hospital, it was clear that his days
left were limited, but thankfully he
was no longer in pain.
“Joe wasn’t verbal once home
from the hospital. But when he
was in the hospital, he would
have moments of panic and fear,”
explained Massara. “One of his
biggest concerns was that he
wouldn’t be remembered. That
is when I would read him the sto-
ries and comments everyone was
posting on social media. He would
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laugh, he would cry, he would
comment with his usual wit, and I
think felt reassured that he would
indeed be remembered.”
Friends from all over wondered
if he was able to see the tributes.
That question was answered when
he posted, “News of my death
have been greatly exaggerated”
on March 21. Even while facing
death, Joe was still able to give us
a good laugh.
It’s been years since I last saw
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