Joe, I was 19 when I first met you. Back then I always looked at you as a tough badass yet hardworking man who always worked on cars.lol In my eyes, you always were rough and tough, but always loved hanging out with your family. There were many of many times Michael would invite me over and we all hung out at the house. I remember sitting in the kitchen smoking cigarettes and shooting the breeze with you and Teri. After a few years, surprise!!! I was pregnant! It was then I saw a change in you....when Joey was born, I saw another side of you. I witnessed you, the tough badass turn into the most loving grandparent. I saw a soft side of you that I've never seen, the way you would look at him and hold him was something you never forget. Then four more years later....suprise! We had Shannon. Now with a little girl around you became even more loving..that little girl would dress you up with jewelry or whatever and you would just let her do it! Now you had no choice to soften up.lol Both of my kids were always about their "poppy". Through the years up until your death, I witnessed the most beautiful thing, you loving my kids everyday. That meant the world to me. Although I was not into the hunting thing, I was thankful that you took Joey out and taught him things, I felt safe knowing he was with you and not getting into trouble.lol I can't even tell you how heartbroken I am for everyone. You will be missed so much by all of us. Please be the Angel on my kids shoulders. And like you always said, "Stay out of trouble". xoxoxo
Theresa