Joseph J. Besso

Joey was always one of my favorite relatives! He was always so fun to be around. I'll never forget all of those Christmases we spent together, him yelling at me for not going to Church, his hot peppers and pickled herring he was always trying to get me to taste (Ugh!), and all of his funny stories. Joe still laughs at the one about when he saw someone drive away with his truck :o). Joey will truly be missed.
Love Always, Christy

Besso Family,
I want to offer my sympathy for your loss. I remember Joey as a kid and he was so funny to full of life. Im just sorry that I lost touch with him and you even more today. If you ever need anything let me know if you need anything at all.
Love,
Johnny O'Malley

You guys are family to me. You helped to raise me and I know that I wouldn't be the same girl without you, Juanita, or Joe. I remember how Joe would always tease me and say that he went swimming underneath the cover of your pool. And when we would swing on the porch and he would call me Anna Doo, and you would bring me juice. I promise I will be there for you as soon as I can. I wish I could be there now. I am so sorry Juanita, for everything.
Love, Anna

Dear Juanita,

The East Carnegie VFD would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Joe was a wonderful friend and brother firefighter to so many. Joe was an asset to the fire service in Scott Township. He will be deeply missed.

To the Besso Family...
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Joe was the best neighbor, always bringing me tomatoes and visiting our guys here @ Triangle. Just know that there is one more star shining down on ALL of us...our thoughts and prayers are with you and we send you strength..please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Judi Van Balen, Greg Olson, Jimmy Guinther, Al Repman, Ken DeBaker & Ben Van Balen
Triangle A/C Company

The two of you have always been the two of my most favorite people. It's going to be hard to see just one of you without the other around. Joey was one of the funniest people I knew. You never knew what would come out of his mouth next and that's what I loved most about him. He was definitely one of a kind! I am going to miss him so much...it will never be the same without him.

We first met in 1956, after that we separted for A long time then my brther Al Makitka started working with you at Columbia Steel. When I MOVED TO NORTH CAROLINA,the two of you became the best of friends and he always talked about the things the two of you did together. When Al got older and had all the physical problems you were the one who drove all the way from Carnegie to help him out. I am the Makitka family will always be gratefull for all the help you provided him. Your old friend HARRY MAKITKA.

Fun to be around...funny...a REAL Character....a GREAT guy
who would do anything for anyone....a constant bundle
of energy who always had to be doing something. Long
before there was an "Energizer Bunny", there was Joey!
For these and many more reasons, I was always proud to
call him my cousin.

Dear Juanita,

What a very special gentleman Joe was. He always had a pleasant way about him and how he loved his "bikes"...I will miss kidding him about them.You will be in my prayers.

Mariruth
(Dr.Haradin's office)