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CELEBRATNG THE LIFE OF
JOOSEP EEDI JUHKAM
22 MARCH 2000 - 13 MAY 2021

You always lived in the moment and enjoyed life in full.

You are in us, you are part of us, you are in our hearts forever Joosu...

Head ja toredat seilamist ükskõik kus sa ka ei viibiks, me oleme sinuga, kallis Joose...

Born a millennial baby on a cold but sunny winter snow-covered day in Estonia and then…..

  • A New Yorker and survivor of 9/11
  • Thailand elementary school, sailing, swimming, boats and beaches 
  • Bangladesh middle school and rickshaw races, tiger searching, python hugger, coral reefs
  • USA high school, friends, football, skiing, camping, biking, boats yards in Rye Neck, New York
  • California Love - the ocean, the air, marine science, boat yard work in Monterey Bay, his close close friends and roommates
Did you know this about Joosep?

  • As a baby had a family nickname of ‘konn’ (Estonian for ‘frog’), and ‘banaani mees’ (Estonian for ‘banana man’, for his love of bananas)
  • Could play the drums, bass guitar, baritone horn, piano and recorder flute.
  • A drummer, guitarist and singer in a rock band from age 11-13 while living in Bangladesh; sang at the boys honor choir with performances in Bali and Hong Kong…. And also suffered Dengue fever not once but twice
  • A sailor and not afraid to manage his own boat, sometimes in rough waters in Thailand.
  • Chosen to be one of two team captains of the Rye Neck football team in his senior year, after having played only one year of football ever, during his junior year.
  • Lighting manager,  then stage manager in Rye Neck High School theatre productions
  • Declared ‘MOST HUGGABLE’ and with the ‘BEST LAUGH’ in his high school yearbook.
  • A brother of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Cal State Monterey
  • An excellent cook and provider of nourishment by the best of hugs
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May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Sõnulseletamatult kurb, sõnulseletamatult valus. Südamlik kaastunne!         

Liina, Veiko, Valter ja Raimond
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,

I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your dear son. I hope and pray that the care and love of those around you, provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. 
My most sincere condolences to you and your family!
Surangi
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia and family
We are deeply saddened and are at a loss for words at the loss of your beloved son Joseep. The loss of a dear one and especially a child can never be replaced. Hold on to the precious memories you have and the love you shared – which will always live on in your hearts. May what he loved and worked for in his young life inspire you to take his dreams forward. Thank you for sharing the beautiful moments of Joseep’s life with us. We know you are all hurting and your pain is deep and the words we say cannot bring him back. Cherish all he was to you and cherish each other. Sharing a few words from an Irish blessing adapted to comfort you.

May the road rise to meet you ….
May the wind be at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until you meet him again,
May you all keep safe in the gentle arms of God.

For everything there is a season,
A time for living, a time for going home.... letting go,
In all things…..God is there
To comfort and strengthen you ……

Sending you and the family strength and comfort at this time.
Bimali,


May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Tiia, RJ, Leenu, and Kaalep,

Our deepest condolences on your loss. We are really saddened to hear of Joosep's passing. I remember him warmly from our Bangkok days, from when he was a kid - he graced our lives for far too short a time. May he rest in peace and live on in our memories.
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,

Deeply saddened to hear this news and please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May he rest in peace.
With warmest regards,
kasunjith
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
It is a shock to learn this tragic loss. As a father of two children I know how much we are attached to our children and I can understand the agony and pain in you and your family now. It is difficult to forget the memories associated with your son and only the beliefs and practices of your faith will help to mitigate the mental devastation. I pray you the courage and wisdom to recover from this exteme difficult time. Pl accept my deep condelences.
May he rest in peace/attain Nirvana.

Upul (UN Women)
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Khun Robert,

I so deeply saddened to hear about the terrible loss. From here, I am praying for his soul to rest in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time, and strength to you and the entire Juhkam family.

Pranee Threekul
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Tiia,

Sending our love during these challenging times and our deepest condolences as we pray for strength for all of you. May his soul rest in peace.

- James and Julie
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I don't know if any of our words would help to remove your pain, but please know that we're all keeping you and your family in our prayers and thoughts. Joosep seemed to have touched many people in so many ways, and I hope that you take solace in this.

May God be with you and your family in this difficult time, and give you strength and peace.

May he rest in peace.

Warm Regards,
Afraa
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,

Deeply saddened to hear this news and please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May Joosep attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.

Shashini
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,
Deeply regretted to hear this saddest news.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
May Joosep attain the Eternal Peace that he believed in.

Erandika (ILO-Colombo)
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Family,
It was very shocking to hear this. Accept my deepest condolences. I know that the loss of a loved one cannot be replaceable and, will be remain as a pain forever. But all-including you and I have to leave the world when our time comes. Life is so uncertain in such a way... I wish you and your family for all the strength and courage to face this difficult phase of your life.

May his soul rest in peace!
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia and family,

Sharing some words, that may bring some solace in this time of deep grief and pain. May God grant you the strength, courage and comfort in this time.
God bless,
Shyara

His Journey’s Just Begun by Ellen Brenneman

Don’t think of him as gone away
his journey’s just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,

I am so sorry about your terrible loss! Please accept my sincere condolences! Let your son’s soul find peace in Heaven! I can only imagine how you are feeling… and can’t find the words to express my sympathy to you and your family!

Please let me know if there is something I can do for you from New York. My prayers and thoughts are with you! Please take care of yourself and your loved ones!

Kind regards,

Oleg
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Juhkam family,
When Ben told me about the tragic loss of his best friend, we both fell apart! Joosep was one if the kindest human beings I have met! He was not only a leader on the football field but a friend for all! He will be so missed my words cannot convey our sadness!
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Kallid Tiia, Leenu, Robert ja Kaalep!

Meie kõige sügavam kaastunne. Palun teadke, et oleme mõttes teiega.
Rahu tema kaunile hingele.

Johanna ja Siim
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tia, Leenu and Caleb,
We don't really have the words for this. Mark reminded me that he used to refer to Joosep in Bangladesh as "the boy with the lovely face", even before we knew you...because that is what he was and that is what we noticed every time we saw him. All we can say is that we are thinking of you and that our hearts are deeply sad for the pain you are feeling and the loss of such a beautiful, much loved, person from your lives and the world. 
With Love, Mark, Sandie and Clancy Ellery
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia and Kaalep,

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Dear Joosep, I’m so impressed with the outpourings of love. He is truly special.
The news has broken our hearts and the pain of family is unimaginable. But know that he is only changed his form. He will continue to live in all the hearts he has touched. Seek solace in the fact that he is the arms of God. He’s at peace and he is being looked after. Sending love and prayers.

- Anju
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
This is devastating news. No one should have to experience the terrible loss it is to lose a child. I cannot help thinking about all the hopes the parents had for his future, all the love that the parents shared with their son during his growing up, and the emptiness that is left behind. I hope the family finds courage and strength during this difficult time and that they can remember the good memories from their son growing up, and the important part I am sure he has been of the family during his too short life. I offer many condolences and wishes that Joosep would rest in peace.
Warm regards
Knut
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Tiia,
This is really devastating news and I am at a loss for words. Sending my sincere condolences. I hope the beautiful memories of Joosep will help provide the strength for you both, Leenu and Caleb.
With my sincere regards, and much love to you all.
Radhika.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this, please accept my most sincere and deepest sympathies and condolences. I am so very sorry. As a father myself, I can’t imagine the pain you and your family are going through right now. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
For now, there is little anyone can say that will ease your bereavement. I pray time will help heal the deep loss you are feeling now in this difficult time, as well as in the future, taking comfort in your forever loving memory of your dear son.
With my deepest sympathies and condolences,
Jorn
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tia & the family,

It' so difficult to describe the feelings in words.
Since everything in this world is temporary, life is also short & have to leave everything behind one day when the time come. May the strength & love be with your family always to face this difficult time & heal your minds soon!

Giving my condolences to the entire family.

We all know that God is taking the best one to him soon to end the suffering. May his soul Rest In Peace!

Priyani
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
We were shocked & saddened to listen about the loss of your lovely Son, Joosep. We can’t imagine your thoughts when listening to such bad news. However, if it’s the reality, you need to face strongly through many difficulties. I wish you & your family all the strength & safety to get through this tough time.
May Joosep rest in peace!
Jayamini
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Tia, Robert, Leenu and Kaaleb,
I am so terribly saddened by this news. I vividly remember Joosep in those days in Dhaka. Such a cool and strong child, yet also so soft and sensitive to those around him. It makes me cry to think that his life had to end so abruptly. We will cherish his memory.
With love,
Alex
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Tiia,

Please accept my deepest condolences, I am so very sorry. I remember Jooseph well from our years in Dhaka, he was such a very happy and charismatic young boy - always excited and full of joy and play.
Ebba, Erik and I are thinking of you and praying for you all in these difficult times.

May his wonderful soul rest in peace.

Anna
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia and family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family! I can not imagine the depth of grief you are going through. May Joosep rest in peace and may you and family have strength to overcome the difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nertila 
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia, Leenu and Kaalep,

We so deeply saddened to hear about your sudden loss. Reading through the lovely words written about it, it feels like the world has lost a bright spark, someone who has touched the lives of those around him, and has both loved and been loved deeply. I can't imagine the grief you must feel, but I hope you find strength and solace in knowing that he lived his life to the fullest while he was here with you.

May God bless you and keep you all safe, and grant you the strength and resilience to get through this time together as a family. May he rest in peace.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert , Tiia and family ,

there are no words and I'm sorry for the pain and grieving and loss and rage that you may have to go through. I hope this tragedy and loss is intertwined with an abiding love and remembrance for what Joosep has brought into the world and that the ripples of his time vibrate positively onwards to all the people that had the privilege of being in his orbit.

Muni

May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia, Kaalep and Leenu,
We are so sad to hear of the loss of your son Joosep. May all the beautiful memories you shared live on in your hearts forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Rest in peace Joosep.

Peter, Marisa and Gianni Coletta
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,

Extending my deepest condolences and sympathies to you and your family during this time. There are no words that can mend the broken hearts of bereaved parents, however, I am sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this dark time.

May Joosep attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and dear Tiia,

We are saddened by this devastating message and can not imagine the pains that you are all going through. Our sincere condolences and pray Almighty to give you enough strengths at this difficult times.

Let Joosep rest in peace.
Sujata and Sarat
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Tiia,
Deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss or your precious son. May God grant you the strength to face this terrible tragedy. May the memories of your son comfort you during this time. May his soul Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. I will continue to uphold your family in prayer during these difficult days. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
With warmest regards,
Sonali and Muaazi
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son. Please accept my deepest sympathies. .
Regards
Sivarajasingham
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family, Just heard this devastating news. We also have our kids in the US, and we can understand that no words can express the pain and loss that you and your family are going through. Our prayer and condolences, and may your family find strength during this difficult time.

Tubagus Feridhanusetyawan
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Please accept my deepest sympathies. ...
Regards
Sivarajasingham Driver, Jaffna field office.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Family,

Though time may take away our loved ones before we are ready to let them go, your memory’s everlasting images and your warm feelings will always be with you. As you gaze back, may the glimmer of your loved one bring peace to your heart and a lasting smile to your face. Stay strong.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia, Leenu and Kaalep,
We are deeply saddened to have lost a member of the clan. We have many treasured memories of Joosep. He was so easy to be with and fun to be around. We can see his smile. We can vividly remember him standing tall on his bike, pancaking opponents in football, helping us get dinner ready, hiking up mountains in Vermont and keeping the little ones out of trouble. We miss him and may he rest in peace.
Bruce, Sarah, Owen and Henry
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, Tiia and Family,

Easier said than done...... but do Cherish the memories of Joosep who was there with you and your family for 21 long years. Think of all good things you've done together. We can imagine your pain and sorrow as we are all in terrible grief by merely hearing your loss. What a Smart Lad...... Our Prayers are with you and your family. Take care! Dil
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Kaalep and Mr. and Mrs. Juhkam,

There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I will always remember Joosep's kindness, warmth and perpetual smile. Always friendly and respectful, he was a presence and it was a joy to see him in the library here at Rye Neck. Please know that my love and prayers are with you at this devastating time.

My deepest condolences,
Linda Costelloe
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
I am so, so sorry to hear this news.

Joosep was such a kind-hearted, hard-working student when he was at Rye Neck. He was a big part of the Theatre department for four years - he worked on stage crew, lighting crew, and was the Technical Director for the musical in his senior year. I had Joosep as my student in class several times and he always had a good-natured smile on his face. He was happy to do whatever he was asked, and our productions were made much better because of him.

My heart goes out to his family. Robert and Tiia, I send love and fond memories of Joosep. My deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss.

Scott
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and Tiia,

We are sorry to hear of this and there is no pain deeper than losing a child. We sincerely hope you find strength in loved ones and family to help you get through this awful times.

Jyoti and Ram
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
I am so deeply sorry to hear loss of your beloved son. I offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May his soul rest in peace!
Manjula Bandara
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert,
Please accept my deep and sincere condolences. All my thoughts are with you, your wife and family in this very difficult time. 
With my best wishes
Sylvie (ITC)
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert, 
I'm deeply shocked by this news and cannot begin to imagine how you and your family must be coping with a tragic loss of such a special individual. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you all and I wish you much strength and support in the time ahead as you grieve and remember. May he rest in peace.
With warmest regards,
Keshini.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dearest Tiia and Robert,
We met Joosep just the once but even then we were struck by his warm smile and caring nature.
May God be with you all and give you the strength and courage to get through this very difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. May God bless and keep his beautiful soul at peace and in eternal happiness
Our condolences to your whole family
Husein, Azira, Sabrina, Alexander, Adam and Razia
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,

I am extremely saddened by the news. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope and pray that you will heal as a family soon, keeping in mind the best memories of your beloved son and remembering that he will always be with you in your hearts no matter what. In this long journey of life, he will meet you once again, someday.

Maheshi Herat
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I can't even imagine the grief you must be going through. May Joosep attend supreme bliss of Nibbana and my prayers to give strength to you all to overcome the immense loss and find solace. Do take care and stay safe.

Lakmaal
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and family,

We are deeply saddened to hear about Joosep. It's a shame we never had the opportunity to know him, but he sounds like an incredible person who left a positive mark on every life he has touched. I hope you take solace in the immense love and memories he has garnered in his lifetime. I wish you and your family all the strength and resilience to get through these tough times.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Please take good care of yourselves and each other.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
My deepest condolences. May his soul Rest In Peace. May you and your family get the patience to bear this irreparable loss.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
Dear Robert and famliy
Please accept our sincere deepest sympathies and condolences. We pray that you and your family find the courage and strength in the days ahead. May his soul rest in peace
Suranga
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We think about you often, Joosep. We were so lucky to have known you, and to be inspired by your passions of kinship, laughter, and caring for the earth. You are forever missed, and I will always remember your belly laugh and your gentle herding of boys through the streets of Barcelona...we love you! --Bruce, Sarah, Owen & Henry Robertson 
March 22
Happy birthday buddy, miss you. Had a long drive today from LA to monterey, thought about you and stopped at places I thought you would stop. You'd always be infatuated with how beautiful sceneries are... the skies and landscape were a lot more beautiful today than other days. Love you buddy. Miss you lots.
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March 22
Joosep has always been our angel, Joosep came into our lives on 22 March 2000, 24 years ago today, always smiling, hugging and infectiously giggling

We are remembering Joosep in celebration of that day and every day that he was with us here. We have just shared many new photos and videos of young boy Joosep just doing his thing, always bringing joy to family and friends. 

Please share more of your own photos, videos and stories :-)

warmest wishes to all, Tiia and Robert

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May 15, 2023
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Coping the past two years has been indescribably painful and difficult. And we think back to 2021 when we bade our farewells to Joosep. We would now like to share a few things from that time.
We would to share with everyone the video recording of Joosep's Memorial Service on 25 May 2021 which took place in Monterey, California USA where Joosep lived for nearly three years. The service began with the sounds of the ocean waves that Joosep loved. The service offered prayers and eulogies from his cousin Daniel, his Godfather Ants, from his aunt and Godmother Monica, his friend Ryan, his sister Leenu and brother Kaalep, and us.From his loved ones to all, on everyone's behalf. It is rich with music we associate with Joosep. Althought the video remains for us both a painful reminder of our deep grieving at the inconceivable loss of Joosep, it also represents testimony to our joyful memories and pays tribute to Joosep big heart and for the extraordinary life he lived.
The Memorial Service programme is also here.
Here also are the announcements for the Celebration of Joosep's Life at the Monterey Beach on that same day organised by Joosep's friends Calvin, Ryan and his fraternity brothers.
Finally we share the announcements and programme for Joosep's funeral in Vigala, Estonia. In July 2021, two months after his passing, we brought Joosep's ashes back to Estonia, where he was born, for his funeral service and for his burial place beside his great great grandparents Jüri and Mai Juhkam.
With our prayers and warm wishes, Tiia and Robert

Joosep Juhkami Matusetalituse leht / funeral leaflet - Vigala, Estonia

May 15, 2023
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May 16, 2022
I think of Joosep often, and pray that you all find comfort in each other's support.
One of my all time favorite memories of Jossep is of course Spain!!! He was a protector, yet had this kindness about him that was so serene. It's as if you could see this "blanket of love" just wrapping his family and those around him. Especially Tiia, you could see this connection of souls, as if they were one. He's with you all in the most powerful sense!

We love you all,
The Pereira Family

May 13, 2022
Dear Robert, Tiia, and family,
It seems that Joosep was known by so many for his beautiful, big smile...and his beautiful huge heart.  Thinking back to both times I saw Joosep, when he was still a baby, that's indeed how I remember him.  
I still can't imagine the loss you've experienced...I think about you all, so often, hoping for your well-being.
Steve Miron, Catskills, NY

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