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Carl-Christian Jackson lit a candle
Thursday, December 10, 2020
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I am very glad to have found this tribute page. I was a classical guitar student of Joe's back in the late 1980's, and have wonderful memories of my weekly lessons with him. In addition to being an excellent guitarist and teacher, he was a wonderful story-teller, and I loved to hear about the antics of George the Greek and his other friends. It was a fun way to start or end a lesson!
Sadly, I put my guitar down for far too many years, and have just recently started playing again. As I am trying to work through the pieces he taught me, I only now truly appreciate just how far he took me as a classical guitarist. I too, wish that I had listened to the small voice encouraging me to contact him sooner, as I would have loved to let him know how much I appreciate his teaching, and his friendship. I am so very glad I saved all the sheet music from our lessons, with his hand-written notes and transcriptions, as a memento.
RIP Joe. You made the world more beautiful through your music and the music you inspired in your students; we honor you as we play.
Carl-Christian
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Ian calano posted a condolence
Friday, January 4, 2019
Joe taught me guitar and instilled the passion for music in me if it wasn’t for you joe I wouldn’t still be playing I’ve always thought about you over the years since I was about 16 sitting in that tiny room at piano plus I always wanted to try and reach out to you and see how you where doing a regret that’s going to bug me now jam well my friend
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Geraldine "Cookie" Ruhl lit a candle
Sunday, February 4, 2018
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Dear Brother,
I don't know how I will go the rest of my life without you in it! I cherish the memory of your week with me in Florida in October. The bond we shared is forever engraved in my broken heart. You put 2,000% into everything you did. Your art, your music, your sense of humor, compassion, kindness and so many other wonderful things you gave to this world. I love you always!
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Carmela Carpenter lit a candle
Monday, January 15, 2018
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Rest in PEACE now dear cousin under God's Eternal Light.
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Jacqueline Gavagan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Joseph you will be missed so much by me and especially my son Donald. RIP my friend.
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Dorothy Matteo posted a condolence
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Goodbye Cousin,
I will always think of you as the young and handsome guy who sang and played the guitars so beautifully and who drove all the way down the shore to see me.
Now you join the band of our fathers and all of the music will be celestial.
My heartfelt condolences to everyone in your family: Geri, Chris, Mark, Roseanne,
they will miss you so. Our time here on earth is brief. Until we will meet again,
go with God.
Dorothy
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Rosemarie Pecora lit a candle
Saturday, January 13, 2018
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Rest in peace Cousin Jo Jo
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Rosemarie Pecora posted a condolence
Saturday, January 13, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy dear cousins Cookie, Roseanne and your families on the death of your brother and Uncle
I pray you find peace in your hearts knowing he is no longer in pain
I know how much he will be missed by all of you and those who's lives he touched
I always knew him as cousin Jo Jo
May God have mercy on his soul and may he rest in peace
Love
Cousin
Rosemarie Pecora
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Adalberto Sanchez posted a condolence
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Joseph’s family: I'm so sorry for your loss. I went through a similar situation and I was very helped by the hope that I found in the Bible in John 5:28, which says, "Do not amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I am sending you a link with more information on this hope.
jw.org/finder?pub=w14&issue=20140101&wtlocale=E&srcid=share
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Sally Scotti posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2018
To the family of Gerry My name is Sally Scotti and I worked with Gerry at O'Connor's in the 70's and 80's Gerry was a real good man and a kind soul. Always the gentlemen and a lot of fun to work with. Sometimes a little quirky, who could ever forget that fringed suede jacket? Rest in peace my friend and may you always be surrounded by the music you love. Love Sally
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Jeffrey Wesley posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2018
Unc,
We will miss your stories and life lessons. I had the privilege of studying guitar with you when I was still a youth. You taught me much of the standard repertoire from the Chaccone, Leyenda, and Alhambra to the Villa-Lobos Etudes and Preludes. While the study of guitar might not have always been at the forefront of my life, it has always been there when I needed it. We worked together for many years, and we (along with Kikih, and once with Uncle Tom) even saw Sinatra three times together.
I remember one time when we were recording Bach at your house you yelled at the kids (they couldn’t hear him) playing in the street “get that @@@!!! noisy wagon out of here (it was actually a BigWheel). The birds were chirping, and then we laughed at the irony of us trying to record such calming, beautiful music.
And the stories you would tell, of when you hung out with Paul Simon in NYC, met Segovia, Bob Dylan (who said to you “the weather is”), and your playing with Ritchie Havens. There was also “One Eye and the Giant”, “Tom and Jerry Attempt to Climb the North Plainfield Church Tower” and a Harry story (“What Happened to Your Eyes!)… I also remember my mother telling me how you would cough in the movie theatre when opening a beer.
While your loss is insurmountable, I am comforted knowing that your heart, spirit and influence will be with us always, and that you suffer no more. I’m sure you are now with George, Harry and other loved ones (including Bene, and all of our animals). Until we meet again.
Love Always,
Tu Neff (Jeffrey Wesley)
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Roberta posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
To the family of Jjoseph Blumetti
Please accept my sincere condolences. I have taken comfort knowing that God . . . will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain.”—Revelation 21:3, 4
The Bible, however, holds out a much different hope. As we have previously noted, the Scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one in the near future, not in an unknown heaven but right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. And at that time humans will have the prospect of enjoying perfect health, and they will never have to die again. ‘But surely that is wishful thinking!’ for some may say words of encouragement please go to JW.org
Sincerely,
Roberta
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Pat Grieco posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Dear Geri,
Please know that You and your family and Joe are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Pat Grieco
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Grace (Marie) McAuley lit a candle
Thursday, January 11, 2018
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Lisa Gittleman posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Although the time our paths crossed was comparatively small, the impression you have made on our hearts and in our lives is immeasurable. Your bravery and optimism is hard to fathom in light of the challenges that you faced on a daily basis. You inspired a younger generation with your belief in them and their abilities as both artists and human beings. I know that there is a special place for you in heaven and hope that you are surrounded in love and peace. God bless you Joe, you are forever in our thoughts. Love the Gittleman family.
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Ronald Buttros posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
I have known Joe for more than 20 years, he was a truly a remarkable man. One of the most decent human beings I have ever know, I am heart broken over his passing. I am however enriched for knowing him. My most heart felt condolences. Ron Buttros
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Christopher Wesley lit a candle
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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RIP Uncle Joe your are gone but not forgotten!
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Andrew Beer posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Joe you will definitely be missed as I pray for you often and will continue to do so with your passing. I think of you whenever I pick up a guitar and remember the great conversations we used to have. So for now Joe rest easy and I will see you in the next one.
Love,
Andrew
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Bill Burnett posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Jerry and I worked at O Connor's all through the seventies.....it was a spirited and unique collection of personalities and Jerry was one of the most unforgettable characters I have ever known. We shared a love of Jersey diners and would often go out for eggs after a night of partying........for some strange reason however Jerry had been banned from the Scotchwood and the Riviera on Route 22. We were refused service by the crazy Greek owner of the Scotchwood one night and he threw us out.....I asked Jerry why he was banned and he simply said....."it's a long story Bill". On another occasion at (again) a diner up in Stirling we were harassed by a group of rednecks who took offense at Jerry's long hair and his hideous ( sorry Jerry ) suede fringe jacket. When they threatened to kick our asses as they sat in their car Jerry took out a gun from his glove compartment and proceeded to scare the hell out of these idiots and they sped off with I am sure wet or worse underwear. I could not believe he had pulled a gun on them but then Jerry told me to relax and showed me it was just a plastic kids toy........like I said.......he was a character.
He took his roles in the restaurant business as seriously as he did his music. I will miss his loyalty, his sense of humor and his intellect. I regret I will not be in town on Sunday for the service so let me express my condolences to your family here.........I am sure he and his pal George the Greek are sharing a laugh and a beer up in Heaven right now!
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Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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Laura Vitullo lit a candle
Monday, January 8, 2018
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To my dear Uncle Joe:
I love you so much and will miss your contagious laugh! It was through your inspiration of going back to college later in life, that encouraged me to go back as well. Every time I got discouraged with hard assignments and tight deadlines, I thought of you and not only was able to push through, but achieved 4.0 GPA in all of my classes! You are so dear to me and I will miss you so much! Your pain and suffering with all your illnesses are finally over and you can rest in peace and be with Gramps, Nan, and our furry family members!
Love your niece and Goddaughter,
Laurie
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