Thursday, January 9, 2014
My dear brother Joe from your beloved sister, Lena. We were always close throughout our lives. I will miss you very much. Joe had it rough as a kid. He was the youngest of 7 children, born during the Depression and our Italian immigrant father died when Joe was 12. Joe worked hard as a teenager to help support our mother. And he worked hard all his life to give his wife and their sons a good life. Joe was always kind to our elderly mother. He called her every week and took her on vacations to Atlantic City. And as I grew older, my dear brother never failed to call me every weekend to see how I was doing. Joe was kind and generous and would never fail to help anyone in need. Have such wonderful memories of all the Christmas, New Years and birthday celebrations we spent together over the years. Joe really enjoyed life. Loved to dance and have a good time. My husband Paul was always fond of you and enjoyed your company Joe. Remember in years past, Joe carpooled with Paul to work and would drive a convertible with the top down. Joe, thanks for all the wonderful memories. Love, Lena
