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Joseph Antonelli Obituary

Antonelli, Joseph 1965 - 2003. Joey survived by his loving mother, Lucille. Kathy; brother, James; sister, Laura Lea and his children. Anthony and Alysa. Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 2330 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL on Saturday January 10th at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church in Joey's name.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jan. 6, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Antonelli

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140 Entries

Laura Lea

December 31, 2024

Another year and still seems like yesterday. Miss you dearly. Give Mom and Dad a hug and kiss for me.

Laura Lea

December 31, 2022

Laura Lea

December 31, 2022

Laura Lea

December 31, 2022

Wow, I can´t believe you´ve been gone this long. So much has changed, so many losses but the pain, it lingers. I´d like to imagine you´re in the company of the many lost since you´ve been gone. That does bring some peace. But today is about remembering you. Biggest personality in the room as well as the biggest heart, and head.. lol no lie there. I miss you every day Joey. I wonder what this world would be like with you still in it. This brings a smile. Still have your picture on my fridge with the blonde wig. This also brings a smile. I´m not going to lie. I hate the day with every fiber in me but I do love you! Big hugs and kisses to you where ever you are.
Laura aka Naka

Joe Gentile

December 31, 2022

Joe you an your family are in my thoughts an prayers on this day RIP my friend

Kathy T. Gileno

December 9, 2020

Happy Birthday Joey, im sure you're with mom and uncle Butch. I know you're taking care of her and giving her tight hugs since I asked you to do what I can not! I also know if you were here you'd be with me, I miss all of you so much, and like mom said the holidays are bittersweet to say the least.... mostly bitter! Nothing is right here without you and everyone here and one day just goes into the next. Please continue to watch over the kids and give them as much guidance as possible. They love and miss you and mom! Until my time here is done and I see your beautiful smile and hear your silly jokes, as mom would say, I love you to the moon and back you're just a breath away!
All my love,

Alysa

April 23, 2020

Its me again. These days Ive been thinking of you and grandma a lot. I wish you were both here. You would have loved us. Love you, always.

Alysa Antonelli

April 30, 2018

Hi Dad,

This is the first time Ive come across this.. I just wanted to see/read something about you so i googled you name and i found this. Its really hard to think about how different life could be with you. It kills me. I wish i could invite you over for dinner or just even say a word to you. Ill always wonder why. Ill never understand but Ill always wonder. I wish more than anything you were here. I know you and grandma are together and thats all she ever wanted. I wish i was with you. I would give anything. I love you. Im sorry

Mom

December 16, 2016

Happy Belated Birthday Joey.. I finally found this page again!! You know how I feel about December and the holidays since you've been gone. BITTERSWEET!! We used to love the holidays... Now one day I am happy and the next filled with sadness. I miss you so very much.. I am sure you know that. I still can't understand why?? Why did you do it?? I want so much to hold you and hear your laughter and silly voices. To dance with you again. Please come back...at least in my dreams.I love you sooo much!! As I have said and continue to say to your son... "Love you to the moon and back.. forever and ever." You are still only a breath away.
Mom

December 31, 2015

Well. 12 years ago tonight.. the worst night of my life!! I still sometimes find it soo hard to believe. "Why" will haunt me until the day I die. You were loved by so many and still are loved by so many. But now you are missed by those same people. Especially tonite! I always believed you would be by my side until the day I died...now I hope you will be there for me on the other side when I die.
I love you so much. I miss you so much.
I know I am only a breath away. But I wish I could hear your laughter and see your smile and her your voice and feel your arms wrapped around me!!
Love you forever and ever. Mom

Mom

December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Joey!! I hope you saw the happy party last nite..We celebrated your life in many ways. You were physically missed, but in our hearts. I hope you saw your ornament on the tree.. as requested!
I miss you soo much!! Not a day goes by without me remembering the happy and fun times we shared... not the bad!!
You are still the piece of my heart that is missing.. and it still hurts!!
I love you forever and until we meet again.. You are only a breath away.
Love you always.. Mom xo

December 14, 2015

Joey. I keep your memory in my heart.... Your Mom carries you in her heart. I regret never having met you. But, know u are a special guy and will never be forgotten. RIP always.

Mom

December 9, 2015

Happy 50th Birthday Joey.. I miss you sooo much.. Sometimes it feels like you just left us ... and sometimes .. like a lifetime ago.
I miss your voice, your hugs, your crazy antics and silly voices.. I miss you every day.. but today especially...very bad day... You are only a breath away... Stay close.. Love you always and forever.
Mom, Mommy, Ma xo

Lucille DeFalco

April 5, 2015

Happy Easter Joey.... Wish you were here!! Miss you so much. Laura met your old boss from Lester's Diner.. he told her a couple of stories about you... She loved them.. so do I...
Just wanted to tell you that I love and miss you more each day.. and that .... You are only a breath away.. Always and Forever, Mom xo

January 1, 2015

Happy New Year Joey... Another year gone by. Can't believe it has been 11 years!! I can almost replay every moment from the minute that officer knocked on the door and asked if I knew "Joseph Antonelli"... the horror that followed.. I just couldn't believe it!! I thought there must be some mistake... and then I thought you might have been put in witness protection!! Anything to not believe you were gone! I loved and still love you soo soo much!! I miss not hearing your voice, not feeling you hugging me and repeating over and over..."Mom, Mom, Mommy, Mommy, Ma, Ma" etc etc. until I finally gave in to your every whim. You had me wrapped!!
Please stay around me.. I need to know you are close by. I get the signs..
You are loved and missed by so many, but especially me!!
I love you and until we meet again..I am only a breath away.
Mom xoxo

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas Joey.. Another year without you.
Christmas has not been the same since you have gone. Every year I say I am going to put up the tree... and every year .. no tree. I don't know what that means... except that I somehow associate that with you. Strange.
I thought this was supposed to get easier as time went by.. but it doesn't. I still look for you and wish you would walk through the door so I can feel your arms around me and hear you say, "Mom"!! Crazy.. I know!! But sometimes I just can't believe I will never see that happy and loving face or hear those crazy voices you made when you were happy. I love you so very much and I miss you every single day!! I know you are only a breath away.. so until then. Always in my heart.
Love, Hugs, Kisses
Mom

December 10, 2014

My Joey... Happy Belated Birthday!!! Sorry I didn't get to write this yesterday!! But, as you know, Akai ran away and all I did was pray to you to bring him back.... and you did!!! Thank you so much..
I miss you so much... I know you know that 'cause I feel you by me and always give me signs. But I miss hearing your voice, the crazy voices, the laughter.. yeah that I miss most.. That crazy laugh!!! And I miss you hugging me and calling me Mommy!!!
You are soooo missed by so many people!! Did you ever know how much you were loved??? I hope so.. You are only a breath away...and until then.. You are forever in my heart and thoughts.. I love you!!
Mom

December 9, 2014

Forever In My Heart ! ??????????

JOE GENTILE

September 26, 2014

HEY JOE JUST WAS THINKIN OF YA BEEN AWHILE I SEE YOUR SON LOOKS SO BIG AN I HOPE HE HAS A GREAT LIFE KEEP WATCHIN US ALL KIDD LOVE YA
ALSO SAD NEWS OUR OLD PAL MIKE REED HAS PAST AWAY IN AUGUST
HE CARED A GREAT DEAL ABOUT U AS DID I
ILL MISS U BOTH

December 31, 2013

Joey.. well here we are ... 10 years since you have left us. I know you are at peace and that you are always by my side.. But I wish you were here so I could see your smile, hear your voice, feel your arms around me.
I miss you so much. And as I have said numerous times and will continue to until we meet.."You are only a breath away."
Always in my heart. I love you...
Mom

Lucille DeFalco

December 31, 2013

Well, here we are.. 10 years since you have left us and I still cannot get the peace I know you wish for me. I just want you here!! I want to hear your voice, to see your smile, to feel your arms around me. I know I am selfish. I know you are at peace and I am so happy for you, but still no peace for me..
As I have said before and will continue to.. "You are only a breath away".. so when it is my time, please be there to meet me... Always in my heart..
Mom xo

Mom

June 14, 2013

My Joey... you sure are persistent!! Thanks for the box of chocolates!! And thanks for always being with me to love and protect!! I now have a piece of you around my neck.. A beautiful heart with your ashes swirled inside. That makes me very happy. I love and miss you so much. You are still only a breath away..xo

April 20, 2013

I dreamt of you last nite.. I felt your arms around me. You looked so young and healthy.. like you did when you were younger. Thank you for placing your hand on my shoulder twice last week.. I needed that! I love and miss you so very much. That piece of my heart that is missing..YOU.. (sigh) You are only a breath away.. Love and Hugs xoxoxo
Mom

Peyton

Mom

March 29, 2013

Happy Easter my darling Joey. I was told by a psychic that you hear me speak to you every day. I hope you do.. I love and miss you so very much.
This is a picture of your granddaughter.. She is beautiful!! You would have had a great time with her. I know you will watch over her and protect her.
I love you.. I am still... only a breath away.. xo

Mom

January 2, 2013

My angel up in heaven
I wanted you to know
I feel you watching over me
Every where I go.
I wish you were with me
But that can never be
Memories of you in my heart
That only I can see.
My angel up in heaven
I hope you understand
That I would give anything
If I could hold your hand.
I'd hold you oh so tightly
And never let you go
And all the love inside me
To you I would show.
My angel up in heaven
For now we are apart,
You'll always live inside of me
Deep within my heart.
Happy New Year My Joey. You are only a heartbeat away. Love you always and forever.
Mom xoxo

Mom

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas. Say hi to cousin Joey and your Dad for me.. xo

Mom

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Joey..It never ceases to amaze me as to the times your name comes up and the memories pour out of all of us.. Last nite with LeighAnna talking about her first Easter... about your cooking and crazy antics... about your beautiful daughter .. who by the way is gonna make you a grandpa in February.. and me a great grandma!! And Anthony.. so proud of him .. made 4.0 first semester in college!! I so wish you were here to enjoy these wonderful events.. You still hold a part of my heart.. I love you and miss you... and I know you are only a heartbeat away.. Always in my heart and mind.. xoxoxo Mom xoxox

Lu Tagliaferri

December 10, 2012

Always In My Heart! Love & Miss You So Much Joe! <3 XOXO <3

December 9, 2012

Happy Birthday, Joey!! Still missing you so much.. Did you hear me singing Happy Birthday to you?? Did you see your Giants win today against the Saints??? I miss you sooo much.. I would give anything to hear your voice and feel your arms around me again. I love you and will forever. Mom

Mom

April 8, 2012

Happy Easter my darling son... Wish you could be enjoying the meal and day with us and Mar, Steve, Stella, James, Jake and Kris. Laura, Glenn and Stone will be with us too.. and maybe LeighAnna and Steven... we all miss you so very much. I have to thank you for bringing Robert, Paul and Jack into our lives. I love you, I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you..
from a heart with a piece missing.... I love you ..... a breath away..xo

Mom

March 18, 2012

I love and miss you so much!! But you know that, don't you?? Not a day goes by without thoughts of you and your zany ways. I miss your calls.. your nutty voices and made up languages.. and I miss your hugs..the many ways you made us laugh.. my Joey.. I miss you!! xo

Mom

February 6, 2012

I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away is not far
To where you are .. I love you.. xo

Mom

February 6, 2012

Ok, so they did it again!!! Super Bowl Champs!!! They beat the Patriots AGAIN!!! Wish you could have been here to see it with us.
Mar, Steve and the boys asked us to spend the day with them..
Mar put up sooo many balloons and a special Giants one and all for you!!! The game was amazing!! You would have been up and cursing and yelling as much and maybe even more than I was!!! But we pulled it off!!! AGAIN!!! Go Giants...
Before we left, Mar decided to release the Giants balloon in your honor.. so Steve, Mar, Stella, James, Ashley, Kath and I held hands and watched the balloon drift out of sight!!!
I miss you so much.. and I love you with most of my heart since a piece of it died when you left us.. but I know you are only a breath away. Always in my heart. {{{Joey}}} xo

Mom

January 23, 2012

Well Joey, here we go again... The Giants are the NFL Champs and it's on to the Super Bowl!!!! Wish you could be here to enjoy it with us.. I know how you loved them... Thanks for answering each and every request..(lol).. I love and miss you so much... xoxoxox

Joe Gentile

January 3, 2012

Joeyyy
Love u my brother
I know ur up thr laughing about all this crazyness going on
Down here on earth
But i know ur watching over us to keep us from harms way
Love u ur old friend for life
Joe G

Mom

January 2, 2012

Another year gone by..but the pain, sorrow, tears and even some anger still in my heart. I miss and love you so much. I just wish I knew what was in your mind that day. So many people miss you and love you.
Anthony, Alysa, Dreama and Stone...they love and miss you every day. I wish you could see how they have grown. You would be so proud.
It hasn't gotten any easier.. each day I speak to you and wish I could feel your hug and see that smiling, loving face again.
You are always in my heart, mind and soul... You are only a breath away.
I love you, Mom xo

Laura Lea Antonelli-Karol

December 31, 2011

You know? It hasn't been easy the past 7 years for a lot of reasons. Today was tough, but because of family and friends it wasn't as painful. I miss you more, because as Stone grows older and becomes the young man you always expected him to be you won't be here to share it. I miss my big brother, my protecter, and at times my best friend. Love,your sis

Anthony's Senior Picture

Anthony Louis Antonelli

June 14, 2010

Mom

June 14, 2010

Hi Joey. Sorry I haven't written in a while, but you are in my heart and thoughts every single day (as you probably know)...
Went to Texas with Uncle Butch to see Anthony graduate High School. Tears of joy and sorrow. I told him that you would have been so proud of him as we are. We are hoping he will come to visit us next month. The family is anxious to see and visit with him.
And Alysa.. well.. she is a beauty, and she knows it! She is a replica of you, so she will be to Deninne as you were to me.(if you can imagine that!!)
Trouble with a capital "T"!!!
Joey, do you hear me talking to you all the time?? Do you know how much I love and miss you? My heart still aches for you.. I wish I could just see your smiling face and feel your arms around me talkin' that crazy talk of yours. It may seem like it gets better, but it don't. The hole will never be filled. I love you so much and I know I am only a breath away. So until then.. my love.. my son.. Mom xo

Uncle Butch DeFalco

June 13, 2010

hey nephew. saw Anthony and Alisa this past week and Anthony finally graduated. you'd be proud, and you probably are. Keep looking after us up there as we will keep you busy. Love ya a whole lot. ciao 4 now

Mom

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas Joey..
What can I say?? I thought it was supposed to get easier.. They lied...
I miss you so very much.
Last night everyone was here for Christmas Eve and you were the topic of a couple of conversations. Everyone misses you. But mostly ME!!
It still only hurts when I breathe, and tho I know you are only a heart beat away, I hope I get to see your smiling face and feel your loving arms around me when it's my time to leave this place. I pray it is you who comes to bring me home. I love you so, so much.
Always in my thoughts,
Forever in my broken heart,
Mom xo

Mom

December 9, 2009

Happy Birthday, Joey.
Wish I could just hold you and kiss you and hear your voice again. 6 years and it feels like yesterday. The pain never stops, the ache is always there and the guilt still haunts me. I wish I had known what you were going through. Anthony sends his love and he says he misses you too. I will talk to Alysa later. They have gotten so big..Anthony is a senior and plans on going to college. He is a cheerleader!! First high school male cheerleader.
I love and miss you so very much.
You are always in my heart and in my mind. Just a breath away. xo

Mom

December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas, Joey..
As I started to write to you yesterday, the phone rang and Stone Michael called and asked if he could come over to bring our gifts. So I never got to put down my thoughts.
Christmas Eve the house was filled with family and friends and great food.. Alisa, Dreama and John Boy stopped by and the phone never stopped ringing..
Yesterday, Mar, Steve, Stella, James and Ashley, Jake, Kristofer and even LeighAnna and Steven were here for dinner and laughter.. Your brother stopped by after work, just in time to say goodbye to everyone..
Even with all the noise, laughter and games, there was something and someone missing. YOU and your crazy, funny and delightful ways.
I thought I would be able to feel different this year..5 years later.. but the pain is as great as if it was yesterday.
I love and miss you sooo very much.. I will for as long as I live, even though you are only a breath away,
Always and Forever in my heart and mind..

Cousins The Tag Team

December 10, 2008

Your Always In Our Hearts Joe !

Mom

December 10, 2008

Happy Birthday, Joey...
I was much too upset yesterday to write... You must know what happened!!! The phone never stopped ringing.. Dreama, Deninne, Aunt Kathy, Alisa, and other friends and family... then Cheri came over to check on me, James was over after work.. needless to say, it kept me busy all day!
But with all the distractions, YOU were on my mind and in my heart in spite of it all...
I will never stop missing you and your crazy ways.
We talk of you so often and laugh at all the shenanigans you pulled!!!!
My heart still aches and the void will never heal..
I love and miss you terribly.
Always in my heart and mind..
Love you, Mom

LAURA LEA ANTONELLI-KAROL

December 9, 2008

HAPPY B-DAY JOEY!......YOU WERE THE FIRST THING I THOUGHT ABOUT AS MY EYES OPENED THIS MORNING.WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH! WISH YOU WERE HE TO HUG. XOXOXO LOVE YOUR SIS

laura lea antonelli-karol

June 3, 2008

HEY JOEY.....STONE'S FOOTBALL TEAM WON THE SUPERBOWL.....BET YOU WERE PROUD!....HE RUN A 12 YARD RUN WHICH TURNED THE GAME AROUND! I NEARLY JUMPED OUT OF MY SKIN....ONE MORE YEAR OF FLAG FOOTBALL AND OFF TO TACKLE HE GOES......MISS AND LOVE YOU MUCH.....YOUR SIS

February 4, 2008

Joey,
Super Bowl Champs!!!! Eli MVP!!! I watched the game with your picture at my side...I just can't contain the excitement..
Anthony called before the game as did Uncle Butch.. Spoke to them both during the game and was on the phone with Dee and Anthony as the final touchdown was executed..Oh My God!! What an amazing game!! Jamie, Aunt Kathy and Mar called after the game.
I only wish you were here to see your team finally win the Super Bowl!! Bittersweet tears again flowed.. happiness, sadness and anguish..my heart just aches..
I miss you so very much. It still only hurts when I breathe. I love you.
Always,
Mom

January 20, 2008

Joey,
THEY DID IT!!!! On their way to the Super Bowl... What a game.. you would have been sooo proud of the them... I know how bad you wanted them to win a bowl, well, now they have a chance.. and it could very well be the upset of the century!!! I spoke to Anthony and Uncle Butch after the game... they are soo excited too. Our only regret is that you are not here to share in this victory... But we will be watching the game on the 3rd of February and I will write again then when they upset the undefeated New England Patriots!!!
We love and miss you.. and these tears are bittersweet... happy for the Giants and sad because I can't see your laughing face..
I love and miss you so very much..
all my love,
Mom xoox

January 7, 2008

Happy New Year Joey,
The first week of the new year has been very hectic..sorry I haven't written sooner.
We spent the weekend with Uncle Butch and Kathy in Ocala. It was very nice and quiet with visits from Jodi, Tom, Katie and Macy.. also Louie, Yvonne and T.
We watched the ball come down and kissed each other and I silently wished you a Happy New Year.. isn't that crazy? But it's something I need to do..each and every day and each and every holiday. It makes me feel that you are here, close to me. And I need to feel that so very much. This void just can't be filled, no matter how I try. I miss you so so much.
Sometimes I wake up and for a moment think it was just a nightmare. But then it hits me hard and I know I have to live another day without your smiling face or the other 'not so smiling' face and it gets me deep in the gut. I really don't think you had a clue as to how much I loved you..or how much you were loved by so many. It is truly a shame.
My heart is broken and a piece is still gone forever..you are so still loved and so still missed soooo very much.. and it still only hurts when I breathe.. all my love and big bear hugs and kisses all over your face..
Mom xooxoxo

January 1, 2008

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. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here 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 He 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 badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
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 are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

LAURA LEA ANTONELLI-KAROL

December 31, 2007

HEY THERE BRO....I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS....I WENT TO THE PLACE TODAY AND LISTENED TO MY SONG...SO SORRY I DIDN'T MAKE IT LAST YEAR.I MISS YOU SO! WISH YOU WERE HERE IN MY FACE RIGHT NOW!...TILL NEXT TIME,,,XOXOXOXO YOUR SIS

December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas, Joey...
Well, it's that time of the year again...when laughter and tears mingle and memories are more vivid .. with more laughter and tears created.
There's no other way to say it except that I love and miss you so terribly. I hope you can hear me tell you that daily.
When other mothers lost a child, I could only imagine the pain .. but then I lost you and I began to know that this pain never stops.. and never "gets easier"... and will always torture me.
But what about the torture you must have felt?? Could I have endured that?? I often wonder. I wish I could have taken that away .. I would have gladly traded places with you. No child should die before their parents. This is not the way I envisioned spending the rest of my life. You were supposed to outlive me. But instead you left us much too early ...much too young.. You had so much love for life and children in your earlier years..so much lost!! I love and miss you so much..
I will send you a special Christmas hug and kiss at midnight as usual.
Merry Christmas.
And it still only hurts when I breathe..
Always in my heart,
Forever in my thoughts,
Love and big bear hugs,
Mom xo

JOE G

December 15, 2007

JOE STILL MISS & LOVE YA BRO
P.S. IM GLAD THE KIDS ARE IN YOUR MOMS LIFE I KNOW FROM TALKING TO YOU IT IS WHAT YOU HURT FOR
GOD IS GOOD
BE WELL MY FRIEND YOUR OLD PAL JOE G.

December 13, 2007

Happy Belated Birthday Joey,
We went away for the weekend with Frank, Maria and Uncle Butch and Kathy, and when we got back, there was a message from Alesa. She, of course, went to the beach and placed flowers in the ocean as she does every year.. We are thankful for this since we still do not have the courage to do it ourselves. James probably went to the beach also. That is his way to deal with your birthday.
Deninne called and wanted to see how I was doing.. and I am sure there were many others (family and friends) who remembered your birthday also.
Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season are really hard times for me. I find myself remembering and missing your loving, crazy ways. You always knew how to make me laugh and forgive you for whatever minor/major offense you did/said.
The hole in my heart will never be healed, but with Anthony and Alysa back in my life, well, it does help. Imagine, Anthony 15 years old, and Alysa turning 13.. time sure goes by fast!!
I still miss you so very much..and I still cry daily. It doesn't get easier..My heart aches so much... Wish I could just see your smiling face and feel your arms around me.. even for just a minute...I love you so very much and it still only hurts when I breathe.
All my love always,
Mom

LAURA LEA ANTONELLI-KAROL

December 9, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY..MISS YOU TOO MUCH! IT'S BEEN A ROUGH YEAR, BUT AS ALWAYS I WILL OVER COME! STONE IS GETTING SO BIG. HE'S NOW IN SOCCER SEASON BUT LET ME TELL YOU FOOTBALL SEASON HE WAS A STAR! HE WOULD GET KNOCKED DOWN SO HARD BUT GET RIGHT BACK UP LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED! HE NEVER GAVE UP...AS SMALL AS HE WAS HE HAD THE MOST HEART! CAN'T WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR.WISH YOU WERE HERE TO SEE....WELL I HOPE YOU CAN SEE NOW,,,THOUGH I WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I CAN SEE YOUR FACE WATCHING HIM PLAY NOW...I STILL REMEMBER DAD AND MOM SPRAY PAINTING THE RAMS HELMETS...YOU REALLY PLAYED WELL...I JUST WISH THE SAME FOR STONE..IF NOT MORE...THERE'S NOT ONE DAY THAT GOES BY I DON'T MISS YOU MY DEAR BROTHER....XOXOXOXO

Deninne

July 25, 2007

Hey Joe,
Well yesterday I talked to your mom for the first time in a long time... Your son went and saw his Grandma whilr visiting in Fla. That is something that Anthony has wanted to do for a long time...I think Anthony and Alysa may go see your mom and rest of the family before school starts back up. I never wished for any thing bad to happen to you.... you must know that you gave me two wonderful and beautiful children. I am sorry that everyone had to loose you so soon in life, but mabey Anthony and Alysa can bring some of you back to everyone in your family that loves and misses you so dearly.I know it will be good for the kids to, getting there Grandma, Aunt,Uncle and cousins back.You should be very proud of your children,Ant is a big Giants fan also. Alysa is a knock-out 12 going on 16, if you were here you would be counting the greys on your head with her, the phone doesn't stop ringin with the boys!!! I know for Lucille this has been the hardest thing in life to endure,and I don't want her to have any more pain by not seeing the kids,plus I miss them too.Oh yea by the way I still want that crab dip recipe in the bread that mom and kath make!!!!!!You are missed by so many.Love Dee

Mom

June 10, 2007

Hi Joey,
I just had to tell you what happened yesterday...although you probably already know since I feel that you had a hand in making my 7 year wish come true for my birthday....
Anyway.. when Kath told me that someone was in the kitchen I almost passed out!!! I walked in and there sat Anthony..oh my God, I was totally blown away.. He still has that handsome face and gorgeous eyes.... I couldn't stop crying and kissing him and hugging him and just touching his face.. How I love that child!!!! and how happy it made me to see him again.. I hope he keeps in touch with us..I couldn't imagine losing him again.. Cousin Maria and Mar and Steve were here too.. they were all crying and in shock also..
he was given so many hugs and kisses.. he ddn't have a chance to argue...
You would be so proud of him...
I gave him your Giants blanket.. And yes, he's a Giants fan, imagine that!!! and I gave him your watch and NY cap.. I know he will cherish your things. He was so thankful to have them.. He said he is happy and that Alysa is doing fine also.. they are living in Texas now.. so far away.. I want to stay in his life somehow... if that is what he would like..
I miss you Joey... still so very much...holding Anthony made me feel so much closer to you..
You were my heart and even though it is still beating inside of me, you have taken a large part of it with you.. and it still only hurts when I breathe....
all my love always,

April 8, 2007

Happy Easter, Joey...
I gave Stone a can of silly string for you....remember? He had such a great time with you.. I wonder if you ever imagined how very much you would be missed by so many??!!
My heart aches for you..I try to remember the good times whenever my mind slips to that nite...my heart just pounds thinking of you being so all alone and I feel such pain for you..
I love you so so much Joe.. wish you were here physically.. I know you are spiritually... sometimes I can still feel you near and I can smell your cologne...
You are always in my heart and mind.. it still only hurts when I breathe, but I continue to do so..until we meet again....
all my love always,
Mom

Mom

January 12, 2007

Hi Joey,
I don't know what I was thinking on my last posting..Today is Alysa's birthday!! I am so sorry..You must think I really lost it..well, life is not so great without you here.. I loved you so much, but I guess that wasn't enough.
Anyway, If you were here, we would be wishing Alysa a Happy Birthday, so I will continue to do so for you and me.. you are so missed..
All my love for as long as I breathe,

Mom

January 3, 2007

Happy New Year, Joey
Got back from Uncle Butch's.. not a great weekend..I miss you so very much..you are still always on my mind and I wish I could just hear your voice again... you are so loved.. James keeps going to the pier, Alyse keeps doing the same.. for your birthday and New Years... she called.. was here with the kids..but we were in Ocala.
Yesterday was Alysa's birthday.. I hope she and Anthony are happy. Would love to see them too...
Anyway, just wanted you to know I got thru another horrible weekend.
I love you and miss you so very much and it still only hurts when I breathe....
hugs and love,

Mom

December 26, 2006

Merry Christmas, Joey..
It never seems to matter that you are out of sight.. you are always in our hearts and spoken of all the time.. You were missed, as always. Sometimes I could almost feel your presence, but of course I am told I am crazy..It doesn't matter. I miss you so much... And it still only hurts when I breathe.
All my love always,

LAURA LEA ANTONELLI-KAROL

December 10, 2006

HEY THERE BRO..HAPPY BELATED B-DAY!...STONES TEAM WON THE GAME!~!!..7-0...THAT WAS DEDICATED TO YOU!!!!..HE REALLY WANTS TO PLAY FOOTBALL BUT HE'S TOO YOUNG...SO SOCCER WILL DO!...MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!...ALL MY LOVE...YOUR SIS..LAURA

December 10, 2006

DEAR JOE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MISS YOU MY FRIEND
THINKING OF YOU MY FRIEND
GOD BLESS YOU
YOUR OLD PAL JOE G.

Tagliaferri Gang Tagliaferri

December 9, 2006

Dearest Joe,

It's just not real!

R.I.P,
You Are SOOOO..... LOVED.

December 8, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOEY...
HAD CONVERSATIONS WITH LAURA AND JAMES REGARDING WHAT WE SHOULD DO TO CELEBRATE YOUR DAY...FOOTBALL, FISHING, PICNIC ON THE BEACH...
SO WE WILL WATCH STONE PLAY SOCCER, THEN MAYBE FISH ON THE CANAL, THEN PARTY TONITE AT HOME.. OF COURSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL IF YOU COULD HAVE BEEN HERE WITH US, BUT WE WILL TRY NOT TO BE SAD AND ONLY RECALL THE GOOD TIMES AND LAUGH AT ALL YOUR ANTICS AND CRAZY THINGS YOU DID TO MAKE US ALL LAUGH, AND REMEMBER THAT WONDERUL VOICE AND LAUGHTER THAT BROUGHT SUCH JOY TO US..
I STILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.. AND IT STILL ONLY HURTS WHEN I BREATHE....BUT....
YOU ARE ONLY A BREATH AWAY.. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.
ALWAYS IN MY HEART,
MOM

December 1, 2006

My dear Joey,
It totally amazes me that 14 years ago your son, Anthony, was born.. I remember how proud you were and how much you loved him. So today we will wish him a Happy Birthday and I will continue to do this until I join you.
It still only hurts when I breathe.. I still miss you so terribly.. I still wish I could hear your voice and feel your arms around me.. I guess the ache will never go away. I only hope you are at peace at last.
All my love,
Mom

Mom

June 18, 2006

Happy Fathers Day, Joey,

Couldn't let the day go by without thinking of you (as usual) and wishing you were here. I keep waiting for it to "get better with time", but whoever said that ....LIED... it doesn't!! I miss you so much. I will live with this pain for as long as my heart beats.

I love you, Joe.... you're only a breathe away...

always in my heart and memories...

April 16, 2006

HAPPY EASTER, JOEY

Wish you could be here to see Stone scramble around looking for hidden eggs..

Wonder what your kids are doing today?? I wish I could see them..so much love lost....

You are still so very much missed and so many things remind me of you and your antics.. I love you and my heart still aches at the thought of you. Forever in my heart...

Mom xo

lisa cann

March 31, 2006

hi joey

I had to write...you were on my mind. I miss you very much. I am writing because DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY are coming in concert and it made me think of you. I use to play that def leppard in my pink car and you use to say " can we listen to something else, we heard this a million times"... I just miss you Joey...you are truly loved so much.. all my love Lisa

Mom

March 28, 2006

Hi Joe,

Just wanted to tell you that you are so very much in my thoughts and prayers lately.. I miss you so terribly. Each day I try to remember something funny or dumb that you used to do to make everyone laugh. And thru the laughter, the tears flow..

I love and miss you so much, Joe

I miss you so so much.

Forever in my heart,

Mom

January 12, 2006

HI JOE,

I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD WANT TO WISH ALYSA A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! WISH I COULD TELL YOU HOW GREAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE..BUT YOU KNOW...

I AM SORRY THE GIANTS DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS, BUT THEY WON THEIR DIVISION!! I KNOW, BUT IT'S BETTER THAN PREVIOUS YEARS..

I LOVE YOU, JOE....IT STILL HURTS SO VERY MUCH..TIME DOESN'T CHANGE THAT..I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU HERE..ANYTHING...

YOU ARE SO VERY, VERY MISSED AND LOVED BY SO MANY..I WISH YOU COULD HAVE BELIEVED THAT!!!

ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS,

Mom

January 4, 2006

Happy New Year, Joey..

It took a few days to get the courage to write..too many tears, and I can't believe it's 2 years!!

New Year's Eve was spent with Uncle Butch..Louie and Yvonne stopping over.. and saw Jodi, Tom, Katie and the newest addition, Macy. You would have had a nice time with all..

The Giants are doing very well.. I know you and Uncle Butch are their numer 1 fans.. so we will see what happens...

I love you, Joey... I miss you terribly.. life is just not the same... just to hug you and hear your voice would mean the world to me.. I sometimes just can't believe you are gone.. Just know that you are loved and missed by so many, but especially ME..

Mom

Mom

December 24, 2005

Joey,

I was sent this poem and told it comes from you and all with you.

But, I would rather you be spending Christmas with me. I love and miss you so much.. just hurts so bad... but only when I breathe.. and even tho you are just a breath away, it seems so very far..I only want to hold you and hear your voice...the hole in my heart seems to be bigger each year..I love you, Joey.

always, Mom

and to all of you reading this..

Merry Christmas..

laura lea antonelli-karol

December 9, 2005

happy b-day brother....the big 40 if i am correct.....wish you where here to give a big hug and kiss!...not a day goes by that i don't think of you!...you should see how your nephew has grown..not the baby anymore..he's a little boy now....we all miss you so!!!...till next time..all my love,your sis....xoxoxoxoxo

Lu Tagliaferri

December 9, 2005

Joe,

Another year. Happy Birthday !

R.I.P

We Love you,

The Tagliaferri Gang

Mom

December 9, 2005

Happy Birthday, Joey... That sounds like an oxymoron, but this is the only way I know to help me deal with your death.. It doesn't get easier, it gets duller..but the pain and hurt still cuts like a knife..

I miss you so much, some days worse than others, but not a day goes by without me kissing your picture or talking to you, or just crying while remembering the mixed feelings you brought to all of us..

I know 'it only hurts when I breathe', and so I shall hurt 'til I stop and hopefully see your smiling face again.

I love and miss you, Joe. I will have to get thru another day without you...it's not easy..

Forever in my aching heart..

Always,

Uncle Butch

December 6, 2005

hi Joey, its bee a while since i beenher writing, but how about them giants. ae you pulling a string?. maybe we can get into the playoffs. see what you can do. and i know you are aware of us but stiull, to let you nkow, we love you and i'll be back next week to either cheer us on or break your chops so, dont let us down. Go Giants. ciao 4 now love ya Unc' Butch

Mom

December 2, 2005

Joey,

I wish you could be here to wish your son a Happy Birthday!! I wish I could tell him, that in my heart, he holds a piece also.. Watch over him and your daughter.

We all love and miss you so very much.. I thought it would get easier with time, but it really doesn't.. I miss you so much.. my heart is torn and aching.. I love you, Joey.. I hope you knew that in life as you know it now..

all my love...always,

Mom

November 24, 2005

Joey,

Another holiday without you... doesn't seem the same anymore... I keep remembering the Thanksgiving Day in Boynton... you holding a makeshift mike and singing "Hotel California" and giving a play by play account of Kath and me preparing dinner.. that cute, funny way about you... I miss you so very much... wish you could be here to help prepare dinner with us..even to hear you tell us we were doing something wrong..

Sitting here watching the Macy's Parade...remembering how you enjoyed it....

You have taken a piece of my heart with you and I miss and love you so very much...wish I could hear your voice and feel your arms around me with that contagious laugh...

Forever in my aching heart...

Joseph Antonelli

August 1, 2005

Dear Joe,

Cousin Phyllis and I are in New Port Richey this week and I am on the hotel's guest computer viewing your website.

You know you are in my prayers and I think of you often!

I look at your photo and am reminded that not only do we share the same name, but also how close our genetic heritage is.

In your eyes and face I see your dad, grandpa Joe, uncle Rocco, and your uncle Frank (my father).

May God bless you and pray that He grants you peace.

You are always in our hearts.

Cousins Joe and Phyllis Antonelli

Mom

June 19, 2005

Happy Father's Day, Joey. We miss you so much.. Whoever said, it gets easier as time goes on, must not have lost a child. You are always in my heart and mind... a constant part of me.. you are loved so very much...and....It still only hurts when I breathe.. always and forever, Mom xoxoxo

laura,glenn&stone michael karol

April 6, 2005

just a little hello,...we miss you and love you so very much !!!!...wish we could hug you!!!!

Mom

March 27, 2005

Happy Easter Joey,

Another holiday without you...you are so very much missed. I wish I could just hear your voice again with that crazy laugh and horrible impersonations.

I love you, Joey and miss you terribly..it still only hurts when I breathe and I wish I could say it's getting easier each day, but my heart will never be the same...it has a large hole in it since you are no longer here.

Rest in peace.

Love you forever,

laura lea antonelli-karol

March 12, 2005

joey.....I miss you!.....I'm probably the only one who is honest about everything......W/ My Son....Stone Michael...He expects everyone to be so accepting......Though...He does not KNOW about you..WHAT HAPPENDED to you.....His Uncle Joe Joe.....He misses...YOU.... TOO much...AS far AS more than any other.....YOU NEVER would have rejected ...STONE.......you NEVER did...you loved being around him...and he loved being around you.....he will NEVER FORGET ....FORGET ....YOU...UNCLE JOE JOE......as long as You live.. or as long as i live, or as glenn lives or as long as ANYONE in our family LIVES!!!!.we all miss!!!! you love you!.......,,...... sooooo much.....much more than you can ever imagine.....much love hugs,& kisses...your sis...laura

Mom

January 12, 2005

Hi Joey,

I know if you were here, we would be talking about today's birthday child.. Alysa.. Each year we wished her a happy bday, and since you cannot join me, I have wished it for her twice.

Also, Mike was here and put in a new door for us. He so reminds me of you.. his mannerisms, expressions and laughter. I was very happy to spend the day with him, and look forward to future visits.

I love you, Joey, and miss you so very much.. It still only hurts when I breathe.. until next time,

Love,

Mom

January 4, 2005

Happy New Year Joey,

It wasn't easy, but we got thru the nite, and now a year has gone by. I know you are only a breath away. I believe we will be together again some day. Until then, I love and miss you and it still only hurts when I breathe.

Mom

December 26, 2004

Merry Christmas Joey,

Your absence left a sorrow that was with me all day, as in every day. This hole in my heart hurts so bad and doesn't get easier. I miss you so very much.

And as always, it still only hurts when I breathe.. I love you

joe g

December 20, 2004

Well joe now your a part of gaints stadium i left your gaints blanket at the stadium section 122 row 34 seat 9 with a lil note on it from your family and freinds

Mom

December 15, 2004

Joey,

Fr Robert said Mass for you on your bday and it was beautiful..

Brother Jack read from the Gospel and Cheri read a story that touched so many of us.. Mike came and brought his son and girlfriend for us to meet... looks like a wedding may be in the future for them..

We miss you so much.. Now if we can get thru Christmas and the dreaded New Year's Eve... well, we'll see..

I still say "It only hurts when I breathe".. I wonder if it will ever get any easier.. I love you, Joe, always.. You are forever in my heart..

Mom

December 9, 2004

Happy Birthday Joey,

39 years ago today at this time I was going into labor..what I would give to do it all over.. but with changes .. Please forgive me for not always doing what I should have.. Just know that I have loved you all your life and will continue to until we meet again.

Always and Forever,

It only hurts when I breathe....

Mom xoxo

JOE G

December 6, 2004

JOE JUST WANTED TO TOUCH BASE AND SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS YA

LOVE YOUR OLD PAL JOE G

FRIENDS FOREVER

December 6, 2004

Mom

December 2, 2004

Hi Joe,

Well Thanksgiving was very nice in Ocala.. Uncle Butch said grace and included you and Grandma and Grandpa in the celebration.

Today your son, Anthony, is 12 years old. I know how much you loved him.. too bad we couldn't wish him a Happy Birthday in person. I only hope he knows how much he is missed and loved by us.

You are in my every prayer and I can only say, "It only hurts when I breathe." I love you.

laura lea antonelli-karol

September 18, 2004

hello again....thought i should share this w/ you and others....two weeks ago we got a phone call for the drummer position..yes still looking..anyway, he left a message and his name was joe.....i just happened to pick up the phone as he hung up and the name on caller id was sindi antonelli........well, needless to say hurrican frances took our power for a few days before glenn could call back.....two weeks later he calls....his name is joseph antonelli.....and he just might be the drummer for this band.....we will know next week...we haven't met him yet but i have a good feeling about this...did you have anything to do with it?...haha.well i miss you every moment of every day...wether good or bad,(the moment i mean)...alot going on and i wish i had you to talk to about it...you of all people would understand...never mind you'd probably fell better knowing...love and miss you more than i can say...your sis...xoxoxoxo

Lu Tagliaferri

September 15, 2004

Joe,

You are sooooo missed !!!

XOXOXOXOXOXO

LeighAnna and Steven 7/31/04

Mom

September 15, 2004

Well Joe, Even though you missed your cousin's wedding, she was determined to have you there. LeighAnna and Steven had your picture at the altar while they were getting married and seated on a chair next to theirs at the reception. Your cousins from NY came in and everyone was there. Your brother came even though he was ill, and your sister was a bridesmaid and sung her favorite song, "What's going on?"
Everyone had a wonderful time and the bride and groom were so happy and in love..and then they were off to Hawaii.. We all missed your presence. We always will.
love always and forever, Mom

laura lea antonelli-karol

July 6, 2004

hey joey....i really missed your call on my birthday!!!jimmy called me at work and left a message..."natka.natka.natka.natka. ........who knows how many times.....even though you guys teased me soooo bad i stil miss it...funny huh?...it is still soooo hard to believe...i relive the night way too often....well now that you are where you are i need a little help.....for our family....please pray.....your sis...laura tora tanatka xoxoxo

Mom

July 1, 2004

Joey, Six months...I just can't believe it! It still seems like yesterday when we got the news..You will forever be in my heart and prayers..I will always keep your memory alive. You are so very much missed and loved...Just wish I could stop the tears and aching in my heart. I love you, Joe...

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