Oh how I wish I was able to send these hugs across the miles to my family in Pennsylvania.  I am so sorry I am not going to be able to make it to send my wishes of heartfelt sadness of the passing of Uncle Joe.  The last I saw him he made sure he came to see me when I was home in May.  I will miss him very much and will have fond memories of him always.  Again, I am sorry that I could not make it to the East for the services but I am with you in my heart.
Melissa DeSouza
(Lorraine’s Grandaughter)

Always hard to find the right words to say at a time of such loss, but to my cousins, Barbie, Jimmy and David, I am so very sorry for your loss.  Once someone passes and is free from pain, we are supposed to feel happy for them.  However, it still hurts deeply for those who loved that person and are left here on earth without them. 
Memories however, are what makes it so difficult at first to get through the loss, but are supposed to bring you comfort later on.  We all have memories of Uncle Joe, heck I even have a picture of him dancing with me at my 16th Birthday Party.  And I am 53 now!  Memorial Day Weekend, I got to see him dance again, and he still could groove to the music.  He amazed a lot of us! 
I hate when people say "it’s good he went quickly", and didn’t have to suffer long.  That is just me being selfish thinking of my own circumstances.  Rest assured however, there is always that wish for just one more day.   
You all have lost your Dad, and he loved you all in his own way. Try to get through this the best you can. 
Love, Cindy Dills

My heart goes out to you guys. Joe was a fun guy to hang around with. Me and him danced like fools on memorial day. He will be missed
Jason Dillon

To my cousins Barbie, Jim and David who lost their father and to Aunt Sis, Aunt Dee, Uncle Jim and Dad who lost their brother. There’s not much we can say to make it any easier to lose someone you love, but I am sorry for that loss and will miss Uncle Joe a lot. I will always remember the times I’d go visit him and the talks we had.
Love Karen

To my cousins Barbie, Jimmy and David. So sorry about the death of your Father. The loss of a father is a tremendous loss. May the good memories that you have of your Dad help you through these bad times. To Mom, Aunt Dolores, Uncle Jim, & Uncle John so sorry about the loss of your brother. We all have some very good memories of Uncle Joe. On Memorial Day weekend he had such a good time at our house. He laughed, drank, danced, and sat by the campfire trying to keep warm. He had such a good time especially dancing. All through the years I can remember him dancing, that little shuffle that he did with his feet. We all have memories of Uncle Joe that we can draw on for comfort at this time. We will all miss him.
Love, Brenda & Bob Fickes (niece)

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Barbie, Jimmy, and David on the loss of their father.  Also to Aunt Sis, Uncle Jim, Uncle John, Aunt Loretta, and my mom Dolores on their loss of a brother.  We will miss him greatly.  He is in a better place now along side Pappy, Nanny Bailey & Uncle Greg. Wish we could be there personally.  We love you all and our thinking of you!
Love Mike, Gina, Sebastian, Alaina, and Sophia Rubenstein