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Joseph V. Tornincaso
1932 - 2011
Joseph V. Tornincaso
1932 - 2011
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BORN
1932
DIED
2011
Joseph Tornincaso Obituary
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Russell Barretta
January 30, 2025
With fond memories of a neighborhood friend.
Diane Tornincaso
October 7, 2023
My heart still hurts. Miss you so much
Diane
June 13, 2017
This Father's Day is extremely difficult. I miss you and I love you more than words can say.
Diane
April 11, 2017
My birthday passed another year without your beautiful voice singing Happy Birthday to me. Easter Sunday is coming and the memory of the day you left us Easter Sunday 2011 never leaves my mind on this day along with Mom's Birthday. I miss you terribly and I love you Always and Forever.
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Diane Tornincaso
April 27, 2016
Diane Tornincaso
April 27, 2016
Diane Tornincaso
April 27, 2016
Diane Tornincaso
April 27, 2016
Diane Tornincaso
April 27, 2016
Diane Tornincaso
April 27, 2016
Diane
September 3, 2014
Miss and Love you every minute of every day.
August 6, 2014
Dad, can you please pull some strings? I really need this to be ok. Love and miss you always.
Ps. Sorry about all the tattoos. Lol
This picture was 24 years ago today. I want to go back to this day!!
September 16, 2013
Daddy, I miss you so much ??
Diane
September 6, 2013
Miss you so much!!!!!! I hope you see how everything is going and you are smiling your beautiful crooked smile! Love you Dad. ?
Diane
March 30, 2013
Daddy, you passed on Easter Sunday 2 years ago and I still can't grasp it. I know you don't want us to be sad for you, you are in a better place, no I am selfish!!! I want you here with me! I miss your smile, your laugh, your singing I miss having he relationship that took many years to get to where it was but we were there!!! I'm sorry I am not at the cemetery much. I talk to you all the time and I know you're always with me. I just can't go to a cold granite wall and feel that I am with my Dad there. I know it says your name and has your picture but to me you aren't there. You are in the hearts of all of us left behind to miss you. If ever a family had a true Patiarch it was you. I think we all got very lost once you were gone. I also like to believe that we are all trying to figure out our places now. When Daddy was here, everything would always be OK. There is a heartbreak, a huge void, and a loss of security that came along with your passing. I cry every day still. I want to be with you!! But just as promised things are as you would want them!! And they will stay that way!! I just want to hear a song in your voice, I want to hear your big giant laugh and that beautiful smile on that oh so handsome face. Daddy I love you and I miss you every day!! XOXO and I am so proud to say that "Big Joe" Tornincaso is my father, I have his blood running through my veins, along with the knowledge, the strength and the love you have taught me. Always and Forever " The Baby"
Diane
December 26, 2012
Another Christmas without you. Things will never be the same. I miss you so much and love you with all my heart. ?
November 26, 2012
Dad, need you right now more than ever! XO
Diane Tornincaso
September 14, 2012
Daddy, I miss you every day, every minute, every second. Daddy please watch over David I am hoping you have seen him by now. Needless to say the Riek's are feeling a heartbreak we all know to well. Dad, Dave always looked up to you literally and figuratively. One day we will all be together again and there will be no more tears. I love you Big Guy!! XOXO
Diane
July 8, 2012
I miss you so much. XO.
Diane
April 24, 2012
? Joseph Vincent Tornincaso ?
(Big Joe, Wonderful Husband, loving Dad, Grandfather and Friend.
April 27 1932- April 24 2011
A year ago the most amazing, larger than life in every way man was taken from us. Nothing will ever be the same. I could never thank you for all that you were and all that you did. You are missed by so many on a daily basis. Until we meet again I will continue to talk to you and love you as I had for 46 years. Everything is as you wanted it to be and always will be. I miss you so much Daddy
There are no words to tell you
Just what I feel inside
The shock, the hurt, the anger
Might gradually subside
A million times I'll need you
A million times I'll cry
If Love alone could have saved you
You never would have died
In Life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place
That no one could ever fill
It broke my heart to loose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you
The day God took you home
Things will never be the same
And all though it hurts so bad
I will smile whenever I hear your name
And be proud you were my Dad
With all my Heart, Love and Respect my amazing Dad
Love always
"The Baby"
Aka Whacko (hope that made ya smile)
February 7, 2012
Hi Lynn,
It has been many years since we spoke last. I just found out that Joe passed away.
As you know Joe and I had a special relationship. I always new that if I had a problem I could go to Joe and get his advice.
My Dad and I always thought the very best of Joe and we all looked out for each other.
I hope your health is good and I'm sure Jimmy and your family will look out for you.
I always had a great respect and admiration for Joe. I will miss him dearly.
Your Friend,
Steve Isaacson
February 4, 2012
I know the place you loved to be more than anywhere else! It is just as beautiful as you left it, just not as happy. Nothing is the same or ever will be again! I am sure you see everything is just as you would want it to be! I cry at some point every day and don't know if there will ever be a day when I won't. I hope it as beautiful there as I believe it to be and you are with everyone who has gone before you. One day we will all be together again and all be right once again! I Love you Daddy and hope you kmow just how much I love and appreciate you. I was blessed with the most amazing parents , unfortunately you were taken way to soon. Dad, "Make the world go away!". Love you. The Baby XOXO
The Baby
January 2, 2012
Happy New Year Daddy. I have no idea how it can be. This is the first year of my life that will not have you in it. We made it through the holidays but nothing will ever be right or how it should be ever again! I hope heaven is everything they say it is. I miss you so much.........we all do. Please keep giving me the signs, some days it is the only thing that keeps me going. I love you always and forever with all my heart.
October 12, 2011
Well 5 1/2 months have passed and it does not seem to be getting easier. I have no one calling me every morning to try and wake me up! I would give anything to hear that phone call one more time. Dr. Young calls Mom to see how we all are because she said you were such a wonderful man and we were such a close and loving family that we touched her and she thinks of us often. I hope you know what a fabulous husband, Dad, and Grandpa you were. I miss you more and more every day. All I know is every day is 1 day closer until I can be with my Dad again. I love you and I miss you. Everything is exactly as you would want it. No worries! All my love every minute of every day! XOXO. The Baby.
Linda Liparota
September 1, 2011
Dear Cousin Lynn, Jimmy, Laurette, Vickie and Diane. I am deeply saddened to read of the death of big Joe. Sorry our family has drifted so far apart, sorry I did not have the chance to visit one last time. You are in my thoughts.
June 22, 2011
Needless to say Father's Day was horrible. You were the best Dad ever. I miss you so much!
June 3, 2011
My heart is broken, I feel that my llife will never be the same. You were the best man who ever lived. Thank you. ~
May 9, 2011
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. ~
Ron & Joanne Rebello
May 2, 2011
Dear Lynn and family, We were so sad to hear about the loss of Joe. How fortunate we feel that we got to know him better in the last few years. He made everyone feel special and had a wonderful capacity to make smiles happen with his great sense of humor and captivating ability to tell stories. We will miss seeing him sitting in the sun on his dock in Vero Beach. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Ron and Joanne Rebello
The Staff of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home
April 28, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Nina Brooks
April 27, 2011
My heart hurts for all of you at this most solemn time . I pray that all the wonderful memories that you have will bring warmth to your hearts and smiles to your faces......The man that was larger than life on earth is now your Angel in heaven looking down and protecting you always...........May the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you all.....R.I.P. Mr. Tornincaso...".Big Joe"
With Our Deepest Condolences ~
Brooks Family ~ Mike, Nina, Michael & Deanna
Tony ,Lillian, Robert and Richard Marcello
April 27, 2011
Dear Lynn and family,
Tony and I are so sorry for the loss of Joe. He was a great friend and neighbor. We will miss his many stories and visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 27, 2011
Happy Birthday Daddy, I wish you were here with me for it! I miss you and love you so much !
Suzanne Olivieri Fosnaugh
April 26, 2011
Dear Lynn and Family,my name is Suzanne Olivieri and my father is Frank Olivieri.I found out today of the passing of Joe and I told my father and he feels so bad. He said I would remember Joe from when I was a kid and he said he used to call Joe the gentle giant. He wants me to let you all know how sorry he is. He said what a great guy he always was. God bless you all!
Lisa Ferraro
April 26, 2011
Dear Diane & Family,
My sincerest & deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Although there are no words at this time to help ease your heartache, I hope you will find some comfort in this poem that was sent to me when my Dad died.
To those I love and those who love me;
When I am gone, release me,
let me go I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
For if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart,
you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home".
~~Author Unknown~~
With love & friendship,
Lisa
Harry Jacobs
April 26, 2011
We have lost a great man with the passing "Big Joe". Our prayers are with his wonderful family during this tough time. God bless them.
John Duque
April 26, 2011
Dearest Lynn , we are so sorry for the loss of "big Joe" my family and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Not only did we lose a great man, we lost one of the finest Operating Engineers New York City has ever seen. I am especially grateful for all the kindness and guidance he had shown me through my career.
Joe was a great man and we will miss him dearly.
God bless you
April 26, 2011
To my wonderful father who has always been larger than life. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for being the most wonderful Dad anyone could ever ask for. I miss you so much already all my love always. "Your Baby" ~<3~
April Maser
April 26, 2011
Dear Diane and Tornincaso Family. Please accept our deepest Love,Sympathy and Condolences now in your time of pain,sorrow and always. I did not have the pleasure of ever meeting Mr. T, but I feel as if I have known him my whole life. He is in peace now, embrace that and allow his eternal love to continue to grow and fulfill your lives and hearts. All our Love, April, Mike, Mikie and Chris Maser <3
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