Sunday, March 28, 2004
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Pepe & Family,
I am stunned by the news of Joe’s sudden death, and am grateful to have shared an incredible amount of memorable experiences with Joe, growing up in Springfield. Joe’s combination of tenderness and competitiveness was a lifelong influence on me and others who interacted with him in school, in the community, and on the sports fields. I’ll never forget the many first down passes I caught from him, or the number of passes I made to him for easy lay-ups. Those were great times, and times which were made much better because of Joe’s presence. Jessie and I extend our deepest sympathy to you, Steven, Danny, and Susan.
Sincerely,
Bill Palazzi
5400 Hilldale Court
Fort Collins, CO 80526
wjpalazzi@aol.com</b></font><br><br>
