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Joseph Jessup Obituary
November 16, 2000 - February 1, 2019
Middletown, NY
Joseph Francis Jessup III of Middletown died on February 1, 2019 after courageously fighting his 17 year long battle with cancer. Joe had just turned 18 years old.
Joseph was the son of Joseph F. Jessup Jr. and Barbara Reinhardt, born on November 16, 2000 in Goshen, NY. He was a loving, outgoing person, graduate of Middletown High School and Orange Ulster BOCES.
He was a Lego master builder, which was his greatest passion, along with loving his Mother; they were inseparable. He enjoyed riding his golf cart, quads and swimming.
He provided tremendous joy to all of his family, friends, schoolmates, everyone he met. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Barbara Jessup of Middletown; four sisters: Rachel Bomgardner, her husband, Ryan of Middletown NY, Kimberly Jessup, her fiancé, Mike Quinn of Leominster, MA, Kelly Jessup of Middletown and Kristina and her husband, George Vasquez, of Mission, TX. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and couisins.
in lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joseph's memory to Maria Fereri Children's Hospital, Stem Cell Transplant Ward, Arts, 3rd floor, 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595, Attn: Dr. Flowers.
Services will be private.
Arrangements were under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home. 845-343-6309 or www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Giovanni Boykin
January 15, 2021
Joseph Jessup: a beloved son, and my first friend. We knew each other since kindergarten, all the way until we parted ways in middle school. During his 17 year-long fight with cancer, he laughed, he smiled, most importantly, we shared those moments. He was like the 2nd brother I never had, as we knew one another on an intricate level.
May we meet again, Joey. Sincerely, Giovanni Nikko Boykin
Margaret McNamara
November 16, 2019
Thinking of you today, Miss you a lot Joe! You were such a sweet kid, always stopped me in the hallway to say Hi, even if we were late to class. You had a special way of going about life and I loved it. You never really cared what others thought of you, and if you did it didn't show. Hope you're doing good wherever you are. Love you..
Joseph Jessup
February 20, 2019
Thank you all for the kind words about our son Joseph.
Tracey Catterson
February 5, 2019
Joe, I believe you fought as long and as hard as you could. May you rest easy now and watch over your family.
February 5, 2019
Joe was a pleasure to have in class. He always brightened up the room with his enthusiasm and humor. We will miss him. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Hodgkiss
Brynell Brown
February 4, 2019
Joe was one of the smartest kids in class hes going to be miss very much RIP Joe your friend Brynell
Margaret Mc
February 4, 2019
Joe was such an amazing guy. I'm going to miss him so much. Sad to hear that he passed
Janel Smith
February 4, 2019
My deepest condolences go out to Josephs family and loved ones during this difficult time. Joseph was in my younger sisters class and whenever he saw me in school , even in a crowded hallway he would stop just to give me a hug and told me to have a great day . The last memory I have of him was dancing with him at our prom . God has gained such a beautiful & amazing soul . Rest In Peace
chris
February 4, 2019
JOE WAS AN AMAZING FRIEND TO ME REST IN PEACE FRIEND
Christine KOVOLESKY
February 4, 2019
Hello Lil Joe!! I just found out today that you are gone from this worrisome world and the pain you must have been in. Your Dad was my classmate and friend for 8 years in St.Thomas Penetentary. Im joking boy!! It was STP ,the P for Parish. Our HOME Church and school! We had strict up bringing there,but it made us into Strong willed people.Good People! I was hoping to come visit you this July when i go to the cabin in Sussex. Well,we love Legos Too!and if you have a SPECIAL place,i can have my sons make something for you! Your Dad shared the hard work you had to endure while you were in the hospital. I KNOW you did your Best Kid. We were ALL on your Side as this progressed. My Love to you LilMan,My love to your Mom and Dad and Family! Im GLAD i got to meet you through your Dads posts of the Silly and AWESOME things you did at home! Your Cool Lego Masterpieces,pretend riding on your Dog! Im So Sorry i missed the chance to share your Dads and Moms happiness of your Presense.We KNOW that you are in a Better Place that we cant even imagine,but its our Earthly pain that makes us hurt. You are now hopefully watching over everyone that you ever Knew!A Guardian Angel man! Whatever Gods Reason he has for you ,im SURE YOU Will Do a Great Job!Keep an Eye on your Dad and Mom OK?? We all will try to give them strength with our Prayers and Friendship!! Peace,Lil Joey! From Chrisy Kovolesky and Family
Janet Langlitz
February 4, 2019
I like many others will miss Joe's smile. I had the pleasure of being one of his teachers. I enjoyed his humor and his love for building with legos. I will also always remember him sharing pictures of himself from his sister's wedding. He looked so handsome and he was so excited by being able to dress up. I will also miss seeing him wearing his cowboy boots. My deepest sympathies to the entire Jessup family as you grieve the loss of an incredibly wonderful young man who left this earth far too soon.
Sandra Clendenny
February 4, 2019
Sending my Condolences to the Jessup family,may Joe rest in peace.
February 4, 2019
To The Jessup Family:
Words cannot express how heart broken I am over your loss. Joseph was a sweet lovable and wonderful human being. I will miss him. Love, Geri Schneider
Leo Vicente
February 4, 2019
Joe I will miss you. You were a good friend to me. We had a lot of fun in our classes. Rest in Peace!
Carsen Brenner
February 4, 2019
Joe was a nice kid. He was very funny. I loved his fashion, He wore cool cowboy boots. He did not care what others thought of him which I liked about him very much. I will miss you Joe.
Nate Bedford
February 4, 2019
Joe was a down to earth friend. I will miss all the fun times we had together. I remember during PE he would wear his cowboy boots. He loved the time he spent in BOCES/CTEC for Culinary. He loved his legos. I wish he was still here for the opening of Lego land. You will be missed by all.
Alexander Eurich
February 4, 2019
He was an amazing person, always happy. Everytime i talk to him he always put a smile on my face. Thanks for the happy times, Rest in Peace buddy.
Heidi Schulz-Grove
February 4, 2019
Always thought of you often " Lego Man"! Everyday you brought to class a new " master piece". Your only focus was that . Legos!
Always thought your life plan was to be a " Lego instructor" @ Legoland! But I guess you were called to be God's " Lego- Master". that was His plan! RIP Lego Man! Mrs. G
Inez Finkle
February 3, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kaitlyn Elia
February 3, 2019
Praying for all his friends & family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Joe!
Allison Van houten
February 3, 2019
Hey this message is for the mother rof Joseph I had went to school with him not long but I did. Know him we went to school with him if you could please call me if like to get to meet you and some how give my condolences he was a good kid sweet heart to my number ris 8458003424 I wanted to go to the funeral but I couldn't since I had no idea where it was or when it is if you can please inbox me I send my prayers and good bless
Jessica Bauernfeind
February 3, 2019
I will miss you my friend. I will miss you greeting me by saying "hey honey". Your smile whenever you showed me your lego creations will always be with me. My heart is heavy but I know your no longer in pain. "MY LEGO KING"
Anthony Santiago
February 3, 2019
Me and the guys always played around with you and you made our lives funnier when we were troubled in football. Ill see you on the other side brother, love you.
Melissa Bastone
February 3, 2019
I am so, so sorry for this terrible loss. I had Joe as one of my students for many years at BOCES (Vision) and he was truly one of my favorites. His wit and sense of humor was wonderful and I have many great memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and your family.
Valentina Anthony
February 3, 2019
Sending prayers to the family.joseph was a very nice young man..RIP Joseph
Sandra Clendenny
February 3, 2019
My Condolences to the Jessup family.
Paul Freely
February 3, 2019
Joseph was not one of my students but he always came by my classroom to show me his latest and greatest Lego creation. Joseph knew I had Legos in my room and he was always welcomed to say hi or to build something new. I will always remember his jokes, his interest in building new Lego projects, and his very infectious smile. You will be missed my young friend. May you have fair winds and following seas Joseph, until we meet again.
February 3, 2019
Joseph was not one of my students but he always came by my classroom to show me his latest and greatest Lego creation. Joseph knew I had Legos in my room and he was always welcomed to say hi or to build something new. I will always remember his jokes, his interest in building new Lego projects, and his very infectious smile. You will be missed my young friend. May you have fair winds and following seas Joseph, until we meet again.
Sandy Hosking
February 3, 2019
Sending my Condolences and my Prayers
Sylvia Amir
February 3, 2019
R.I.P. Joseph GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Barbara Cournoyer
February 3, 2019
Joe you are under God's wing ..no more pain..rest in peace..Our nurse's office will never be the same without you.
Dana Herm
February 3, 2019
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I did not have Joe as a student but we always joked around in the hallway! God Bless
Myriam Velez Pettit
February 3, 2019
I am honored to have been your teacher for 4 years. You came to us just a young kid or 14 years of age. I was privileged to see you grow into the man that you became by the age of 18. After you graduated you came back and took elective classes but you always stop by my class to say hello, I will miss our little chats. Legos with your favorite topic of conversation. I'm so sad that you never got to see Legoland in Goshen but when they open I will go and see it through your eyes. I was so hoping that you would be able to work there as you would have been such an asset because you could build Legos like nobody else could. Rest in peace Joe. Mrs Velez
Roxanne Bridges
February 3, 2019
I am so very sorry
My thoughts and prayers are with with you all at this time and always may he Rest in Peace XOOXOXOX
Isabella Lemasciare
February 2, 2019
I will miss you joe
You always put a smile on my face when I was upset
Justin Nieves
February 2, 2019
I knew Joseph for years we had vision together,I also walked him to class and protected him at times he was a smart and funny guy who made people laugh with his funny jokes...I'm so hurt he was a kind caring friend I would have never guessed that he was going through this never would have thought he had cancer because he would have never really speak about his issue he was so happy and so funny and mad people happy that you would also believe his life was perfect...he just blessed everyone he talked too.I remember we was in highschool he would just see me in the hallway and just say the most craziest and funniest things while we walk to class and it would just brighten my day I'm just so sad that I couldn't see him one last time or anything I wish his family the best joe was legendary what a good friend and comedian he was I miss you and love you joe rest easy buddy you did your job on earth now heaven needs another angel
Allison Vanhouten
February 2, 2019
When is his funeral and where is it held I went to school with him :'(
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