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Joseph Stevenson Obituary
JOSEPH F., on Nov. 2, 2004, age 81, of Schuylkill, loving husband of Joan (nee McLaughlin), brother of John Stevenson and his wife Nan and the late Margaret M. Doyle; Pop of Joseph Doyle, Jr.; also survived by 4 sisters-in-law, many adoring nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Saturday 8:30 A.M. at the LOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 2410 Lombard St., Phila., PA Funeral Mass Sat. 10:30 A.M. at St. Patrick's Church, 20th and Locust Sts., Phila., PA. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers family prefers contributions to The Sisters of Saint Joseph, Development Office, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood, N.Y. 11717-5589.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Stevenson
DOTSY DOYLE
December 3, 2004
DEAR UNCLE JOEY , JUST WISHING YOU A HAPPY 82ND BIRTHDAY WISH YOU HAD MORE WITH US . BUT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SELFISH. I KNOW YOU MISS MY DELICIOUS ONE SIDED CAKES. LOVE AND MISS YOU DOTSY{ THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT WITH JOEY, I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER HIM}
JOAN STEVENSON
December 3, 2004
DEAR JOEY:
HERE I AM FOR THE THIRD TIME TO WISH YOU A HAPPY 82ND BIRTHDAY. DOTSY MADE A SMART REMARK THAT YOU WILL BE 85 BEFORE I GET THIS MESSAGE TO YOU. I MIGHT EVEN HAVE TO DELIVER IT (NOT TOO SOON THOUGH).
YOU CAN'T IMAGINE HOW MUCH I MISS YOU EVEM THOUGH IT IS ONLY A MONTH. THE HARDEST PART IS WHEN I COME DOWN IN THE MORNING AND I DON'T SEE YOU LYING IN BED. I KNOW THAT I AM BEING SELFISH BECAUSE THAT IS NOT THE LIFE YOU WOULD WANT. AT LEAST YOU WERE STILL WITH US AND WE SAW YOU EVERY DAY. BUT TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, I AM GLAD THAT GOD FINALLY REASLIZED THAT YOU HAD ENOUGH. HE KNEW THAT YOU WOULD NEVER WANT TO BE IN THAT BED FOR TEN MONTHS. WE PRAYED THAT HE WOULD TAKE YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
I KNOW THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW AND THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT KEEPS ME GOING. EVEN THOUGH I SIT AND LOOK IN THE DINING ROOM AND YOU ARE NOT THERE, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.
DID PEGGY AND YOUR MOTHER REMEMBR YOUR BIRTHDAY. I AM SURE THEY DID BECAUSE IN HEAVEN THEY KNOW EVERYTHING.
YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE ALL THE LOVING MESSAGES THAT HAVE BEEN SENT TO YOUR GUEST BOOK. THE KIDS ALL WROTE SOMETHING TO YOU TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THEY LOVE YOU AND ARE GREATFUL FOR ALL YOU DID FOR THEM.
I DON'T KNOW IF I AM REPEATING ANYTHING IN THIS MY THIRD LETTER, IF SO JUST CHUCK IT UP TO SENILITY.
FATHER MACKLE SAID I NEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE BECAUSE I WAS JUST SITTING THERE AND CRYING BECAUSE YOU LEFT. HE OFFERED ME A JOB ON MONDAYS ANSWERING THE DOOR AND PHONE. HE MAY BE SORRY. I ASKED HIM WHAT IT PAYED - TEN OUR FATHERS AND TEN HAIL MARYS AND HE SAID HE MIGHT THROW IN A FEW GLORY BE TO THE FATHER. CAN'T BEAT THAT CAN YOU.
I READ ALL THE FINE MESSAGES THAT WERE SENT TO YOU. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT FOR LOVE AND AFFECTION. YOU WON'T GET ONE FROM ELEANOR BECAUSE SHE CAN'T USE HER COMPUTER (NOT THAT I AM DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB) BUT SHE SENDS HER BIRTHDAY WISHES JUST THE SAME AS DOES MARY.
I THINK I HAD BETTER END NOW BEFORE I SCREW THIS LETTER UP AGAIN. EVERY TIME I DO A LETTER, I FORGET SOMETHING. YOU DON'T NEED A LETTER FROM ME TO KNOW THAT I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU PICKED ME OVER PEGGY AND FOR THAT I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL. NO ONE COULD HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER MATE. AS JACKIE GLEASON ALWAYS SAID "JOEY YOUR THE GREATEST".
WITH ALL MY LOVE AND AFFECTION. KEEP WATCHING OVER ME AS I WILL PRAY TO YOU EVERY NIGHT. YOU ARE SAINT JOSEPH OF SCHUYLKILL. YOU ARE ALREADY UP FOR SAINTHOOD.
ALL MY LOVE AND AFFECTION AND MY THANKS FOR MARRYING ME (THE LITTLE FAT GIRL)
JOAN
JOEY DOYLE
December 3, 2004
DEAR POP, HAPPY 82 BIRTHDAY! I WISH WE COULD HAVE CAKE AND STUFF BUT YOU CAN HAVE CAKE IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD AND YOUR SISTER. hAPPY BIRTHDAY! P.S: THANK YOU FOR THE VISIT AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AND THIS TIME SAY SOMETHING! LOVE,Joey Doyle
Billy Curry
December 2, 2004
Dear Uncle Joe, You are greatly missed. Bill Curry
Billy Morrison
December 1, 2004
Uncle Joey was one of the finest men that I have ever known. His warm greetings and big smile always made you feel like you were his very favorite person. He was always happy to see you. I'll never forget his goodness, kindness and love for his entire family.
Love and miss you, Uncle Joe.
Billy Morrison
Pat McLaughlin
November 30, 2004
Dear Joe, Happy 1st birthday in heaven.Thanks for all the happy times we shared in Wildwood. Like you always said of Buttercup, "He was a gentleman." That was you in every way. You will be missed but always held in special memory. Love, Pat
Joan Rullo
November 27, 2004
Uncle Joey, I will have lasting remembrances of you from Park Blvd and Bambrey Street. There was always plenty of tears,joy,laughter and fun. You made Joey and I feel secure by opening up your home to us, for this I will be eternally grateful. You were kind and generous thoughtful and caring. You were nothing but good to me in everyway. I known you loved us all very much because you fought so hard not to leave us. I thank you and love you with all my heart. I will miss you! Your Star Boarder Joanie in the Kitchen
Tommy Doyle
November 26, 2004
Uncle Joe:Thank you and Aunt Joan for all the trips to West Point Park and Penn. Dutch Country and the Jersey Shore, breakfast,lunch and the occational dinner. Thank you for being there for me and the family thru those hard times(the pillow brigade)and all the countless happy times.Uncle Joe it didnot matter if I saw you once a year or once a week you were always the same,happy,cheerfull and loving guy with a handshake and hug and kind words. You would say "Your the Best"in my ear.I knew you said it to all of us,but I knew you really meant it. Well Uncle Joe,You were the Best.I whispered it in your ear as you lay waiting to go home to our Lord,Im sure you heard me.You lived your life as we all should,with a strong faith and a trust in Jesus.As I think of you I recall what St. Paul said when asked what it was like to have Christ in his life,He said"It is no longer I in me, only Christ." I think that describes you Uncle Joe. Thank You Always.
Donna Doyle
November 24, 2004
Happy Birthday to one of the kindest most gentleman whose family I have had the honor of being part of. I love you and miss you Uncle Joe.
Ann McLaughlin
November 23, 2004
Dear Joe, As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I am grateful to God for your presence in our lives. You will be with us in spirit not only on that day but also for many years to come. Ask God to give us the grace to appreciate all the gifts that we have received especially those people who love us. Love, Ann
joe rullo
November 19, 2004
you always opened up your heart and your homes especially to me, I have fond memories of 3203 park blvd..it seemed you couldn't have enough people around you ,because you were caring and giving. I remember how the donoughts would magically appear on the table in the morning and how the house smelled like fresh brewed coffee(even though I was to young to drink it). and wcmc on the radio, and stopping at a l and p on the way in and getting those Friday night cheese steaks. then later on when I lived with you at 608, you planted seeds of example you didn't even know , like clock work every morning you were the first to stir the house, .. shower , shave, always neat in your uniform, off to work never missed, all day long around town , didn't complain much, dedication and hard work, makes a good man. You took a drink,... not much , allowed your self only 2 a night, never saw you drunk not once. you loved god..... you loved your food more! you loved your wife most. you loved your cats, you loved your family . we loved you . your house was always open to a person to eat, live, enjoy, visit, watch prism, it didn't matter... it made you richer in life and love. I love you uncle Joe and I hope you know that , and I wish I told you more . you taught well and didn't know it .
love
Joey Rullo..... the dego
Christina Johnson
November 18, 2004
Uncle Joe,
I was honored to have known you, even if it were for a short time. The love and respect that your family and friends have for you is a testiment to the type of person you were. You made everyone around you feel loved,including me. You and Aunt Joan are gifts to all who know you.
DOTSY DOYLE
November 17, 2004
DEAR UNCLE JOEY, READING ALL OF THESE LETTERS, I GUESS I DON!T KNOW WHAT TO SAY,EVERYBODY SAID IT ALL. BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE FEEL VERY HAPPYWITH YOUR ONE LINE JOKES! JOAN, SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T LOCKE THE DOOR! LOVE AND MISS YOU,DOTSY{THE LITTLE ONE FROM ACROSS THE STREET}P.S I AM GIVING AUNT JOAN JOEY"S SHOES TO SHINE.
Lindsay Coghlan
November 15, 2004
How lucky we are to have had an uncle who left us with so many wonderful memories to carry in our hearts. We love you and will miss you, Uncle Joe.
Love,
Lindsay, Timmy and Reilly Coghlan
S. Peggy Conway CSJ
November 15, 2004
Dear Joe, Thank you for the gift of knowing you. Your kindness and generosity to everyone will never be outdone. It was a privilege to know you. Thank you, too, for all the wonderful times that you and Joan shared with us in Wildwood! With love and gratitude, Peggy
Roseann Bastian
November 15, 2004
Uncle Joey,
You have always been like an uncle
to me. Dee and I have wonderful
memories of spending time during our summer vacation down Wildwood when we were growing up.
Thank you for inviting us to spend time at your summer home. It meant so much to me. We will all miss you.
Love, Roseann
Thomas Doyle III
November 14, 2004
I love you and miss you already, Uncle Joe
Toni Olivo
November 12, 2004
Uncle Joe,
It was a pleasue knowing you. I always enjoyed talking to you and I especially enjoyed your beautiful smile. I'll make sure those letters are rubber banded. Happy Birthday in heaven.
Love, Toni
Alex (Stew) Stewart
November 12, 2004
Uncle Joey: You were probably one of the nicest people I have ever known in my lifetime. Your kind words and generosity towards us, your family, are immeasurable. I am honored and grateful to have you as my Uncle. If you ever need me, just ring the bell. I'm across the street.
Alex Stewart
November 12, 2004
We are all better people for having known him. You will be missed, Uncle Joe.
Dee Stewart
November 12, 2004
Moose: I am going to miss your face lighting up when you saw us, telling us we are special and loved without saying a word. You gave me a glimpse of God. Thanks, Moose!
JOE DOYLE
November 11, 2004
DEAR UNCLE JOEY, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MENT TO ME, YOU WERE A GREAT FATHER TO ME. HOPE I CAN CARRY IT ON THRU JOEY. I WILL MISS YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY , LOVE ,JOE DOYLE
JOEY DOYLE
November 11, 2004
DEAR POP, I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS {SPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS A TEST} HA HA. LOVE YOU ALWAYS. LOVE JOEY DOYLE, & JOE & DOTSY P.S HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP I LOVE YOU
Steve Curry
November 10, 2004
My favorite memory of Uncle Joey was when I consulted him for a project I had to do on my family history. He could actually trace us back to Ireland. Now that Uncle Joey has passed, a big part of who we were has faded into mystery. Rest in Peace.
NEILLY STEWART
November 10, 2004
YOU WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED. A MAN OF PATIENCE AND KINDNESS. WE SHOULD ALL LEARN AND STRIVE TO HAVE SUCH QUALITIES. LOVE, NEILLY
Peggy Anne Curry
November 9, 2004
ALWAYS KIND
ALWAYS A BIG SMILE
ALWAYS THE BEST KISS HE HAD ALL DAY
ALWAYS HONEST AND MORAL
ALWAYS FUNNY
ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU
ALWAYS, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, UNCLE JOEY
Sally Morrison
November 8, 2004
Uncle Joey was the nicest, most generous, loving and pleasant person that I have ever known in my life. He was a true gentleman in every aspect of the word. His family loved him so much and we knew how much he loved us. But, if he called you "Moose" he really loved you. Rest in peace, Unc! You will always be in my thoughts and prayers
William Curry, Jr.
November 6, 2004
My Uncle Joey was a great man--the kind of man one aspires to emulate. He was kind, thoughtful, pleasant, giving, intelligent and humorous. He enriched all of our lives. I am grateful to have had him as my Uncle.
Wynne Dillon
November 5, 2004
Uncle Joey,
We will miss you always.
Much Love,
Wynne, Dan, and Kerry Anne Dillon
Joseph Stevenson
November 5, 2004
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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