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Joshua Neal Obituary
JOSH NEAL NOV. 14, 1974 - DEC. 19, 2007 Joshua Brendan Neal, 33, passed away suddenly in San Francisco, Dec 19th, 2007. Josh was born Nov 14th, 1974, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in Modesto, attended Stanislaus Union District schools and graduated from Grace M. Davis High School in 1993. He received a bachelors degree in computer science from Cal State Stanislaus, followed by graduate studies at San Jose State University.
Josh worked for several start-up companies in the computer industry in Silicon Valley, always distinguishing himself with his creativity and capacity for hard work. Very often he was designated as a key'' person in the organization. Josh's relationships with people were distinguished by his dry wit and hilarious one-liners. He showed great patience for those who tried to learn, but impatience for those who didn't seem to care. His ready smile and laughter will be missed greatly.
Josh is survived by his parents, Joe and Janet Neal; sister, Sara Neal Candito, brother-in-law, Anthony Candito; grandfather, Hiram Neal, and grandmother, Alberta Bodes, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services will be under the direction of Franklin & Downs-McHenry Chapel. Visitation will be held Wed., Dec. 26, 2007, from 5:00-8:00 P.M., at McHenry Chapel-Franklin & Downs.The memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 1732 Miller Avenue, Modesto, California, on Thursday, December 27, 2007.
Remembrances may be made to the California State University Foundation for the Josh Neal Memorial Scholarship, and sent to CSU Stanislaus Foundation -MSR -300, Office of University Advancement, Attn: Andrea Martin, One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
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Craig Ranson
January 16, 2017
Josh was one of my best friends in high school. I deeply regret missing his passing. He helped shape the man I am today. Even as kids I knew he was destined for greatness. I can't believe he's gone.
J oanna Rose-Murray
October 3, 2009
Dear Janet/Josh's mom,
Something "propelled me" this morning to see if you had an active Legacy Guest Book for your son, Josh (maybe it was because I spent most of yesterday writing in Legacy Guest Books as I contacted newly bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings on behalf of myself and of our The Compassionate Friends Modesto/Riverbank Area Chapter).
I was so very glad to find that you do have an active Legacy Guest Book for Josh and I have just concluded reading all the entries. As I read thru the many heartfelt entries, I gained some substantive additional insight into the profound loss of you and Joe and others amongst Josh's family and friends (particularly Susie) with the sudden and premature passing of your beloved Josh...
My friend and fellow TCF Chapter member, I reach out to you now with a depth greater than before, with a deeper insight into your pain and the void in your life - and, also, into how the impending months of November and December will be so very difficult for you as you experience thru Josh's birthday and anniversary.
Time and again, as I read your Guest Book entries, I found myself wishing that I would have had the opportunity to experience the blessing of having been able to know Josh. And, also, I wish so very much that my beloved and much missed, Melinda Rose, was, with Josh, still alive and that they were in contact with one another - they seemed to share some characteristics in common (intelligence, wit, kindness, a willingness to take a stand for something they believed in (am thinking of "the hats at h.s. incident" mentioned by one of Josh's former classmates), a zest for life, personable, to name a few).
Well, perhaps, Melinda and Josh are in contact with one another in the beyond-earthly-life spirit world. If so, I'm confident they would be glad that you and I have met and are teaming together in our local TCF Chapter to reach out to and touch other bereaved parents And to reach out to and touch one another in our own challenging deep grief journeys...
At the conclusion of the entries for Josh, I felt led to write to you via his guest book - sensing you'd appreciate getting a message that there was a new message in Josh's Guest Book, an added sense that it is indeed still active, that Josh is continuing to positively impact people, even a person, like me, who didn't even know him during his earthly life. I sincerely hope and pray that my words have provided some comfort and bereavement support to you as I attempt to express my increased compassion for you in the loss of your son, Josh.
With the love of one bereaved mother to another,
Joanna/Melinda Rose's mom
Patrick Peterson
July 7, 2009
I worked with Josh for only one year but he was one of the funniest, most talented, amazing people I've ever known. I am greatly saddened to hear the news.
pat
Julie Anderson
June 14, 2009
Deepest regards to Josh's family. I knew Josh from high school and remember him to be a smiling kind friend to talk with. He was strong willed and confident and full of life. I know he will be missed.
Karen Von Dohlen (Smith)
March 24, 2008
I'm sorry if I missed any gatherings. I just found out Josh was gone in March, thanks to Michael. My deepest sympathy to all.
Eric Vance
January 22, 2008
I extend my condolences to all those affected by Josh's passing. I admired him in high school for refusing to cow to the school administrators' ban on hats. Josh consistently livened-up our classes with his humor and laughter. He will always be remembered.
Jennifer Payne Strimaitis
January 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Neal family and to Susie. I was shocked to read of his passing while in Modesto for the holidays. I knew Josh in high school and shared many classes with him. I will never forget his laugh, his smile, his political wit, and his sense of humor that always made our classes more interesting.
Ann Peace
January 12, 2008
My thoughts are with Susie and with Josh's family. Sometimes there are no words for the way things happen.
I knew Josh through Susie's words, so I knew him as amazing and wonderful and remarkable and kind. As I am sure he was.
Jay McKinsey
January 9, 2008
I always looked forward to seeing Josh at our annual reunion. He always greeted me with a big handshake and a big smile. I will miss him.
Rose Anne Raphael
January 8, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Susie, and Josh's family and friends.
Bryce Ryan
January 8, 2008
My thoughts are with you all. I knew Josh as the person who made Susie so very happy. Please accept my condolences.
Lisa Kirkman
January 7, 2008
I didn't know Josh very long but I saw he was a gentle and caring person, and he made you very happy, Susie - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Glover
January 7, 2008
I am very sad to hear this terrible news. I worked with Josh for two years at Reactivity. All of our customers knew Josh's skill and willingness to help and all of them asked for him by name when they had a problem. Josh was one of the best.
K(imber)ly Cornett
January 7, 2008
What an honor to have met and spent time with Josh! I met him at my son's baby shower and I was so happy that he and Susie stayed until late in the evening as the three of us chatted about politics and healthcare. Josh and I actually agreed with each other, amazing!! Josh also came to UCSF to meet my son the first day of his life, again what a pleasure. Josh - I knew you so briefly, but you made a huge positive impact on my life, THANK YOU!
johannes wilms
January 7, 2008
i read 'original poems, songs and prayers are welcome' and i could and i can understand, if josh's relatives, his girlfriend and his friends may want to pray, as, for those who outlast, it is not to explain, why such a young, honnest and open minded person as josh passed by so early, so unexpected, so inconceivably. - pls. accept my condolences.
Carolyn-Ann Straub
January 5, 2008
Dearest Janet and Joe,
How I wish I were closer! I know through your horrific loss, your pain must be beyond human imagination. I'm thankful to have the sense that family members and friends are there to support you. May your faith strengthen you, as you seek meaning.
I send heartfelt wishes, as I hope answers arise from the darkness in your trust in Him who created Joshua.
Love,
Carolyn-Ann Straub
Marilyn Bauhofer
January 4, 2008
Janet and Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have of your beloved son. Your family is remembered in our prayers.
Marilyn (Mitchell) Bauhofer
Steven Kameny
January 1, 2008
I am so sorry about Josh. He and Susie were so wonderful together and he was always so nice to me. This is a terrible loss
David Cheek
December 31, 2007
Dr.Neal and family-Sorry about the death of Josh. Josh and I wrestled and went to school together since Jr.high. He was a hard working, funny guy, who overcame alot of obstacles in life.
Jacquie Crosby-Williams
December 28, 2007
Dr. Neal and family, Across the miles I send you my deepest sympathy in your sudden and tragic loss. May God carry you and your family in your time of sorrow. I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I have always respected you as a person, family man and surgeon, may God Bless you.
ANITA AND JOHN LOUIS
December 27, 2007
DR NEAL AND FAMILY. ARE PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS.
Paula (Waymack) McCullough
December 27, 2007
Joe and Janet, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have a son about Josh's age, and I can only imagine your grief. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary & Bob Dryovage/Carasik
December 27, 2007
I am so saddened by the news of Josh's very premature death. He will be missed very much by his friends and family.
JIM LANGSTON
December 27, 2007
I`M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. IWILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
Kerrie Gable
December 27, 2007
I am so shocked of this news - big hugs to the Neal family, Susie and his many friends for this huge loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Josh - he is a great guy and will be greatly missed.
R. Ortiz
December 27, 2007
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I met Josh through a mutual friend and I will always remember how he gave me a hassle for being a PC user, he was funny guy. God Bless him and his family.
Jan Jacobs
December 27, 2007
Dear Dr. Neal and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very hard time. God Bless you and keep you in his heart always.
Jan Jacobs
DMC surgery dept
December 27, 2007
sending tons of healing good energy and much love! peace be with you Josh! love and light, forest
Joan Lewis
December 26, 2007
My heart is very heavy for you.
Matt Lanier
December 26, 2007
Josh will be sorely missed. He was a good man.
Josh in a Skybox at an Oakland A's game at McAfee Coliseum.
December 26, 2007
Neil Doane
December 26, 2007
I'm so sincerely sorry to hear about the loss of one of the most unforgettable people I've ever met. Josh was many things to so many people, but he was always a friend to all. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and fellow friends.
Sybil Carrade
December 26, 2007
Sara, Janet, and Joe - I am so sorry for your loss. I will cherish my memory of Josh - his smiling face at Sara's wedding. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Sollish (Charlene's sister)
December 26, 2007
Dear Joe, Janet, Sara and family,
My family wants to send our condolences at this sad time. What a wonderful gift Josh was to you. Your loss reminds us how special life is. Our prayers go out to you in the coming days.
John Chronister
December 26, 2007
It grieves me dearly to loose one of my best friends, and technical mentors. Josh was always there for me and he always knew how to make me smile. I loved him like a brother.
-chron
Josh with Dave, Mike K, Mike J, Chuck, and our dates; 1992 Winter Ball, Senior Year
December 25, 2007
Josh performing the Lumberjack Song with his Posse - Spring 1992
December 25, 2007
Sherie Altermatt
December 25, 2007
From the little boy who bothered me when I was young to the friend he had become as we grew into adulthood Josh was a Neal through and through. His wit and humor always made me laugh and his willingness to always be there for my grandparents are the things I will always admire. I will truly miss him and the years to come in which our friendship would have grown.
Carol and Paul Kameny
December 25, 2007
We knew Josh as a warm gentle thoughtful and loving person. He was wonderful to Susie in many kind ways and we appreciated that. I still love the huge birthday card he brought me-music and all! What a super guy he was and we will miss him a lot. Love, Carol and Paul
Allen Jebian
December 25, 2007
Every time I saw him again I looked forward to trying to pry an opinion out of him on one thing or another, because I knew he had a well formed one that just needed a bit of coaxing. It was always worth it.
John Bouvier
December 25, 2007
To my good friend Susie and the whole Neal family,
I hope the support and love of Josh's friends & family will give you some peace during your pain. Knowing Josh through Susie, I saw how a nice and considerate guy he was and is in everyone's hearts as well as how happy he made Susie.
I hope that you have all of the support during the coming new year.
Sincerely,
John Bouvier
Naomi Gay
December 24, 2007
2 South, Progressive Cardiovascular Unit at Doctor's Medical Center in Modesto would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. The entire Neal family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Kara Kytle
December 24, 2007
It was my privilege to know Josh through Susie, and as a friend. Memories of his quick wit, wry reflections, willingness to walk into and enjoy new experiences, and openness as a friend are very much alive in my mind and will remain treasured. It was a delight to see the happiness that Josh and Susie found in each other, and the lovingness between them. I know I have a great deal of company in having looked forward to knowing Josh for many years to come. My deepest sympathies to Susie and to Josh's family and loved ones.
Ben Scharp
December 24, 2007
Josh embodied integrity and joy in a way that garnered my respect and
the respect of many others. I feel very fortunate and proud to have
known him, worked with him, and to have been his friend. Though I grieve his sudden and tragic loss I will always remember his example and try to express his goodness in my life. My condolences to his family and loved ones. His wonderful presence has been lost much, much too soon.
Josh and Susie at a campout near Willits, CA in September 2007
December 24, 2007
Josh and Susie at a cocktail party in Oakland, January 2007
J.D. Falk
December 24, 2007
Josh was a genuine, friendly person, and I'm very glad to have known him. I wish there'd been more time.
Jeff Podraza
December 24, 2007
With deepest sympathy, I wish you the support of friends and family after one of God's children has been taken away too young.
Deirdre Saoirse Moen
December 24, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Josh's family, to Susie, and to Josh's friends. I'd always wanted to get to know Josh better -- he was one of Rick's coworkers that I thought was great fun.
Diana Kerr
December 24, 2007
My deepest sympathies at this time to your whole family, and closest friends of Josh, and Susie. Why, so young?
Barney Ruelas
December 23, 2007
Joe, Janet,Hiram and Family,
I am so sorry to read of your loss, especially at a usually joyous time of the year. My prayers are with you.
Tia, Shane and Ali Utke
December 23, 2007
I was deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Josh's passing. I knew him for many years, although we had drifted apart. We used to joke about being exactly one month apart in age. How fragile life can be! It seems foreign to think of him being gone and I cannot imagine the sense of loss those in his life are facing. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. The Utkes
Greg Earle
December 23, 2007
So shocked to hear about Josh, Susie. My condolences to you and the entire Neal family. Please let us know what happened to him once you find out and feel up to telling us.
Josh at the Fire Arts Festival @ www.thecrucible.org
December 23, 2007
Josh's 33rd birthday party
December 23, 2007
Joshy and Susie roadtripping along Highway 1
December 23, 2007
Josh camping at Chillits
December 23, 2007
Joshy and Susie at her Dad's 70th Birthday Party
December 23, 2007
Josh at the Charles Schultz Museum
December 23, 2007
Josh eating meat.
December 23, 2007
Josh and his VA Linux Alum at LinuxWorld party
December 23, 2007
Grandma Bodes and Josh
December 23, 2007
Josh, his Granpa Neal, Susie
December 23, 2007
Thanksgiving 2007
December 23, 2007
Joshy & Susie
Susie Kameny
December 23, 2007
I am so profoundly sad at my Joshy's sudden loss. When I saw him the morning of his passing, he was so happy and cheery and drinking his black coffee.
His loss leaves a big empty hole in my heart. I cannot even begin to describe how amazing, talented, and smart he was, as well as a polite, caring, cuddly and loving guy. He taught me the meaning of unconditional love.
Your loving girlfriend, Susie (:
Kevin Mahan
December 22, 2007
Josh was a great guy and one of my wrestling teammates. His perseverance and determination will always be something I carry with me forever.
Maureen Aksland
December 22, 2007
I will always remember Chulka Lake. I am so sorry Joe, Janet and Sarah for your loss.
Mo
Caye Randolph
December 22, 2007
Joe and Janet: I can't begin to know your grief. Please know that I am remembering your entire family in prayer. Janet, I remember the excitement in your voice a few weeks ago when you talked of Josh and all the good things that were happening in his life. He has taught us, once again, how precious and fragile our time here can be. I love you both and have for many years. Your friend, Caye Cannon Randolph
Susan and Mike Staley
December 22, 2007
We all loved Josh so much. We always looked forward to seeing him and talking to him. He always made us feel such a part of him, and we felt as though we were part of him. This is a great loss to our family and will be for the rest of our lives. We love you all, Joe, Janet, Sara and Anthony.
Our love, Mike Susan Jorgen Nancy
JAN and JOHN ROESE
December 22, 2007
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of Josh. You are in our prayers, Janet and Joe.
The Ward Family
December 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin Moon
December 22, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Stephen Washuta
December 22, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Greg Ford
December 22, 2007
I only met Josh once at his Sister Sara wedding Sept 2006. He struck me as very personable young man with a since of value in the way of doing the right thing in this world. He will be missed by a 2nd Uncle Greg.
Aug 2, 2003, Josh as my Groomsman - Mike Kong
December 22, 2007
December 22, 2007
Our thoughts are with your entire family as you struggle to make sense of this great loss.
George and Mary Rose Shelton
Michael Kong
December 22, 2007
My deepest condolenses to the Neal family in our loss. Josh was a brother to me as we grew through the years. I'll never forget the experiences we shared, all the good and all the troubles we created. The way he laughed won't be forgotten and that's the best way to remember him.
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