Joseph Cirino Obituary

Miss you every day my brother

I miss you as much today as I did the day you went away. I only hope that I will be able to find you again. We have so much that we never finished.

Jim

Missing you terribly today as we do everyday.

Dear Jim,
Barb and I went to 6:00 Mass at St. Jude's last night and saw Joe's name under the "In Memorium" heading. We didn't know that he died. We were out of town on a family vacation. Our first thoughts were that it couldn't be Joe. When we went to goerie online this evening and read the obituary, we wept with tears of sorrow for your loss. In our hearts tonight, however, we share tears of joy and happiness with you knowing that he's eternally at peace as one of God's special angels.
Your tribute to him was so beautifully written for all to read. Yet, all of us who knew Joe and know you understand that the most beautiful part was your love for each other. Yes, Joe will forever be remembered as the jolly gentleman who made all of us laugh at life with all its foibles. We shall miss him but will never forget him.
Barb and Bill Makarowski

To Russ and The Cirino Family,

I did not know Joe had died until I read it today, the 4th of July, on Russ's Facebook. While I know the Cirino family very well, I only knew Joe as Russ's older brother, a cool older brother, who was living in Erie while I was hanging around his parent's home eating pasta on a Sunday morning. I remember he put us up in his apartment one night during a blizzard, while we were travelling through Pa., on our way to Florida. What a shame I didn't know he worked in theatre, as I also do, and I'm sure we could have shared the love of the limelight. My deepest condolences to all of you!

Jim,
I hope God gives you strength through this very difficult time in your life. Joe and you are very special people to me and I'll never forget the good times we had together. I'm always here for you in any way that I can help ease the pain. Love you, Mary Cantoni

Dear The Cirino Family and Jim,
I am so very saddened and sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend Joe. I was only his Dental Hygienist, but so enjoyed our visits immensely. When I would see his name on my work schedule, it would immediately put a smile on my face.
I knew I would have a mini vacation away, when we would talk about traveling, Broadway musicals, and life. Joe was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day … a smile and a word of encouragement at all times.

Joe’s obituary was an amazing account of his life, family and friends, and so well written. Sometimes we learn so much about people when their gone.
Joe may be gone, but definitely NOT forgotten. He will continue to be in MY thoughts and prayers!!
JOE definitely has touched many people in his life in a positive way. I know he is in the palm of GOD’S hand looking down on us with a smile!!
May he rest in peace, pain free and continue to smile down on us.

Jim,

I've spent so many years w/ Joe and you at J & J and all our get togethers outside of the office that its really so hard to grasp just how many ways you miss someone until they are gone. I can only imagine how much you miss him. I love you both dearly and it has been a privilege and a pleasure to be part of your lives!

Jim, please accept my sympathies. I will love Joe forever for many reasons and will miss him everyday. We are all truely blessed for knowing and sharing this life with him.

Rest in Peace Jim - you were loved by many. Thanks for everything you created and the memories you shared with many.

Dear Jim,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. You and Joe were quite a team in life, work and family. May your memories console you now and the days to come.
Thanks for all you did for the Palumbo's & Cirino's
Charlie & Angie Palumbo

To Jim and Family:

Mona and I were saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a good person, always there for you, whether it was a late night trip to the McDonalds on Peninsula Drive back in college at South Hall or at the TEKE House, to pulling strings to get you better tickets, he was one person you could always count on. We are so fortunate to have known and been touched by him and will never forget the character that he was.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that we will keep Joe and you in our prayers during this difficult time.

Jack and Mona Barr
Charlotte, NC

Jim & The Cirino family.....My deepest sympathy to all of you..I have not seen Joe in quite a few years, but remember playing with all the Cirino kids at their house when we would come up from PA to visit....May he rest in peace....Sis "Enciso" Fabian

A Godfathers Prayer

Godfather....As you walk besideme, as you always guide me, as you show your gift of love, may you be blessed by God above. I love and miss you Uncle Joey!! Love Always, Andrea

Dear Jim,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe will long be a fixture in my mind, as he helped in creating the most unforgettable family memories. You have been in my prayers, and my wish for you is peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Jim,

I will always remember the ready smile and comforting wisdom that Joe shared with me at Playhouse Board meetings. He was a special leader and warm and gentle man. He will be missed but he leaves behind a wonderful playbill of memories.

Joey, you'll always be in my heart. All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Your cousin, Danny

Our family's life was richer and better for having known Joe. Kindness and love and the many things that make life worth living, that was what we thought of, as one word, "Jim and Joe." Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rebecca, Rob, and Elizabeth Boyles and Linda Wright

There is a line in the Catholic Requiem Mass that says: Vita mutatur, non tollitur - Life is changed, not taken away. So many lives were touched by this extraordinary man, enriched, blessed; he now receives his reward in heaven for a life lived unselfishly and with love. We do not often know the saints in our midst, but the angels are clear to see. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Jim, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss!

On behalf of the TKE Brothers "Class of
1976" Our Prayers and Thoughts are with
You. Yours in The Bond.

Joe Cirino - A beautiful man with a beautiful heart who will live on in our memories. Jim - I hope the thoughts and prayers of all of us will comfort you in your loss. Love

Dear Jim and the Cirino Family;

We were sorry to read about Joe's passing. Our deepest sympathies.

-The House Family
-Cheektowaga, NY

To Jim and all the staff of J&J Travel, my deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. Joe was a kind man with a heart of gold and a great sense of humor. A major loss to Erie and all who knew and loved him.

I am sadden by the loss of such a wonderful family member. Cousin Joey will be truly missed by everyone. I will be thinking and praying with the family as we are unable to attend the services this week. We look forward to "Festa Cirino" this summer to celebrate the life of such a wonderful person.

Dearest Jim, Benedict, Florence & all of our family in the United States:

We are so sorry to hear of Joey's passing. He will be missed by us all and remembered as a wonderful member of our family. We are thinking of you during this very difficult time.

much love,

Antonino, Paola, & Pam Cirino
Hamilton, Ontario - Canada

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jim, Uncle Benny and family, We are deeply saddened of Joe's passing. May he guide us through our days ahead.
Rest peacefully cousin.
Love you - Debbie & John

Joe was a beutiful person, he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.

Jim - I am so sorry to hear that Joe passed. I (and everyone else) will miss seeing his smiling face at The Oakwood. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Take comfort in the memories of the smiles that you shared with him and know that love never dies. Much love to you.

Uncle Jim,

So sorry to hear of Joey's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,

Dear Jim,
My deepest sympathies are with you and Joe's family at this very sad time. Death is the hardest part of life. God Bless Jim.
Your old friend from nursing school.
With love,
Mary Jane Carson

It has been many years since I have seen Joe, but the memories make it seem not so long ago. I was saddened to hear of his death. He was a great man and will be missed by all those he touched during life. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord...

Dear Jim,
Sorry to see of Joe's passing. I am sorry it took me so long to see you after all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Pam

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Jim

You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are no longer in the area but you are in our prayers. Love Judy and John Williams

Dearest Jim: We are all the better for having shared so many wonderful times; onstage and off. "All the world is a stage," and Joe played his part with such grace, charm and integrity.
Our hearts are with you.
love always,

I didn't know Joe or Jim, but I just had to read this amazingly, professional tribute in the Buffalo News. It really touched my heart. Just reading it made me cry and I felt like I actually knew this person. My condolences to his partner Jim and Joe's family. May Joe rest in peace. MJ Gross, Buffalo, NY

I was saddened to hear about Joe's passing. I first met him at the Erie Playhouse in "Kiss Me, Kate." He was a wonderful, caring, and talented individual who will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him. He always treated me with kindness and respect. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

We send our love and prayers. Joe was as special as these beautifully written words, and we will miss him dearly. The Baxters

To the entire Cirino family and Joe's partner, we send our love and deep condolences. Especially to Uncle Ben, Aunt Joyce, and the crew, we love you and are thinking of you at this time. He was a special person, once you met him you never forgot him. Our thouhgts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Kevin, Nicole, Sam and Sophie Hallmark
Also Joan, Craig, Matthew, Kristyn Fuqua, Craig, Sharon, Jacob and Dylan Fuqua

I only knew Joe for about 2 and a half weeks but I could already see how he touched many lives. My heart goes out to you Jim, as well as Sal, Mike, Michelle, Brady and many others.......


-His Comfort Care Caregiver

Matthew J Pepicello

Jim,
My deepest sympathy to you. I cannot express how wonderful it was to have known Joe. The two of you have always been the kindest to me. He will be greatly missed.
Love,
Nicholas Larese

Rest in peace Joseph. When I read your death notice this essay came to mind. It's all about you.

On This Day

Mend a quarrel. Search out a forgotten friend.
Dismiss a suspicion and replace it with trust.
Write a love letter. Share some treasure.
Give a soft answer. Encourage youth.
Manifest your loyalty in a word or deed.

Keep a promise. Find the time.
Forego a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Listen.
Apologize if you were wrong.
Try to understand. Flout envy.
Examine your demands on others.
Think first of someone else.
Appreciate, be kind, be gentle. Laugh a little more.

Deserve confidence. Take up arms against malice.
Decry complacency. Express your gratitude.
Worship your God.
Gladden the heart of a child.
Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.
Speak your love. Speak it again.
Speak it still again.
Speak it still once again.

--- Author Unknown

What a beautifully written obituary and so fitting for Joe. I did not know Joe that well but knew him well enough to know he was a very special soul. He will be missed.

Jim -
I'm so sadden by Joe's passing may he rest in peace he was such a wonderful caring person and will be missed by all. You are in my thoughts and prayers may god guide you in the days ahead.
Love and Prayers
LouAnn Bonace Gadsby

Sorry to hear abut the passing of my brother in Teke. Joe was a kind soul and a good person. My wife and I will always remember the great honeymoon he planned for us 20 years ago. Our prayers and thoughts are with him.

Beautiful words...

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran

To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die.
~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground"

Rest in Peace Joey. We love you.
The Palmer's
Michael, Michelle and Brady

You are now in the Hands of God. Rest In Peace.

Jim I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He will be missed. We cannot be there but your in our thoughts and prayers and always have been. In remembrance from the Bellagio Cafe Love you!

Dearest Jim,
Just received the sad news about Joe. We will all miss him very much. May he rest in peace. With love...Barbara & Terry Parker
Hamilton, Ontario

Jim, We were so saddened by the news of Joe's passing. He is now in a better place. Joe will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.