wow. so many years after the event I found Joe the Toe's loss. Joe, Ian LaFarge and I were tight buddies, as the DAs at Pomfret. Joe and his family were kind to me out of school; Joe taught me how to weld, to drive a stick in his old Saab. what a loss for his family and friends. a wonderful man.

I just found out now of the sad news, passing away so young! Joe was a fantastic human being, special and out of the box thinker, helped everybody, a true golden heart the likes of which I have met very few in my life. We were buddies in 1985 at WPI and lived for 1 year in the same house. I never saw him again, since I live in Spain. I talked to him some years ago and found out about the tragedy with his daugter. A very funny moment happened when Joe stored a car engine in a cupboard in the kitchen! all the other roomates and the owner were outraged but I thought it was ok and Joe and I had a huge laugh, only Joe would do that. I hope he is in a better place and he gets the eternal life he deserves. I would love to share memories with his family if they want to get in touch.

I had the honor of serving as Joe's manager for quite a few years at DEC (although I doubt anyone ever truly "managed" Joe in his life). It was an experience which was occasionally frustrating but never boring. I knew Joe would always devote himself fully to every assignment given to him. He was a major contributor to team morale, keeping all co- workers loose via his sense of humor. RIP, Joe. You will be missed.

Ken, Thank you for your moving memories of Joe. It was people like you that Joe proudly called friends. I've added your stories to my memory bank and will forever remember them. Think fondly of Joe, and smile, as he did when he told his stories. Kendra

Joe was a great friend to my husband Tony. Their phone conversations regarding work were often peppered with laughs and Tony would always hang up with a smile. Joe is already missed and I am thankful for the friendship they shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The World is diminished now that Joe is gone. Thank you, Joe, for your lessons in Humanity.

joe was the best friend i every had he came in my life when i truley need a friend he was so good to me i injoy the times i spend with him going to longhorn anges barn and other places that we would go to on saturday. he made me laugh and he maid me smile he made me feel like i was some one special. he realy care for me and my mother. He taugh me how to work the computer . i loved when we would work on the computure and spend time with each I am glad that i got to spend a lot of time with him and to get to know him to i have lost one of mine best friends. I don't know how i am going to get a long without him I am truly lost on saturday. I really did love and care for him. I am truly gong to hime him My prayers are with his family . Joe was the best susan smeltzer

So sad to read this. I hired Joe into my group on a recommendation from one of the managers in our organization who had to downsize his team. Joe was so appreciative of the opportunity and didnt disappoint. He was a hard worker, very polite and conscientious. Always stopped by my office during lunch time, standing at attention to let me know what was going on. I was never blindsided and he probably shared too much! I never regretted hiring him and was only too happy to give him a recommendation when he needed one. Joe was a nice guy who loved and was proud of his family; he will be missed.

Joe (my friend Joe) used to joke that his name appears in the depths of Tru64 source code (the legacy Operating System he helped write at DEC and on which he was a world-class expert). I hope he knew that his name is also etched on so many people's hearts, because of his hard determination to always do what is right, what is kind, what is caring for those in need.

I found out a few hours ago about Joe's passing. Although I let time and distance get between us, I always considered him my friend, full of life and excitement, and a beacon and a role model, and until today I try to emulate his passion. When he got into something, his passion let him follow it until conclusion, until he figured out how it worked and what made it tick. If we don't live life with passion, it passes us by, and we forgo the chances to experience all that is around us. I will always remember him as a good friend, a loyal friend, a passionate friend, and a better friend than I could ever be.

Joe has been my rock for the past 3 years. To say I am devastated is an understatement. I was blessed to be with him as he left our world on his new journey. Sleep well my friend and companion. Know that you surely are loved. Kendra Ritlinger

Joe was my friend for 35 years and I'll miss him dearly. I'll be along soon, keep a tight line bro! Mike (Big Crow) Piscopo

my memory of Joe is that you could ask him a yes or no question, and the answer you would get was never just yes or no, but all he detailed information that went behind that answer. He onboarded me to Stromasys and did a very detailed and great job.

I met Joe through my brother Mike (Big Crow). We soon found out we shared similar interests; fishing, hunting, love for computers (worked at DEC together). Joe had a tremendous heart. One of the earliest memories of Joe is of him helping me fix a leaky roof at a cheap apartment I was renting during our early years. An image comes to mind of him walking backwards towards the edge of an old slate roof 3 stories high with a large bucket of roof patch in hand and a very thin, dry, frayed piece of rope pulled from an old ladder tied around his waist, with me holding the other end at the roofs peak. As if the rope was supposed to provide security in case things went badly. Joe, you cant go out there without something, we need rope. Tony, were good, but if youll feel better, here, well use this, as he pulls the rope off the old ladder. Here Tony, hold this end, then smiles. Classic Joe. Well miss you brother!

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A typical day in high school with Joe: Grabbing friends off campus to skip school and drive to the beach. First stop - beer. Minutes later, being chased by a state trooper, but managing to evade capture by barreling through an old wagon trail through the woods in Joe's old beater car that the smart policeman refused to enter. Laughing so hard we had to stop to pee - but the sound of liquid continuing to trickle after we had all finished led us to discover that a boulder on the trail had punctured the gas tank. No problem for Joe - a risky drive home - a quick patch brazed onto the tank (coming close to blowing us all up), and then off to the beach. Joe's enthusiam for life, endless curiosity, group antics and true friendship always bring a smile to my face. Our lives and the Earth are a little less vibrant without him. Dave Campbell / Pomfret '77

My heart is shattered all the pieace now I know he is a peace now and not suffering anymore. The best times that i spent with joe was when we go out to eat at the angus barn and the longhorn. I Love the Saturday night we spent with each other, I Love cooking for Him and makeing his favoriate hot texas fudge cake for him on his birthday.Every time i get on the computurer i will say it is because of joe i am doing the computure. My is shattered it will take a long time before it heel. When I met his brother Shane I saw a lot of Joe and i injoy meeting him My heart break for Joe children and his brothers and his frends. rest in peace joe i will alway have you in my heart. Love Susan Smeltzer

I too was deeply sadden to learn of Joes passing. I have fond memories of him cruising the cubicles at Digitals ZKO facility chatting and debugging bugs with colleagues. I was able to attend his memorial service this morning and was moved by the celebrants words, meeting some of his family members and talking with several former DECies. Rest in peace Joe. I hope his family, friends and colleagues will be able to find solace and peace in their love for him and their memories of him.

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Joe and I were the best of friends for almost 36 years. We sailed through life together and I'll miss him dearly. I'll be along soon my friend, keep a tight line! mike (Big Crow) piscopo May 24, 2018