Joey (as I called him all the time back in the 1960’s) always had a sweet little grin on his face. I thought he looked like Mom and Eddie but he had Dad’s smile. When he was old enough to go to St. Bart’s, Mr. Mowrey would pile all the neighborhood kids in his station wagon, if it was a rainy day. Mom always had Joey’s hair perfectly parted and slicked down and he was as cute as a button in his school shirt and tie. Dad loved him. When I would go to Berlin, Maryland with his family on vacation to Aunt Mary’s house, Dad loved taking Joey around the boardwalk while Mare and I went off on our own to blow all of our money. We all played on the front steps with the kids across the street while the adults sat on the porch. Mom must have been razzing Joey about something and Joey said, “Leave me alone!” To this Mom replied, “If your father had left me alone, you wouldn’t be here!” All the adults broke out laughing. I don’t think Joey got it.
Mary Jane Geiger, friend of Joe’s sister (for over almost 60 years!) and considered Joe’s "other" sister.
I remember when our family came for a visit to your home, I would pretend Joey was my baby brother. Eddie is probably introducing Joey to all those saints that the nuns made us memorize I hope Joey gets to reunite with all his military buddies before he has watch duty at heaven's gate.
Joan Barron, cousin
We were so much older than Joey when we were growing up. I remember all the wonderful times we had at your house; the great meals prepared by my favorite Aunt Ronnie and Grandmom Sparks. I think of your Mom and Dad often. I owe my career working for the Navy to Uncle Ed. He helped me get a great summer job as an Engineer trainee. Joey will be missed.
Bob Barron, cousin
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