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JOSEPH J. SR.
On Monday, May 29, 2006, Joe, age 67, of Lawrenceville. Loving husband and friend of Diana (Petnuch) Newport; beloved father and friend of Joseph, Jr. (Heather), Jerry (Kathy) and John (Kari) Newport; devoted pap pap of Timmy, Jake, Josh, Kaitlyn, Carly, Victoria, Graci, Morgan and Matthew Newport; brother of the late Earl Newport, Jr.; also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Joe was a friend of Bill W. for 32 years. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St. in Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial St. Matthew Parish and St. Kieran Church, Thursday, 10 A.M. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-8 P.M.
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Kathy Coleman
May 24, 2023
On this anniversary I tip my hat to Joe. Few were as kind to me during our work together, and none as stubborn! He took me under his wing and shared so much about living the program. Got me to look at parts of myself that I didn't want to embrace. He did that for countless numbers of our patients. Matter of fact and down to earth and like a bull dog tugging at your pant leg! He was one of a kind. Am sure heaven has never been the same since he arrived!
Kathy Coleman
May 25, 2021
So good to remember Joe. He worked with me at St. Francis and was quite a character. We laughed a lot as he had such a good sense of humor. And he is responsible for me learning invaluable information about the12 Step Programs and was a burr under my saddle to check one out that he though would be good for me. He was right and I will be forever grateful to him. Joe had such a good soul and I hope he is up in Heaven stirring up some fun for everyone. God bless you Joe. And to you family, I hope your memories are now sweet and that you have peace.
Jan hollabaugh
July 14, 2006
Diana, I just found out that Joe is now in the big meeting in the sky. I know he is loving it, as he did all of life when he was with us. He saved my sanity in the beginning of my recovery. He was building shelves in our closet when a salesman was in our living room. He kept asking me if I wanted him to take care of that guy. He was a great friend with a wonderful zest for life that was a great example for many including me. Thank you for sharing him with us. I know you will miss him. I am grateful to have known him. May God soften your sadness. You and your family will be in my prayers. Love, Jan
Denise Kent
June 22, 2006
Diana...We are saddened to hear the news but comforted to know that Joe is with Jesus now. He will be missed by so many people. You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts. Love, Denise & Dan Kent (Gil's daughter)
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Mark Miller
June 13, 2006
Dear Diane,
Cheryl and I remember Joe with fondness when we reflect on the many Bluestone Roundups we've been priviledged to share with so many over the years, and we're saddened by the news of his passing. May God bless you and bring you peace and rest. We're thinking of you here at Bluestone.
Mary Huminski
June 13, 2006
Joe was one of the "dependable rocks" that I met over 12 years ago when I became a friend of Bill W. A gentleman I sort of adopted as a grandad (Bill Miller) originally introduced us and I knew immediately that Joe was one of the good guys, as Bill was very selective about who he guided me to. I will miss seeing him (always it seemed in places I didn't expect to) as he brightened my day on a regular basis. I was privilaged to have known him.
Deborah Bertoni
June 7, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Dom andCarol Venetti
June 6, 2006
Diane and family,
We are sorry to hear about Joe's passing and wish you the best and our prayers are with you and your family
Dom and Carol Venetti.
Eileen Terjak
June 6, 2006
Dear Diane,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. I will also include Joe in my prayers.
My love
Jeannie Grogan
June 6, 2006
God bless the Newport Family for sharing Joe with all of us who also needed his wisdom, humor, kindness, love & guidance in our lives. Heavens gain is our loss.
Sincerely,
Jeannie Grogan & Dave Giles
Audrey Alexander
June 4, 2006
To the Newport Family, I meet Joe while working with him at St Francis. In the short time that I knew him, I came to love and respect him for his kind, gentle and humorous wisdom. He always got me to open up when I was having problems. I never left him without feeling great. He always shared so much of himself and his knowledge with others. The world has loss a truely wonderful man. My deepest sympathies to you all.
Bob Ford
June 2, 2006
Jerry and the Newport Family;
Sorry to hear the passing of your father. Please accept my sincere condolences during these trying times.
Dave and Chris Tyjeski
June 1, 2006
Joe will certainly be missed. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Regina Byrnes
June 1, 2006
John, Jerry and Family:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. The world knows what a great father he was by the wonderful kids he raised. Sorry for your loss, Gary & Gina Byrnes
PEGGY & AL FRAZIER
June 1, 2006
DIANA AND FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS FOR ALL. WE WILL MISS JOE'S INFECTIOUS
SMILE AND FUNNY TALES.
Lori (Wirkowski) Burn
June 1, 2006
John,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. So very sorry to hear of your loss
Mary Helen Hough
June 1, 2006
Diane, I am so saddened hearing about Joe's death. He was inspirational to so many and I loved his sense of humor. I am glad he had come into my life if only for a short while. God Bless you and your family. Love,
Kathy Coleman
June 1, 2006
Diane and family -
There are few like Joe - he had time for everyone and with grit and persistence and a lot of love he has been instrumental in helping countless people change their lives - I am one of them. He taught me so much about 12 step living in my early days as a counselor -he said if I was going work with the friends of Bill W., I had better be sure I understood very well what their lives and their recovery were about - because of his persistence and patience with me, his wonderful sense of humor and his endless desire to give what he was blessed to have, I was able to grow into what he hoped I would become in my work. And on top of that, he lead me to my own participation in 12 step recovery - I remain always in his debt. To all of you, please accept my sincere sympathy - Joe was a good man who made such a difference - each life is a miracle that changes the world - Joe was one of those miracles! God bless you and give you comfort in knowing Joe is safely Home. Wonder if he met Bill and Bob yet???
JILL MCDONALD
June 1, 2006
DIANA AND FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS.
HE WAS GODS SAVING GRACE TO ME,I'LL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL. WONDERFUL MEMORIES- COOKS, CEDERLAKES AND BLUESTONE LAUGHTER, LAUGHTER AND TEARS. WITH LOTS OF LOVE
JILL AND LARRY MCDONALD.
Luci (DeFranco) Casile
May 31, 2006
Jerry & John ... My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. God always takes the good ones...
Teresa & Barbara
May 31, 2006
To The Family of Joe,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. He gave many people hope that life will get better. He carried the message of hope very well. His humor touched all that met him. We feel very blessed to be one of many that he helped with his experience, strength and hope.
May God bless and keep your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Larry Balbach
May 31, 2006
I would like to offer my sincere sympathy and condolences for the loss of Joe. Throughout my 18 years of recovery my contact with him was limited by situations but much appreciated. His sense of humor, outlandish attitude and sharp wit provided many a bright spot. I will sorely miss sitting next to him at the Cook Forest Conference and trading barbs. My prayers are with the family and many friends who are sharing in the celebration of the memories of his life and mourning the loss. Much love
Elaine Gentry
May 31, 2006
Dear Diane and Family,
My condolences on Joe's death. He had a gracious spirit and a loving heart and was a blessing to all who knew him. May God bless you and your family.
Kathy Eisel
May 31, 2006
To the Newport Family -
Joe will be truly missed both in and out of the program. I loved seeing his smiling face and hearing his laugh-especially at Cedar Lakes. He will live on in our memories and from the stories he told.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathy & Jack Eisel
Jane & Art Albert
May 31, 2006
Dear Diana and Family, Art and I will remember the happy times, laughter, the warm feelings with a smile the times we spent at the meetings and conferences with Joe. Please accept our heart felt sympathy for your loss.
David and Christy Ford
May 31, 2006
Jerry and Family
We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May 31, 2006
To the family of Mr. Newport:
I wish to express my deepest sympathy on your loss. I will keep him in my prayers. May family and friends help you through this most difficult time. Take care and God Bless.
Alison (Cillo) Wagner
Janie Stadnik
May 31, 2006
Dear Family of Joe, I spent many nighturns working with Joe on the adolescent unit of St.Francis. He was an inspiration to me and helped me get my life in order. I thank him from the bottom of my heart. Rest in peace Joe. Janie Stadnik
Gary Smith
May 31, 2006
Joe will truly be missed by many
people,my deepest sympathy to your family.
Barbara Vaughn
May 31, 2006
Diane and Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father.
David Leggett
May 31, 2006
My sincere condolences on your loss. Joe was instrumental in helping me and many others as he did Gods work on earth. He will always be in our hearts.
Sincerely,
David Leggett
Hope Sees the Invisible, Feels the Intangible, Accomplishes the Impossible!!
Mark Perri
May 30, 2006
Dianne
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. In recovery there are
Special people who have helped many. This is the legacy of Joe to us. We have heard so many people that said they were at their bottom and Joe was there to show the way out. Thank you and God bless
Doug & Mary Robinson
May 30, 2006
Diana and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing. His warm smile and sense of humor will be missed here in West Virginia.
We always looked forward to seeing you and Joe at Bluestone, Cedar Lakes or any other place we happened to gather so that we could share what was happening in our lives and just fellowship together.
God Bless you and yours and may His love, mercy and grace surround you in your time of need.
Grace Farley
May 30, 2006
Dear Diana,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of Joe are many and will never fade. God be with you and your family. We love you. Grace and Al Farley
Chuck Thieroff
May 30, 2006
Dear Diana and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Joe was certainly one of God's finest gifts to the Fellowship. He reached out often and touched so many lives with his warm smile, firm handshake, kind words,that special laugh and that look in his eyes that said to so many "If I can make it kid so can you". Joe always gave so freely of the "Gift" that he had been given. That is the primary purpose that is so important to us all and Joe certainly carried the message to countless numbers.
He will be sorely missed by all. May God Bless
Chuck Thieroff
May 30, 2006
Dear Diana and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Joe was certainly one of God's finest gifts to the Fellowship. He reached out often and touched so many lives with this warm smile, firm handshake, kind words,that special laugh and that look in his eyes that said to so many "If I can make it kid so can you". He will be sorely missed by all. May God Bless
Nathan Peterson
May 30, 2006
To the entire Newport family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe was extremely instrumental in my early years and I think of him often. He put a smile on my face when it was an impossible task. He will always be remembered and truly missed by many.
Elaine (Smith) Lee
May 30, 2006
John,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May your memories of him help with your healing. You are in my prayers.
Leah Reynolds
May 30, 2006
Joe was a good friend to me. I will always remember how kind he was to me after I moved to Pittsburgh 20 years ago and started working at St.Francis on the Unit with him. He will be missed.
Tony Liguore
May 30, 2006
Joe was a great man to me. My memory is that any question I might have, Joe seemed to have the answer that God might give. He was always kind and tolerant to me and everyone else he talked with. I will miss him very much.
Diana, and the family, my deepest sympathy to you all. I will always remember Joe and the difference he made in my life.
Duke & Jeanie Ramsey
May 30, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jack & Beverly McKee
May 30, 2006
Today we remember all the joy and happiness Joe brought into our lives. His memory and legacy will always be with us. A big pair of shoes are empty today and we will miss him. God Bless
Christine Boehm
May 30, 2006
To The Entire Newport Family:
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May the strength and closeness of family and friends be with you always.
Susan McMullen
May 30, 2006
Diane
I can't express the sorrow I feel for you and your family.
Eileen Singer
May 30, 2006
Memories of Joe will live on in the lives of all who were blessed to have known him. Everytime someone mentions a 'monkey' or 'new set of teeth', I will laugh inside remembering his life. Not to worry, he is sitting at the right hand of God as we speak. I'm sorry for your personal loss and the loss of my friend. He was quite a character!
Stan Burdock
May 30, 2006
Diane and family,
You graciously shared your husband and dad with our "extended family." Over the years Joe lit up my and our lives with a broad smile, a ready hand shake, a quick joke to lighten our hearts, and most of all, his warm, steady, encouraging "presence" as the friends of Bill W. met "to share our experience, strength and hope with each other." We haven't "lost" Joe, we know where he is. He has heard the Lord Jesus say: "Well done, good and faithful servant. Come and share in our Father's joy."
We will miss him here, until we join him there. You are in my prayers. May the Lord Jesus comfort you and draw you nearer to Himself in the difficult days ahead.
LINDA TUNSTALL
May 30, 2006
TO THE WHOLE NEWPORT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW, BUT REMEMBER THAT JOSEPH IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH NO PAIN OR WORRIES.
GOD BLESS. LINDA TUNSTALL & JOSEPH BAGINSKI.(SULLIVAN CHEVROLET)
Desiree Atwell
May 30, 2006
Joe taught me many things. Two that stand out:
1) We must lose to win.
2) We must die to live.
Godspeed dear friend. You have loved us well.
Kim Stefanov
May 30, 2006
Dear Diana and family, I was so saddened to hear of Joe's passing.You are in my thoughts and prayers. A friend of Bill W. Kim S.
Gil Falvo
May 30, 2006
We lost a hero and giant of a husband, father and sponsor but his memory, wisdom and spirit will continue to live on. I will miss him tremendously but promise to pass on what he freely gave to me, hope and a strong faith in God. I thank him for being such a dependable sponsor & friend. He is my hero.
Diana, Joe, Jerry and John; thanks for sharing him with me all these years and you have our deepest sympathy.
Bob Roche & Family
May 30, 2006
John & Family
Sorry for your loss. When you loose your father it is a very difficult time. Rely on your family and friends to help you through this trying period. He was a good man!
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