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Rob (BILLYBOB) Pammler
March 4, 2009
I'm sorry i found out too late to have been able to visit with my friend Joe or to be there for his family, it's been many years since we last saw each other, many of my fondest memories were the good times i had with Joe and Lou(Boss)like sitting in the "Beer Garden" a nice little shady place in Joes yard, and listning to him play his guitar and try to teach Boss at the same time. Joe was always a good friend and always had a smile and a laugh for you, his love of words became a game when we all worked together as every night Lou and i would look for a word to stump him with the next day, we never won.So many great memories of our friendship from our younger days and all the great times Boss , Joe and i had together, i will always remember. and when i think of Joe i see him in a hat and flannel shirt with that big smile saying " BillyBob" which was a nick name he and Boss gave me,long story.Joe was the only person i ever knew who could wear a longsleeve flannel shirt in florida , in the summer and not sweat.I'm glad to have known him and that i was his friend and he mine, my friend you will be missed by many, i hope you and lou are playing those guitars in another nice garden, BILLYBOB
cheryl graham-eason
November 25, 2008
Joe
hope you could recall peace and happiness
Joe's family
my sorrow that Joe suffered and my sympathy to you
George
Frances Bangert
July 7, 2008
To My Nephew "Joey" from Aunt Frankie.
It is with heavy heart that I write this. Joey was very special to our family, because he spent more time with us and we got to know him more intimately than either his sister, Carolyn or brother, Bob.
Outside of his devilishness in his youth Joe was a very kind, thoughtful man and a joy to be with. Always ready to pitch in when Uncle Bob was building stone walls in front of our home in Erieville, N.Y. We lived on a lake and he loved the fishing and waterskiing.
He was a city kid at that time and we lived in the country which was a nice change for him.
All during your illness I know you put up a good fight Joe - and you certainly deserve heaps of praise for that. Uncle Bob and I feel honored to have known you and you will will be forever, "our Joey".
With love, Aunt Frankie
Robert Schmidt
June 28, 2008
Even though Joe was my brother, I never really knew him. We were separated by 7 years of age and usually by some distance in miles. We could never seem to get together. Nevertheless, I will miss him and his quirky sense of humor. I know at the end he was hurting and his quality of life was deteriorating badly. I'm sure he is in a better place.
Bob
Barbara White
June 19, 2008
I'm Barb Bangert White, Joey's cousin. As my sister Julie mentioned, we had many good times with "crazy cousin Joey" in Erieville when we were growing up.
Those days were a riot with Joey and his buddy sneaking out at night to get onion rings and beer and putting guitars in their bed to fake out my parents (to no avail)... and naturally he was busted.
I had the added pleasure of spending quality time with Joey, with my husband Kevin when we resided in Florida for two years in the early 70's. Joey came to our apt. several times with and without his family to make music with Kevin on their trusty old guitars. They also talked politics non-stop until they were blue in the face or ran out of beer. They laughed, yelled and both were very passionate about their beliefs and grew to be great friends. We were able to visit them often in St. Pete and even play a little tennis or just have some kind of outing.
Kevin and Joey met to fish, often with little Bobby, who just loved hanging out with these two. Joey's great love was fishing and he was his happiest with a pole in his hand. As it turned out Bobby usually caught the most fish with his little kid pole while Joey caught nothing with his very expensive pole.
We have 2 CD's that Joey sent us full of the music that he composed and sang. He introduced us to Harry Chapin who we met at a concert in later years.
The thing that always got me was Joey's amazing laughter and the fact that it came from deep down as he had the best sense of humor.
When I called him during his illness, he was able to reproduce that laughter and his strong voice always came through, no matter how ill.
Joey was focused on living and picked the exact time he felt he needed to go to a place where we couldn't talk in person and where I couldn't hear that strong voice and enjoy his laughter.
As the years go by and I think of him, I'll hear that beautiful wild and crazy giggle in my head and only smile at my cousin who was able to get the best out of life in the most difficult of situations.
I loved Joey....he was the mystery guest (all the way from Fla to NY) on my 40th birthday. I'll never forget seeing him under the sheet with the outline of his Indiana Jones hat making him a dead giveaway.
After that he and Dianne ventured up in the fall to see the leaves change color and again he and Kev played their guitars and life was good. Dianne love the leaves so much I thought we had them hooked on the North Country.
Joey was, in his own way, a passionate father, son, grandchild, cousin and friend. He had the strongest hug ever for a skinny guy and I'll miss the fact that I can't just call and chat with him, yet knowing we will see each other again some day.
Love you Joey...and don't torment the folks in Heaven. You better think twice about the guitar in the bed routine.
Love, Your cousin Barbie
Sally Mendoza
June 12, 2008
Joe was a great friend and like a brother to me. He will be truly missed by anyone who knew him. May God bless you and your family.
Sherry Smith
June 11, 2008
I can only imagine the greeting Joe got at Heaven's gate. Lou, Ben, B.J. and Sally standing there giving him big hugs and laughing like crazy. Joe made my world a better place. He loved without hesitation. He always made me feel special. I hadn't seen Joe in quite a while, but the last time I talked to him he told me that the two of us were special to one another and that we would always carry each other in our hearts. I will miss him.
Amy Kotwa
June 10, 2008
Dad-
Thank you for showing me how important it is to work and how rewarding good work can be. Thank you for helping me when life threw me ugly curve balls. Thank you for teaching me how to spell correctly and the importance of a good vocabulary. Thank you for always believing in me and supporting me. Thank you for always being there, even when it was tough, even when it was an anathema to your very being. Thank you, Daddy, for everything you were and everything you gave to me. I will miss you, every day.
Darlene May
June 10, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to Joe's family. I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Joe at the Times for many years. I am proud to have known his smiling personality. He will be truly missed and I will remember him fondly.
TERRI HESS
June 9, 2008
WE WILL MISS YOU, YOU ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL WELCOME, IN YOUR HOME. NO MATTER HOW LONG IT WAS BETWEEN VISITES
June Boyd
June 9, 2008
I am sure Joe will be missed by all who knew him. I only have good memories of a man that always had a hug and smile for all. Joe had depth of character, a wonderful sense of humor and love in his heart. My deepest sympathy to all the family. Keep each other close and always remember the special gift it is to have such a wonderful person in your family. Celebrate Joe's life. Thinking of you all with love, June
Clara Gibson
June 8, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to the family of Joe. I worked with Joe for 14 years. We had many talks, laughs, and instructions (his instructions for me) through those years. He gave me a lot. I will never forget his wisdom.
My prayers are with you.
Patsy Boatright
June 7, 2008
We all, at the Times, loved Joe. He made the Ad Production department at the Times a nicer place to work ...he was a wonderful and caring friend and we will never forget him. He fought his battle with such a strength that it was hard to comprehend where he was finding that strength. He will forever be missed.
Julie Gray
June 7, 2008
To Joey and his family, from Julie, eldest daughter of the Bangert clan, and one of Joey's cousins. We will always have some wonderful memories of Joey visiting us and treating us to his extraordinary sense of humor and love! He will always be a part of our lives. He left a true legacy in his loving family. He is safe now, and I'm sure, entertaining all those surrounding him!
Bonnie Stamper
June 5, 2008
Joe will be deeply missed. I had the pleasure of working with Joe here at the Times. He was always very friendly and willing to help with any questions I had about ads. Joe always had a smile for you no matter what was happening. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Kimmie Byrd
June 5, 2008
To My Family and Friends and furry friends.....
It's hard for me to put into words how I feel....Joe understands...he always has...he was and is: in my mind....A Great Brother-In-Law...You are in my heart and always will be...You brought more than you'll ever know to all that knew you...with your smiles...your upbeat attitude...your way with words..that could only be spoken from the heart...which also were reflected in your music....your own style.... can't leave out "The Signature Hat"....The memories...my whole family holds...will be there forever..."as you said Joe to my Sister", till we meet again...I feel blessed by what you and your family brought to my family....Their is so much I feel....but don't know how to express....Know we all love you...I wish I could be there with all of you....It hurts....but remember, he is with the Lord now....and they're isn't pain there....I have to keep that thought now....To my whole Family....I love and pray for all of you....Joe will be missed and this is definitely a Great Loss for all of us! I hope you know I have been keeping up from Indiana...Dianne said things so much better than I ever could...Remember, each one of you have a part of him within you...hold on to that....it's truly a blessing...and he's now up there looking down on us and taking care of us....with Ben and Lou...I know he has left a beautiful mark on my life and so has his family....My family!
Love you Joe, Kimmie.....Love to my Family......Kim, Aunt Kimmie, Dakota and Taylor too....
PS...Joe knows you all loved him...I know this from my heart....
PS...To my family....you know how hard this is to be so far away....so I'll keep you in my prayers, as I always do!
Carolyn Friedman
June 5, 2008
I miss you terribly little brother. Rest in peace now. Keep singing your songs, we will hear them.
I love you,
Carolyn
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