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sue posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2014
please help me to fit in please pray for me i want to belong . please pray for me amen
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sue posted a condolence
Sunday, February 3, 2013
im begging u to please pray that all works the way i need it to. thnks
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sue posted a condolence
Thursday, January 24, 2013
I'm begging you to help me thru this tough time.Pray for me
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to Grammie posted a condolence
Thursday, June 4, 2009
You'll Be in My Heart( Tarzan Theme)
Come stop your crying,
It will be all right
Just take my hand, hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here, don't you cry
For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm
This bond between us, can't be broken
I will be here, don't you cry
Cause you'll be in my heart
yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my hear
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart always
Why can't they understand, the way we feel
They just don't trust , what they can't explain
I know we're different but, deep inside us
were not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
cause what do they know
we need each other, to have , to hold
They'll see in time I know
When destiny calls you
you must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time, I know
we'll show them together
Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this dayon,
Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart,
I'll be here always, always
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there always !!!!!!!!
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Kate and Michael McLaughlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Joe was such a wonderful,happy person. A true family man. What a fantastic role model to all the fathers who knew him,including my husband. Rest in peace Joe.
All our love,
Michael,Kate,Max,Billy and TJ McLaughlin
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Barbara Rocco Safonte posted a condolence
Monday, April 20, 2009
Mr. Ford hired me as a second grade teacher at Lake Hiawatha
when I graduated from Newark State in 1961. 10 of the best years of my life were at
Hiawatha. I will always cherish those memories of Mr. Ford's wisdom, guidance, and sense of humor. I recently retired after a career of 45
years in the classroom. During
that time, I kept looking for another Joe Ford along the way. He spoiled it for those
principals who followed, but
I'm so proud to say Mr. Ford influenced my life in so many ways. When I retired, Mr. Ford sent a note saying "every
principal should have a teacher like Barb S." I wish
everyone had a Joe Ford.
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Ed Kwiatkowski posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Hit em straight in that big course in the sky Joe You were the best greem reader I ever played with. God Bless Joe.
Your buddy Ed
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Andrew and Tania Erdmann posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2009
What a wonderful, good spirited man who always had a smile on his face and had something whitty to say. His smiling face will always be with us every time we drive by the house. Love Tania and Andy
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brendan casserly posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
I remember him yelling "nate dogg!" at my 8th grade graduation. He always treated me like I wasn't just a little kid.
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Alicia Calcagne Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Dear Mary:
Thinking of you at this most difficult time and wishing you many, many days of happy memories ahead.
Alicia
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Billy McLaughlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
He was always a great guy, always had a smile and was always interested in what was going on with my brothers and me.
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Kevin Ban posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Joe was a wonderful man. Although many years have past since we met yearly for Thanksgiving, I still have fond memories of Joe and all the Fords. Joe had a way of making people feel special. I remember that about him. I think the first time I ever watched golf was with Joe. I'll carry these memories with me thanks to him. Kevin
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Lon posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
To my Pops,
It was a gift from God to have been able to spend the last few hours with you. Not many people are given that privilage. God also gave me the greatest gift when I entered this world. He gave me you as my Dad. I will take good care of Grammie and your babies as I promised. I will miss you always. My heart is broken, but with time I know it will heal.
As I told you before, I love you with all my heart.
Lon
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Maureen Lamm posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
With Uncle Joe passing I now have no living uncles. As I reflect upon this I realize I am very blessed that all my uncles have left a loving and positive impression on me that will stay with me and guide me throughout my lifetime. Uncle Joe's enthusiasm for life was contagious. Love and prayers to the whole family and to everyone whose life was blessed from knowing Uncle Joe. Love Maureen, David and family.
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Cheryl Delgado posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Joe was a true friend and mentor throughout our years together at United Way - and even after when I would get the phone call around the holidays from him just saying he was checking in.
I know he loved his family - especially his grandchildren. To this day I tell people about the plaque he had in his office - "If I knew how great grandchildren were going to be, I would have had them first".
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Kathy Sobotor Kwasnik posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I worked with Joe for many years at United Way of Morris County. He was a delight to work with, always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. He was a wonderful man!
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Kateria posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I love you my Pop’s. How can I ever try to sum up what it meant having you as my Dad. You were my mentor, my role model, my soft spot to land. You always knew when I was upset and shared with me in my many joys. I remember when being elected Senior Class President in HS you left a gorgeous bouquet of flowers on my pillow with a card that read, “Congratulations Madam President.” I remember going to your school were you were principal and feeling like a princess! I remember the coloring books and crayons your brought home when we were sick, the bedtime stories your told. Did you really fall into that fire pit or stick you head through the car window?? You marveled at my accomplishments, my ability to sing, my love of the theater and my sense of humor but to that I say, where do you think I got that from? Thanks for letting me hold a place of honor in one of the families most often told stories of, “You always said water was good for us.” Thank you for sharing with me your love of golf. As I promised you that last day, I will play again! I too love the brown bag trick as well as the cut off thumb and how did the quarter come from behind that ear? All my colleagues at work will forever know who Susie Fifinyack is! You were the best grandfather, to say adoring just does not seem strong enough. You always asked “How are my babies?” You loved them all so much. You had that special way of striking an individual bond and relationship with each of your grandchildren. Actually, you seemed to have that special way with everyone! As your youngest grandson, Shane Joseph will always carry a special spot in his heart for his Pop’s – It meant so much to him that you came to his soccer and football games even when it became very hard for you. You were his hero! He promised he will always strive to make his Poppie proud, even if you were a Giants Fan! I have several voice mail messages, saved forever, from Elli Manning, the Jet’s Training Camp, The Giants Fan Club and Chad Pennington! My favorite ones are the ones when you tell me you loved me! I will save those for days I need to hear it most! I am proud to be your daughter and so blessed to have you as my Dad. I know you worried, “who will take care of my babies? “ Dad you will! You taught us well and we know you are looking out for us and have front row seats to the rest of our lives. Be at rest and enjoy those rounds of golf that you missed out on these past few years! Love always and forever, Your Kateria!
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frank gallichio posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
JOE FORD !
That you for all you taught me,(slow down that back swing!),and for taking over where my father left off.
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Emmett & Dorothy Kimmel posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
We remember being with Joe on many happy occasions, the first being the marriage of our son, Kevin and his daughter Eileen. We have fond memories of the many happy times we spent in Joe's company.
We are sorry we can't be with you on Friday. We send our sympathy to the family, you all are in our prayers.
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ken posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
memories memories of my good friend Joe, will live on, and all the golf we played together at Peace Pipe.IT was always a pleasure to be in the company of a class guy like JOE!!!! sincerely ken HUEY
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Fran Speidel posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Dear Mary,
My thoughts of Joe are all happy ones. He was such a great guy and a wonderful boss. I loved working for him. He always had a smile and loved the kids. Made many years in Parsippany happy ones for me.
I know you will miss him so. We all will.
My prayers are with you. I will see you on Thursday.
Love, Fran
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Nate Connolly posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Pops,
Ever since I was little you always told me that I would surprise everyone. I promise I will make you proud. You always told me that no one loved me more than my girlfriend (Grammie), and I want you to know i will always be there for her. I'll miss all your songs, all your jokes, and i will never stop trying to trick people with the paper bag trick you taught me so well. I can tell you this now, but truthfully I never answered your phone calls because I loved to hear the incredibly creative messages you would leave, you were either the president, an ESPN announcer, or someone famous. But i would always call you back right after i got to hear them.
May you have eternal serenity in heaven, and keep on singing.
Love,
Ichabod, Jesus, any of my siblings names, bust most of all your grandson Nate
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Sue Parkinson Witmer posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Mr. Ford was always fun! He enthralled us with many stories. He had an infectious grin and a twinkle in his eye. He was a good friend and golfing buddy of my Dad and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God is so blessed to have another wonderfully talented Irish stroyteller in His midst.
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Kevin Kimmel posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I was only able to know Joe for 24 years. I will of course remember him forever. He welcomed me into his family and I know I am a better man because of it. I have the family to prove it. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. He let me beat him in golf once, after that, he asked for strokes, but he never needed them. I'm glad we never played for money.
Peace,buddy.
your son-in-law
Kevin "Long n Wrong" Kimmel
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Vincent Moretta posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I remember Joe growing up in the Totowa section of Paterson. He spent time in a confectionary store near St, Mary's school where I worked behind the counter. Later, I worked in Parsippany where Joe was a principal. And even later, I heard of him when my daugther, Kelly Ann, married married Ken Kimmel. His daughter also had married Ken's brother.
I loved to hear him talk about his game of Golf nd how it was the center piece of his waking world.
He made the world he lived in better for his presence and left good ,warm memories for those he knew.
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Krall Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Uncle Joe was always a happy and loving man. He was a mentor and leader in our family, and a great Santa Claus.
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Julie Fliegel posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
My sympathy goes out to your family. My thoughts are with you during this diffcult time.
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Peter Ianzano posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Joe, was a great administrator, who made all who worked for him feel like a friend. He was the first principal I worked for in Parsippany and will always be remembered
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Stella Gallo posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I didn't really know Mr. Ford directly. However, I felt as if I did through his loving daughter, Mary. She always spoke about him with a smile on her face and a glint in her eye. I heard about his many passions and admired him for all his enthusiasm for life and for all the love, warmth, and kindness he showed to his family and friends. I heard many times about his love for his "babies"...all of his grandchildren. He was truly an inspiration and the definition of the words father, friend, mentor, and role model.
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Pat Mulligan posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Mary and family, May you feel the Lord's warmth and gentleness over all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Joe rest in peace. Love, Pat
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Marion Bravo posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I'll always remember Mr. Ford as being this great dad who truly loved his daughters and easily showed it and did anything for them.
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Klion Family posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
There was no man like Joe. He will be greatly missed by all. Maizey and family...our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Much Love,
Ellen, Roger Danielle, Bryan and Emily Klion
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Lynn Hunsinger posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
"what we once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."..Helen Keller
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Regina Krol posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
Dear Eileen and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your great loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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The Davis' posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly, Tim, Jack, Patrick, and Francesca
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Paige Kimmel posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
A wonderful grandfather, a beloved husband and father. I will miss you forever. I love you Poppie and don't forget that.
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Joe, Cathy, Chelsea, & Ethan MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2009
Uncle Joe,
You will be dearly missed by all. And the kids especially looked forward to spending time with you at the Connolly Christmas party.
Aunt Maisey, Mary, Kathi, Eileen, grandchildren, & everyone, our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Love,
Joe, Cathy, Chelsea, & Ethan
