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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Nagengast
mom
July 9, 2025
oh boy another year and it still feels like last week ..It seems that missing you more, now that time has flown by. 16 hard years and sorry you have missed so much of your familys growing up. Your kids are now adults ..they have been productive, Kevin in college and Kayla graduated and is a full time stylist. You would be very proud of them..Angie has worked hard keeping them on the straight and narrow path.. i think about you all the time ...ill love you forever and miss you
Lourdes S
July 7, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday Joey!! you are missed by many, gone too soon, you have great kids, your daughter graduated, and now next will be your son. Angie is being strong for them, just know you are missed!!
Angelina Garcia
July 5, 2022
Nothing at all makes your absence easier. I´ve tried to play both roles but our children are so different. Out baby girl needs you as her father so darn much. I could never have imagine these teens years to be so challenging.
All I can say is that our children are blessed to have each other right now. They are frick n frack, ying n yang. The love they have for each other is so sweet.
We as parents and in their eyes we "don´t get it" they forget we were teens once. We know and been there, done that.
I don´t care how many years go by, the pain of your absence is that much worse. You were the only true love. As you´ve seen I tried at a second time and it was the worst decision but a learning experience. For from that mistake o am focused on our children and their well being. Nothing else matters to me.
Kayla definitely misses and needs that male/father figure and Kevin is coasting by. You´ll be happy to know how much Kevin adores and protects Kayla.
It hasn´t been easy and I try so hard to keep them level headed. But I could never play papi or be that male figure they both require. I just pray that I´ve done my part and they turn out to be great human beings with a love and respect to the almighty.
I miss you so much and relive the pain and anger a lot. For today I understand you could have been saved. There´s no reason for you to have been gone at the age of 43.
I will always fight for health and medical rights. You were taken away too damn soon!!!
Lourdes S
July 5, 2022
As time passes, your memories always linger around. Your kids are so grown and Kayla beautiful and Kevin is a handsome young man. You and Angie have some great kids. Keep watching them, and you are missed my friend/co-worker/family. Always in our hearts.
Mary and George Karanicas
July 2, 2022
Really enjoyed your company at different bowling events,you were so talented.You will always be remembered and missed.
Mom
July 12, 2021
Its another year and I am still sad about losing you. This is late because i couldnt come to terms with everything this year. Between Covid, losing your dad and just being lonely...
I am grateful to be able to watch Kevin and Kayla grow into beautiful teens. They are both amazing and you would be so proud of them in their studies and life...Kayla has a great guy she cares about and I think you would approve. Both kids are doing amazing in school.. Cathy and Steve are doing good and working hard .. Angie is also working hard and dealing with teens, but has done a teriffic job of raising the kids.. I see them as often as time permits..
I so miss and will love you 4ever and 4always..
Cathy (your sis xxoo)
July 7, 2021
Cathy (your sis xxoo)
July 7, 2021
Cathy (your sis xxoo)
July 7, 2021
Cathy (your sis xxoo)
July 7, 2021
Well, it's another year and another birthday without you here to celebrate with us. In my heart I always make this week all about you...I chose to celebrate your birth and not your leaving this place called earth even though it is just a mere 2 days apart. I remember it like it was yesterday. Listening to the fireworks and watching them light up the windows of your hospital room. I always wondered how people celebrate when my world was falling apart? Overtime, I have come to learn that everyone has moment when they feel like that. It's not easy losing someone you love. I guess with time it gets a little softer. I know this because I watched fireworks from the front yard for a few minutes this week...and it wasn't horrible. That doesn't mean I have forgotten. As I looked up into the sky I wondered if you were getting the same view?
Kayla has grown into a beautiful, loving and sensitive young lady. She is driving with an adult in the car. I can't believe she has grown so much since that day we took her to the mall to ride the coin operated cars. You would be the beaming father for sure. She has a boyfriend, Alex, who is the sweetest thing. He treats her like a princess. I am sure you would lecture him on the penalty for hurting your baby girl, but so far you don't have anything to worry about. You would smile at her style of dress...reminds me of us back in the 80's :) She's really special.
Kevin on the other hand is totally you. Remember when you were Mr. GQ? Kevin is a little more toned down, but he is no longer adorable....nope he is handsome. I thought Angie had only Kayla to worry about, but Kevin? He is smooth and will be melting hearts down the road. He lets Kayla cut his hair and I actually LOVE it more than the salon cut. He is still pretty much stuck on chicken tenders, but someday that will change. He is usually buried in his electronics, super smart and maybe taller than you!
Everyone else is getting through the days. Dad joined you about 2 years ago (grandma and grandpa too) and it seems a little empty sometimes; especially around the holidays.
COVID-19 hit here last year and things have been so different. Nothing like H1N1. We've been pretty homebound and are just starting to get out a little (other then work). It's amazing how 15 months have gone by in a blink. Hopefully, things will be better soon.
I just wanted you to know that I miss you. The memories I have are keeping my heart scotch taped together...if only I had one more day (sigh). Until we meet again, I will keep you close and think of you often...
with all MY love XXOO
Lourdes Suarez
July 5, 2021
Gone but not forgotten!!! R.I.P. Joey!! Know your loved ones are always missing you!!! I know we miss your smile and happiness!! Always making jokes!!! You´re kids are so grown and Kayla so beautiful and Kevin so handsome!! Angie has done a great job as both parents!! She´s a strong woman!! Be by her side!! See ya later!!
Alexander Parrado
August 21, 2020
Although I’ve never met you Mr. Nagengast, I felt that I should write a message here to you out of my respect for you. I constantly think about you and how much I would’ve love to met you, to shake your hand, and to tell me that if I ever hurt your daughter it wouldn’t be pretty. I hope you’re proud of how I’ve been treating Kayla. I always do my best to look after her, take care of her and love her with my everything. Kevin and I get along great. You raised an amazing young man and I treat him as if he were my own brother. Ms. Garcia is amazing and I hope you and I would have had a relationship as good as we do. Kayla misses you every single day and I miss you with her. Sometimes i wonder if you would give me your blessing to ask for her hand in marriage..
-Your future son in law
Kayla Nagengast
August 21, 2020
is is currently august 21, 2020 as i write this. it’s around midnight and i should be asleep right now but i was scrolling through social media and saw a video of one of those soldiers from the army surprising his little brother. i completely broke down to the thought of my father being able to do that with me. i have been crying for so long now. i would kill to be able to be with you again. i was deprived of having a loving father figure in my life and i despise that fact every single day of my life. i read every single comment on this page tonight and it made me so happy to hear about all these experiences people have had with him that i couldn’t. i’ve always wanted to know what kind of person he was and what he was like. reading these put my heart at rest to that inquiry. right now i am messaging my boyfriend about all of this. he’s crying right now just as i am. i think my father would like him a lot. he is so heartbroken to the fact that my dad was taken away from all of us so early in life and will never get to meet him himself. i have grown to be much like you for i love math and not to brag but am very good at it, i have your blue eyes which i still get complimented on, i don't like to cook as much as you do and i pretty much suck at it but i love to bake. i am now a sophomore in high school which i think is absolutely crazy. kevin has just become a freshman and has the same classes as me which makes him look smarter than me but it’s fine. after your passing mom never took us out of catholic school like you guys. discussed so i pretty much grew up there for 9 years. i then went to a charter school (the same one i go to now) where i have met so many different kinds of people from different races, cultures and religions which i love. i have grown from so many things and have learned from my mistakes. it has been such a hard road and i wish u could be here a lot of the time to help me out. i wish you were here to see me grow up. to have you watch me graduate and own the bakery of my dreams with my future husband and the son i will raise having your name. i constantly think about you not being able to be here with your family and friends. being deprived from the rest of your life has been the worst thing to ever happen. i miss you more than anything and i face countless moments where i breakdown and cry hysterically missing you. i have avoided the place you rest for years due to me not being mentally and emotionally ready to go and visit but i plan to soon and hope to be able to introduce you to alex.
Lee Blair
July 8, 2020
Wish I would've met him. He was a beautiful person.
Mary and George Karanicas
July 7, 2020
Joey was the greatest,loved bowling with him.
Lourdes Suarez
July 6, 2020
Joey you are missed by your family and friends!!! Your kids look so much like you!! R.I.P.
Carole Petty
July 6, 2020
-- its now been 11 years and seems like yesterday you left us .. I know you have been watching over your family as we feel it in the breezes, and the music that plays when we feel your presence. I hope you can see how beautiful your children are and how loving and kind they are to everyone. We truly miss everything about you. take care of family be protective and know how much you are loved. I love you with all my heart and being.. Take care of dad ....much love forever
MOM
July 15, 2019
my dear Joey.. its been 10 long years and the missing you is still within our and your family. The kids are growing so beautifully. Angie is keeping busy raising the kids and doing a great job, its hard but shes a trooper. Cathy says prayers every day for you, as i do. You have missed so much but i know you are hanging around our homes and watching over your kids .... nothing but love for you ... PS take care of dad .. love you always and forever mom
Lourdes Suarez
July 5, 2019
It's been 10 yrs Joseph, but your memories with your Family and your lovely kids, keeps your Memories Alive!! I know you are up there with my Aunt, looking down and with your big Smile, being proud of them!! You are missed every year!!
Kayla Nagengast
April 24, 2019
Dear Dad,
It's currently 2019 so i'm fourteen at the moment i should be asleep right now but I searched up ur name again lolz i suck at math so ig i didn't get ur trait but i'm good cooking so i did get that i also have ur blue eyes i mean u already knew that but they're nicer now . kevin looks just like u and he's smart too . everyone misses u a lot like everyday and passover was last friday we had a candle lit for u and another for grandpa . i miss u a lot and wonder what it would be like if you were around if u would be chill or strict idk or if you could help me with algebra . i come back to this website a lot to see this but today i realized the comments i teared up quite a bit and decided to write this one because i was too young to when this all happend . i still have a picture of you and mom on my shelf and i have your ID from ur old job on it too . bro it would be so cool if you could actually see me right now and all the friends i've made and family has grown like i wish u could well u probably can from above but in person would be really fun tho meeting everyone and everything like i miss u lotZ . i'll remember you for a really long time i promise love you i'm gonna go sleep now
Beverly Menner
July 8, 2010
My dear Joey,
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that this person that has considered you another younger brother for the last 20 years loves and misses you so much.
But, on the other hand I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for a few things. First thank you for always being you with your smile no matter what and your love for life. Your marriage to Angie was a blessing to your entire family. Because to this day when I am thinking of you or just want to smile I go to my photos open one of Mom's or Cathy's folder and there you are with the family spreading smiles as only you can do. But between you and me I think the greatest accomplishment was the day you & Angie brought Kayla & Kevin into this world. I swear they both have your sparkling eyes along with your smile.
So thank for being you and I know you will remain a guardian angel for your entire family. Until we meet again my thoughts and prayers will always remain with you and your family.
Guerda Louissaint
June 27, 2010
Hello Joseph and Family,
I know your birthday is comming up and I can't seem to get you off of my mind because 7/7/2010 is my 4 year old birthday as well. Everyday I think of you and your family and I find myself at a loss when it comes down to the way you had to leave us. I miss you dearly BOSS! You have made a lasting impression which is not easy to forget you. You were a wonderful person and I will always miss your kind heart. I will continue to pray for you and your family! Love Guerda
June 27, 2010
Dear Joey: We can't believe it's almost a year since we heard the dreadful news that you left this Earth. We, as well as everyone else, asked "why someone so young and so good"? After a while, we realized that God needed you by his side and we felt a little better - not much, but a little. While we never had the pleasure of meeting your wife and children, I know they have been a joy to your mom, dad and sister. We will always remember the good times we all had together and some day we'll all meet again. Until then, we send our love. Dennis and Sandy Pacevich
Cathy (sister)
June 26, 2010
Dear Joey---
It has been a long time since I have sat down and put something on paper to you. I have spent many a day talking to you and remembering all of the good times we had together. It is a different story tonight...for I can't sleep and I can't stop thinking about you.
In a few days it will be the one year mark for that dreadful day when I received the call that you were moving from a simple hospital admission to the ICU. I have never driven so fast to get across town as I did that day. My little brother needed me and I needed to get there. I walked in and you were sitting upright in the bed with your oxygen mask on. As soon as you saw me the tears began to flow...something that happened very infrequently throughout our lives so I knew you were scared. I gave you a hug and began my job not only to be your sister, but your advocate for the best care possible.
A short while later you were escorted to the ICU. I remained at your side just like I would for the next 7 days. We talked about some of the options for helping you to breathe better and I held your hand. You did not pull away and you were not embarrased...you needed me to be your strength. They tried one of the lesser options without success and we knew what was coming next. I asked if you had any questions and you nodded no...I asked if you were scared and again the same no response. I promised to stay at your side. The doctors prepared for the procedure and I asked them to wait...Angie was on her way and would be there in minutes. If only I knew that that would be the last time I would be able to hear your voice and look into your eyes and see life. Angie arrived and you connected your hearts and souls...you got a hug from both of us and then the medicine lifted you to a place of peace and serenity so you could rest your weary lungs. A machine would take over what natural instinct had been doing for many years.
Over the next 6 days the family remained at your side. There were times of great hope and times of great worry. We knew you were very sick, but we held out hope that because of your young age and great health you would battle the ravages of this illness and it's complications and come through. Never did we imagine that we would come home without you.
July 5th, just 2 days shy of your 44th birthday, was the most horrible day the family had and hopefully would ever experience. It was the day where seconds felt like minutes and minutes felt like hours. You were so brave in your fight....and yet...there came a time when your body could no longer fight. It came, though, as your young children Kayla and Kevin had entered the building and were nearing your room. You waited to feel their presence...and they were able to say good-bye to their Papi.
As the anniversary of that tragic week approaches, I find myself thinking of you more and more. I am sad for the things we didn't get to do and for the time that could have been spent more wisely had we known we did not have "forever" to accomplish things.
I will never forget you...and will continue to have talks with you as I take my walks in the evening or when I feel the urge to reach out. I see you in your children. They are mini-Joeys :) The legacy that you have left behind is what keeps us going. We will continue to make sure that Kayla and Kevin grow up knowing what a great father they had and hope to fill the void with memories created from yesterday, today and tomorrow.
I love and miss you very much XXOO
Lourdes Suarez
June 23, 2010
Gone but not forgotten..
Angela Nagengast
June 21, 2010
Joey,
It's almost been a year and it seems like just yesterday you started not feeling well and finally having to take you to the ER. Little did I expect to lose you in a week. There have been many hard time of anger, impatience, and loneliness. I have been blessed with a loving family by blood and spiritually. Because let me tell you, if it were not for that and the strength that has been instilled in me by my mother, I still would be a mess.
I know we would not want you to be gone. If you were suffering, now you are not. Perhaps this was your mission in life to be in a better place where you can better serve God and to protect us as the Angel you are. I know that you are with me, the family and most especially with your kids. You will always be there and I have been given proof that we are not alone. You and my mom are at our side every day. We may not understand why it had to be the way it happened, but we will grow and come to accept.
I've had the opportunity to participate in a retreat and let me tell you that has been the best experience spiritually to strengthen my faith. I can only hope that you are pleased or proud of the work that I am doing. I now know that I am doing ok especially with the job as mother to our beloved children. Those special gifts that were given to us by God and I see you in them every day. Kayla is so happy and proud to have your eyes and Kevin is the spitting image of you from head to toe, even sleeping he looks like you in the positions that he puts himself.
You were an awesome husband and father and we wish you a Happy Father's Day.
We will celebrate your life and forgive for not dwelling on your passing. The way you exited was too traumatic, however, it has gotten easier and I am not angry anymore. As you always said to me...."Let go and let God." funny because that was said a lot at the retreat and you were always on my mind. It made me laugh because again that was proof that you were at my side. You left the physical world but live forever spiritually.
My Angel in Heaven
God Bless You
Love Angie, Kayla & Kevin
mom and dad
June 20, 2010
Happy Fathers Day, my son ...you will always be in our hearts..i love
you as much today as the day you left us ....your children will be a reflection of you, as we watch them grow up..Please watch over all of us - always in my thoughts -- mom and dad
Marie DiCowden
June 14, 2010
Ah, Joe--- I miss you and think of you so many times. It is good those of us who were able to share you here can share our memories and continued love for you. God bless you--and God bless your family!
Cathy (sister)
January 5, 2010
Dear Joey---
The holidays have passed and today marks exactly 6 months since you have been physically gone. I say physically because you are still here in my heart and all of the family's too. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I cry less but the reminders of you sometimes are so painful it breaks my heart. Not having you at the Thanksgiving table or seeing Kayla and Kevin open their holiday gifts made the days pass but not in the same joyful way they have in the past.
I am sorry for all of the lost time and for the time we won't have together in the future. The bond between a sister and brother is unspoken though and I will cherish all of the times we did have together forever.
There was an old neighborhood reunion at Tony's Place on New Year's Day. It was nice seeing people we grew up with. It made me remember all of the fun times we had growing up. It also made me sad because you weren't there...and I knew you should have been. We all did a toast to you and told stories of all the trouble you used to get into :) It made me smile knowing you enjoyed the time you had here on earth. Your children will grow up hearing all about you...the crazy times and the more serious times. Your memory will never be lost to them.
I hope you are in peaceful place watching over all of us.
I'll love you always and forever....
Claudia Picado
November 23, 2009
Dear Joseph,
We talk about you all the time and I still find myself referring to you in the present tense...I find it hard to speak of you in any other way. Just today we were talking about the yummy dishes you would cook for the campus potluck and how we will miss having you with us. Though life goes on and we move on, it is definetely not the same without you.
Cathy (sister)
November 21, 2009
Dear Joey---
It has been a while since I have written, but not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I keep expecting you to show up at my door or call, but I know that you will never again. I am sad for all of the brother-sister things we didn't get to do. I am at a loss when the kids ask for you.
We had a celebration for Dad, Ralph, Wendy and my birthday and I have to tell you there were moments when I could see you making a straight path for the cake. I will miss having those special moments.
At work there is a lot of talk of your illness. Sometimes I have to put my head down and seperate myself from the conversation due to the overwhelming emotion of the situation. I only wish that the world was as prepared to care for it then as they are now. I still ask myself could something have been done differently and was everything possible tried...only I know it will never bring you back. If only I could go back and change the circumstances surrounding your illness. This is what will be with me always.
I have brought the events of that final day to my lectures. A way of demonstrating what compassion and family centered care does to a family when they go home without a loved one. The care I provide to my patients is different based on what I experienced with you.
The holidays will be here in another week. We will have a large group, but there will be three angels missing from the table. How I wished all of you could be there. We will light a candle in memorium and give thanks for what we still have.
I will love you forever....
Cathy (sister)
September 27, 2009
Dear Joey---
Today was another emotional roller coaster ride for the entire family. A memorial service was held for you and Wanda and was attended by family and friends. Serenity was brought to those in attendance by the always articulate Father Jimmy. He is an amazing man of peace. Unfortuanately, I was scheduled to teach at the college and could not be there...but I have been thinking about you non-stop.
Today in class, I taught my lectures and felt I did a great job. As a fellow instructor I imagine the pleasure you felt when you saw the students taking notes, asking questions, or nodding in thought because that is exactly what I felt during my lectures today. As my turn ended, I went to the back of the classroom to listen to the next speaker and mid way through felt an overwhelming sense of sadness and loss. The lecture was based on the illnesses that you battled during your hospitalization. I tried to focus and soon the tears fell. I imagined myself back in that hospital room... witnessing all of the procedures, hearing all of the updates, and praying to anyone who was listening that you would pull through... even if it meant some kind of deficit. All I wanted was for you to live. I quietly left the room and found a quiet place where I could mourn for you. I looked at the clock and realized that it was right around the time the family was paying their respects to you at the memorial services. Once I was able to pull myself together, I dried the tears and went back to the class to resume my porion of the class and met the eyes of a dear friend who recognized right away that something was amiss. A giant hug and a few more tears followed. I remember being told...its ok, I "don't have to be strong"..."it is still very fresh" and I wondered if I would forever feel your absence with such sadness. It is times like these that I realize how important you were to me...if not then it would not be so painful.
I think about you everyday. I feel for your wife and children and for mom and dad who are also feeling your absence on a daily basis.
I feel dread with the holidays approacing. They were always such joyful occassions. I will find therapy in writing and making sure that the children and the rest of the family are ok. I love you very much and am sorry if I didn't tell you that enough.
Love always...
Angela Nagengast
September 26, 2009
My dearest Joey,
We will celebrate your life today with the gathering of family and friends at the church. Father Jimmy will be our celebrant.
I have had occasional trouble with the kids. Kevin occasionally cries and always cries for you. Kayla had two break downs and crying hysterically for you. They are wonderful and they miss their papi. It breaks my heart to see them every day without you in their lives. However, I know you are here spiritually watching over us and this is demonstrated every day when I decide to turn up the volume on the radio and there is a song that reminds me of you. I take this as a sign from God that you are not far. I miss my husband, companion, friend. Our love was so deep and only a few are ever so lucky to find that one true love. I have found a poem that I will share with the family and friends that just spoke to me and it goes like this:
If Tomorrow Never Comes
If I knew it would be the last time that I’d see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly and pry the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute or two to stop and say “I love you,” instead of assuming, you would know I do.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day,
Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance to make everything right.
There will always be another day to say our “I love you’s”,
And certainly there’s another chance to say “Anything I can do’s”
But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get,
I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget,
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day,
That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always home them dear.
Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me,” “thank you” or “it’s okay”.
And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.
God Bless you honey and may you rest in peace and I know that you and mom will take care of each other and watch over us every day. Thank you for escorting mom up to heaven with you.
We love you
Angela, Kayla & Kevin
Cathy (sister)
September 5, 2009
Dear Joey---
As we go through each day you are never far from our thoughts. I see you often or at least I think I do...maybe it is my eyes playing tricks on me. Sometimes it is in passing. I'll see someone who I think is you and then they turn and it is someone else. I wonder if your spirit is alive in someone else right now. I have to think that way or else I am sad thinking about the things you didn't get to accomplish in your short time with us. Other times it is in a song...I'll turn on the radio and immediately hear a song that reminds me of you. You so loved your music!
Today would have been grandpa's birthday...and the calendar also tells me that you have been gone for 2 months. A short time to some but to me it seems like an eternity since I sat in your house and joked with you or gave you a hard time about being late to dinner at my house. If only I could have that time back I would change so many things. I have learned from this experience that because you never know when someone will be taken from your life you have to make sure you treat every day and every person special.
I miss you more today than yesterday...
Cathy (sister)
August 18, 2009
Dear Joey---
It was eight years ago today that I sat in the blistering South Florida sun and watched you and Angie entwine your hearts in forever love. Who could imagine that your time here would be so short. I, like the rest of the family, think of you daily. Sometimes these thoughts are followed by tears and other times by a gentle smile. Needless to say, our hearts ache for missing you. Not a moment goes by that I don't think about the things that could have been different or the things that you are missing. I try to think of the good times we had growing up and the love we shared between us as a way of getting through the day sometimes. I live with a part of you tucked deep in my heart and often feel the warmth of the love we had between us as sister and brother. That is the bond that like marriage, parenthood, and strong friendships that can never be broken!
I miss you very much...and will love you always.
Angela Nagengast
August 5, 2009
My love,
I will never understand what happend and why you had to depart this life. There is not a day that I do not think about you and wished so much for you to be here physically as always watching the silly things your children do. It takes everything inside of me to not cry in front of them especially when they lay in their beds quietly to go night night. Kevin looks so much like you even when he is sleeping. I miss your presence at that special moment we shared with them.
I miss our conversations once the children were in bed especially watching the food network with Guy Fieri or even watching Man vs Food. I honestly cannot bring myself to watch these programs. I am not ready to watch them alone.
I am happy to say that right before you departed at least we were able to have family time. Starting with the cruise to the Bahamas, Memorial get away to Sea World, date night at Carraba's for Parent's Night Out and the children enjoyed camp a full day, and the weekend we went to visit my mother and then went to the beach to make sand castles with the kids and then you took us out to dinner. You were an amazing husband and father and made us feel very special with the love you showed each and every day. No one will understand me like you did and no one will love me or the kids like you.
I pray that you are resting peacefully. Know that you are greatly missed, but not forgotten and loved forever.
Te quiero mucho mi amor
Cathy (sister)
August 3, 2009
Dear Joey---
Not a day goes by where you are not in my thoughts though I began to wonder if I had stopped grieving for you. I mean life seemed to have taken on its usual routine. We all went back to work, made sure we shopped for food, cleaned, did laundry and made time for family get togethers. But Saturday I got my answer…you know to the question…have I stopped grieving? It was a really emotional day. It was supposed to be mom and me then you and Angie at the Broward Center for Grease. We would go first and then dash home to babysit so you and Angie could be there for the evening showing. We talked about leaving “stickie” notes or a secret stash of candy hidden somewhere under the seats…we had planned so well that we actually were to share the same seats 6 hours apart. We thought about not going…all of us did, but then we remembered HOW much you loved that show and that time period. I remember the surprise party you threw for Angie’s 30th birthday. It was malt shop and 50’s all the way! You had on your jeans and white t-shirt with the sleeves rolled up. Your hair was slicked back and you had “Danny Zuko” written all over you. Cool and collected…that you were! Angie turned out to be your “Sandy.” So we went to the show. It was a mixture of sadness and happiness. I kept picturing you dancing on the car to “Greased Lightening.” A tear or two came and went as I thought about you watching from above. When we left…there were no “stickie” notes or hidden treats…just a hug and a kiss left for the next occupants. We dashed home and I took over as babysitter so Angie and Tristan could be at the next show. Angie tried to give Tristan the tickets, but always the great friend; she insisted that she go with her. They went as the “Pink Ladies” and celebrated your memory. The night ended with hugs and prayers for many more times feeling you wrapped around us. On the drive home, my emotions were eating at my insides and then I passed the hospital where you took your last breath…it was there that I totally lost control of everything I worked all day to hold back. It was then that I knew the answer to my question…have I stopped grieving? You know the answer and so do I. Straightforward without a doubt…the answer is No. Am I functioning through the day to day living? Yes. Do I miss you? Absolutely! Do I love you? More than I ever let you know…
Love always....
Cathy (sister)
July 29, 2009
Dear Joey---
This is the third time I am writing this entry so I hope it goes through.
It has been just over 2 weeks since you left us and we are still hurting from the loss. Life can sometime seem unfair ...I mean why you and not someone older, sicker, or meaner. I look around at the smiling happy faces and want to scream "Why are you so happy? Can't you see that I have just lost my brother?" I know that the world goes on and in time we will too. I think that we need to in order to give Kayla and Kevin the routine they need to be children who will grow into adults you would be proud of. They miss you very much. They miss their “papi” and only know you went to heaven and won’t be home again. Your memory is strong in your home and in all of our hearts. Angie and the rest of the family will make sure they know what a wonderful father you were and that you never would have chosen to leave them. We just got dealt the unlucky straw. You are often in my thoughts and I smile when I think of all of the memories we shared both growing up and in our adult lives. I grin when I think about you hauling all of that Zephyrhills water to my truck in an attempt to get rid of some of the abundance that took over your garage. I still wait for you to answer the phone or come to the door when I visit. I imagine all of the times you called me up to your office to show off a new program or brag about the work your students were doing and the times you let me help grade papers! I remember you being a "hellion" as a teen and then turning your life around and really amazing all us with your accomplishments. I am sorry that you weren't able to show off all of the potential you had left in you. I can tell you that based on the number of your students, co-workers, family and old friends who attended your services you touched so many lives. You made a difference! You gave hope and meaning to the lives of others. You were a family man who gave up extracurricular activities, like golf, to spend time with your family and relish in your projects around the house! I never saw someone as proud of their backyard and lawn turf as you were.
We are all staying close together. I watch carefully over mom and dad and Angie and the kids and find that there is emptiness when I don't speak to them daily. I hope that you are watching over us and will send a sign every once in a while like the rainbow that appeared out of nowhere the day you left us for heaven. It is the little things that mean so much now.
I’ll love you forever “my older” brother…..
Russell DiPesa
July 29, 2009
Joey,
It's been years since we last talked, but it seems like just yesterday we were all hanging out. There are too many good memories from PSN to Miramar, and we will hold those memories dearly. First Chris left us way too early, and now so have you. You will be missed even more, now that we know we won't see you again in this lifetime. We can only hope that there is something beyond...
Russ
To All of Joey's Family,
We offer our sincerest condolences and our thoughts are with you...
Regards,
The Entire DiPesa Family
(Rickey, Russ, Rick & M.L., Donna, Denise)
Marie DiCowden
July 24, 2009
Joe and his family are in my heart constantly. I pray for God's peace and comfort for them...for my son,Mark, who was his best friend for the last 20 years...and for all of us who miss him so much. I saw Joe more when he was a young man and would hang out with Mark at my condo...but enjoyed seeing him as much as I could as he grew in his life--professionally and, most importantly, personally when he met and married Angie and became the father of his two beautiful children, Kayla and Kevin. There are so many stories I could tell as to how I knew Joe through the years. But the most important thing to remember is his constant concern for others, his optimism--and I can still hear the little smile that always crept into his voice--so uniquely Joe. Joe I miss you.
Cynthia Diaz
July 23, 2009
IM GONNA MISS YOU JOSEPH!!! IM WAITING FOR YOU TO COME INTO MY DADS CLASS JUST TO SAY ,"HEY BOSS HOW'S IT GOING".
WE ALL MISS YOU HERE IN FCC HIALEAH!!!!
Paulette Bruno
July 18, 2009
Dear Carole and Family,
There is nothing I can say that will make you feel better but know that Joey is not suffering anymore. I have not had the opportunity to meet him or his wife or children but I feel like I knew them from your pictures. He will always be with you in your hearts and know that he will always be watching over all of you.
My prayers are with all of you
Scott Gregory
July 16, 2009
Dear Carole and Family, our thoughts are with you. If there is anything we can do, please dont hesitate to ask.
-Scott,Carin, and Noel Gregory-
Tony and Patricia Bonell
July 14, 2009
Dear Carole and Family,
So much our hearts would like to say... so hard to find the words. Although we know at such a time there's little we can say, we want to let you know that you are in our thoughts today.
Please remember, in your sorrow, you have many friends who care, you're someone very special, and you're thought about in prayer.
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing your friends are praying for you, with deepest sympathy to you and your family at these sad times.
A beautiful soul is never forgotten.
Love,
Peter Antevy
July 14, 2009
Joseph,
We had never met yet I feel like I know so much about you through your wonderful sister Cathy. I recently had the opportunity to meet your entire family including your wonderful wife and two beautiful children. After hearing all the wonderful things about you I can only imagine how great of a father and husband you were to your family. I feel like I have a communication to you through my son who is only 2 but always seems to tell us how you are doing! I know you are still around spiritually for your family and you must know how much they care about you and miss you. You left this earth much too soon and will be greatly missed. We say a prayer for you and your family each night and we'll never forget the beautiful rainbow that appeared on that cloudy and rainy evening.
We will miss you.
-The Antevy's
Lisa Parsons
July 13, 2009
My deepest condolences are with you and your family for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Helene Borges
July 13, 2009
Dear Cathy and family,
Sending you and Joseph's wife and children my deepest sympathy. May all cherished memories with Joey bring you comfort in these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Helene Borges and family
Guerda Louissaint, Team Leader
July 13, 2009
Jospeh and Family,
I wanted to thank-you for teaching me, caring enough and believeing in me. Pushing me to higher limits and encouraging me along the way. You have taught me to think ahead...way in advance. You would already have the answers to unpredictable questions. I realize now that you used the same approach in your personal life. Angie, Kayla and Kevin will be okay. You are one of kind and you will be deeply missed. You've shared many things with me and you've accomplished more than most would have in a life time.
Additonally, I completed my Bachelor's degree as you always encouraged. We will meet again one day.
Angie and Family...
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love, Guerda
July 13, 2009
The entire staff at JAFCO sends their love and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joseph.
Jo-Ann Clifford
July 12, 2009
Dear Carole and Family,
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor touched....but are felt in the heart. May your hearts be filled with beautiful things.
Joey, as your wife, children and family begin a new journey with you in their hearts, we continue to ask for God's grace, guidance and strength as you rest in love and blissful peace.
Becky Pedersen
July 12, 2009
Our family is deeply saddened by such terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carole and her family.
Sharon Drew
July 11, 2009
My heart is fulled with sadness for Carole, Bob and Joseph's whole family. I would like to extend my condolences to Carole, Bob and all of the Family and friends.
Mark DiCowden
July 11, 2009
Joseph Nagengast. He liked to call himself, Joseph. But most people called him Joe. His family usually referred to him as Joey. To a certain few, he was known as Josephine. But even more importantly he was called Papi.
Joe never liked funerals. He wasn’t into sadness. I can’t say I blame him. Joe was more focused with helping people. Making them laugh and turn to hope instead of sorrow. Joe lived his life with such exuberance. He brought great energy to everything that he did; while at the same time observing humility and honor. Most people never knew that Joe made a hole-in-one on the golf course. To some people that would be a life’s dream, to Joe it was just another accomplishment in his life.
I knew Joe, and he knew me, as well as any friend could have. He was always concerned with cutting to the core of a matter. There was no pulling one over on Joe. When he asked how you were, he meant it. If you had a problem, he was committed to working through it with you. He was kindhearted to say the least. With Joe, I learned what it meant to be in an intimate relationship with another human being. We shared our feelings of dreams and failures without hesitation. Joe was always pushing himself to achieve a higher level of understanding, or as he referred to it, “Peeling back the layers of the onion.” In doing this he believed that he could help himself and help others. Helping himself and others was something that was always dear to his heart.
When Joe came into my life, he was in his young to mid-twenties. Back then he worked part-time as a typewriter repair man. I’ll never forget his briefcase stocked with more tools than you could imagine. He was serious about his work. He would tell me stories about how he would work tirelessly for hours on someone’s typewriter and how happy the person would be when he completed the job.
Joe also loved helping people when he worked in the field of insurance. It was through this job that he met a young lady that ended up becoming his wife and mother of his children.
Joe was the consummate family man. He relished in spending time with Angie, Kayla, and Kevin. He often shared with me the joy of his experiences that included everything from taking his bride on a date, to taking his family on vacation, to spending time making a new backyard so that his kids could have a better place to play, to teaching Kayla & Kevin Spanish – or at least trying. Nobody spoke Spanish like Joe. As a husband and a father, truly he was one of a kind.
I remember one day, Joe told me that he wanted to go back to school because he loved mathematics. When I asked him whether he wanted to go on to be an engineer or actuary he said no, that he really wanted to go back to school and teach and help others learn. He took great pride in his role as an educator.
There are so many stories about Joe. When I thought about the different things that Joe would want talked about, the first is spirituality. Joe was a very spiritual person. He never missed an opportunity to pray. He was very concerned with following the Golden Rule. He was kind and honest to others, not just for the sake of doing it but Joe actually received a benefit in doing the right thing because it made him feel good. I remember a time fifteen years ago when Joe and a good friend of ours, named Chet, had been out all night having fun. We ended up back at Joe’s house around 2 o’clock in the morning. Joe extended what appeared to be a very un-enticing offer when asked if we wanted to watch a movie that was thirty years old, filmed in black and white, and was three hours long. We accepted his invitation and had the best time watching the Greatest Story Ever Told.
The story that I believe best encapsulates who Joe was to me takes me back to when Joe use to facilitate a program that would write to people in prison. Though Joe had never been in prison, he thought it was important give hope to those incarcerated so that they could turn their lives around and spring back from their troubles. There was one person in particular who really appreciated Joe reaching out to him and constantly wrote back to Joe. He thanked Joe for all he was doing. Well, one day Joe told me that this person had written him and said the he was going to be released from prison and had no where to go and he asked Joe if he could stay with him. Joe asked me what he should do. In my infinite wisdom I told Joe there was only one option. I said he should close the curtains, lock the door, and don’t answer it if anyone knocks. But this isn’t what Joe did. He allowed this stranger to come in to his home and spend a couple of nights until he could find somewhere else to stay. That is the kind of person Joe was and that’s how I’ll always remember him.
Sue Gregory
July 10, 2009
My sincere condolences to Joey's Wife and children, parents, family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Marcia Tavares
July 10, 2009
Dear Carole & Family,
Words could never express what we feel- Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you each day and always know in Your Hearts that Joey will always be with you- All Our Love
Marie Smith
July 10, 2009
My heart achs for Carole and Bob for the loss of their son.
Love Always, Marie
ROBERT MENNER
July 10, 2009
To Joey's entire family,
We just wanted to let you know that we have had Joey in our thoughts and prayers since his illness began. We want you to know that Joey may be gone from sight but never forgotten.
Bobby, Debbie & Kaitlin
THERESA COOPER
July 10, 2009
THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT I CAN SAY TO MAKE THINGS BETTER.. I AM SORRY AND MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND MOM AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY LOVE THERESA
BEVERLY MENNER
July 10, 2009
Dear Cathy & Steve,
My heart aches for you today as you are not only dealing with the loss of Joey as a brother but also a best friend. My memory of the four of us bowling together (You,Joey,Bobby & Me)will last forever. We were and will always be the best brother/sister team Classic Lanes ever saw!!
I know memories are the only thing that give us strength at times like this and I am thankful that we have good ones.
My prayers are with you and Steve as you go through this together.
BEVERLY MENNER
July 10, 2009
Dear Carole & Bob,
I know in my heart you are both devistated with the loss of your Joey and after being a part of your family for over 20 years I am grasping for words. I have been remembering the time you had me over for your holiday .. I never will forget the happiness that was shared with me that evening..as a matter of fact I only have good memories of anytime we have shared together. I can see Joey's smile and remember his wonderful outlook on life. I keep hearing the song "Much Too Soon". But always remember that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Menner
July 10, 2009
Dear Angie, Kayla and Kevin,
Angie I know that this is one of the most difficult times you will have in your young life but always know that you are not alone. Joey is in your heart and that will give you the strength to raise Kevin & Kayla.
To Kevin & Kayla.. your Dad loves you very much and he is always with you in whatever way you think of. Maybe it might be when you wake up and go out and the sun shines in you hair or the wind blows. Whatever makes you think about your Dad you hold onto it for he will always be with you. Plus you have the support of a loving family who will be there through whatever life dishes out....
Jacqueline Lopez
July 9, 2009
My heart aches... I will miss you very much. Thank you sooooo much for teaching me and advising me, and being my boss. I admire your dedication in which you did anything that needed to get done. My deepest sympathy to Angie, Kayla, Kevin and the rest of the family. You will always be a part of me and I appreciate what I learned from you. I miss you and Love you. Jackie.
My daughter Kaitlynn's note to you;
I know that it is impossible, but I wish that you were still here with us. I did not know you well, but I knew you through my mother and I could tell in my heart you were a very kind man. Warm regards,
Kaitlynn-11yrs
Claudia Diazgranados
July 9, 2009
Joseph, thank you for allowing me to know you in earth, now i know to look for your face too in heaven when my time to join you guys comes. Please say hello to my Mom. Oh, thank you for the math classes; you were blessed not only with a beautiful and genius mind but the gift of effectively transmitting your knowledge. God bless your family.
Ryan & Karen Boyd
July 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers to Joey's family. Heaven just received another good man and its bowling team just got better
Gene Simon
July 9, 2009
I have prayed for Joe, and to Joe in hopes that he is with loved one's; wherever he is now. While at PINES, FCC, he was a good friend and mentor to me.........always!!!
Please know,Angie.......that my thoughts, my prayers and my heart is with you at this time.
Love,
Gene Simon
Terri Andretta
July 9, 2009
Dear Carole and family,
My heart goes out to you and the family at this terrible loss...God
must have needed an Educator Angel.
Sharing your family photos gave, all your friends, an insight into how
wonderful Joey experienced his life. I am sure he is in the arms of
God and we will all miss him.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all, Love, Terri A.
Woody and Bobbi Herman
July 9, 2009
To the entire family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenda Brooks
July 9, 2009
My Dearest Carole and family; You have no idea how sorrowful that I feel at this, your time of such trememdous grief. Although I nevr had the chance of meeting Joey in person, I feel as though he was a part of my family. Your sharing of your family photos was so unselfish. I am so glad for you that he will continue to be a part of your lives through Kayla and Kevin and Angie. May God Bless you all in the following days. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
With deepest sympathy, I remain your friend Glenda Brooks
July 9, 2009
So sorry, he will always be rememberednd by friends, family and especially bowlers!!! ROSE TAYLOR
July 9, 2009
Joey, will forever be in the lives of everybody he touched and his spirit will live on forever. He has a wonderful and loving family who will make sure Joey is alive in their hearts and will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with each of you. Cousin Roberta Miller
July 9, 2009
Carole & Bob:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I cant imagine the pain you must be feeling.Our prayers are with you.
Sydney Giorgiana & Nino
Sue Segal
July 9, 2009
Dearest Carole, Angie & everyone -
All I can say is that I do know what you are going thru - it is so hard to believe that this really has happened. Thinking that Ben & Joshie helped Joey on his journey gives me some comfort. We never do get over it. We learn to live with the good & the bad days. Our memories & the children will keep Joey in our hearts forever.
Missy Wagner & Ciro Guerra
July 9, 2009
There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your fond memories give you comfort at this time.
Betty Nault
July 9, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pebbles Hernandez
July 9, 2009
To My Friend Carol & your entire family. I was shocked to hear that Joey was gone. I've known Joey since he was 18. You graciously invited me to his wedding. Every week you send me pictures of his family and those beautiful grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bronson Boufford
July 9, 2009
Joe,
After 7+ years of working with you, it is hard to grasp that you are no longer with us... you are missed by all and I will always remember the times we had...whether it be bowling, working out, working, talking or even the trip we just took to Vegas. You were the ultimate example of a hard and diligent worker. You were also a perfect example of a Father, a Loving Husband, an Honest Friend and an all around Wonderful Human being. I know that you may not be here in body, but you will always be here in spirit keeping an eye on your family. I can see you now generating reports on them to make sure your family is safe and sound every minute of the day. My deepest sympathy is extended to Angie, Kayla & Kevin. I already miss you Joe… I just wished I cared for golf as much as you did so we could hang out more often. Maybe we'll catch up down the road and give this golf thing a shot up in heaven.
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Arenas Family
July 9, 2009
When we lose something that is precious to us, we are left with a feeling of sadness. Whether it is a precious friend or even a treasured object, the loss can be hard to bear. It is as if a part of you has gone missing. Having close relationships with others help us feel as if we are not alone in the world. When we lose someone we may realize that there is a certain aloneness that can never be filled.
Joey, the treasure that was you now belongs to God and are now parted from us, but know that although you are not visible to our eyes, you are still visible in our hearts and memory.
Love always,
The Arenas family …..
Vince. Lory, Vinny, Rick and Liz
Gigi Whitlock
July 9, 2009
Carole, Bob, Cathy, Steve, Angie, Kayla & Kevin
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
Just know that you are all very close in every thought and prayer.
Gigi & Don
Marla Bettan
July 9, 2009
Dear Carole, Bob, Angie, Kayla and Kevin,
There are no words to express the heartbreak that I am feeling for your family. I have heard how wonderful a husband and father he was and I have seen many pictures which proves it. My thoughts are with you always.
Love, Marla
Liz Beans & Family
July 9, 2009
Dearest Carole and Family:
There aren't words that can adequately express the deep sorrow over the loss of Joey. For his wife and children, his mother and father and beloved sister and all of us that briefly touch each other as we move through life, the thought of this loss is almost intolerable. I remember bowling on Joey's team at the old Hollywood Bowling alley or was it at Miramar and having so much fun.At that time he was well on his way to becoming the fine man he grew into!
Carole, my prayers, and thoughts and those of my family will remain with you and yours. Please MAY GOD BLESS, protect and ease the sorrow in your hearts.
Silvio Frydman
July 9, 2009
Without a doubt your energy, passion and ethics set you apart as a leader, as an educator, and as a human being.
Your uncompromising commitment to life, and your relentless pursuit of perfection in any project you put your hands, mind and heart on set you apart as a role model for all: students, faculty and staff.
You embraced and symbolized our motto of: People Caring for People.
I will miss your friendship, our tennis games, our endless dialogs in between projects to understand the behavior of humanity, and the chicken soups, the matzo ball soups, our last clam chowder soup and the timely "coladitas" to keep us going in the evenings.
Shalom Haver. Goodbye, My Friend.
Silvio Frydman
July 9, 2009
Without a doubt your energy, passion and ethics set you apart as a leader, as an educator, and as a human being.
Your uncompromising commitment to life, and your relentless pursuit of perfection in any project you put your hands, mind and heart on set you apart as a role model for all: students, faculty and staff.
You embraced and symbolized our motto of: People Caring for People.
I will miss your friendship, our tennis games, our endless dialogs in between projects to understand the behavior of humanity, and the chicken soups, the matzo ball soups, our last clam chowder soup and the timely "coladitas" to keep us going in the evenings.
Shalom Haver. Goodbye, My Friend.
July 9, 2009
Carole and Bob, I cant imagine what you are going through with the loss of your son. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Denby
Jacqueline Sorkin
July 8, 2009
I never knew you Joe but from what my wonderful friend Tristan shared with me about you, You were an amazing father, husband and best friend to Mark. God must have needed you in heaven and now you will watch over your loved ones and protect them from above. I have been touched by your spirit and your story. May you rest forever in peace. My love and prayers to your family.
Lourdes Suarez
July 8, 2009
Joey, you will be missed, your jokes, you like to be happy, we'd only meet at family reunions (those short ones I attended), but I was always happy to see you and Angie together, You will be missed, we started at K & W Insurance, became 442 license lol and we ended there, you will be missed, We will watch over Angie and your babies, God keep you safe in his Glory!
Lorraine & Mark Frangesh
July 8, 2009
What a terrible loss - so difficult to face and even understand such a senseless loss. How heartwarming to read the guest book entries. Joey was so good and so loved. He will not be forgotten. Angie, Kayla & Kevin have the love and support of so many...our deepest sympathies. XXXOOO
Angela Nagengast
July 8, 2009
My endless love. I am so sad that you had to leave so abruptly and early in our life together. I will do the best job I can in raising our children to what you and I felt would be the right path. I miss you so much, but I know you will be with us every step of the way always and forever and you will watch over me and the kids. My angel in heaven, God bless you. Your loving wife Angie and your kids who love you so much, Kayla & Kevin. Te quiero mucho mi amor.
Lorraine LaHue
July 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 8, 2009
Carole, Bob, Cathy, Angie and Family - Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you in this terrible time. Our prayers have been with you and will continue. Take care.
Love, Shelley and Phil Goldstein
July 8, 2009
Carol Bev has kept me informed everyday since the beginning. I prayed for a better outcome. The loss of a child is the hardest. He will live on in his children. God bless to you all
Sue and Craig Auerbach
Lorena Castro y Evelyn Dieppa
July 8, 2009
Boss
There are no words to express the emptiness that we feel...
As we think back, you were not only our boss but more like a father.
Who is going to tell us not to eat in our desks, or why we are talking so much since we should be scheduling? Remember when you got your Nutrisystem, and we had to stop you from eating cake on every birthday and we would tell you "That's not included in the Diet System Boss!" Or when we would go to your office together (double trouble) to ask you for time off, and you would say "What now Girls?" And your stories about date night with your wife, or your kids in Disneyworld, the trip to the Holy land in Orlando.
We can go on forever about the little things that defined you. It is really hard not have you here anymore, as you were the backbone to our fishbowl (office). Your memory will remain in our lives as you taught us how to do the job right, to follow rules and to do our best.
You are and will always be our DOE
Evelyn Dieppa and Lorena Castro
Regi”Stars”
July 8, 2009
To Angela, Kayla and Kevin and family our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
The Barge Family
MaryKay Wilson
July 8, 2009
Dear Carol - Paula called me with the news of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy & Dennis Pacevich
July 8, 2009
To Carole, Bob, Cathy and the whole family: We were so saddened by the news of Joey's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Justin Huxley
July 8, 2009
Joseph was one of my first instructors at Florida Career College in Pembroke Pines. He was my math instructor, and although I hated math he made it fun and exciting. I remember Joseph telling me "You cant have oranges and apples in the same basket", and it always made me laugh. I then went on to be an employee of Florida Career College, and had the pleasure of working with Joseph. He always praised my work, and made me feel like I was an important part of FCC. He will be sorely missed.....
July 8, 2009
Our love and prayers go to all of you. As they say God must need another angel and we think that must be the case with Joey. He was a great husband, father, brother and son.
With a very sad heart we send our deepest condolences.
Cousins Perry and Reta
Claudia Picado
July 8, 2009
Joseph,
I can hear your voice, see you flying through the halls with that blast of energy that made you...you. I'm sorry for not taking enough time to tell you how much I appreciate you. Remember when I moved to Career Services, I told you a part of my heart would always be with the Education Team? It is and YOU will always be my DOE. Thank you kindly and Rest In Peace
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Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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