Remembering Joe today on his heavenly birthday. We love you and miss you so much!

Thinking of you Joe❤️❤️

With each year, it still doesn’t get easier. Love you, think of you every day Papa.

Remembering you on your birthday Joe. Wonderful memories I have of you! Miss you and think of you often❤️

Happy Heavanly Birthday Dad!!! Love and miss you so much. On my mind always. Always on my mind and thoughts in everything I do. You and Mom set a great standard to live by...love Your son Kevin...

I think about you everyday Dad, missing you and loving you always. Forever in my heart and always your little girl...as you always said "you're my favorite daughter, my sweetheart"

Thinking of you Joe and remembering your sweet sweet smile. I can remember the warmth of your voice when we would visit and cherish those memories. What is dear soul! Miss you Joe! <3

Hard to believe it’s been two years. Steve and I both remember Joe often. He was such a kind and generous person! An example for us all. ❤️

Dad, miss you. Always in head in everything I do.
Your Son Kevin

Papa, today marks two years since you left us and I still think of you daily. You visit me in my dreams often and I’m thankful for that. I miss you greatly and I love you.
-Antonio Giuseppe

Remembering Joe today❤️. Joe was a very special man who will always be remembered for his kind heart❤️❤️ He made everyone around him feel loved when with him and was a huge role model to all who knew him!

1 year ago today Papa. Not a day goes by I don’t think of you. Wearing your USA/Italy hat today. I’ve been working on the 60. I’ll admit I haven’t made as much progress as I’d hoped by now. But I’ve dropped off the 348 engine to the machine shop, it’s such a cool engine, started on the rust repair, it’s all blasted so that makes it easier and I’ve ordered some parts. I’ll have to have someone take care of some of the metalwork. I just don’t have the skill or the tools to do it all. I’m building it in your memory, so attention to detail is a must. Many aspects of my life are performed with this thought in my head; “is this how Papa would go about it?”, and if not, I adjust accordingly. Love you. Miss you always.

I am writing this on the one year anniversary of Joe's passing. I knew Joe to be a sweet, funny, loving, gentle man; so generous! I know what a difficult day this is for everyone who loved Joe, especially Cathy, Kevin and Scott. I want to say that I believe his children will find ways to celebrate their Dad every day; by remembering things that he said, little things that he did, and ways that he did certain things, etc. (like the making of certain foods on a particular holiday, or a special way to use a particular tool when working on a car perhaps?) In any case, I hope that when Joe comes into the thoughts of his children and grandchildren, I hope this brings them a feeling of love, comfort, and peace. 

Harbhajan and I are saddened by Joe's tragic passing. He will undoubtedly shine brightly in that "next world" as he did here on planet Earth. Joe (rocket scientist) and Harbhajan (nuclear physics) enjoyed a special sense of fellowship.
We usually managed to find a quiet corner at all those large family gatherings to share assorted opinions and tall tales. As time went by, those conversations would mostly center on the joys of nature and travel; he was a true caravan enthusiast.
We will remember gentle Joe with abiding love and affection.
Carolyn and Harbhajan

My brother Jim
He was known to everyone as Joe, but as children growing up in an Italian family he was my brother "Jim" or "Jimmy". We sparred a lot verbally in the early years, but that gave way to love and appreciation for my kind and humble brother Jim.
Our adult years brought us together with our marriages (he to Mooneen and I to Nick), growing families, holidays and special occasions, and helping care for our parents' (Grandpa and Grandma Casoni) home in Ontario, CA. Jim and Nick worked on various projects, including installing central air and heating, replacing a wringer washer and rope clothesline "dryer" with modern appliances. If Mooneen helped the men, all the children would be at the Hanna home with me, and sometimes Aunt Annie. We would then all have dinner together at the Casoni home. (Italian, of course!)
In the past 6-7 years Jim and I talked a lot on the phone, often reminiscing, but our marathon session was several years earlier when we drove to Shasta to visit our sister Mary. We never stopped talking all the way up and all the way back. It was great! And when Dan and Cathy drove Jim to Upland for lunch or an "elderly" birthday dinner planned for me by our nephew Terry and wife Lyn, my children and grandchildren were always happy to see their Uncle Joe.
I will miss you Jim, and you will be in my thoughts often, so arrivederci until we meet again in the presence of Jesus.
-Dictated to Cathy by Pauline Hanna-

Joe was one of the best - a gentle and loving soul. He had a great smile and a twinkle to his eye that always made you feel good. I will miss him

Papa,

Where do I start....You taught me so much. For as long as I can remember, I put myself between the car and the object, and every time, I can hear you say "always stand between the car and whatever you're carrying". I'm not the best at math, at all. I wish I were better. I think about when you used to help me with decimals and fractions, and how patient you must have needed to be to do that. When someone asks me to remember a number for them while they're working on something, I remember when you would have me do that for you as a kid. It always made me feel so important. Every time I hear that noise on KNX 1070 when they're getting ready to give traffic reports, I think of you and Grandma when we were on our way to baseball games. I remember the pride you took in your home, yard, and vehicles, not to mention yourself. Shaving every single day, whether you were going someplace or not. Always well dressed and always a gentleman. I will miss hearing you call me " Tony Joe" or "Antonio Giuseppe". I take great pride in carrying your name. I will miss you more than I can describe. Our talks about cars, home projects, and work. You were always genuinely interested in anything that was going on in my life, it didn't matter what it was. I'll never forget those times I would spend the weekend at your house, helping you wax the motorhome, change the oil in the mustang, do yardwork. It was just you and I, being a jack of all trades.

I'm almost done detailing your car. It will stay in tip top shape, just as you kept it. 

I love you Papa. Miss you always

Joe and I were the only ones to have a glass of wine at Henris rest. I will miss you Joe. Clete

Joe was a warm, gentle & loving man. He was great to talk with and we had many conversations and laughs over the years. We haven't seen Joe in quite a while, but he definitely left an imprint on our hearts. We always thought of him lovingly and we always will. He was blessed to have such a long life and to get to spend that time with his family, who he loved so much. We will miss him, but we will always hold our memories of him close to our heart.

I am sad to be saying "Goodbye" to you Joe. You were one of my favorite cousins. Our visits were few and far between, but loved every visit whether it was me with my family in California or you with your family in Washington. You were such a kind, loving, and happy person and so much fun to be around. You are now back with Mooneen and together for all eternity, as God meant it to be. Your beautiful family has many wonderful memories of your lives together and the happiness you gave them all. Rest in peace dear heart.
Much love from Ernalee and my Family.

Papa, today would have been your 90th Birthday. We always celebrated our birthdays together with them being so close. As much as it breaks my heart your not here with me today it comforts me knowing you are with Grandma now. What I would give to hear you call me “Mikaela”or that you were going to give me one of your sloppy kisses! We had so many special memories over the years. Many that I will forever hold dear to my heart. Living with you while In college, making dinners together, keeping each other company, telling me stories about you and grandma, attending my BS and MS graduations from college, meeting Ryan, my wedding day, and meeting Declan and Brinley. You lived a wonderful life and you were sooo loved. I will miss you, I love you Papa. Love your “favorite granddaughter”

So many great memories in these photos! Thanks so much for sharing these photos and Joe’s Life Story. Love the song❤️ Happy 90th in heaven sweet Joe❤️❤️

Hi Uncle Joe! The last time I saw you we were sharing a meal... sitting close together enjoying our food and conversation. I remember looking into your eyes and seeing straight through to your gentle spirit and sweet, sweet heart. You looked content and hopeful. When we see each other again, I hope that you will give me one of your special, big bear hugs that gifted me with the feeling of so much love shared and a sense of protection and security. I love you very much, your niece Leslie XOXO

Joe, what a beautiful man who will be forever remembered for his loving personality. For his ability to make us feel special by his genuine interest in our lives. I met Joe in 1969 when I was 7 years old as I began a lifelong friendship with daughter Cathy. Joe coached my first soccer team which is an example of his dedication to not only his kids, but others. I’ll always cherish the memories of my dad visiting with Joe. The smiles on their faces as they “shot the breeze” (remembering old times) so special. We will miss you always Joe! Thank you for your love!

Joe was one of the most gentle souls on this earth. He was always a pleasure to be with. We will always treasure the times that we shared with him.  Our camping trips always had added value when he was traveling with us. We have many beautiful memories.

Pat & Ray

Steve and I will always remember Joe as a true gentleman. He was always welcoming and sweet to us, and it sure was fun to chat with him! He was an optimistic, intelligent, and unpretentious man; one who obviously loved his entire family dearly. We were all blessed to have known him. Rest in peace in Heaven, Joe!

"Until we meet again", Amen!! I will miss you Uncle, you left such an impression on me as a young man. Kind, patient, supportive, the list could simply go on... and as I think of you now and in the years to come it will always bring a smile. In loving memory.

I will always remember Uncle Joe as a sweet, kind, loving man. I'm sad he passed, but grateful he lived a long life.