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Joseph Foster Obituary

FOSTER, JOSEPH R. JR. November 25, 2012 Son of Winnifred (Keefe) Foster and the late Joseph R Foster. Father of Andrew Liberato, April Foster and Kerri Foster-Colwell. Brother of Denise Coleman. Grandfather of 5. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8 pm in the Pennine Funeral Home, 28 Grove Street Providence. Visitation Wednesday 5 - 8 pm. Donations to Philip Hulitar penninefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 27, 2012.

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Braiden Foster

November 4, 2020

Well I don't know how to start this but My name is Braiden Foster but im his grandson papa Was THE ABSOULUTE BEST Grandfather I could Ask for he was there for me i was only six when he passed im almost 13 Turning next month December 7th but i LOVED him But hes up there in heaven watching down on me MAY HE R.I.P thank you

Dawn E

November 30, 2015

Sending Love and Prayers to your Family & Friends to get through the Holidays. You were a great guy with such a great sense of Humor!
I certainly will always remember you as a life time family friend Joe. I know you are above watching over everyone who matters to you.

april foster

November 26, 2015

Thinking about you dad, miss u so much. I will miss u opening the oven 10000 times while I'm cooking and miss yelling at u to get out of my kitchen. I will miss u at the table with us for the 4th thanksgiving and will be thinking of u as I always do.

tommy james

August 14, 2014

Joe:
I know that you and your brother, Michael, are both looking down upon us from heaven and watching over your family, friends and loved ones. You are missed very, very much here on earth but all of us whom miss you the most take comfort of the immutable fact: "we know that you are in a better place and physical death is not an end to one's life; merely a transformation from the physical world into the spiritual, eternal, afterlife!
I will always keep you and , Michael, in my prayers.
Tommy

April

August 10, 2014

Missing you so much dad,love u , need u getting me through all this craziness. Pray I got the right box.

Joey and Myself in Maine June 2012

Karen Foster

December 26, 2013

Merry Christmas Joey and watch over all your Children and Grandchildren for you are missed dearly O:) Love and Miss you always ... Cousin Karen

April

December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas up in heaven dad. Wish u were here with us. I love and miss you very much.

April

December 24, 2013

I miss u calling me a 100times! And sending u a bunch of texts showing u what I got the kids for Xmas. It will never be the same without you. U are thought of and missed so much! Love you dad!

Karen Foster

November 14, 2013

Hey Cousin :'( I miss you so much and still can't grasp it's been almost a year since you left for the comfort of Jesus XOXO RIP Miss & Love You, Cousin Karen

April

July 24, 2013

Dad missing u more and more each day. Time doesn't make it easier it only gets harder. I love you so much . Xoxoxo pay me a visit if u can, give me a sign of something. Please.

Kerri Berri and Braiden Foster Colwell

April 25, 2013

Happy birthday daddy kisses through the clouds, we love n miss you so much

April

February 28, 2013

Miss and love you dad :(

Kerri Foster-Colwell

December 21, 2012

I miss you daddy sooo much, seems like my whole world fell apart once i lost you, and lord knows i wish you were here to help me put it back together I love you sooooooooooo much and miss you every moment of every day this has been the longest month of my life

Winnie Foster

December 21, 2012

miss you so much son I pray you are with your brother and father

April

December 21, 2012

Christmas is days away dad not gonna be the same without u here with me and the kids. I always loved u sleeping over Christmas Eve and waking up with me and the boys. Miss u so much xoxo

Tara Augusta

December 20, 2012

Not a day goes by that I dont think of you Uncle. Xoxo

April

December 12, 2012

Miss u so much dad, I wish u were here with me ,I need ya:(

Carol Green

December 10, 2012

Dear Winnie & Family:
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Joey. When I had lunch with him in Sept., he was so brave about his condition. He spoke proudly about his children & grandkids and was looking forward to your visit. The love & friendship shared between a Mother & Son is a privilage you were able to render especially in his final days.

Winnie Foster

December 6, 2012

Love You

heather popovich

December 3, 2012

Sorry for your loss, Winnie and family. In our thoughts and prayers.
Heather and family

steven DeCiantis

December 2, 2012

i've knowed joey when my brother frankie hung around with him the earth lost a very special person Rip joey god bless everyone that knew you and are telated to you i'll miss you one of your many friends steven DeCiantis and family

Angela Caruso

November 29, 2012

April and Kerri your dad loved you and his grandchildren very much. Joey was an important part of our family and will be truly missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time.
Alba Caruso and David Zoglio

April

November 29, 2012

Missing you sooo much!!!!
Connor said look at the moon dad.
I love u.

Pamela Carroll-Morse

November 28, 2012

MY prayers go out to the family. I have known Joey all of my life. He was a close friend of my dad. You are now at peace. Out of pain. You now fly with the angels on your own little cloud.

Cindy Pio

November 28, 2012

So sorry for your loss Winnie. I admire your bravery, strength and deep love for your son. Condolences for your family. See you soon

tommy james

November 28, 2012

A very unexpected cause of departure; my thoughts nd prayers go out to both his nuclear and extended family - as he transcends from earth to heaven. goodbye, joey!
tommy james

Steve Meligan

November 28, 2012

Winnie, my deepest sympathy to you & family. Joey was very brave & strong to the end. cherish the memories. god bless.

Brenda Houllahan

November 28, 2012

April, Kerri, I am So So Sorry for your loss. I think you both know how I felt about your dad. We went back a long time.If there is anything I can do , PLEASE let me know. You are both in my thoughts. Love You! e-mail me @[email protected]

paul & melissa gravier

November 28, 2012

your are truly missed joe and to the foster family i am sorry for your loss

VERA FOSTER

November 28, 2012

RIP JOE My heart goes out to all who loved you,especially APRIL,KERRI,ANDREW,CONNOR MICHEAL,BRAIDEN,JEREMY,AND MASON.YOU WERE A GREAT PAPA.

kerri berri foster colwell

November 28, 2012

I love you so much daddy, i need you more then ever today to HELP ME HELP US because unfortunately I no longer need you to HELP ME HELP YOU ! You are finally at rest please watch down over us. You are always on my mind forever in my heart and will never be forgotten

Nichole Gibson (porkchop)

November 28, 2012

Xoxoxo....... <3

Maggie & Jerry Pollard

November 28, 2012

So sorry for your loss Winnie. His struggle is over now and we hope you can find some peace in that

kenneth marcoccio

November 28, 2012

Sorry for your loss,joey will be missed by my family

Dotty Perreault

November 27, 2012

Fair well my friend, You will be missed. Your struggles are over. my prayers are with the family.

Tiffany Young

November 27, 2012

Winnie I'm very sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family I will continue to pray for you and your family

Rick Tinkham

November 27, 2012

Goodnight Dear Joey you will be very sadly missed may you ask God today to touch your mom's heart and help her heal, Say Hi to your brother Mike and your grandmother and Dad, I miss them all so much, Its been a true pleasure knowing you all and we will see you all soon, goodnight my friend

Michele DelNigro

November 27, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. I have know Joe from the famous Old timers tap, he was a funny, loving and caring person. He will be remembered by many. God is with him now. Another friend gone to rest. Amen.

Barbara Hunter

November 27, 2012

To all of Joe's family I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Joey most of my life no one could ever make me laugh like he did. His kids meant the world to him. He will be greatly missed. I will miss you goodbye to a very good friend love Barbara

April Foster

November 27, 2012

Xoxo

Linda Viau Garceau

November 27, 2012

My sympathies go out to the entire family, Joey was a great guy and will be missed..we had some fun times.

Dawn Espinosa

November 27, 2012

Please accept my condolences, I have know Joey practically all my life. He was a great guy and he will be sadly missed by many. I know how much Joe meant to all of you, he is out of pain and in peace now in heaven.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Aggie Martin

November 27, 2012

Winnie,Denise,Andrew,April,Kerri, I am truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. Joey you will be truly missed. Forever in my heart..

Steve Scaglione

November 27, 2012

Joey, RIP pal we had some kicking times at the OTT

terry black.tillinghast

November 27, 2012

joey you will be truly missed may you rest in peace my friend

MARELLEN TILLINGHAST

November 27, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say,
But first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven, where I dwell with God above
Where there are no tears or sadness, there is just eternal Love.

Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you, every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me, and said, "I welcome you."

"It's good to have you back again.
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly
As part of My big plan,
There's so much that we have to do,
To help our mortal man."

Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you.
I will be beside you, every day of the week and year,
And when you're sad I'm standing there, to wipe away the tear.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
Because you're only human, there's bound to be some tears.

One thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my many friends, trust God knows what is best.
I am not far away from you, I'm just beyond the crest.

There are rocky roads ahead for you and many hills to climb,
Together we can do it, taking one day at a time.
It was my philosophy and please I'd like for you
To give unto the world, so the world will give to you.

If you can help someone who's in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

When you're walking down the street and I am on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when you feel a gentle breeze of wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug, or just a soft embrace.

When it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you are not going, you are coming home to me.
I will always love you, from that place way up above,
I will be in touch again soon.
P.S. God sends His Love.

MARYELLEN TILLINGHAST

November 27, 2012

Joe Joe miss u already , forever in my heart our friendship will stay ....xo M Maryellen

cyndy rebello

November 27, 2012

MAY YOU R.I.PARADISE WHILE YOU TAKE THE JOURNEY TO BE W ALL YOUR LOVED ONES WHO PASSED ON BEFORE YOU!!!!

DONNA PARSONS

November 27, 2012

Joey God has taken another one of my friends ! I know you were suffering , only you could feel the pain .. no-one else .. now that your in Heaven may you reast in peace , God Bless your family and friends whom loved you dearly ..AMEN

The Pennine Family and Staff

November 27, 2012

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