave tomorrow but, that's just not possible. However, I will go to our favorite place at the pier and send up a dozen balloons in your memory. I love you so much, Joseph. Rest peacefully and Happy Birthday My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy. Angels on your pillow.
Love,

Mom

May 12, 2007

My Dearest Joseph,
Tomorrow is Mother's Day and my heart aches...for I'm missing you so much. I love you with all my heart and soul. I can't wait until we are together again. You will always be, My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy... Mio Figlio Prezioso.
Amare Sempre

Mom

May 8, 2007

My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy...
How I miss you, my son. Words could never express the pain in my heart since your passing. It's hard to believe that it's been a little over two years that you're gone. Nothing is the same for me. My whole world came crashing down the day you died. I miss you so very much. However, I will see you again, soon. Rest peacfully, my precious. Until we are together again...Angels on your pillow.
Love,

Mom

April 19, 2007

You're gone...
Yet, still you are here...Eveything reminds me of you...certain songs on the radio, the sun rising, the sun setting, places where we used to go together, Whenever I look at your son, I think of you...When I wake in the moring, the first thought I have is of you...At night, when I close my eyes to go to sleep, thoughts of you comfort me...Every time the wind blows, I feel it's you saying; "hello mom, I'm here with you"...You are so much a part of me and I love you with all my heart...Soon we'll be together and nothing will ever seperate us...Peace to you my beautiful, beautiful, boy...
Forever,

per sempre e per sempre

April 12, 2007

My Beautiful Boy,
It's late...and as usual I'm having difficulty falling asleep. I love you so much and miss you more with each passing day. Stay close to me. Angels on your pillow.
ti amo

MOM

April 6, 2007

My Dear Son,
Easter must be a glorious time in Heaven. One can only imagine the joyous celebration that must take place in God's Kingdom. I can't wait to see you again. I miss you so very much. Watch over us, My Beloved. Particularly, your brother. Happy Easter...
My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy
"I LOVE YOU"

MOM

March 5, 2007

Missing you...My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy...
ALWAYS,

Mom

February 14, 2007

Il mio Bel Ragazzo,
San Valentino Felice desidera da me a lei. I penseiri di invare di ama la sua maniera Dal moi cuore al vostro...my il bel figlio.
Per Sempre e per sempre,

Suo che Amando Madre

February 11, 2007

Mio Figlio Amato, Come Santo Valentino disegna vicino a, il mio cuore lungo vederla ancora. Per toccarla, baciare la sua bella faccia ancora una volta. L'amo col mio cuore intero e l'amerà per sempre. Finché siamo riuniti nel Cielo, il riposo pacificamente, Mio Caro Un.

Mom

February 9, 2007

My Beautiful Boy,
Loving you is easy...letting go is much harder. I have decided to enter into your world...instead of pulling you back into mine. You are never far from me because you are always in my heart.

ti amo
per sempre nel mio cuore

MOM

January 28, 2007

My Beautiful Boy,
Although two years have past, I still find it hard to believe you are no longer here with me. It has been a very difficult two years, to say the least. However, you are, and will forever be, in my heart. Missing you, loving you, and wanting to kiss your beautiful face once more.

Love,

Your Cuz Forever, Anna

January 10, 2007

Cuz,
I missed you so much on New Years this year. I remember you telling me how you were going to be in it again and how excited and pumped you were about it. I hung with your cousin for most of the parade. It was actually really nice. We did it again cuz..3-PETE!!!! Please watch over everyone this new year! I love and miss ya!

Mom

January 7, 2007

Il Mio Cuore,
Although you are no longer here with me, our souls are as one. For we come from the same source, the same Creator. Our spirits will be forever fused as one. The only difference is...I am in the here and now...and you are in eternity.
Forever,

Mom

January 5, 2007

Missing you as always...
and wishing you were here with me...
From my heart to yours...

Mom

December 24, 2006

My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy...
I'm missing you so very much... Especially on this Christmas Eve.
Even though I'm certain you already do, please watch over your son, John Joseph. He is in great need of your protection. Surround him with your love and light and may The Light of The Holy Spirit envelope your son like a suit of armour.
Loving you and missing you.
Always,

Mom

October 25, 2006

Joseph;
I'm missing you so much. Today is not a good day. Some days I am able to cope and other days it's really hard to deal with the reality of all this. Most of the time I feel as though I'm in a fog. Like I'm having a really horrible dream and I can't wake up. I pray God gives me strength. It's on days like this, my heart hurts so baddly; I find myself wishing it would just stop beating. Stay close to me, Joseph.

All My Love,
All My Life,

Mom

October 11, 2006

Joseph,
Thank you for the sign the other day. You never cease to amaze me, even from beyond. You answer me as soon as I call your name. I feel your presents all around me and the signs you send me are, undoubtedly, from you. Thank you for being my son and thank you for loving me so unconditionally. You are, and always will be, My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy...
All My Love, Son,

Anna Santangelo

October 10, 2006

Joe,
So much time has passed already, when it seems like yesterday we were having one of our "hear to heart" talks. In such a short time, I learned so much from you. Especially how to write a letter because that is the only way I can truly express myself. Thank you for opening to me and letting me open to you. I truly believe that you were sent to stay with me to make me stronger in life. Cuz, your laughter, your humor and your heart are things that I hold dearest to me. I am sure you are smiling and watching down on all of us. I thank you for the dreams I have of you and the talks you have with me in them. In my heart i know you come when I need you most. What else can i say except you left the world but brought a beautiful son into it. I miss you so much and I love you!
Love Always,
Anna

Mom

September 30, 2006

My Beautiful, Son,
Tomorrow is your son's 1st birthday. I can't believe he is a year old already. Unfortunately, I can't be there this year to watch him blow the candles out on his cake. However, like you, he is in my heart and I will be there in spirit. He looks just like you, Joseph. He is a very beautiful baby...as I'm sure you already know. Stay close to him, Joseph and watch over him. Guide and protect him through his journey in life. I miss you, son, and I love you with all my heart. You will always be My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy...
From my heart to yours ~
Love,

September 28, 2006

I had a dream of you last night. It felt so real. Just know that you are forever in my heart. Always.

JOSEPH, SAMANTHA & BABY JOHN

MOM

September 10, 2006

JOSEPH,
YOU GAVE SO MUCH TO ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL SON, JOHN JOSEPH AND FOR HIS MOM, SAMANTHA. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

Rita Ann D'Amato

August 15, 2006

Our Dearest Joseph,

We miss you so very much. Not a day goes by or a minute that were not thinking of you or laughing about something that you and Butchie or Peaches did as kids. Oh, the memories that we have of you are priceless and will live on in our hearts and minds forever. when we look at your son it's as if were looking at you all over again. We instantly fell in love with him as we did you. He is truly a D'Amato Joe, there's no denying it. He has your big hands and feet and guess what else Joe, the spread. We know you gave him to us so it could ease the pain of losing you, though nothing can take away that hole in our hearts. Since the day you left we have this emptiness inside of us that can't be filled. We want you to know Joseph, without a doubt, we loved you as a son with all our hearts. We know your watching over us. I remember the talks we used to have about which ever one of us passed on first what we would do. Well, I know your doing it all right now and laughing about it. Please, watch over and guide Lt. Butchie and Peaches, they need you next to them. Their not a whole anymore without you Joe. You promised they'd never walk alone. We know your with us we feel your presence. Rest in Peace our dearest Joseph and fly free.

Love,

Aunt Re & Uncle Butchie

Gina Nataloni

June 27, 2006

Joseph

When I think of you I see a beautiful little boy.. your eyes sparkling with life and a smile that melted everyones heart. You made us all laugh. You were so full of love and expression. We all enjoyed you so much. You brought joy into the house. Thank you for that gift. Thank you for the love you gave so passionately and so freely. I know how heavy life got for you and it hurts me to think about the battle that you endured within your thoughts. I'm relieved that you are peaceful now, but sad that you had to go. I will cherish the memories of your bright little spirit that brought us all so much joy and I'm grateful for the love we shared. I miss you and I love you, Aunt Gina

Mom

June 18, 2006

Happy Father's Day, Joseph.

Missing you and Loving you with all my heart.

Mom

June 4, 2006

My Dear Joseph,

How I miss you. My every thought is of you.

I believe thoughts are energy.

So, when I think of you, you are alive again. So, I think of you always to keep your memory alive and to keep you close to me. Your death...is by far... the saddest and most painful experiences I have ever encountered. It also saddens me that your son will never know you first hand. He will only know you throught the words of those who knew you and love you. You will never hold him and kiss him. This is most painful to me. I know you would have made a wonderful dad to him and you would have been so proud of him as well. He looks so much like you, Joseph. What a beautiful baby he is. Thank you for giving me and all of us who love you, such a blessed gift. I am so grateful for his existance. I know your spirit will be with him always. It's sad you can't be a part of his life...

here in this life. I miss you so much, Joseph. Everyone tells me ~ time heals all wounds. But, the wound I have is not a mere flesh wound. The wound I have is much too deep. It does not just peirce the flesh or, organs or, tissue or, bones that make up my body. It peirces straight through to my soul. I don't believe it will ever heal. I think as time passes...my wound heals on the outside but, deep within, it still bleeds.

The only way it can ever completely heal, is when our souls are joined again in the next life. However, even though you are not here, you are still very much a part of me...

and always will be.

All My Love

Forever,

Mom

May 14, 2006

Well, my precious son...It's 12:04 AM, May 14th. Today is your birthday and I wish you were here. I miss you so much. You'll be celebrating your birthday in heaven this year. You would have been 31 today. I love you with all my heart. My beautiful, beautiful, boy...

Until now and then

'til I see you again

I'll be loving you...

Always,

Mom

May 6, 2006

My Precious Son,

I miss you more than words could ever say. I can't describe the pain in my heart. I was so blessed to have been given such a precious gift as you. I watched you grow and say your first words, take your first step. Through the years you grew into a talented, loving, sensitive human being. you were so full of emotion. Then as suddenly as you came into the world...you left it! Sixteen months ago you crossed over to the other side. The Lord took you home with Him. I remember that day as if it were yesterday. The phone rang, Saturday morning, January 22, 2005. I answered it and heard your Aunt's voice say...Joseph passed away. Those words reverberate in my head till this day and most likely will forever more. I dropped the phone and screamed over and over again...NO NO NO. As if saying no would somehow change what was just told to me and it wouldn't be so. I wanted to die at that moment. I know now that part of me did die that day. I have never felt such pain before. I would give anything to hear your voice, kiss your face and hold you in my arms again. I long for the day when once again we'll be together. I can't believe sixteen months has passed since you left me. But, in my broken heart, I know that I'm sixteen months closer to being with you again. Your birthday falls on Mother's Day this year. You would have been 31. I can't make sence of all this but, I am trying to be strong. Please stay close to me...I need to know you're near. Rest in peace, my "BABY". I love and miss you so very much.

Always,

P.S. Compleanno Felice. Il mio bello, bel ragazzo.

Mom

April 1, 2006

Where Did You Go?

Where did you go

My beautiful boy...

Was your life here so devoid

Of happiness and joy...

Did you grow wings

So that you might be free...

Did you know how precious

You are too me...

Did you fly to The Heavens

On a whisper of love...

Did you hear The Lord say

Come home to Me, Joseph,

To My Kingdom above...

Did you not know

That your life was meant to be...

That there was a reason

For your existance in this world

Or could you not see...

Was your pain so great

That you just couldn't bear...

Was your life here so filled

With anguish and fear...

I know how hard

Life was for you...

Each day such a struggle

Just to get through...

I know you're at peace now

Your heart is filled with song...

Where you once felt lonliness

You now know you belong...

I'm glad you have wings

And now you are free...

I just miss you, that's all

For you're precious to me...

So, fly free my beautiful boy...

Soar to The Heavens above...

And always remember, forever and ever...

That you were and always will be

Very much loved...

Until now and then...

til' I see you again...

I'll be loving you...

ALWAYS...

Anna (Cuz)

February 16, 2006

Cuz, well a year came and went again. So weird not having you around. I can remember having something funny happen and say "man I wish Joey was here" and then just like that you were. We spent a lot of fun nights together. Playing cards, watching movies and trying to teach you the computer. Then when I hurt my knee we spent even more time because I was home all the time. We laughed alot. Not just at the funny things you did but at the funny things that happened around us. You opened up to me and taught me that being myself is how it should be and to not let anyone make me someone else. I thank you for that. No, I thank you for everything. The shoulder I leaned on was yours as mine was there for you. The long talks until 3am and the endless conversations we shared about everything. I miss it all and nothing compares to how much I just miss you. From the moment you moved in until the time you were taken away, is treasured in my heart forever. I love you cuz and I will always smile when thinking of you!

Mom

February 14, 2006

My Beautiful Boy,

I remember the first Saint Valentine's day card I received from you. It read...To My Mom on Valentine's Day. It was signed, Love, Your Son, Joseph D'Amato. I remember getting a chuckle out of it because you signed your last name as if I wouldn't have known who you were. Inside, it had 34 X/O's and your precious little signature at the bottom. How I wish I could go back...not just in my mind...but, really go back. Unfortunately, we can't go back. My memories of you are all I have left now... but I will cherish those memories for as long as I live. Thank you for being born to me and for bringing to my life so much joy. So here are 34 X/O's from me to you ~ My Beautiful Boy...

Love, Forever and Always,

MOM

January 14, 2006

I MISS YOU, JOSEPH. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I FEEL AS THOUGH I'M DREAMING AND I CAN'T WAKE UP. YOUR DEATH IS SO UNBELIEVABLE, SO UNREAL TO ME. ALMOST A YEAR HAS PASSED AND I'M NOT QUITE SURE HOW I GOT THROUGH ALL OF THIS. ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I'M SURE. THE DAYS ARE LONG... THE NIGHTS SEEM EVEN LONGER. AT TIMES THE PAIN OF YOUR DEATH IS SO UNBEARABLE, I FEEL AS THOUGH I CAN'T GO ON ANOTHER MINUTE. THAT'S WHEN I PRAY REAL HARD AND ASK GOD TO STAY CLOSE TO ME. ONLY WHEN I CALL OUT TO HIM, DOES MY CROSS FEEL A LITTLE LIGHTER AND THE PAIN IN MY HEART IS EASIER TO BEAR. WATCH OVER ME, JOSEPH AND STAY CLOSE TO ME ALSO. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, MY SON. ANGELS ON YOUR PILLOW...

LOVE ALWAYS,

MOM

January 1, 2006

MY DEAREST JOSEPH,

LAST NIGHT WAS NEW YEARS EVE, YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY. THE YEAR 2005 WILL BE A YEAR THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. IT WAS THE YEAR YOU WERE TAKEN FROM THIS LIFE, MUCH TOO SOON. AS THE FIREWORKS WERE GOING OFF AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, I COULD NO LONGER HOLD BACK THE TEARS FORM MY EYES...AS I WAS OVERWHELMED WITH THOUGHTS OF YOU. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH, JOSEPH. I AM COUNTING THE HOURS UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN. FORGIVE ME IF MY CRIES ARE DISTURBING YOUR PEACE. I AM TRYING SO HARD TO BE STRONG, MY SON. REST MY BABY, I WILL SEE YOU SOON. ANGELS ON YOUR PILLOW...

LOVE, ALWAYS-

Mom

December 23, 2005

My Dearest Son,

Wishing you a Blessed, Heavenly, Christmas...My Beautiful, Beautiful, Boy ... Missing you and Loving you...

ALWAYS,

A Friend

December 23, 2005

Merry Christmas... you always cross my mind... Hugs and kisses always.

MOM

December 10, 2005

MY SON,

I MISS YOU SO MUCH. MY HEART IS HEAVY WITH GRIEF. I DECORATED THE TREE THIS YEAR AND CAME ACROSS ALL THE DECORATIONS YOU MADE FOR ME WHEN YOU WERE SMALL. I PUT THEM ON THE TREE, AS I HAVE DONE FOR MANY YEARS. THEY ARE VERY PRECIOUS TO ME, FOR YOU MADE THEM, NOT ONLY WITH YOUR TINY HANDS BUT, WITH MUCH LOVE. IT'S BEEN SIX YEARS SINCE WE SPENT CHRISTMAS TOGETHER AND I WAS SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS CHRISTMAS. I THOUGHT WE WOULD BE SPENDING IT TOGETHER AGAIN. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING. EVEN THOUGH I'M MISSING YOU...FROM THE VERY DEPTHS OF MY SOUL, I AM HAPPY THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW. MY FAITH IN GOD HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER AND I KNOW YOU ARE IN A SPIRITUAL STATE OF EVERLASTING COMMUNION WITH GOD. I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN, MY BEAUTIFUL BOY. NOTHING CAN SEPERATE US, NOT EVEN DEATH...

I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER...

A Friend

December 7, 2005

xoxoxox - remembering you always...

Debi Nataloni

October 9, 2005

My Beautiful, Beautiful Boy,

It's been almost 9 months...I miss you so very much. But, you already know that. Well, joseph, soon your son will enter this world. you know how hard I've tried to do what you asked of me. unfortunately, my efforts have all been in vain. I need some Devine intervention...Will you help? Will you intercede for me? I know you will do what you can from your end and I will continue to do my part. I love you, son. Until we are together again, Rest in peace...

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BOY...

Samantha D'Amato

March 26, 2005

Hey Daddy

Its been 2 months since you left me and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Just think our 4 year anniversary is coming up soon. Well daddy your gonna be a daddy and would have been the best one in the world. A part of you will live on forever now. Theres no gettin rid of you I love you with all my heart and soul FOREVER AND DAY 3-29-01

your wife

Samantha

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Shadow(buddy) loves n misses u too

Anna Santangelo

March 26, 2005

Joe,

Cuz already 2 months passed and I miss you like crazy. I can remember all the fun we used to have. Having you around was a lot of fun memories and I wish we can just go back to when we were young again and things were so much better. I will always laugh at the things you did and said and I will never forget how much sense you made. If people took the time to get to know who you really were, they would have known how great you were. I will never forget you and I will cherish you living with me. I love you Bro!!!!

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