Joseph Douglas Close

1989 - 2008
LocationRochester
Age19 years
Cause of DeathMurder
Date of Birth06/03/1989
Date of Death16/11/2008
Visitors2,038 since 11/04/2009
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A Wonderful Son, a loving, kind, happy person. A friend to all who met him. Missed.....beyond words....Loved forever..and NEVER Forgotten. I Love You My Son..with All of My Heart. Joseph was taken in the beginning of his life. He was just becoming a man....He had a son that he was about to get to know. He knew everyone. Any time we went anywhere he would say he knew someone..and we would chuckle and say..you know everybody. Well...when he had over 550 people show up for a 4 hour wake, and they had to form lines so that people could get into the funeral home and pay thier respects.....I guess My son really did know everyone. I then recieved letters and flowers and emails from the people that couldn't attend. Like I said ...he never met a stranger. He was truely loved by so many and so many people are better people now for being lucky enough to have met, known, and had Joseph be a part of thier life. I am the luckiest one of all.....because out of everyone .....I am the only one that got to be his Mom....no other person could ever have that bond...that special relationship with him. When I had Joey I was given a TRUE gift...I was given TRUE LOVE, Unconditional....and Unbreakable. I thank the Universe everyday for him. I Love You Joseph Douglas Close, Jr.....Mom

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FOR YOU LISA

MY DARLING SON

Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

Christine Stanca

March 16, 2010

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Especially to show
How much you mean
Although you surely must know
That without a doubt
There’s no-one nicer than you
Or anyone dearer
To wish Happy Birthday to☆ ♥ ☆ ♥ ☆ ♥☆ ♥

Little Children

March 6, 2010

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Paula Andrews Mum

March 6, 2010

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Love,
Phyllis and Lil Benjamin

Phyllis Frazier Harris

November 16, 2009

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Tricia Nicholls

April 18, 2009

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┊ ┊ ┊  ♥ Those we love don't go away
┊ ┊ ♥ They walk beside us every day,
┊  ♥ Unseen, unheard, but always near,
♥ Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Jennie Sim

April 12, 2009

God bless you Jospeh, rest in peace free in the light from this world and its troubles, until the time you're reunited with all who miss you today. God give them all strenght, comfort and peace in the meantime.

Mike D

April 12, 2009

happy easter joseph

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Linsayann Wallace

April 11, 2009

To My Dearest Family

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 am 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.

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.

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 was 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.

Mary Gloster

April 11, 2009

ask mum how she is

My Mum, she tells a lot of lies
She never did before
But from now until she dies
She'll tell a whole lot more

Ask My mum how she is
And because she can't explain
She will tell a little lie
Because she can't describe the pain

Ask My Mum how she is
She'll say "I'm Alright"
If that's the truth then tell me
Why does she cry each night?

Ask My Mum how she is
She seems to cope so well
She didn’t have a choice you see
Nor the strength to yell

Ask My Mum how she is
"I'm fine. I'm well, I'm coping"
For God's sake Mum, just tell the truth
Just say your heart is broken

She'll love me all her life
I loved her all mine
But if you ask her how she is
She'll lie and say she's fine

I am here in Heaven
I cannot hug from here
If she lies to you DON'T listen
Hug her and hold her near

On the day we meet again
We'll smile and I'll be bold
I'll say, " You're lucky to get in here Mum,
With all the lies you told!"

take care xx

Lynn Otter

April 11, 2009
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