Merry Christmas Grandpa  / Robby (grandson)
I miss you today. Mommy and i have moved out to California. You shuld see your little Suzy. Shes not so little no more shes growing up into a beautiful young lady. I promise you one thing, I will always look after her. I seen the dresses that you bought her for Christmas.  They are beautiful. Well just wanted to let you know i was thinking of you Today. Lots of love, Robby Close

hey.. / Robby
Hi grandpa..
            Well i moved out of the house with mommy nd daddy. I have my appartment like. Its got its advantages and dis advantages. Guess this is it. Well look over me. love always robby Close

miss you  / Robby

Hey grandpa, 
         Im finally legal!! Its not much of a big deal no more...the 1st day it was. Well anyway jus stopin by your page, I really do miss you. Grandma has been in heaven for 7 months now.. i no u 2 are up there lookin over the people you love.. always love and miss u grandpa,     
                     Love, Robby

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hi / Lui Malacria
Sorry I forgat to give you my e-mail address mwx555@gmail.com

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hello / Lui Malacria
I didn't know Joseph at all I live in Montreal and my last name is Malacria as well. I just wanted to say my deepest sympathy. Maybe were long distent related in a way. I'm 27 years old my dad passed away in Feb. 8 2000. My whole family is from Italy/Sicily. If you have any questions e-mail me. Close

gonna be 21!ty  / Robby
Hey Pizzaface!

       Hi Grandpa, can you belive it next month i turn 21! We had alot of good times together. Gone but not Forgotton rip grandpa

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Wishing You Were Still Here.......  / Denise (Little Girl )
Hey Joey....
It's hard to belive that 3 years have passed,Since you were called to Heaven..I can remember that Day like it was yesterday....I could still see you taking your last breath....They say it's a gift to be with a loved one when they pass....I guess it is....I had the chance to help you get though it.... Kinda of help me also.....I was also glad to have the chance to be with Mom @ the end...Cause if I wasen't there I don't know what I would of done.....Not to worry both of you will always live on within the hearts of all who  knew and loved you......
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How you are missed.  / Steven (Son)
Dear Joey,

Wow three years since you have left us to a painless place. There have been many things that have changed over the years. Most I am sure you have seen, your lil Suzy is 10 years old, And now has a boyfriend. Not to worry he is just a nice boy. But you will be happy to know Suzy has not changed the color of her hair. And Kathi has some issues but we are working on the all. David is still the same and so is little Steven.

Joey over the years you had taught me so very much, and without the love that you not only the love that you gave to mom but the love you gave to everyone else. Some of it rubbed off this way because I know I have changed over the many years all for the good.

I know you have mom with you now and I am sure she is happy. There was once a time I could not understand how someone you love and you being able to tell them its time to let go. After we did that on Christmas day I learned the the person who told me all of this was right. 

Joey you are missed every day of my life. And I want you to know this. Also I did keep my word when it came to Mom, I was with her at the end. 

I love you always Bozo!
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How I miss you  / Steven De Trafford (Son)
Joey, Here it is another birthday we have miss together, I am sure you and mom we together. I am sure that you can see how what a wonderful grand daughter Suzy turned and to be, still getting all A's and B's in school. I always enjoyed our times together and miss our chats and emails. You were someone special in my life and help me change alot of things in my life. I will love you always.   Close

Always In Our Hearts..  / Denise (Little Girl )
Hey Joey.... I hope you & mom are together Again..After you were called to heaven...Mom missed you so much...She set up this page in You Memory ...I have to keep it alive...for both of You.....You Both can always live on in the hearts of people who knew and Loved you like I did...Love Ya Always...Denise Close

miss you Joey  / Robby De Trafford (grandson)
Hey Pizzaface!
      I'm sorry that it took me so long to write on your page, i was just thinking of the time you let me drive to the lake on your lap to go fishing. And we didnt even catch nothing but u still told me i was a good fisherman anyway. I can go on about all the memories we had, but there's to many memories to put in words. Take care of grandma for me like you always have..Will write alot more love you grandpa  Close

Our Suzy  / Ro (Loving Wife )
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Our Wedding Anniversary  / Rosala (Loving Wife )

I come here today with so many memories for which I am so grateful. Today would have been  our 18th wedding anniversary. I can only remember some beautiful things remembering how much we loved each other. We met so late in our lives and I wished we had grown old together and that you were still here with me and that I didn't have to go on alone. I know you are aware of what has happened to me and how I lovingly always keep your pictures on the entertainment center. I know you are aware of how much your life touching mine has meant. I always carry you with me wherever I go and the fact that your ashes are elsewhere doesn't even matter to me for you will always be with me wherever I go and whatever I do.Those of us left behind will always treasure your memory and will never forget you and the mark you have made on our lives.You have spoiled me for anybody else, you always were the best. You are the first thing I see every morning and the last before I go to sleep. Please continue watching over us all, the ones who will always love you. You will always be my brightest star in the sky. I will love you always and forever and even after. Bless you always Yussala.
 Your Rosala - May 28 2006.

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Two Years Ago  / Ro (Loving Wife )
Two years ago when Denise, Kathi & Steven came to our home, I knew it was over and that you were no longer in pain. It took so long for me get get over my grief and finally let it out. It was your 64th birthday when I finally broke down and couldn't stop sobbing.
I know in the last two years you have been very close to me so many times. I know you are always watching over us, your family, the ones who were left behind, the ones who loved you so much.
It hasn't been easy to go on without you. You were my everything and I miss you so, still. It is so lonely and I'm alone without you. There are so many times I needed just one more hug and have had to do without it. I know you are in a better place, I remember the rainbow Denise and I saw and how we both knew it was you telling us you made it to heaven.
I finally know why I was left behind. I want you to know for the rest of my life and even after, I will love you. You, my Yussala, will always be the brightest star in the sky.
Love you always,
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Valentines Day 2006  / Ro (Loving Wife )

Dear Joey:

On special occasions and holidays I seem to miss you more. It isn't easy going on alone. You have changed my life forever and I can never go back. I think of you often and we all talk about you but it doesn't make you closer. I carry you with me wherever I go. You were such an integral part of my life and I always feel
like something is missing. It is so hard to go on alone. The worst part is going to bed each night and knowing you won't be there and reaching out to nothing. So my love, Happy Valentines Day, you will always be the best thing that ever happened to me.
Love Always
Your Rosala

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Today is your 64th birthday  / Ro (loving wife )
To my partner for life

Today would be your 64th birthday and how I wish you were here to celebrate it. I never thought this would be so hard. After all I knew it was going to happen. Joey, I miss you more than anyone could imagine.
You taught me so much. You taught me to love again unconditionally.
I never thought I would laugh again or be so happy and now it was
all taken away the day you left me.
It's so hard to go on alone. There is so much about you that I miss.
You know Joey, I would give up anything I have for just one more
hug or one more dance. Happy Birthday my love, I will love you forever
and even after.
Just wanted you to know that Kathi was here this morning before she went to work and left me with a beautiful plant that is purple. Steven called me and took me out to dinner tonight and we toasted you. How we miss you but I know you are watching over us always.
I wanted you to know that I talked to Denise today too, but you are always with me so you probably know that too.
Please watch over those we both love. I miss you so.
With all my love always and forever after.....
Your Rosala

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Merry Christmas 2005  / Ro (Loving Wife )

Merry Christmas Joey. I know you have been watching over me because I have felt you near. We went to church last night with Steven and Kathi and Suzanne, Eddie, LeeLee and I. What a wonderful singer Don Hamer is. I got such a big hug from him.
I filled out the prayer card and asked for prayers for me, no, I was not being selfish, but I am concerned about the test I have to take. Your Suzy looked so pretty in a velvet dress. She is really growing up.
I miss you very much, will love you always. Please keep watching over us all. We all miss you. This afternoon we are going over to Stevens house and exchange gifts and have dinner.
With much Love,
Ro

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Thanksgiving Day 2005  / Ro (Loving Wife )
As we sit around the table with Steven & Kath, Steven, David, and Suzi, Eddie along with me will count our blessings for having you touch our lives the way you have.
You are always remembered not only on holidays but any time we get together with the family.
Our growing old was not meant to be even though I wanted it so much. For a long time I've wondered why I was left behind and Joey it is to give to others in any way I can. I am trulty blessed to be with people who love me, and for having had you in my life, showing me you can love again.
I love you very much, always will Yussala. It's so lonely without you. I have you in my heart and nobody can ever take my memories away.
Love Always & Forever,
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Missing You So Very Much  / Ro Malacria (Loving Wife )
Today was a kind of mixed up day and I've been feeling very sad. Eddie and I went to Steven's house for dinner and I was finally able to get my feelings out.
I miss you more than I ever thought I would. You were always there for me and now it's so hard to go on alone. How many times I ask why? There has to be a reason why you are there and I am here.
You will forever be a part of my life. I carry you wherever I go.
I know you are watching over all those who care about you. We talk about you all the time.
Suzy is growing up to be a beautiful girl. I know how much you loved her.
So Joey, my Yussala, another day is passing and I miss you more than words
can ever say. Keep watching over us, I love you forever.
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We are home at last!  / Ro Malacria (Loving Wife )
Hello Yussala:

Just to let you know that we are finally home in our new house. Your pictures are up on the entertainment center where they belong. Your favorite pictures are hanging throughout the house.
Please continue to watch over those who love you so much. You are such an integral part of our lives. We all talk about you all the time and remember the fun things too. Suzy still wants to do upside-downs.
You will always be my brightest star in the sky and I love you now, always and forever.
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