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Joseph Walley Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Joseph M. Walley, 67, passed away Sat., November 30, 2013, at the IU Health Center in Indianapolis. He was born November 18, 1946, in Taylor, PA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes (Kraftchik) Walley. On May 26, 2000, Joe married Judy Rose. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Derek (Maurica) Walley of CA, Jonathan (Rhonda) Walley of South Bend and Joel (Heather Addington) Walley of CA; and their mother, Norma (Shuck) and Ron Miller of South Bend; four grandchildren: Savannah Marie, Maleah Rose, Alora Lilly and Amelia Poppy; his sister, Phyllis (Lucian) Terranova of CT; and two nieces, Lisa Allen and Laura Terranova, both of CT. Joe graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 1969, with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for General Electric in Bridgeport, CT, and Morrison, IL. He retired in 2009 after being self-employed painting and remodeling homes, kitchens and basements. He loved cooking and grilling, and spending time with his sons playing Backgammon. In honor of Joseph's wishes, organ donation was made to the Indiana Lions Eye Bank. The family would like to give many thanks to the wonderful caregivers at both Memorial & IU Hospitals and at Signature Health Care. Memorial donations may be made to Little Flower Church or to First Brethren Church. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com.
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Derek
December 1, 2023
Thank you Ed Christie for posting your love and thank you so much for the stories. I read them all the time.
Miss you Dad.
Ed Christie
November 28, 2019
It's been six years, Joe, but the memories of our youth are fresh as if it was yesterday. Every Saturday we rode our bikes together. It was 7 miles from my home to your's and then on to Beardsley Park. Standing rule was "Be home before dark". Some Saturdays it took a real effort to comply. I think of you often, Joe. You were one of the good guys.
Ed Christie
January 1, 2014
Joe, Richard and I were altar boys. They could have made a movie regarding the mischief we got into. We served at weddings for the tips the grooms gave. We competed to lead processions in church. I played guitar and the three of us would sing in Richard's basement until the neighbors complained. (We were terrible) The three of us were always getting into trouble by playing pin ball machines on Barnum Ave.
The nuns at St. Johns did their best to keep us in separate corners of the class room but we communicated by "Psssssst" and passing notes. Richard was usually the innocent one who got caught up in our antics.....and ended up in the punishment line.
Joe and I always got paddled. I cried, he didn't. That annoyed the heck out of the nuns. I've no doubt they prayed all summer that they wouldn't have us in their class. Prayers that went unanswered. lol
Joe's dad loved John Wayne and would pick us up in his old Packard and take us to the drive-in anytime a John Wayne western was playing. We'd stand on the corner and wait for him to pick us up. During the movie it was chaos inside the car with our shenanigans but Joe's dad watched the movie as though we weren't there. Afterward he'd drive us home, usually asleep and carry us to our house.
We went on camping trips to Candlewood Lake. Joe taught me how to walk softly in the dark after a rain and grab night crawlers for bait. Our uncles would bring cases of beer for them as well asa bottle or two of "sneaky pete" wine and a single carton of soft drinks for us. We rationed it for two days. Andy Notchik taught us how to Snipe hunt by walking around in the dark woods with a burlap bag calling "Here snipe, here snipe".
We were that gullible. Never caught one.
We were about 11 when we went to Andy's house in Shelton. Andy gave us a 22 rifle, a box of bullets and told us to go away while they drank beer. We didn't have anything to shoot at so we took a hub cap off Andy's pick up and shot it to pieces. We never got to shoot that gun again.
We weren't "bad" but were always in trouble. Be it with pea shooters or match guns. Yet, we were the holiest looking altar boys in the parish.
Competition was strong between us. One Saturday Joe and I met Richard at the pin ball hangout. Someone, (Richard) had drilled a hole in the side of the machine to press the contacts and ring up points. We learned quickly that the contacts were electrified and the episode taught us a hard lesson. Don't short circuit a pin ball machine while the owner was watching. He ran us off.
For Joe's sons: Your dad was a leader. A big dog in our day. His ideas always sounded like the best idea. Notice I said "sounded". There were numerous events that we pedaled our bikes as fast as we could to get away from one of our stunts.
It was always exciting to be around him. I have only the best of memories of our times together.
He remains in our hearts.
Derek Walley
December 31, 2013
We miss my Dad SO MUCH! He was an absolutely wonderful man. If anyone has any more stories they would like to share, please do so. My brothers and I are very interested in hearing more. Thanks, and Bless you all!
Love, Derek
December 30, 2013
Thank you all for the kind words spoken about my father, Joseph Walley(Joey). It is very touching to hear all the stories about my dad and look forward to hearing more.
Joel Walley ([email protected])
Jonathan Walley ([email protected])
Richard (Ritchie) Walley
December 30, 2013
To all the Family of Joey Walley --------
Just heard about Joey's death from his and my Aunt Helen Walley Christie in Monroe, Connecticut.
So, so sorry to hear this.
In reference to Eddy Christie's message, I am the other cousin of the three, and we did have some good times growing up together.
So happy to always have all these good memories of our families.
Blessings and prayers to all of you.
stephen walley
December 13, 2013
im so very sorry to his wife and children im his uncle steve walley god bless you all.
Ed Christie
December 11, 2013
So many stories I could tell of our youth at St John's school. We drove the nuns crazy for 7 years. Had a paddle or two broken on us too. In a Kindergarten class play Joe played the part of a priest. (really!)
Early teens, most weekends, Joe and I would ride our bikes to Beardsley Park in Bridgeport. Joe, me and Ritchie, as cousins were inseperable. At 17 I enlisted in the Air Force and Ritchie did too. Day before I left for Viet Nam we played a round of golf. On the way home Joe and I pulled a woman out of a burning car on Boston Ave. Our moment of fame.
Sooo many good memories. I miss ya Joe.
Rest in peace.
Prayers to his family.
Barry Moran
December 9, 2013
He was the class clown in high school, but also very smart and I knew he would be successful RIP old Friend.
December 9, 2013
Very sad to hear this. My grandparents were John & Julia Walley. My mom is Joe's cousin Marlene. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Diane Bursey, Rock Hill, SC
December 9, 2013
To the family of Joe Walley,
I was very sad to hear Joe had pasted. We went to high school and college together and were very good friends. Although I haven't spoke to him in many a year, the memories will always be there.
With deepest sympathy,
Bill Tucker
Monroe, CT
Kevin Edwards
December 8, 2013
Derek,Jonathan and Joel-I am very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing.I worked with your Dad, as we were both newly minted Application Engineers in the Accessory Equipment Division, at GE from 1969 to 1971 at both Bridgeport and Morison.He was a great guy to work with and know.He liked to listen to Johnny Cash and we were even in our tennis matches at Morrison.My deepest condolences.
Sharon Struck
December 4, 2013
I lit a candle for you on Saturday. Thanks for trying to teach me euchre. Rest in peace until we all meet together again.
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