Joseph D. Pettiglio

HI PA... WELL ITS ALMOST ONE YEAR SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE AND IT IS STILL LIKE A BAD DREAM! I MISS YOU TERRIBLY AS EACH DAY PASSES!! I CAOME AND VISIT YOU AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE AND EVEN GOT SOME PICTURES OF ANDREA WITH YOU! SHE LOVES TO GO AND VISIT YOU AND ALWAYS HAS TO HAVE TIME TO HERSELF WITH YOU WHEN WE GO. SHE TALKS TO YOU ALL THE TIME AND LOOKS IN THE SKY AND THE CLOUDS AND STARS AND KNOWS THAT YOU ARE THERE LOOKING OVER US!
THIS IS VERY HARD STILL! I DONT THINK IT WILL EVER BE EASY TO ACCEPT AND REALIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT WITH US ANYMORE!
ITS HARD TO GO TO THE HOUSE STILL OR FAMILY EVENTS BECAUSE ALL OF US EXPECT YOU TO COME WALKING IN AND KISS AND HUG US LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE!
WELL IM GOING TO SAY TALK TO YOU LATER FOR NOW, BUT I WANTED TO ADD ONE MORE LETTER TO YOU<3
WE ALL LOVE YOU, MISS YOU BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!
YOU ARE IN MY DAILY THOUGHTS
ANDREA LOVES HER PAPA JOE AND EVEN MADE YOU A TIE FOR FATHERS DAY.. WE ARE GOING TO GIVE IT TO NANA,
MY MOM IS OKAY AND S IS MELANIE AND ANDREA!!!

I LOVE YOU PA AND I WILL TALK TO YOU LATER

LOVE ALWAYS & FOREVER
~~ERIN RAE~~

hi pa its a few days after christams i went by your grave on christmas day im sorry but i couldnt get out of the car it was just too much. i still can't beleave your gone, every time i go see nana i walk about half way down the back halland realize, my pa's gone. nothing and i mean nothing ever replace that empty hole in my heart, that hole is joeseph danato pettiglio. i know your with god now and i really miss you every 1 does. my sister seems to be having a hard time with ur loss but i know she'll come around. if you could just do me 1 favor tell my mom's uncle donny she misses him alot and that she always is thinking of him. just like me thinking of you pa. i hope ur christmas in heaven was good and you enjoyed it. new years eve i'll be thinking of you . o and i never got to thank you for that cowlaq you gave me in my hair or the "spinny thinngy" ahh, that's the least of my worries just i love you and ill always be thinking of if i start to talk to you by meself don't think im weird i just miss you.

~ our father who art in heaven hallow be thy name , thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our truspasses as we forgive who trustpass angainst us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, aman

well goodbye for now pa ill be the best andrew jospeh pettiglio i can , for you pa, i promise

hi pa its a few days after christams went by your grave on christmas day im sorry but i couldnt get out of the car it was just too much. i still can't beleave your gone, every time go see nana i walk about half way down the back halland realize, my pa's gone. nothing and i mean nothing ever replace that empty hole in my heart, that heart that is joeseph danato pettiglio. i no your with god now and i really miss you every 1 does. my sister seems to be having a hard time with ur loss but i know she'll come around. if you could just do me 1 favor tell my mom's uncle donny she misses him alot and that she always is thinking of him. just like me thinking of you pa. i hope ur christmas in heaven was good and you enjoyed it. new years eve i'll be thinking of you . o and i never got to thank you for that cowlaq you gave me in my hair or the "spinny thinngy" ahh, that's the least of my wrries just i love you and ill always be thinking of if i start to talk to you by meself don't think im weird i just miss you.

~ our father who art in heaven hallow be thy name , thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our truspasses as we forgive who trustpass angainst us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, aman

well goodbye for now pa ill be the best andrew jospeh pettiglio i can , for you pa, i prmise

pa joe, you are the superman that hasnt died in my heart. you are my hero and you are my ro model, you are my grandpa but i had feelings for you if you had been my dad. i am greatful for having a life knowing that a wise man like you would be there next to me even before i needed help. you always went the extra step even if it was the scariest, painful, physicals things. you have gave me the the confidence to allow my free will among people and you told me that i could be whatever i wanted as long as i did the most as i could and put everything into it. i sure have becuse im still standing with your pride rapped around my heart. you have inspired me with feelings that i never knew ihad inside me. im the luckiest grandson alive to have a pa joe like you. theres no pa joe thats bettr than you and not even a pa that comes close. i tried and tried by prayying for you everyday, and every night, but i didnt try hard enough which makes me feel like it was my fault. i am sorry that i wouldnt go with my dad to see when he asked me to i was just scared to look at you and admit that you were slowing drifting away into heaven. pa i miss you, i want you back next to me, please pa, i need you, and you are my one and only friend who would help me with anything. i miss the smell of you, and your voice, i miss huggin and kissing you pa. your hair was always perfect and you never looked bad at all, you always broguht me up smiling and caring for one an other. i can go ON AND ON PA BUT WORDS WILL NEVER BE AS STRONG AS IF YOU WEREHERE RIGHT NEXT TO ME I LOVE YOU PA JOE AND I WILL BE WITH YOU VERY SOON . REST IN PEACE PA JOE.

ppa joe, your the superman in my heart who hasnt died. i have been into all the stories you told em and all the laughs we had. i remember your laugh exaclty. i rmember the smell of you how your hair was so smooth and always made it with an extra special touch. your lectures to me have inspired me to show people that i can do what ever i put my mind too. i can feel you in ym body when im feeling sad and i can feel you eaisng the pain and stress from my heart. i am speechless about what happened and i will never put anyone first infornt of my true hero... you. i am by far the luckiest and the most successful grandson by having the name pettiglio from you pa. your an ali to the pettiglios, your a ro model, and you are someone to look up to when we need help. all the times id come over and eat pasta and milk with you id always try to fit the extra amount of pasta in my mouth as you did but i was just not good enough like you were. you are my emortal superman you really are pa and i cant beleive why you had to leave me. i have lost the most smartest, loving, and caring human being that god has let into man kind. i cry and pray for you every night pa. it doesnt work because you arent here for my shoulder to lean on but i lean on your soul and it soothes the pain away. i cant write in words how much you mean to me and i swear that you will see me soon. i swear i will be with you agian becuase this si so stressful pa joe. whenever i go intos nanas house and you peep up the stairs i used to be able to see you shouting out ym name. now i go in thier and i have flashbacks of the days i would just sit in the blakc chair just watching you sleep and having you wake up to me with a kiss or a hug. i am a very emotional person pa joe. and your the one who brings it out the most. when ever i look at pictures and vidoes i cry and cry and i am beyond happy, im proud to see the pettiglio family strong and for the most part ok, you have deminstrated the guidelines to life and showed us examlpes when to be strong and when to be there for one another. you have combineded our hearts together to be caring to one another and thats what any one would want form someone. AND LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING, YOU ARE THE GOD ABOVE THE GODS, YOU ARE THE MOST STORNGEST HUMAN IVE EVER MENT PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. I LOVE YOU PA SO MUCH AND I WILL SHOW MY KIDS AND MY FAMILY WHAT IT MEANS BY BEING A LEADER AND SHOWING LOVE. REST IN PEACE PA JOE. IN MY HEART YOU WILL ALWAYS BE

Mr. Pettiglio,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

to my dad i cannot put in to words what you mean to me sitting next to you in those last few hours i did alot of remembering all the things you tought to me and there are too many to list but one thing always come to mind is that you ALWAYS said familia comes FIRST i can never thank you enough for being the BEST DAD you always had the right advise weather i liked it or not but it was always from your heart i know you are st peace now in heaven and i know heaven is a better place because you are there you were not just my dad you were my best friend my sports couch my bus driver to all those games we played all over newengland and you and mom never missed a game no matter what you were doing you made me a better broter to my sisters and brothers abetter husband to my wife and a better father to my children and for that i thank you i just wanted you to know that to me and alot of other people you were themost admired and respected man i ever seen i will miss you so much and until we see eachother again rest well papa and know i will be loving and missing you forever your loving son GERRY

you had good days and bad days


and now we all will too


because we'll either smile or cry
when we think about you.


i can't believe this is happening and don't want it to be real


i don't know what to say or do and don't know how to feel


i'm sad because i miss you


proud that you were so strong


mad because i want you here


confused because this feels wrong.


it feels like a big nightmare ever since you went to sleep


but now i can have sweet dreams because i know you'll rest in peace.

i love you

Dear Christine, My hearfelt sympathy to you and all your family on the death of your beloved Joe. You'll miss him terribly but remember Joe is in a better place...heaven. May you and your family remember all the wonderful celebrations that you all had a a big family. Love, Pauline

To My Hero,
i will always miss you. You taught me more to life than your born and you die, You taught me never EVER to give up. Even when your gone i will always remember that. I will always remember that when I slept over and we got Papa Gino's and we got the meatball and olive pizza and Nana told me no desert until you eat all your olives and when nana turned away you took all my olives and ate them. Now i dont have an olive eater i have more than that i have an angel. I will never forget you Pa.
i ? u
Angelina

pa this is the hardest thing i have ever been through in my whole entire life. i still can't believe it's real and that you're actually gone. i want you to know how much i love, respect and most of all miss you.
you were so strong through all of this and i know you'll always be with me.

i love you.

To my favorite father-in law, There are not enough word's to describe what you meant to me. You guided me through tough times with your great word's of wisdom. And you will have a place in my heart forever. You showed me how you have to accept people how they are and i will alway's hear you say HOWEVER, I knew i could alway's go to you and get my 'joe hug" now i will feel your hugs only in a different way. Joe i couln't make up in my mind a better father-in-law than you.

Dear Pettiglio Family; Joe was a good soul, we worked together at GTE for many years and he was always the first to help, the first to throw his hand in and a strong, decent man. Joe never had a bad day, he was always the one that would smile and laugh and make the rest of us realize that whatever was wrong could be made right. We loved Joe and sadly mourn his passing. Our thoughts are with you today.

Pa Joe... there will never be enough words to go on about just the kind of man that you were. Even up until the very end..... Independent, never complaining, and always had a smile on your face that I will never forget!!!!
I will not lie, I do miss you more then anything in this univesre. I feel like a piece of me is gone too!

But I think that you would be very proud because Andrea is taking this very well.... Andrea said that she is sad that you are gone, but we have pictures and memories to keep you alive and I sit there in amazment where I got such a strong child from I know now that she must have gotten it from YOU!!
I could not have asked for such a better family and definately not a better PA JOE!!!
With the morals and traits that you have instilled in all of us growing up I will make sure that I will pass those to Andrea so that she can grow to be as strong willed as my PA JOE was!!!!!!!!!

I WILL NEVER LET GO OF YOU BECAUSE I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON THIS VERY MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!
WELL FOR NOW I AM GOING TO SAY GOOD NIGHT AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU TAUGHT US including me THROUGH THE YEARS!!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND I HOPE TO ONE DAY BE AS STONG AS YOU!!!

LOVE FOREVER
ERIN RAE
&
ANDREA RAE
JUNE 30, 2008

DEAR PA JOE.... I DONT KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN... BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU WERE THE STRONGEST MOST LOVING MAN THAT I EVER KNEW.
I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY!!
YOU SUFFERED THROUGH SOME THINGS THAT I DONT KNOW THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TOO AND I KNOW THAT YOU DID IT FOR ALL OF US!! WE ALL LOVED YOU.
I WILL NEVER STOP LOVING YOU!! I KNOW YOU ARE SITTING HERE WATCHING OVER ME AND THINKING THAT I NEED TO GET SOME REST AND BE HAPPY THAT YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE BUT I JUST CANT GET THAT OUT OF MY MIND YET!!!
PA YOU WERE MY SHOULDER TO LEAN ON AND KNOW THAT THERE WHERE MEN OUT THERE THAT WERE GENTLEMEN AND TRUE HARD WORKERS AND FAMILY MEN!!!!!!
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ANDREA LOVES YOU SO MUCH AND SAYS THAT SHE IS NOT SAD BECAUSE SHE KNOWS THAT GOD IS TAKING CARE OF YOU AND THAT YOU ARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!! SHE IS A STRONG LITTLE GIRL AND I KNOW NOW THAT SHE GETS THAT FROM YOU!!!!! THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US THAT IT IS OKAY TO HAVE DIFFERENT EMOTIONS!!!!!

WELL FOR NOW JUST KNOW THAT I AM KEEPING YOU IN MY DREAMS AND EVERYDAY THOUGHTS!!!!

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ALL OF US CAUSE WE DO ALL MISS YOU BUT WE DIDNT WANT TO SEE YOU SUFFER ANYMORE!!!!!
P.S. MY MOM WILL BE TAKING CARE OF AND SO WILL NANA, I WILL MAKE SURE THAT I WILL DO WHATEVER I CAN DO TO EASE THEIR PAIN AND HELP THEM!!!!!

LOVE ALWAYS
ERIN RAE & ANDREA RAE
6-30-08

Dear Chris and family .Lauchie and I are very sorry to hear about your loss .we will always remember pa joes sauce he made the best you will be remembered in our prayers love Bella and Lauchie

dearest Christine, I am so sorry that I cannot be with you at this time. Joe was a wonderful person and we will all miss him. Love, Susan Boodro

Dear Freddy,
My condolences to you on the loss of your brother Joey.
To Joey's family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

to the pettiglio family, so sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you always...pettiglio family woburn

Dear Auntie Chris & Family - Even though we're far away, Uncle Joe has always been in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much and wish you strength & peace.

Somehow I just know that Uncle Joe is going to greet the angels in heaven with a big smooch :o)

Love Always Liz & Family

Dear Chris and family ,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I will long remember all you did for my Mom and Dad , Joyce and John.
God bless all of you.

Chris,

We all wanted to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Please let us know if we can help you in any way.

Love

Eileen, Christine, Elaine and David Dorsey

Aunt Chris and Family
I know as time has passed we have not seen much of eachother but
I have always felt very close to you all I remember and still think of the happy memories I have of being a little girl staying at Nana and Pa's house and always wanting to be down stairs with all of you. I remember all of you sitting at that huge table in the kitchen all eating together and hoping you would tell me to sit and eat with you. (you did most of the time) I'm remember Uncle Joe always called me honey and gave me a kiss and that famous hug he gave. I love all of you, and will miss Uncle Joe.

" Pa.....Pa"
I called out today.
Then my mommy told me you went away.

Im far to young to understand.
Where you went, I hope its grand.

Im only knew you for a short time.
I love you so much, Pa of mine.

You will live on with me, by stories Ill hear.
I Hope you can see me from way up there!

So Ill keep Nana happy, and love her all the time.
Dont you worry, she will be fine.



I love You Pa
Love Always Lucas Joseph

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xoxoxoxo

Since I've known you,
I've respected you,
Since I've respected you,
I've loved you.

Because you are gone,
I will now love your spirit.
Your voice speaking to me as a child,
forever rings through my soul.

Seeing you so tired, I asked you to go.
I never thought you would listen to me.
You always had a mind of your own,
but now I am happy because you are at peace.



Thank you pa for caring for me.
Thank you pa for listening to me.
I will cherish you forever,
and you will always live in me.

Dear Pettiglio Family,
Our thoughts and prayers our with you during this time.
To our cousins Gerry, Trisha, Andrew and Angie we send our love to help heal your hearts.
Love, Melissa, Dana, Cassie and Jake Olsen

Mrs Pettiglio and family,
I would like to express my respect for Papa Joe as Austen calls a warm and loving man, I am thankful for our relationship, the heartfelt invitations extended to your family hoilday celebrations always making me feel welcome. We will cherish the many memories and look foreward to the new as we remember a remarkable man, husband,father, grandfather and friend. How quickly life passes on this earth we will keep each of you in our prayers and ask that you are blessed with restful peace knowing Papa Joe suffers no more and has been promoted to the next Kingdom, in Jesus name. God comfort you your friend
Roger Castro and Auddie

Dear Chris and Family:

So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I will always remember Joe with a smile on his face. He was always so upbeat and full of good energy and humor. Chris, what a wonderful legacy you have in your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Joseph Pettiglio Family Tree will continue to grow and prosper into the future and the next century! Please take good care. With my sympathy,

Dearest Pa,
I love you and miss you so much. You showed me and my children unconditional love, and for that I will always be grateful.
You are in my heart now and for always,
Love,
Gwen, Auddie, and the triplets

We love you and miss you so much, Pa. You will always be in my heart. You showed me and my children unconditional love and for that I will always be greatful to you. God bless you,
Gwen, Auddie and the triplets

Sorrow may endure for a night, but if you hold on, joy will follow in the morning. You are in our thoughts.

Joe was a true man who showed by example how to be one. He lived like a man and when the time came, He died like a man. He did it his way. Good bye old friend.

My Beloved Father-in law.
You have given my the greatest memories of you, for the last 20 years I have learned so much from you and will treasure you in my heart always. I will miss you dearly and take from you your love to share with my family. I will take good care of your Son and keep your memory alive. I love you forever and will miss you. Someday we will meet again, and who knows we can even play that game of scrabble. I love you very much.
My prayers are with your family.
Love always your favorite Italian daughter in law Sharon.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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