Joseph Lee Windler

I was saddened to learn that my dear friend from Marietta, Joey Windler, passed away just before he was about to embark on a second career in competitive eating. Joey was an enthusiastic follower of the annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest in Atlantic City and the perennial winner, Joey Chestnut, was his hero. At the time of his passing, Joey was in training for the July 4 Nathan's hot dog contest and told me that he was up tp twenty-five hotdogs in the allotted ten minutes and was confident he could reach seventy. Joey, ever the entrepreneur, had a bold vision of launching and competing in similar contests for other food items starting with tacos and burritos at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas to be followed by buffalo wings and deep dish Chicago pizza. His venture would also include televised one-on-one eating contests between professional football players and wrestlers patterned after the old home run derby contests in baseball. Joey loved to eat, perhaps too much, so competitive eating would have been a true labor of love for hi

Joey - We miss you so much and love you like crazy. You´d be so proud of your parents-they´ve handled everything with so much strength and grace. So many people came up to your Celebration of Life, all sharing stories about how much you meant to them. You had this amazing way of making everyone feel loved and important. Love you forever!

So sorry for your loss. I met Joey just a few weeks ago in town. He was a very friendly and pleasant to talk with. My prayers go out to his family.

Tom and Diane: There are no words to express how saddened I was to hear about Joey's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Joyce Waddington

This is so heartbreaking...my thoughts and prayers are with his parents...

My heart has been broken since learning the news Monday 3/17 morning. I am praying the rosary for your peace Diane and Tom. Joey had such an amazing heart. His life continues with God Love Carolyn

Dear Tom and Diane,
Our hearts break for your loss. We send you our love and deepest sympathy.
Carol and Jay Rosenbaum

Tom and Diane; no words. I am so sad for you.

Elliott Server.

Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.