Monday, November 27, 2017
For almost six years, Joe generously shared his home with my yellow lab, Mary, and myself. He was like a brother, kind, respectful, adventurous, supportive, industrious, an excellent cook, tall and easy on the eyes. Our routines were comfortable as we both recognized each other’s privacy. He loved the back deck, setting out furniture for people to rest under the trees during Summer nights. He’d let me feed the birds, bake cookies and decorate. He took pride in his job, available and professional in every way. We'd say 'Good morning' and 'Good night' as if on a tv show, and in those brief moments, it was as if we were saying 'Thank you' every day, twice a day. He will remain a part of my life, an indelible remarkable man, and I hope now he is relaxing, finding the peace he always found in nature. To you Joe, I give my friendship forever.
