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Justin Peniston Obituary
AGE: 31 • Bridgewater
Justin T. Peniston, 31, died March 23, 2015. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ on April 3, 1983.
Justin served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in the Persian Gulf. He was on the USS Detroit and USS Halsey. Justin was a volunteer Accountant for "Faces of Americas Brave". He was a travel hockey player, an avid New York Yankees fan, New York Giants fan, and New Jersey Devils fan. Justin was a loving son, and loved his aunts, uncles, cousins, dogs "Tuxedo and Chance", and was a loyal friend. He was kind, caring, generous, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Justin is survived by his beloved parents, Suzanne and John Peniston of Bridgewater; his maternal grandparents, Patricia and Nicholas Biondi of Mountainside; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Marion and John H. "Pop" Peniston.
Visitation, Friday, March 27, 2015, 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869, (908-725-1887). Religious Service, 6:30 pm conducted by Rev. Joseph Lugo followed by U.S. Navy Military Service at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.
Burial is private.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to "Faces of Americas Brave", 3909 Corbley Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
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Laura Mazur
March 26, 2025
Just a hello Justin...sure do miss you and your Dad...
Kim Alicia West
March 25, 2025
Justin, It is my hope you can feel all the love so many of us feel for you. The loving part has always been easy but the missing part is horrible. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you , want to call you and share like we always did. With the anniversary of your passing and a birthday upon us, I pray you hear how much you are still loved and missed. PS Uncle Larry says Go Airforce but it isnt the sme without you. Your cousin Jimmy just retired after 20 years in the Navy so he might have something to say to Dad.
Kim West
March 26, 2024
Justin, it's hard to believe you left us in 2015. Not a single day passes that I don't miss you. You deserved to live a full life and my heart hurts that you didn't. I hope you are surrounded by so much peace and love in heaven and can feel all that we send to you. I will always love and miss you Justin.
Jay
March 21, 2024
Miss you brother...
Mary Margaret Buklarewicz
March 21, 2024
We can´t believe it´s 9 years gone by, the Buk´s will never forget you and you will ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS
Sue Peniston
January 18, 2024
I never knew how long and strong a heart could yearn. The love of a son is one of God´s greatest gifts.
The BUKLAREWICZ FAMILY
March 22, 2023
Justin we can´t believe it has been 8 years, the Buk´s will never forget you, we love and miss you
Laura
March 22, 2023
8 years of forever in our hearts Justin...hug my boy for me.
Mike Segatto
March 21, 2023
Miss ya brother, fly high
SueD
March 22, 2022
Justin, thinking of you ,still hard to believe you are gone. Your beautiful smile, big bear hugs are ingrained in my heart and soul forever. I'm was so blessed to have you in my life, to love you and have you love me and my family. You and your dad will always have a place in our hearts. Two wonderful, loving men gone too soon.
Laura M
March 22, 2022
7 years gone, how can that be...I think of you often Justin. The world you left has become a crazy mess. I know heaven must be glorious. Forever in our hearts...
Mike Segatto
March 21, 2022
Gone but never forgotten. Miss you brother!
Suzanne Peniston
March 27, 2021
My truths.......Justin you are missed more each day. It is beyond me to learn and feel how much one can miss a loved one. You are and always will be my blessing from God. It comforts me to know you and your dad (my soulmate) are with Him. It’s really overwhelming to write this. The hot tears just run down my face. I continue to live my life to the fullest as I know you would want me to. Yet it was a fuller life with you my son. You are with me in spirit and your signs are so touching. Like your dad would say a person is only really gone when you stop talking about them. This coming weekend the whole family is coming over no less on your birthday. As always, at our family gatherings we will light a candle this Saturday for you and your dad. I’m know memories will be spoken about my two special men. You live on in all are hearts. Love your Forever Mom
A special thank you to those who left messages this year in remembrance of my Justin. Kim I wish you did not have to miss Justin so much. He adored you. Once again, I surprise myself leaving my private thoughts however, it is comforting to do so.
Kim west West
March 23, 2021
Although so much time has passed my heart still aches in pain of losing you. When I think about childhood memories of you, I can smile. Yet, it's bittersweet in the knowledge we can't make any more. I will love and miss you always. Love Aunt Kim
Laura Mazur
March 22, 2021
Another year has gone by...you are sorely missed along with your Dad. Keep watching over your family, being they miss you terribly.
Sue DuMont
March 21, 2021
Justin, I miss your mega smile and your big bear hugs. You were gone to soon. I’ll always love and miss you. You were a special boy to me❤.
Laura Mazur
March 26, 2020
Justin...always thought of and will forever be missed...keep up your good work taking care of us all down here in this crazy world. You should be so proud of your Mom, she is a very strong woman who will forever keep you safe in her heart.
Sue Peniston
March 24, 2020
Justin my darling son-I miss you in ways that words cannot convey. Time does not help with the depth of the grief I feel however, it is not as consistent because the human heart could not handle it. My scars from your loss further shaped who I am l. I wouldnt change one minute with you and I wear my scars in honor of you, my Sailor. Your Forever Mom.
-This mom so appreciates those who reached out to me this week individually or left messages on Legacy. -❤
Mary Margaret Buklarewicz
March 23, 2020
Justin we miss you so much, the Buk's will ALWAYS love you and we miss and love you so much , you brought love and fun into our lives and we will never forget you! Love always, Mrs Buk , Mr. Buk , your friend Tommy and as always with a lot of love always, Alison
MaryMargaret Buklarewicz
March 23, 2020
Justin,
We will never forget you, you are in our hearts always. I wish you would ring our doorbell with a box of Joe and we could sit around and talk like we always did, we will never forget you and all the buk's will ALWAYS love you forever ❤
Aunt Kim West
March 22, 2020
The world has been "less than" since we lost you. All these years later, my heart continues to break and I miss you more than my words can even say. I hope you are with your dad and Pop and laughing. Sending you love.....
June 6, 2019
This morning I woke up hearing TAPs being played on tv as a tribute to those lost on D Day, 75 years ago. The last time I heard them was at Justin's service. The sound of it made me weep then and today hearing it again resulting in tears all over. I will never stop missing this beautiful young man whom I will love forever.
I hope he can feel all our love and know how much we miss him,
Aunt Kim
May 27, 2019
I think of my boy always. If he was with me today I would be so proud to hug him and thank him for serving his country. I know he worked hard on ship by the stories he shared with me. They are crystal clear in my mind. Some make me laugh out loud thinking of them. Yes, I would be proud of him today but I was proud of him always. He had such a good heart. I miss everything about him. His loving and teasing ways I miss tremendously. Not to mention his big bear hugs. I know my Justin was a grown man but he'll always be my boy. I know with every fiber of my heart I will see him again. God is sovereign.
Bryan Donahue
March 21, 2019
Gone but not forgotten! Rest In Peace my friend. Hope you and your dad are having a cold beer and having a blast.
Love ya
Kim West
March 21, 2019
Justin, is it really possible you are gone this many years? If you ask my heart, it would tell you how much it aches and hasnt found way to unbreak it. Not a day goes by that i dont miss you terribly. Tears flow so easily at the mere thought of your beautiful laugh, that smile, the jokes youve played on all of us..When id call your dad becsuse i was missing you so, he would always tell me,Kim, its gods will. Tho i couldnt understand , somehow your dad made me feel better. I hope you are with dad, pop, aunt and even my mom. Moreover, i hope all the pains you felt here on earth are no more. I love anf miss you so much and cant imagine a time when i wont
Dad
February 1, 2017
Juice,
Today I woke up thinking of you like I do most days but today was really sad. I kept on thinking back to the night before you left for the Navy. How you, Pop and I sat at the dining room table and laughed and talked. I remember you turning into a serious man right before my eyes that night when you said "Dad, you do know I'm going to be going to the Middle East". I can still remember the chill that went down my spine and me saying to you, "you just make sure you come home" I worried but I knew you would. I also remember as that night went on you saying to me " Dad, I'll do 20 in and you and I can both retire at the same time !!!" I remember saying to you, yeah we'll buy a 8 person fishing boat you can captain it, I'll mate it, we'll charter it and make a few bucks and fish !!! Then as I recall we spent the next 45 minutes or so coming up with dopey names for "our" fishing boat. I think you won when you said "The PLEASE don't sink yet again". Then Pop and the two of us all laughed like hell. Well buddy, today is my official retirement day from work. To say it is bitter sweet is an understatement but today as I do every day, I so thank the Lord for all the time we spent together The road trips to and from your ice hockey or lacrosse games. The times we spent going away on weekends to baseball games, the road trips to Devils road games, The NCAA Regions and Frozen Four trips and just for you being in my life. Justin today as every day I'm thankful you are my son and I thank you for us growing up together. Me as the young single dad (until mom came along) and you as my son. I will see you again some day and you owe me a hug Thanks for being you Juice, until we meet again I'll see you in my dreams and you will live in my heart.
Love Dad
Aunt Kim West
August 16, 2016
There isn't any way to miss you anymore! Each day I think of you just as much as when you were here. From the first moment I saw you, it was like being shot with an arrow because my love for you was so deep. Losing you feels like having that arrow yanked out of my chest without warning yet ripping that same heart into a million pieces. I know I will miss you forever no matter the number of seconds, minutes or days that pass.
August 14, 2016
When I think I can't possibly miss Justin more it happens and the feeling is right in the center of my heart.
July 16, 2016
Justin,
I was working at Alison' s sons school (Ryan, you met him a bunch of times when he was a baby) and this little boy came up to me to pay for a gift for his dad and I looked at him and he looked exactly like you! I couldn't believe it! My hands were shaking and I said to him, "you are such an adorable boy, what is your name", he looks up at me and said Justin! I just started to cry, you are definitely still here and showing me that! We will never forget you! Love, The Buk's
Kim West
July 15, 2016
Justin,
As I try to continue on with Faces of America's Brave, I often seek your counsel as a Veteran. I can't believe how much I still miss you, how much my heart still breaks, how many tears I continue to shed. Although "life goes on," it can often feel pretty lousy without you in it. You are so missed and forever loved! Wherever you are, I'm hoping you feel our love every minute of every day.
All my love,
Aunt Kim
Kim West
May 30, 2016
Justin- on this Memorial Day i continue missing you and searching for ways to heal a very broken and aching heart. Despite my every attempt nothing lessens the void of you being gone. I cannot imagine a lifetime without your beautiful smile, warm heart and tenderness. I hope wherever you are my words are known to you because i cannot bear for you to be forever gone without knowing how loved and missed you are by so many! All my love, aunt Kim
Aunt Kim West
May 20, 2016
Each day I look for ways to make sense over you leaving us so soon. Despite my best efforts I've yet to find a way to make peace with you going away. I continue to miss you every day and despite the passing seconds, minutes, hours and days the ache in my heart seems to only have gotten larger. I often wonder what my neighbors think as they see me talking and weeping by the lovely Dogwood Uncle Larry planted on our property. I hope you hear my words and know how the love I will forever carry in my heart continues to remain. It's bittersweet of course because with so much love for you comes the pain of missing you so deeply.
All my love,
Aunt Kim
May 19, 2016
There are no words to describe how I miss you. The Lord just continues to show me his grace.
Aunt Kim West
April 21, 2016
Justin,
I continue to look for ways to face this grief over losing you. At the most difficult times, I cling to amazing and wonderful memories I have of you. One of my favorites was your pronouncement of "Look Aunt Kim, a genie!" It is one of the sweetest stories because from even that young age, you were so pure of heart. I will forever miss you! I hope you can feel the love that remains in my heart and will forever for you.
March 28, 2016
Justin,
There are so many people in your life who loved you so deeply so losing you has been so painful and difficult. If there's a way for you to know I hope you can feel the love that still remains at the mere thought of you. Few people who lived even longer lives left behind such a richness of the joy and spirit you left for those you touched. RIP Justin and feel all the love we carry in our broken hearts to this very day. No amount of passing time will ever make losing you any easier. All my love, Aunt Kim
March 28, 2016
There are no words to describe how I long to see you.
Bryan Donahue
March 27, 2016
I know I haven't seen you since you were a toddler in my room as teenager and my mom watched you daily. You grew before my eyes and we're always a nephew to me and your Dad was another older brother to me. My mom also considers you another grandchild I can still see your eyes looking over the crib at me. We unfortunately didn't see you much in the years but you are always in our hearts and the pride I feel for the service you giving to our country is unmeasurable. May you Rest in peace and your spirit and memory lives on in all of us.
March 24, 2016
Rest in peace Justin, you will be forever in our hearts . The Buk's
Kim West
March 23, 2016
Justin-A full year has past since we lost you. Each day has been a challenge because the loss of you feels as if the air has been sucked out of the room. Throughout your life you brought great joy and love to all fortunate enough to have you in theirs.
We must trust you are in a safe and loving place now and know just how much we miss you.
Everyday I long to hear you voice, listen to your laughter and call you. There are so many things I want to tell you .
I'm trying my best to embrace all the great memories we created over your life because it helps make the absence of you a wee bit easier. Without a doubt my favorite story about you is of all places at the DMV when you expressed with such commitment and glee " Look Aunt Kim, a Genie" For all the rest of my days I will cherish that moment and all the others you gave to me.
Thank you for being such an important part of my life. You were a most wonderful gift that I cherish and love for the rest of my days.
R.I.P Justin and know those you touched in your life will never forget you.
Today your dad shared the video of your ice water challenge. It was so great to see and hear you for a brief moment. I will admit I had a good laugh as you tossed your sneakers off to the side as the deluge of ice water was impending.
I love you deeply kiddo!
Uncle Larry says GO Air Force!
Aunt Kim
March 23, 2016
I hesitate to share my thoughts about my Justin. Then once again I think of all the beautiful messages shared and it begs me to write again. By writing, I experience a sense of continuing to honor my Justin. Anything that I can do to keep my son's memory alive I do, even sharing some of my private thoughts which ordinarily is not my nature. I know as a mom I instinctively protected my child. As a grieving mom I instinctively protect his memory.
Memories of Justin are what John and I and his loved ones have. As his dad said to me, we will not be able to make new memories with Justin, so we hold so tight to the ones we have. Hold tight to your loved ones, hug them and tell them you love them as often as you can. I often would say to my Justin remember in the end all that matters is how well you loved others and that you were loved.
The memories we have of loving Justin, truly telling him all the time that we loved him, his bear hugs that he gave so freely of and the joy of spending time together is what sustains us in our deepest times of sorrow. As always, the depth of our joy in loving him is most likened to the depth of our grief in loosing him. I miss you my boy. His Forever Mom
James Wormull
March 23, 2016
It's been a year since we lost you, Justin, and it still hurts. You will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those that love you. Rest easy, Brother, we have the watch. Fair winds and following seas.
February 27, 2016
I will miss Justin every day for the rest of my life while on God's earth. I look to the heavens and I am certain we will see each other again. I know when I see him again I will feel the rush of God's grace and a sense of undying joy.
February 1, 2016
She weeps when she is alone. She hopes when she is able. She longs every moment of every day. She breaths only because she must. She wishes it was different. She would have given her life for her Child...This is a Mother's Love...She is a grieving Mother. The way I loved Justin is the way I miss him. His Forever Mom. Rest in piece my darling boy.
amy huber
December 24, 2015
Everyday without you since you had to go is like summer with out sunshine and winter without snow.i wish that i could talk to you theres so much i would say life has changed so much since you went away.i miss the bond between us and i miss your kind support you're in my mind and in my heart and every christmas thought. Ill always feel you close to me, and though you're far from sight ill search for you among the stars that shine on christmas night :-*
Sue Peniston
November 11, 2015
As always on Veterans Day I would tell Justin thank you for serving our country and working so very hard "on ship". I clearly remember my son in his uniform standing by the water with the USS Halsey in the background, also the day he got off the USS Detroit after being at sea for 6 months and handing me a rose. Today I miss being able to see his face as I do every day and being able to tell him thank you for serving our country. I was talking with his Aunt Beth one day and I said I can see Justin so vividly when I think back on times we had together. Memories are just so crystal clear. She said, "me too, maybe that is a gift God gives us". I don't question her thought for a second. I always think of God also giving me the gift of Justin. I honor him every day and today I honor him for serving our beautiful country.
His Forever Mom
Aunt Kim West
November 11, 2015
Justin,
I wonder how in the hell I (we) can ever get over losing you. "They" say it gets easier with time but I'm struggling to realize that. Your cousin Nick told me each time I think about how sad I am losing you to replace it with a wonderful and happier time spent with you. It's good advice so I'll give it a try. By now Aunt has joined you in heaven and I hope she expressed my love for you as I asked her to. No words can ever express how much you are missed everyday. You were and are one in a million who left us too soon. Please know I'm thankful for your Mom who has helped both me & your dad on days that are so dark and sad. Happy Veterans Day Justin-your service on behalf of our great nation will never be forgotten! Love Aunt Kim
Laura Mazur
November 11, 2015
Happy Veteran's Day Justin...take care of your Mom and Dad...I posted a Navy dance just for you and Bob's Dad. Kisses...
November 9, 2015
I will never stop loving you.
May 28, 2015
Justin, it broke our hearts to hear you went to heaven so soon. The "Buk's" will always keep you in our hearts and our prayers. Me, Tom, Alison and Tommy will always remember all the wonderful times we spent together. You will always be a part of our family and we will always love you - The Buk's
May 15, 2015
While my beloved son was on this earth there were times we would be together and someone would say to Justin you look just like your mom. We would either get a private charge out of this or tell the person he was adopted depending upon whatever we felt like doing. I can truly express that we both would get a kick out of this. I remember one of my co-workers after Justin had visited my office saying to me your son looks just like you. I shared with him that I had adopted Justin and he said to me but he looks so much like you. Of course I told Justin this later as I knew he would love to hear it. It is these memories that warm my heart. When I picture Justin I will forever vividly see my boy's face and his beautiful brown eyes. His Forever Mom
May 1, 2015
Today at work I went to visit a tenant and they have always told me that I could help myself to coffee. Coffee Justin loved, as well as I do. He would make it for us often when visiting home whether it was in the morning or an ice coffee in the afternoon. This past Saturday I had what one might say was my first ice coffee of the onset of the warmer season. Of course I thought of my Justin, almost everything reminds me of my Justin. Anyways, I got a cup of coffee while at the tenant's office. No one else was in their kitchen at the time which is rather large and I walked around past a divider wall in the kitchen and there it was as always the beautiful large picture of the Somerset Court House on the kitchen wall. I did not walk that way purposely to see it, I just walked that way while waiting for my coffee cup to fill. The Somerset Court House is where Justin's adoption took place. I remember his adoption day. It is crystal clear to me. It was a very very happy day in my life. Honest and truly I don't know who was happier, Justin now having a mom or me having a son. I was tickled by that boy the day I met him. He was twelve at the time with his hockey bag over his shoulder and he grinned at me and here he was at seventeen years old getting adopted. I adopted him right after his dad and I got married. It was a very special day full of so much promise.
His Forever Mom
April 30, 2015
John and Sue, this is Jay. I'd love to talk with you, and sadly this is the only way I know to find you. I've tried FB and couldn't find you, and other than that Im not sure how to get in touch. I know this isn't the best way, but I would truly like to talk to you... If you could get in touch it would really mean a lot to me, if not, I understand. [email protected] and I'll give you a contact number or call the one you leave for me. I miss him... It would mean a lot to be able to talk to you.
April 29, 2015
So beautifully written Sue. I swear I think Justin played a role in the stray kittens now living under the house. More than that I bet he'd catch and adopt at least one. Every day I feel his presence all around us in so many ways. I will admit tho I could've done without those fluffy little critters who surely will need homes soon!
April 28, 2015
Early this morning I looked for the deer that are usually in the woods behind our home. There they were in the woods as beautiful as always. The same group of five are there often, sometimes laying down sunning themselves. I think of Justin when I see them as he was such an animal lover. Times when Justin would come for an overnight visit in the early early morning we would look for the deer. Once we spotted them we would cut up apples, open the courtyard gate and throw them right outside the gate and watch the deer come out of the woods. As always, together, we would enjoy watching them chew the apples and many times laugh watching their tongues occasionally slurping the apple juice coming out the sides of their mouths, as well we would always seem to make mention of their beautiful brown eyes. I can still hear Justin saying, mom look at that one. The "one", being the smallest one, during this past winter. She is hard to pick out now as she has grown with time however, time will never erase the beautiful memories that I have of my beloved son and his love of animals. The way I knew Justin, he truly was a soft and sensitive person. His Forever Mom
April 22, 2015
I light for you my beloved son this candle and sign off as I always did on my emails and cards to you...
Love your Forever Mom
Jessica Stansbury
April 22, 2015
Justin, you are missed so much. I hope you rest in peace and love.
April 21, 2015
So beautiful just like our beloved Justin. Not a day passes that he isn't missed!
April 17, 2015
Splendour in the Grass
What though the radiance
which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass,
of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.
-- William Wordsworth
Steven Friga Jr
April 13, 2015
John and Sue,
It is hard to believe that Justin is gone. I did 2 Med cruises with your son and spent a lot of time in Bridgewater with him and all of his friends and many nights eating with you all too. He was a great friend to all of us and a great son to you all, I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss you Justin, RIP my friend and brother.
Michael Dessoye
April 4, 2015
John and Susan, we are so sorry for your tragic loss of Justin, and he will be in our prayers, as are you. We heard about this too late and I hope our phone message reaches you. I hope to see you in person walking Chance to pay my respects. Our loves and prayers, Michael and Kim.
April 3, 2015
Justin, Today on your birthday I need to ask you for a present. Please shop in The Angel Store in Heaven and find me some glue. My heart is broken in about a million pieces and I need glue to help me put it back into one piece so it can begin to heal. You are missed so much I can't imagine life without you. That little boy/coy smile and giggle always would light up my world. Oh , and by the way, Uncle Larry says; Go Air Force. PS-Your hugs were terrific too. RIP sweetie, I know Heaven is even brighter with you in it! I'll love you to my last breathe, Aunt Kim
Charles Biney
April 3, 2015
Yo JP, rest in perfect peace bro. My heart is heavy hearing about your passing. My condolences to your family!
Danielle Mazur
April 3, 2015
Happy Birthday in Heaven Justin.
Laura Mazur
April 3, 2015
Happy birthday in heaven Justin....Rest in God's peace...
John Harms
April 1, 2015
I met Justin at a point of my life where I was at my worst, I had become a hostage of addiction and I had hit rock bottom.Justin and I became friends very quickly, at that time making a friend was just what I needed. He helped me up from my bottom in life. He stayed up with me and he was there for me the entire time that I was detoxing. When I thought about giving up he motivated me to keep going. I was offered to be moved into inpatient rehab I was sick, in pain, and scared. At first I didn't want to go to inpatient rehab, justin spoke to me straight from the heart and told me that everything was going to be ok! He told me how I was better than what I was doing to myself. That I owed it to myself to get clean. He convinced me to give it a chance. I'll never forget the morning I was going Justin hugged me and said I love bro and I'm always gonna be here for U. That he knew I was gonna make it .He and I never lost contact from that day From that day on. I still fight and have made it through the worst. I'm living a happy and clean life today because of Justin.He saved my life by Us Meeting! I'm forever in debt! Love U bro! You will never be forgotten!
David McAlister
March 31, 2015
You'll always be remembered.
S.I.P. Justin.
Michael Segatto
March 30, 2015
RIP Justin....we had some awesome times together and I can't believe that something like this happened to such a good dude, so young. Fly high brother, til we meet again...
CAMILLE & MARVIN LITTLE
March 30, 2015
You had a wonderful spirit and we hate to see you go. May God keep your family and loved ones covered. RIH!!
Bryan Pam Evan and Sarah Donahue
March 30, 2015
May this candle shine as bright as you did on this earth. Rest in peace buddy. You served with honor and dignity thank you. Your memory will live in our hearts.
joanne lewis
March 29, 2015
To John and The Peniston Family. Our throughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time..Sorry for you lost..
Jordan Eisenhauer
March 29, 2015
Justin had a big heart. He wanted to give you whatever he could even if it hurt him. I got to play about 30 games of pool on his x box with him a week ago and had a great time. Rip my brother!! Till we meet again my friend.
March 28, 2015
RIP
Jessica Johnson
March 28, 2015
I was stationed with Justin at his first duty station the dirty D. After he stopped being shy he fit right in, in supply. We even continued the friendship after we got out the navy. You will always be the baby Aries. I'll miss my friend.
Brian Baker
March 28, 2015
A great kind man. It was my honor to serve alongside you. Rest in peace brother. IT1 Baker, NCTS Bahrain
Beckey Clegg
March 28, 2015
Rest easy my friend
Rebecca Clegg
March 28, 2015
Justin and family,
Justin was a sweet kid, I worked with him at JSC and we had some great conversations. He was a respectful, kind hearted gentle soul. He will be sorely missed
Krissy Mueller
March 27, 2015
John & Sue,
I'm so sorry I wasn't able to make it tonight, please know that my heart goes out to you guys and I love you! We've all been blessed to have Justin in our lives and in our family. He will be missed by all!
~Krissy, Donny, Devyn & Kally
Bryan Donahue
March 27, 2015
John & family, we are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Love, Bryan, Pamela, Evan & Sarah Donahue
Michael Donahue
March 27, 2015
The Love of Family and Friends will help you in your grief . You will be missed .
David Coan
March 27, 2015
Justin was a good person, for no other reason other than to be a good person. He never had ulterior motives or some agenda, he was just genuinely a good guy. Halsey would not have been the same without him. I'm very, very sorry that he's gone. My thoughts go out to his family at this time.
Ginger Wehrkamp
March 27, 2015
I only knew Justin for a short period of time, but in that short period, it was very apparent that he was a gentlemen. He was a kind, generous, smart and caring individual. He will be sorely missed by all here at JSC.
Ginger
Danielle Mazur
March 27, 2015
Justin's Family and Friends,
My heart aches for you all! I'm so terribly sorry for this pain your going through! So many hugs your way! Love you all so much ! Another angel in heaven! He will watch over you all!
O'shay Morris
March 27, 2015
JP it was an honor to have served with you and a pleasure to have known you. I will miss the chats we use to have and plans to meet up and hang out. You're not in pain nor suffering, may you rest in peace. God Bless you and your family. To the family you raised an awesome man and his Navy family is thankful to you for sharing him with us....
Jeffrey Ulyse
March 27, 2015
My bro "P" from Bahrain, heard the news from a friend, hurts a lot bro, remember you always. "U"
Josh Blecha
March 27, 2015
You will be missed buddy, my brother & I will always remember the great times we shared growing up. Heaven needed another Angel, Rest In Peace my friend.
Carlo Barden
March 27, 2015
A very loving, fun, always happy person. You were like my brother. You always be a part of our Bahrain family for life. You will be missed! Semper Fortis!!
March 27, 2015
You will surely be missed Justin. You were always kind, caring, and a joyful person to be around. Rest in paradise my friend.
Belinda Boissenet
March 27, 2015
I had the privilege of serving with Justin aboard the USS Detroit, amazing and caring guy, RIP shipmate
Nina
March 27, 2015
I will forever miss you. You were so nice and caring to everyone. It will be very lonely not having you in my life.
LAURA MAZUR
March 27, 2015
TO THE ENTIRE PENISTON AND BIONDI FAMILY..... MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF JUSTIN BE FOREVER IN YOUR HEARTS, FOR ALL OF YOUR DAYS...I WILL ALWAYS HAVE SWEET MEMORIES OF A BOY WHO GAVE ME THE BEST HUGS AND WAS A VERY CARING INDIVIDUAL. BE KIND TO YOURSELVES, AS THE ROAD AHEAD WILL BE A TOUGH ONE. JUSTIN WILL BE WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU AND KEEPING YOU SAFE. REMEMBER TO LEAN ON FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO HELP EASE SOME OF YOUR PAIN. I WILL PRAY TO MY ANGELS TO HELP ALL OF YOU ALSO. JUSTIN, MAY YOU REST IN GODS PEACE, FOREVER.
JANET CONKLIN
March 27, 2015
Kim, Jerry, John and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Any loss is heart-breaking, but a sudden loss of such a young beautiful man, is crushing.
Please stay strong, and remember all the wonderful times spent together.
With all our love and deepest sympathy,
Janet and Nick
Jacqui James-Toth
March 27, 2015
I went to school with Justin. I'm so saddened to hear of his passing. I can still picture him when we were kids at Green Street School. Always smiling. Always respectful. I haven't seen or even really thought of him in years, but looking back I can honestly say that Justin was one of the nicest people I've known. Rest in peace.
Janine DuMont
March 27, 2015
So sorry to hear this! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family! He will be missed
Djeni Danica
March 27, 2015
You will be missed in a thousand ways! I can't believe that you are gone...you will forever be a part of our lives. I can still hear your voice and see your face with the baby blue outfit :-) xo kiddo
Djeni & Lexxi
amy huber
March 27, 2015
Justin you have been part of my life for so long i cant believe its real im waiting for your texts still... if anyone finds a post office box from amy huber he never got to open it if u could open it and maybe put whats in it with him if not i understand but it was his christmas present he never opened theres one for me too if ever u find it we were supposed to open them wed Thankyou love you justin forever will miss you sooo much and my deepest sympathy to his family
Joe Armenio
March 27, 2015
I am at a loss for words. So many memories we have that I will cherish forever. Until we meet again I will say see you later but not goodbye. RIP Justin Peniston
Ronald Musni
March 27, 2015
Your memories will stay with us from the Supply Department onboard USS HALSEY 2004-2008. Rest in peace JP! You'll be missed!
March 27, 2015
RIP
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