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Barbara Olean
August 11, 2014
Dear Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May your cherished memories bring you comfort, and may he rest in peace.
With sympathy,
Barbara Olean
August 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss,The Noonan family
Richard and Susan Mooradian
August 9, 2014
Dear Joan and Family,
Our condolences and prayers to you all. With love, Richard and Susan Mooradian
Chris Lynch
August 9, 2014
To the entire family, may I say God bless you all. God did bless you with His gift of Papa Joe to this world. He was a true gentleman. He was all class, wise, generous and loving. He had a great sense of humor and a true love of life and all God's creatures. We would watch the nature shows on tv together at night. He was amazed at the diversity of the world's animals and plants and the power of nature. I would often stare at him passionately enjoying the wonders of nature. " Can you believe that?" he would often say. We would laugh together. I always felt I was in the company of greatness. The power of his spirit filled the room. Though I am sad he has left us for now, what a great life he lived. They say time is luck. One of the luckiest moments in my life was when I began my brief relationship with my true friend Papa Joe. Another day, Papa Joe. How they go by! Love, Chris Lynch
Joan Simas
August 8, 2014
Celona family,
I enjoyed our Saturdays Joe and I shared. I loved his stories from the 1st or the 100th time hearing them. He would call me Maria. We would laugh and say I'm an Irish Maria. I did not correct him in his eyes there is only 1 Joanie. We would take our walks in the house and stop and talk about most of the pictures. He always talked about his children and their families. He's a proud man.
Thank-you for allowing me to be with Joe.
August 8, 2014
To the Celona Family,
Cris Caretti & family and Spence Spino & family would like to our condolences.
Nancy Gaucher Thomas
August 8, 2014
Nina, Larry and Family- how nice it was to have met your Dad at your opening after all that you had told me about him. Such a special man. Thinking of you.
Lynda Moore
August 7, 2014
To my cousins, Nina, Mary, Tommy and Joanie, your children and grandchildren: Uncle Joe was the epitome of how to lead by example: authentic, hard-working, caring, connected, active, clever in business, undaunted, sincere, strong, mentally sharp and loving. There will never be another one! I know his adages will echo in our hearts and minds forever. He provided the moral compass that, if followed, puts us ALL in the right direction. Much love from Cuenca, Ecuador.
Judith Alfieri
August 7, 2014
To my cousins:
Phil & I have heartfelt sorrow on the passing of your dad. His great life has intertwined generations of family memories. My family will never forget him.
Love and prayers,
Judy Alfieri & family
Joanne Donato
August 7, 2014
to my cousins,--we have truly come to the end of an era.I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you for the loss of the kindest man I knew. I always remember that Uncle Joe always had a bright shiny silver dollar to gives us,they were prized possessions. We will all remember the fun the families always had together. He is now with his beloved Lee. Love you all, Cousins Joanne and Mike
Barbara Palumbo
August 7, 2014
To Nina, Tommy, Mary, Joanie: Extraordinary doesn't begin to describe your dad, and I know that you'll greatly miss him. Never doubt that your combined efforts gave him this amazingly long well-lived life, and he knew he was loved every day by all of you and the grandchildren. That's all one could ask. Be comforted that he is with your mom now and in God's loving arms! Love, Barbara and John
Ann Lussier
August 7, 2014
Joan,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of such a Cherished loved one. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.....
God Bless,
Ann Lussier(Attleboro)
Robin Mosher
August 7, 2014
Nina and Larry, our deepest sympathies you to and your family. You are in our thoughts.
Love, Robin and Ralph Mosher
Betty Ann Rodger
August 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss---it was always a pleasure seeing Joe and talking to him at the Massimino annual family gathering in Hanover, Ma. He truly loved his family--a kind and gentle man.
Edward and Karen Renola
August 7, 2014
To the Celona family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Joe. He was truly a wonderful man, a gentle soul and a true friend of the Renola family. May he rest in peace.
Shirley Toppazzini
August 6, 2014
Being neighbors of Joe for 49 years was such a privilege for my family. He and his wife Lee set such a great example of what a family should be. He was a kind, gentle, intelligent man that always had the right things to say. Very encouraging, friendly and positive. I admired the way he lived and his presence on Birchwood Drive will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his whole family who I know have wonderful memories and are proud of him for who he was. Shirley Toppazzini
August 6, 2014
Dear Ricci Family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Joan, I remember your father picking up the girls and Tommy from Prime Time. He was a very special grandfather.
Pam
Cindy O'Neil
August 6, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Cindy (corsini) O'Neil
Linda and John Hughes
August 6, 2014
Dear Nina and Larry,
What a life to celebrate, what a man to miss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Love, Linda and John Hughes
August 6, 2014
Dear Cousins,
What wonderful memories hearing Uncle Joe's words of wisdom, such simple and helpful advice for the art of living beautifully,
Love, Diana and Bob
Deborah Imondi
August 6, 2014
Too the Celona family and friends of Joseph,
We are truly sorry for your loss. May your grief be lessened knowing he truly lived a wonderful life. May he rest in peace until you meet again,
Deborah Imondi and Michael Femino
Phil & Karen Castelli
August 6, 2014
To the entire Celona family, so sorry for your loss. Papa was a great man and he will be missed by all.
Linda Furtado
August 6, 2014
Joe
You and your amazing family have made such an impact on my live. I thank you for our talks and sharing your many memories and great wisdom. You have been a large part of my life and will be greatly missed. They say you can't pick your family however I have always felt part of yours, so I thank you and your family for choosing me. I love you Papa!! Say hello to my mom xxx
Remember
Don't take any wooden nickels
David Hurdis
August 6, 2014
Condolences to the Celona family. My late father, Frank Hurdis, always had the greatest respect for Joe. What a remarkable long life he had!
Mapes and Charlie Stamm
August 6, 2014
Dear Nina and Larry,
We feel honored to have met your father and know what joy he brought to you and your family. His passing is a great loss, so we hope you will fill your lives with friends and family and, of course, with the wonderful memories you have of your dad. With love from us both, Mapes and Charlie
August 6, 2014
I appreciate tbe depth of your loss. Joe was a great philosopher. Enjoy his life, love, and achievements. Your are blessed because he lived and flourished. God bless tne Celona family.
August 6, 2014
To the fine Celona family. I appreciate the depth of your loss. I am grateful to have know. Such a great philosopher. Enjoy his full life and the gifts he shared witn all of you. May God give you peace for your dedication to family.
August 6, 2014
Dear Joe, I am so lost without you. I miss you deeply. I will miss our daily talks and "your words of wisdom." Good bye for now my good friend. I know we will meet again in heaven. All my love.
Donna Burgess
Pat & Skip Wall
August 6, 2014
To Nina, Jason and Michael, our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He had a great long life and I'm sure you have wonderful memories.
Pat & Skip Wall
Sheila ReeD
August 6, 2014
Rest my friend! For you so deserve the peace you are experiencing now. You have made such an impact on my life with the light that continues to radiate from you. Fly high Joe , and remember " dont take any wooden nickles" forever in my heart! XOXOX
Jim Melvin jr
August 6, 2014
My deepest sympathies Tom, to you & your family.
Sarah Bucci
August 6, 2014
Dear Uncle Joe,
You were an inspiration! You were always generous and welcoming. You've left a legacy of love in your family and to others. We will miss you. Give Auntie Lee lots of kisses when you see her (we miss her a lot too).
Love,
Sarah, Andrew, and Olivia Bucci
Brian & Gail Wallin
August 6, 2014
With our deepest sympathies and prayers. What a wonderful life and legacy!
Brian & Gail Wallin
Camy & Betty Ruggiero
August 6, 2014
To Nina Celona and the entire Celona and Luca Families, mom and I offer our sincere condolences on the loss of "uncle Joe". He is the end of an era that only deep-rooted North Providence residents experienced. A great man, respected as were his brothers and sister. At 106 years young he lived a remarkable life. Thoughts and prayers from mom and me.
Don Shore
August 6, 2014
Celona family sorry to read of Joe passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow
Anita Hoag
August 6, 2014
Papa Joe,
You were one of a kind! If more people lived their lives the way you lived yours, the world would be a much better place!
We will miss you!
Love,
Anita, Mike, Andrew, Katharine, and Spumoni
The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
August 6, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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