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Ralph Pastor
July 20, 2024
I will always remember the wonderful times with you on camping trips and little league. Your buddy CC stopped by for a visit. So many great memories...
Rosa Wilbanks
July 20, 2023
Sending warm hugs on this difficult day. Joseph had the most beautiful smile and my heart smiles when I remember him ~ always happy, sweet, silly. I worked at St. Joseph´s and my day always got brighter when he entered the room.
Brannen family
July 22, 2022
As the years go by we still feel the loss of Joseph. Missing him every day and always wondering how his future could have been.
Nicole
December 13, 2016
Joseph I miss you more with each passing day. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can only hope that you have found the peace you were searching for. I love you forever and always.
Mom
December 20, 2011
Joseph I miss you. I miss your kisses - and your soft little nose. I miss your smile and the way I felt when you were near. Merry Christmas son. Be at peace.
Ralph Pastor
February 10, 2011
Hey Joe
Your Mom and I wore your favorite Steelers shirts on Super Bowl Sunday and went out of the house looking like true Steeler fans. We miss you son. CC called to say hello and we hope to see him soon.
Love Mom and Dad.
February 7, 2011
Joe,
Couldn't help but think of you all day yesterday! You're team was in the super bowl and almost won! I was rooting for them and had my black and yellow on for you! Shawn and I miss you so much! You're always on our minds!
Love, Lisa
December 12, 2010
Miss you a ton, Joseph, and I always will...
Dad
Karen Pastor
July 31, 2008
Five years have gone by and there isn't a day that I don't think of you. I miss you every single day. This year was particularily hard and my heart aches for you.
I will love you until forever ends...
Mom
May 19, 2006
Joseph ~ it's been nearly 3 years since you've been gone but I think of you every day. As the seasons go by I wonder what you would be doing if you were still here .. I see young men that remind me of you and the days roll back and the memory of your face, your smile, your smell, your voice still come back to me...and I miss you deeply. I want just one more of those amazing strong embraces. I want to hear you say "Hi Mo - I love you" like I heard so many times ... I was blessed to have the time I did with you and I long to hold you again.
Be in peace. Know that you are loved and missed and that you made a difference.
Karen Pastor
June 25, 2004
Dear Joseph-
I fell in love with you the moment I saw you and you've had my heart ever since. You would have been 19 years old yesterday and I miss you more than words can express. You are in my thoughts and prayers and heart every minute of every day.
There was so much more I should have said ...
I can still smell you in your room sometimes filling my mind with snapshots of your life. I hear your last goodbye echoing in my memories. I feel your kiss against my cheek.Your robe still hangs in the bathroom as always and your photo stands on my dresser blessing me with your smile. Every butterfly reminds me that you're free.
Happy Birthday Joe. Dad and I love you with all our hearts and long to hold you in our arms - knowing that we'll never have to let you go again.
My beautiful sweet son we miss you so very much.
All Our Love - Mom & Dad
Brannen
June 24, 2004
Today's your first birthday since you've left us. We miss you so very much and are trying hard to remember all of the happy times. You are never off our minds or out of our prayers.
We wish you everlasting peace.
DD, Steve, Bonnie, Stephanie and Cin
Alexandra Smith
November 8, 2003
Dear Joe,
Words can't explain how much I miss you. You were and still are my everything. You were my first love and I was your's. I'm so very sorry. I wish I could have done things differently. All I want is to be with you right now. You're still all I ever think about. I miss my best friend. Guess what? Today is our 1yr. and 3mos anniversary. I wish we could spend it together. I miss you and I will always love you. You'll always be in my heart.
-Alex Smith
Nishea Martinez
September 5, 2003
My love, its your princess! my life is better because you were in it. you made me laugh, cry, smile, and love...not just other people but myself. you told me from day one to look within myself and thats why i love you so much. i remember the great times never ever will i forget them. being your friend, and your exgirlfriend at that, was the greatest thing. you were there for me thru everything, you were there to make me laugh, to lend me a shoulder, to hold my hand, to listen....i miss you, i love you. until we meet again i promise you that i will be true to myself, ill keep on jumping (haha), and continue "wearing nylons!" thank you for all of your love joseph. everytime i see a rose i'll think of you, valentine's day is your day now-you know why!! "i knew i loved you before i met you..." your princess will never forget you, i will never stop loving you. i miss you. until next time, i love you!
~Nishea Martinez
Terry Bringazi
August 22, 2003
To Keith & Family,
We are deeply saddened by your great loss. It is my sincere belief that all of the prayers of my family, closest friends, and everyone else offered on behalf of your family and those who love and miss Joseph, whether those prayers were awkward, or elegant will be accepted by the Spirit of God who understands what we couldn't begin to know how to say, and delivered directly to our Heavenly Father. It is my hope that Joseph feels the awesome love his family and friends have for him.
On the evening of the memorial service in Cupertino there was an extremely brilliant sunset covering a small portion of the sky low over the hills, and as I looked at the swirled clouds I couldn't remember ever seeing a sunset that even slightly resembled it, and don't expect I'll ever see one again that looks anything like it. At such a time, I couldn't help but to think of your son. Unlike the sunset, I fully trust you will see Joseph again when the time is right in a different space.
May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ our Amazing Savior be with you always.
The Bringazi Family
Stephanie Brannen
August 1, 2003
Dear Joseph,
I love you, and I miss you more than I can say. I've been talking to you a lot the last few days, composing various letters in my mind. Nothing comes close to articulating how much you are loved and missed, or how proud I am that you were my cousin. I was so lucky to know you. I always wished that you and I were as close as you and Bonnie. You looked up to her so much. But, I figured that we had a whole lifetime, and you would always be my cousin. I would get to watch you grow up and live an inevitably wonderful life. And I am sure that it would have been a great life. You were so beautiful, inside and out. You had the best sense of humor of anyone I have ever met. And you were so wonderfully kind and sensitve. The world isn't right without you in it.
And I know what it feels like to hurt that bad. I know. And it kills me to think of you hurting like that. It seems silly now, but I still wish I could comfort you, even though I know you are not suffering anymore. I have all this love for you and I don't know where to put it. And the only thing I can think of is that you would want me to share it with those around me. You would want me to learn from you, to be a better person. To love more fully, more completely, without judgement or condition. That is how you loved and that is how I love you. I hope more than anything that anyone one who loved you will learn this from you, and that they will be sure to listen, to really listen to those around them, and to let them know that they are loved for exactly who they are. I know that you never felt like you were enough, but you were. I promise you, Joe, you were special, and perfect just the way you were. Not a day will go by that I don't think of you, miss you, and try to do something good with the love I feel for you.
Love,
Your Cousin Stephanie
Andee (Chin) Loudermilk
August 1, 2003
Karen, Ralph and familes,
My heart broke when Tom told me the news of Joe's passing. The last time I saw Joe was at Andy's BBQ, when we ran into all of you. Joe had grown so very much, into a very handsome young man. He always greeted me with respect and caring. I'll always remember the basketball games at St. Joseph's, rooting for our Jaguars. Joe and Tom would always be there on the court or sidelines yelling instructions, as if they were pros.
Karen, words aren't enough at a time like this. May God bless you, keep you strong.
Joe, you were a good friend to Tom and a wonderful young man. I enjoyed having you in our lives. There is another angel in heaven and another star in the sky. God bless and rest in peace.
Peggy Cirone Shaw
August 1, 2003
Dear Friends,
I was sorry to hear about Joseph. I find your families in my thoughts quite often and feel terrible that I was not able to attend the memorial. May God provide your families and friends with the strength to make it through this difficult time.
All my heart,
Peggy
Dionna Smith
July 31, 2003
Sweet Joe,
My Devin's first love. You gave her so much joy, smiles, and laughter(and me too). I thank you for sharing a part of your beautiful life with us. We will never forget you. All the time you spent at our house, all the many meals we shared, all the trips to the dog park (you were such a good sport. I know it was because you loved Devin so much). Thank you. You were a wonderful first boyfirend to my daughter.
Karen,
We took very good care of your Joe when he was with us. He was a joy to have around. A sweet soul. Thank you for letting him spend so much time with us at our home. My heart aches. I have suffered a family loss in the same tragic way. Time does soften the hurt, but will never erase the love and memories. I know you and Joe were very close and he loved you so. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Kelly Madej
July 31, 2003
Joe... you were so awesome! I loved hanging out with you freshman year. You were that big sophmore that always made me laugh! I don't understand this, but if you can hear me when I pray to you then I know you already realize how much you are missed. Take care of your family and friends, and as an angel in heaven I know that you'll be watching over everyone. I just hope that you didn't forget me, because I could never forget you. You'll always be in my heart Joe!! I'll always remember you and our memories! R.I.P.
Anu Choudhury
July 30, 2003
Dear Keith,
Our thoughts go out to you and your family at this time of great loss. May God give you all the strength to bear this grief. I had known Joseph through his visits to SWDC during volleyball and picnic, and I always found him to be such a warm and friendly person. Joseph and Kati always reflected the great upbringing you gave them. I will always remember his smiling face.
Anu
Cindy Brannen
July 30, 2003
JoeJoe-- I miss you so much. You were more than my cousin, you were my best friend, and the big brother I never had. Your charm and brilliant smile light up any room you entered and got you out of trouble many times. You were only three months older than me, but you always called me a "youngin". Joseph, it hurts so much now that you are gone. I love you with all my heart. Rest In Peace. Be good til I can be with you again and keep you in check.
Devin Colonna
July 30, 2003
Mr. Joe,
You were a HUGE part of my life for an entire year! I am so happy that I got to have you in my life as a boyfriend and a best friend. I will always remember all the special times we had together. Although we both went our separate ways, I still hold a VERY special place for you in my heart and I will miss you so much! My heart goes out to your family and I hope that you are finally finding true happiness. If I could have told you one more thing before you left, it would have been how much I love you!
Ms. Devin
ashley dix
July 29, 2003
I'll love you forever joe. You will always be in my heart. You were my first boyfriend, my first love. I'll never forget you. Just like your dad said, whenever I want to see you, all I have to do is close my eyes, and there you are. My prayers will always be with you and your family..
Len Bucuvalas
July 29, 2003
Dear Keith,
I can recall well the days I spent at Stratus. The work and the fun times and can still see your laughing face - laughing with good natured and well meaning humor.
I have a step daughter now 25.I am deeply saddened by your loss. Words are an inadequate way to express such deep emotions.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family,
Len Bucuvalas
Dexter Hermstad
July 29, 2003
To Keith, Karen and their respective families,
Your loss must be unimaginable, but I believe Joe is going on, and you all will see him again.
Darlene Brannen
July 29, 2003
Dearest Joseph -
My heart is broken. Every time I think of you I am filled with memories of you and Cin playing together as little ones, and later, just hanging out together as close as two cousins can be.
I know something amazing will be sparked by this tragedy. You were just that kind of kid. Always leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew you.
We all lost someone very special when you left us. Thank you for being who you were and touching so very many lives during your time here with us.You are with Grandma now and I'm sure you're both at peace.
We are family and you are deeply missed.
Love,
Auntie DD
Rosa Wilbanks
July 29, 2003
Keith, Katie, and Family,
It breaks my heart to think of what you must be going through right now; I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My memories of Joseph will forever include that beautiful, bright smile. What a wonderful person; he will be missed more than words can say. Please know that you are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
Angela Caropepe
July 28, 2003
Keith, my heart aches for you and your family. I will always remember Joseph as a kind, sweet and funny young man. He was always such a good friend to my daughter Danielle during their years together at St. Josephs. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert Kosovilka
July 28, 2003
There is no pain on earth that God can not take away..I know all will be calm with you in time, and your pain is shared by all of us..God bless and may he give you quick and complete peace...Robert and Iryna
Jane Beckman
July 28, 2003
My thoughts are with you. I know from personal experience how hard it is to lose someone that way. Like so many, I remember Joseph as a bright and energetic kid at those fun peripheral functions we all did. It's a good image to hold on to. Warm and supportive thoughts to all.
Ryan Scott
July 28, 2003
I was good friend swith Joe for two years at Mitty and it saddens me to learn of this tragedy. Joe was a great person who always made me laugh and brought a smile to my face. The world is a lesser place without Joe and I will always remember the times we had together. May God watch over you Joe and your family. Just know that there is alot of love for you Joe, until we meet again my friend.
Colleen Lavery
July 28, 2003
Dear Ralph and Karen,
Matt, Drew, and I were deeply saddened to hear of Joseph's passing. We, like so many others remember your handsome, athletic son. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, The Lavery Family
Krista Harper and Michael and Ezekiel Ash
July 28, 2003
Dear Karen and Ralph,
Words cannot express our sense of loss. I can remember Joseph running around the Santa Nella house when he was around two or three--a solid little guy with blond hair, his grandfather picking him up and calling him "Buster." Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anil Virmani
July 28, 2003
Our condolences are with Keith and family at this difficult time. I remember Joseph as a nice kid who used to visit office and play volley ball. Its so hard to believe that he is no longer with us.
-Anil Virmani
Cynthia and George Smith
July 28, 2003
We are saddened and grieve at this great loss.
We remember Joseph as a bright and energetic young boy, we will always remember him. We send our heartfelt prayers, hope, and support to his family and friends in this time of sorrow. May God comfort all of Joseph's family and friends. May God give strength to Joseph's family. May God give hope to all his friends. May God's infinite Love and Mercy be with Joseph forever.
Christine Swanson
July 27, 2003
Dear Ralph & Karen,
There Aren't any words to console you, but it may help to know we are thining of you and our hearts and prayers are with you.
The Swanson's
Jessica Spaulding
July 27, 2003
Our sincerest condolences. We hold you in our thought and prayers.
with love from Jessica and Ryan Spaulding
Mark Ruddell
July 27, 2003
I am deeply saddened to hear of the family's loss. I will always remember Joseph's bright smile that he wore everytime he and Kati came to visit Keith at the office. Joseph was a fine young man with a gentle spirit. May the angels watch over him.
Mark Bean
July 27, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. May God welcome you with open arms.
Dustin Gay
July 27, 2003
I knew you not as a man, but as a little boy. Thats what makes this so hard to deal with. I know its been a while, but I can still remember your face. If God has a better plan for us all, then I believe he was justified in taking you. Take care up there little guy.
In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti
- an old friend
Michael and Carolan Dosik
July 27, 2003
Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
Cheri Wells
July 27, 2003
Love knows no Distance. Love knows no Time. Joseph will always be part of your soul.
Ron Zeppa
July 27, 2003
God Bless You Dearest Joe...
I want you to know that you will alway's occupy a space in our hearts. You were loved by all of us. When we would see you after long months apart, it was like you had never left. We felt you as part of our family. You will be deeply,deeply missed!
Thank you Joey for the Love that you showed us and the laughter that you brought into our lives. You sure knew how to make me laugh! You had such a quick wit and a comical side.
It was no coincidence that we would have steak and Cauliflower cooked with Olive Oil and Garlic when you would come over. We knew that you Loved Steak! I can still see your eyes rolling back savoring your steak. It still makes me smile thinking of you.
I can remember the banging and loud thumps when you and Nick would wrestle upstairs. I thought you guys would come through the ceiling any second. I also remember you pinning your opponent at St. Francis High School, you were so proud (and should be!).
But you know what dear Joe. The most treasured thing I remember about you is the gentle, loving, innocent, handsome and caring person that you were. We will remember and celebrate you for the remainder of our lives.
Although our hearts are heavy and eyes are filled with tears we have peace in the reality of LIFE EVERLASTING and the knowledge that you are being cradled in GODS LOVING ARMS!
With Love Eternal, The Zeppa's
Shannon Gundry
July 27, 2003
I love you Joseph, I am only sorry I didn't have the chance to tell you more often. May God keep you and comfort you..until we meet again!
Victor King
July 27, 2003
I am so sorry that this had to happen. Joe was my friend, we played sports together, and went to Mitty together. He was in several of my classes and we talked on a regular basis. Much Respect. RIP.
Donald and Mary Glenn
July 27, 2003
Our beloved Joe-Joe, your love for others shone so brightly even as a small child. You could light up a crowd with a simple smile. You have left us with a deep sorrow the our hearts that we can hardly bear. We will somehow survive with the pain and go on but with a hole in our lives that no one can ever fill.
Rest in God's loving arms in peace. Will meet you on the otherside when our time here is through.
All our love and prayers,
Aunt Mary and Uncle Don
Derek Smith
July 26, 2003
Joe was my daugthter's boyfriend when he passed on. I will always remember his smile and him lounging on our old brown couch. The last I remember of him was dinner with our family the Sunday before he left us. I wish I had the chance to know him better. Fathers are always wary of suitors for their daughters. Don't let that get in the way of knowing someone. I did.
No one knows the time or place God will call us, but for all who were blessed with knowing Joe remember that our youth are our future, and we need to support them and listen to them, so that we can truly KNOW when and where we are needed and can support them. Joe had such a future, I just wish he knew it.
Ralph Pastor
July 26, 2003
Joe, you have brought so much joy to my life. I miss your big hugs in the morning and your companionship on camping trips. I enjoyed teaching you all the activities we enjoyed together. My life was so enriched by your sense of humor. I will truly miss the laughter we shared.
I will always remember our good times together.
Love Dad
Auntie M
July 26, 2003
Joseph, We love you so much and will miss you always. May God keep you and comfort you. Your beautiful smile will light up heaven.
Mom
July 26, 2003
Joseph you were my light. You were loved by so many and I miss you with all my heart. I ache for you. You left us far too soon my beautiful young son. May God wrap his arms around you until we are together again.
Scott and Dawn McLeod
July 26, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this extremely difficult time.
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