Joseph E. Purcell Jr.

[December 31, 2013:] I was a student in a Dundalk Community College geography class around 1993. My life was touched by Joe's positive and engaging temperament. He was charming and entertaining. I was just this moment updating an 18 year old personal database of personal contacts and looked him up and stumbled upon this news. I would have reached out by phone to him tomorrow to say hello and "thanks" across these many years. I cannot do that now, so with these words I am sending thoughts of gratitude and prayers of my heart upward to him for his steps having crossed mine. I benefitted much by that happening and deeply enjoyed him as a person. Thank you, good Sir and go with G*d!

So sorry to hear the passing of my cousin Joey. I still remember the visits to Centralia to see the family. Joey always sent Christmas cards. I will always remember him in my prayers.

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He and Peggy were wonderful neighbors and friends. We still received Christmas cards from Joe and looked forward to receiving them each year. Joe was truly a kind and gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time, although we're sure he's happiest being reunited with Peggy.

To family and friends we extend our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.