I just heard of Joe's loss, so many years after it happened. I knew Joe when we both attended UC Santa Cruz and lived on the same hall in A Dorm at Porter College, in the 80's. Sometimes on the hall, we'd have little get-togethers and Joe was always a bright light, so positive and a brilliant problem solver, on a dime. I've often thought of one time when I stayed up all night to study for a test and Joe happened to walk by when I was slumped outside the Applied Science building, on the verge of tears from fatigue. He asked, "What's wrong, my tired flower?" It made me laugh and feel better instantly. You never know who's life you will touch. I hope Joe knows that he made mine -- and all the friends we had in common at Porter -- a little sunnier. Sending love and blessings to Joe's family.
Abby C
12th September 2023
Only found out about Joes passing 2 yrs ago and somehow found this page today.I remember Joe laughing and climbing a high link fence,(after a play,behind loyola)full of beans(energy) his heavy hair in his face and his wide easy smile.He was paying me some attention and i was a little shocked ,that this very sweet,cute,surfer boy was being so attentive to me.Joe never knew how that memory rested in my mind and remained so sharp and clear.I was sorry that i never had a chance to tell him how much his kindness meant to me.I can't help but wonder ,if we'd been close friends would things be different?.It's beautiful to see how loved he was and that his shining personality and goodness were appreciated.God rest you Joe, you are much missed.💖 Thank you for your kindess and that cherished memory.Jude
Jude
9th August 2020
Only found out about Joes passing 2 yrs ago and somehow found this page today.I remember Joe laughing and climbing a high link fence,(after a play,behind loyola)full of beans(energy) his heavy hair in his face and his wide easy smile.He was paying me some attention and i was a little shocked ,that this very sweet,cute,surfer boy was being so attentive to me.Joe never knew how that memory rested in my mind and remained so sharp and clear.I was sorry that i never had a chance to tell him how much his kindness meant to me.You can't help but wonder ,if we'd been close friends would things be different?.It's beautiful to see how loved he was and that his shining personality and goodness were appreciated.God rest you Joe, you are much missed.💖 Thank you for your kindess and that cherished memory.Jude
Jude
9th August 2020