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Joel Andrew Penrose
2001 - 2020
Joel Andrew Penrose
2001 - 2020
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BORN
2001
DIED
2020
Joel Penrose Obituary
02/25/2001 - 08/05/2020
Joel Andrew Penrose, 19, of Stroud Township, died Wednesday, August 5th, 2020, at home.
Born on February 25th, 2001 in Bronx, NY he was a son of Leacroft Penrose and Paula Phillips-Penrose.
Joel lived in Monroe County most of his life and was a 2019 graduate of Stroudsburg High School where he was marching band drum major and very active in the music program. Joel was a member of Jazz Band, Orchestra and Pit Orchestra where he played various instruments. He was a member of other clubs, represented Stroudsburg in PMEA and played trombone in the Pocono Youth Orchestra. He just completed his first year at Temple University.
In addition to his parents, Joel is survived by siblings, Patrice Penrose, Lori-Anne Penrose and Leacroft Penrose Jr., niece, Alianna Penrose, and his grandmother, Viris Bryan.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 15th at Berean Bible Fellowship Church, 1028 Tara View Drive, Stroudsburg; with viewing beginning at 9:00 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Stroudsburg Cemetery.
Due to current COVID health restrictions, church capacity is limited and friends and family are asked to follow CDC guidelines by wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (SAMS) @ 1100 West Main St , Stroudsburg PA 18360 or NAMI(National Alliance on Mental Illness).
William H. Clark Funeral Home
1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg
wmhclarkfuneralhome.com
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Chet
August 31, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joseph Picone
August 26, 2020
It was my pleasure to have Joel as a student in an entry-level programming class at Temple University. We had a very small class so we got to know each student very well. Joel was definitely a rising star. He was smart, mature, conscientious, and very articulate. But what I enjoyed most about him was that he was a genuinely nice person - very polite, kind and considerate. I really enjoyed working with him to solve programming problems and looked forward to seeing him progress through our program. He had a great life ahead of him. This is very sad news. My condolences to his family on his passing.
Nadine White
August 18, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Phyllis and Danielle
August 15, 2020
Phyllis : Joel was an amazing individual so smart,intelligent and a heart of goldPraying for your healing, comfort, strength and peace during this painful.
Danielle: Joel was my only God brother he was smart,jovial, kind and caring person. The Penrose Family are in my prayers we are thinking of you with sympathy and here for you with loving support.
Derick Ducosse
August 15, 2020
Continuation from my prior memory...
To the Penrose Family,
I once again would like to express my condolences to you all. I would encourage that you use this song linked below to help encourage and push you through this tough time. It reminds us that no matter what we're going through, whether trials and tribulations, sadness, greiving, whatever it is, God is on our side, and as the title says, "Everything will be alright". I will not stop praying for you, you will always be in my prayers. Keep your trust and faith in God and He will push you all through.
Here is the link to the song below,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjfy80DXbMs
Natalie White
August 15, 2020
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all during this time, while we have never met learning of Joel's passing has deeply affected us all. I pray that you all stay connected and know that you have distant relatives(in MD) that are here to love and support you.
Esther & Oma
August 15, 2020
Hello Paula, Devon and family. We want to assure you that even as you go through this experience that words cannot describe? God love you with a SPECIAL HAND-PICKED Love that words cannot describe!
Rhea and Walter
August 14, 2020
It really is never easy to lose a loved one especially one so very very close and dear as Joel. Our hearts go out to my dear sister and friend Paula and her family at this time. I pray God will surround each one of you with His matchless love, peace and comfort as He holds you all in the hallow palm of His hands. May He bless and keep you now and especially in the days ahead as we keep you in prayer.
The Walters Family
August 14, 2020
Our family grieve with you as you mourn your loss. We pray for The Lord's blessing on you so that you will find strength, courage and comfort in Him.
Selma DeSantis
August 14, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Simone Houlker
August 14, 2020
May God bless the Penrose family in this time of sorrow. Keith & Simone
Abimelec Guerra
August 14, 2020
Joel was such an inspiration to us all. Everyone has at least one word of wisdom from him. He was the light in the dark. He made everyone feel welcome, without seeing nationality nor sexuality. He was a true example of an honorable and good person. There was this time where I was nervous for my district audition, and I saw auditions as a bad thing. But he told me a period before getting my results:” you gotta take the bad memories, and turn them into good memories. No matter what you got, learn from it, and do your best next year”. He reached me that no matter what we’re going through, we gotta turn the bad moments to good moments. We gotta see the light in the dark. The good in the hardest moments. And that was Joel. A true inspiration to us all.
Derick Ducosse
August 14, 2020
Joel was an amazing person. He had a very soft heart and always cared about the others around him. He spread positivity wherever he was and set a very good example to all. He was also a very talented musician, taking the leadership position in many programs in the music department. I remember us playing together in band every day. Whenever there was a sub in for our teacher we would make our way to the practice room or auditorium and play together along with our other bandmates. Him on his baritone, trombone or bells, and I on the trombone or bass. I remember cracking jokes with him during rehearsal or in the halls every day. I also remember the words of encouragement he would tell me each test we had in band, reminding me that I was capable and that I could do it... He was a great man and will be deeply missed by those who knew him. I am beyond thankful for the memories we have made together. I pray for the families' comfort through this tough time. RIP Joel..
Warren K. Watson II
August 13, 2020
Joel,
I know we didn’t know each other that well at all, but what I know is that you were a very good musician and an even better person to be around. Thank you for always preparing hard to make our games that much more amazing. Thank you for making my high school football experience an unforgettable one, I haven’t forgotten about it nor will I ever. Rest In Paradise Brother.
Dylan Varano
August 12, 2020
Everyday he was filled with happiness, joy, kindness. I was lucky enough to be a friend of his and got to experience his presence. I got to experience his humor. He will be missed by so many. Love you, Joel. RIP Brother.
Lauren Donovan
August 12, 2020
Joel was a fantastic student and drum major for the Stroudsburg High School Marching Band. He set the standard very high for future drum majors to follow. He was polite, well spoken and a smart young man. We will miss you Joel. Rest In Peace.
Mrs. Donovan
Cassaundra Henderson
August 12, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Heaven has truly gained an angel. Love, Dr. Rickey and Cassaundra Henderson and family.
Brian Olzinski
August 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bobby Kennedy
August 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
González Depommier Family
August 12, 2020
How very desperately we will miss hearing of your endeavours Joel. Rest in peace.
Rhode Theodore
August 11, 2020
Joel was everything I hope to be one day. Not because he was incredibly talented, but because he was an incredible, good, genuine, kind person. My deepest condolences to the Penrose family.
Rhode Theodore
August 11, 2020
Joel was everything I hope to be one day. Not because he was talented, but because he was a good, genuine, kind person. My deepest Condolences to the Penrose family.
Alexandra Fors
August 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss! Your son was truly a star! Blessing to your family!
Christie (Powell) Buskirk
August 10, 2020
I was fortunate to have Joel in my Kindergarten class at Ramsey Elementary School. He was a friendly, polite, intelligent boy and I have heard he was the same as he grew into a young adult. He was one of a few that year who was already a reader when Kindergarten started. In more recent years, I recognized him immediately as the drum major when watching a marching band performance, and I could tell how passionate he was about music. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of this wonderful young man. The Penrose family is in my thoughts during this time.
Ingenito Family
August 10, 2020
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
To the Penrose Family we are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you. Joel was a terrific mentor to many including our children who new him through school and especially all the music programs.
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