To the Family of Joseph. My heart goes out to you. I know what its like to lose your child. I also lost my daughter Nicole Miller at the hands of the terrorist. They may have taken their lives but could not take there spirits. Our children as well as all that lost there lives this day are in a much better place and they will now live on through each and every one of us. To lose a child is the worst loss we can ever go through and even though a piece of us is gone from our hearts we have to believe that once again we will be able to hold them in our arms when its our time to leave this earth. Until than they are with us each and every day cheering us on and giving us strength. May we all have peace and understanding.

-Cathy Stefani (Nicole Miller's Mother UA flight 93) www.nicolemillermemorial.com

Hey Joey. I was thinking of you more so today since the arrival of your newest niece. Although you can't be part of her life in the physical form, I am sure you will make several connections with her and attend her life's special events!It's always comforting to know that you are still around just in a different form. Love Ya and Miss Ya.

Joe, I'm hung over in work also. Good times, now not so good times. Pherson is still Mikey Abrasive.

Joey...just wanted to let you know I'm hungover at work and its not fun!!!!!!!!

Big guy,
Just reading thru some baseball previews and I'm wondering if you think the Dodgers are be good AGAIN this year. They won't be and Kevin Brown will be hurt by April.

Miss you a ton, bro. Just wanted to check in.

Jimmy

To the Doyle Family:

I heard Joey's dad speak today on the radio with such courage and strenght that I had to see if I could find away to tell him and his family that I hope that as the days go by there pain eases. So here I am. May god bless Joey and your whole family. Your family has lost a wonderful son and gained a guardian angel. God Bless you and watch over you.

Hey Joey,

This past weekend we had the street naming ceremony for you and it was really beautiful. Once again, you packed the house! The support and love from everyone is such an important aspect of the greiving process. On Sat. my eyes filled up with tears as we all gathered around and released the array of colorful balloons into the sky. Thanks for keeping the snow away until the next day!

I miss you very much and still can't go anywhere without someone recognizing your name on my mercy bracelet and commenting on what a great guy you are. I am always proud to tell them that we are related.

Please continue to look after us and always know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.....Love You!!!

Dear Bill and Family,

I've emailed you many times in the last few months Bill and we spoke on the phone at length about a number of subjects relative to Sept. 11. I just want to say again that my heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your son Joey. The tributes and pictures dedicated to him remind me of many of my good friends growing up in the NY/NJ area and my days at the beach on the Jersey Shore. You are blessed to have had such a wonderful son and thank you for all your hard work for the families of 9/11, it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Carole O'Hare (daughter of Hilda Marcin, UA Flt. 93)

To The Doyle Family,
Just happened to be honored enough to receive the name of this website. We've worked for the past 8 years in 2 WTC. I worked on the 102nd floor. We lost 176 of our friends at work. I also lost neighborhood friends, whom I've known all my life, some who worked at Cantor. I pray every night for strength each day for you and all the families. I know that all our loved ones in Heaven, now know all the answers, that we here on Earth, still strive for. They have the ultimate life now, it is we who will suffer without them until we all meet again.

God Bless You, and I will keep Joey in my prayers always (in a way he has been all along, only now, I have a handsome face and name to go with my prayers). How special he was - I can tell now.

A Friend.

Dear Joey,
I wanted to add one more story. You father Bill sends me a lot of email as a part of the Coalition of 9/11 Families. I too could have died in the terrorist attacks. I was abroad, visiting my father's home town of Vienna, Austria, after 28 years away, when they occurred. I was to fly home to the San Francisco Bay area via London on the 14th on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. I had to wait five extra days for new flights home. So I am very lucky, and every day, I thank my higher power that I am alive. It is truly a blessing.
May you rest in peace.
Love,
Vivian Taube

Dear Joey,
I am so sorry you and all the others are now gone. The moment the first plane struck, I felt my beloved late Uncle Felix's spirit almost like he was right before me again after almost five years gone. And he said that he knew how to make money, but he wasn't happy, and I am smart to want to seek enlightenment. I had just gotten off retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh where I took the five mindfulness trainings for the first time--one of them is a commitment not to kill. So I see his point. I have made this my life's journey.
May you rest in peace.
Love,
Vivian Taube

Wow! What an amazing person you are. Your family and friends obviously loved you very much, and what a tribute they have made in your honor. I know that all of you who died that day are probably taking great care of each other in heaven. Give my Aunt Kath a big hug for me! Thank you and the other victims for bringing our country together-I am just so sorry it had to happen that way! You will always be in my thoughts. Jamie

well joey though i did not know youi heard all wonderfull things about you trought your family and you sound just like my son always smiling and love life to it's fullest well this was a sad way to meet your mom and dad but they are truely wonderfull people and me and your mom speak everyday .well joey i hope you and my son paul are friends because you were two great persons well take care and intill we all meet again god bless you . mrs rosemarie giallombardo

Hey Joe, just wanted to say hi and how much I miss you more and more everyday. I had my annual birthday party two nights ago and of course thought to myself its just not the same without you. I look back on all the little shindigs at my house, and no matter how last minute or small or whatever, you were ALWAYS there. One of my fondest memories of you is the night you, Erica and Carrie went off on 90210 trivia. You amazed me with how much you remembered (that was right before me and Marie-Elena passed out! Hysterical). I have some great pics from the years we know eachother and I just wanted to say that not a day passes without thoughts of you. Thank you for being a part of my life, I am forever changed as I think of how lucky I was to be your friend and will never let memories fade, as they are so close to the heart.
Love Always and In ALL WAYS,
Mariss

Joey,

I never met you but by getting to know your mom and dad over the past year I can tell you are a wonderful person! You have such a terrific and special family. I'm sure you know but I can't express enough what wonderful people they are. It seems like God always takes the good ones and on that horrific day He must have known the contributions you could make to Heaven. Plese send lots of "pennies from heaven" to all of us. Since 9/11 I look for pennies on the ground - they are a special gift from my dad who I hope along with you looks out for all of us still here.


Hugs and love,
melissa

HAPPY NEW YEAR JOEY-MISS U SO MUCH!!!!!!

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!

hay joe
sorry havent said hello yet on the web site, i think iam still in shock, and dont really want to admitt that your gone. well i have to say i missed you more than i can put into words. things arent the without you. iam glad i had the best summer of my life with you down the shore. i dont think ill ever have that much fun again in my life. well i wanted to wish you a merry christmas.
i was showing fat mike the pics of the shore with you and him, we couldnt stop laughing, he said you were one good time and he would have voted for you in you mayoral race.well joe miss you buddy,even thought your not here you still crack me up.take care of every body, love ya and miss ya buddy
eddie

Joey,
Sorry to tell that the Pack is getting whooped while I write this.
But, don't give up hope yet:

NFC NORTH
Green Bay Packers -- Has clinched NFC North title. Can clinch home-field advantage:

1) Win or tie

Green Bay clinches first-round bye:

1) Win or tie
2) Tampa Bay loss or tie

Thought you'd like to have this info.
I'll give your best to your Aunt Patti and Uncle Frank down here in FL.
Good luck in the playoffs.

Dave

J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets...

Sorry Joe, but we gotta flatten the Pack today.

Merry Christmas

JOEY, I NEVER MEET YOU IN PERSON BUT I WOULD TALK TO YOU ON THE PHONE EVERYDAY
THRU WORK. I KNEW BY TALKING TO YOU YOU
LOVED TO BE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND HAVE A
GREAT TIME. YOU USE TO MAKE ME LAUGH
WHENEVER YOU DID THE "JOE FROM GLDMN"
VOICE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
YOUR FAMILY.

Merry Christmas Joey!
Love you and miss you!!
Karen

Merry Christmas Joey--I miss you

Wishing you a peaceful holiday up in heaven Joey- though we never met my heart goes out to you and your family- you are all in our prayers...

Love and light,
Tanya Villanueva,
fiancee of FF Sergio Villanueva

Merry Christmas Joe!!!! I miss you more then ever!

Love u always
Loren

Big J.D. Merry Christmas!! The holidays are not the same without you!

I'll be rooting for the Packers in the Playoffs!!

I come back from time to time to read the messages to a fine young man. I saw Joey's dad on TV and heard the story. I just want to wish the entire family a happy holiday season.

I know you hear my thoughts. You are everywhere. In every star, every breeze, every raindrop, every sunrise. Thinking of you always.

Joey,
I never met you. I never knew you. You were never my friend. I was a nieghbor. Your house and its X-Mas display has been a part of my life and my childrens life for the last 13 years. I drove by it the other night and saw that the house was not lit. (we missed last year)At first I thought that something was wrong. Then I saw the memorial on the lawn and Sept 11th hit me hard again. Then I saw the address for the website. I copied it down while holding back the tears for your parents, family and friends. I drove home in a daze with my dissapointed children in the backseat. 911 took you away and darkened the display that has lit up my kids life since birth. As soon as I came home I found the website. I took the time to read every line that was written about you. Even though I have never met you I felt like I knew you my whole life. This is a beautiful tribute. I also lost a great friend on 911, your co-worker Anthony Tempesta. He also worked at Cantor Fitzgerald. My deepest sympathy to your friends and family.....and hey Joey....if you read this message....once again light up the display and bring joy again to all the people who never met you, but knew you through your familes wonderous display of kindness to the community....there could be no better tribute for a great man .....Joey Doyle.

Michael Bedford

I just miss you so much--its so hard. I think of you everyday Joey :)

Joe, I met you somewhere in our college years. Probably in a fine establishment like the "Paramount". Yet from than until this very day when your name is mentioned in a conversation, a smile is always soon to follow. You made me laugh and smile and I'll always remember that. That night at Tobacoo when a raid was on. Yet, you and only you danced through. Why? Cause you could. I'll never forget it. I will pray for you and your family and thank god for letting me know you for the years I did. God Bless.

Joe,

We just had Sara's christening on Sunday.
Your neices were there and they looked cute in their outfits and were dancing and running all over having a good time.

Also, Sorrentino & Paturzo still do not want to play softball w/ us. Why ?

JD,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Your in my thoughts and prayers Big Joe. Miss ya!
DiTo

what a great way to pay tribute to a friend,son brother etc.

JDeesh....just went to the NBA Store on 52nd Street to look at the authentic jerseys and it's sad because there is only ONE Heat jersey (Caron Butler) while the other teams have at least 3 players each. Good team, Joe.

At least you have the Dodgers still...hahahaha!!

Joe, I am just writting to say hello and to tell you that I miss you. I ran into your sister two days ago and the timing couldnt have been better. You must have known that I was upset that day so you sent me a reminder that you are looking over everyone. I felt a lot better after that. You were such a good friend to me and im not sure you knew how much I really cared about you. You are in a better place now and you will always be missed. Bye Joe!!!
Love
Lor.

Hi Joey,
All I can say is--Noel Street will never be the same without you. There are so many great memories that I have of you, and all of the memories put a smile on my face. I will always remember you throwing rocks at my window because you needed a catcher to play baseball, or someone to catch the balls that rolled down the block, or the summer nights that we used to play "kick the can" and man hunt while you used to sing "julie, you look so pretty!"
Whenever I needed to get a break from class at Wagner, No matter what time of the day it was, Joey was always in the Hawks Nest putting a smile on everyones face!
Joey, you are greatly missed and forever in my heart. I drive by your house each day and say a prayer that you are safe and happy. I know you are watching over your family and friends. And now I know that we all have an angel watching over us.

hey Joey-
i just wanted to say hello- and let you know i really miss you alot. The other day i listened to a message on my answering machine from you, eddie, and bryan telling me about the book of love. Its like a 10 minute long message and i will never erase it- and anytme i listen to it it makes me laugh- u guys and ure drunk phone calls- i do miss them! and also- i wanted to tell u that i saw your nieces at the golf outing and they are absolutely beautiful- and when i look at there eyes its just like looking at u- well anyways i look at this web site every day to see all the wonderful things people write about you- and i wanted you to know i was thinking of you- HaPpY HaLlOwEeN!!! luv ya- Sandee

Joey -

Although this is the 1st time I have viewed this beautiful site (through laughter and tears) I cannot count the endless number of mornings that I say "Good morning Joe" to your picture on my shelf. I think of you all the time and how much laughter and joy you brought to all of our lives.
I truly enjoyed watching you and Jimmy grow up together - the baseball games, christmas mornings, wrestling etc.. - you were the brother that he never had ... but always will.
James and Marie's upcoming events will be difficult without you but we all know you will be watching over us.
You are truly missed and will never be forgotten.

Lori (Sorrentino)

hi joe, just wanted to let you know that i am always thinking of you and of all of the happiness that you brought to my family. we miss you!

hey J.D.coach Rags here,just wanted to let you know that you're in mine & Susans prays.It was such an honor to have coached you, and more of an honor to have known you.You were always a gentleman,always had a smile when things
were tough.I remind our players now that
anyone who puts that uniform on better represent the school with the class,
desire & fire that you brought whether
practice or games.
May God bless you & your wonderful
family........
Coach Rags.

Joey-
The squan wasn't the same without you this year! We all missed your frequent conversations with yourself about the sprey and blackhaus. I'll never forget the many holes in the walls, JD's Happy Hour, cantaloupe and endless hours of hip hop. You had a tremendous impact on all of us. You bring a smile to our faces whenever we think of you. I hope you're having a "good time" up there. Thanks for all the memories, you'll never be forgotten.
Janine

JD, we miss you so much over here. We all talk and laugh about you and the old crew constantly. I miss our Monday morning quarterbacking and our hour long conversations on how Favre is the greatest QB of all time. Free Chewbacca!! This place just ain't the same anymore without you. We miss you brother. Take care of everyone up there...

I KNOW YOU WERE IN HEAVEN ROOTING AGAINST ANDY PETITE LAST NIGHT.HE STILL THROWS TOO MANY CUT FASTBALLS.I LOVE WHEN THE YANKEE FANS CHEER AND THEN HAVE TOO SIT BACK DOWN AND CRY.I RAISED YOU A YANKEE HATER AND WILL ROOT AGAINST THEM EVERY NIGHT.GO DODGERS.WE WILL GET EM NEXT YEAR.

Dear Joey,
I don't think a day has gone by, since 9/11/01 that your sister and I haven't spoken about you.
You truly are a remarkable person who has touched an unbelievable amount of lives. Even afer you have passed on, you continue to spread your love.
Thank you for all the signs you have given, especially to your mom, proving that you have eternal life. Your presence helps her cope and deal with each day.
Your dad has become an inspiration to so many families. His patience, wisdom and compassion has guided them in the right direction.
Your siter, Doreen and her husband, Andrew have been blessed with a beautiful surprise. We are all waiting anxiously for God's miracle to arrive.
Your niece, Ashley costantly talks about her Uncle Joey to my daughter, Briana. She keeps your memory close to her heart.
Alexa, your darling baby niece, has your face. There's something in her smile, that's all you.
Your brother Billy has found his true soulmate, Lisa. Their happiness is projected to all.
Thank you for helping your family continue to feel your love and warmth.
May God bless all of you always.
Love, Sabrina

Joey,

I read these postings, look at the pictures and I said to myself, "Dam you must have had a good time."

Joey, you are an inspiration to all of us. You lived your life to the fullest and in the process brought the best out of each and every person who knew you. You will never be forgotten because you left a little bit of you in all of us.

I am forever thankful that I knew you; my only regret is that I am not a few years old because I probably would have been in those pictures partying with you. I can still remember the last night I was in your backyard with you until 3am or so eating wings, drinking buds and talking sports. It was a great time!

Until we me again,
Mike

My brother is definitely looking after my children. Last week, out of nowhere, Ashley told me that she really misses Joey. It was time for bed, so I said I miss him too, but don't worry, maybe you will have a nice dream about him. She turned around saying, but mom, I always dream about him. She never shared this with me. When I asked her what he was doing, she told me he took her to DisneyWorld (among other things). Now, everyone knows that that would be the first place he would go.

This morning, Ashley woke up and said, Mom, look what I could do with my fingers. She was doing the Jimmy Snuka "I Love You" sign that Joey is doing in almost every picture. When I asked her who taught this to her, she just smiled.

Thanks Joey for giving me the comfort that you are still here with us!

Joey,
As I was looking at baseball standings for a roto league I am in, I thought of you this morning. I think it was our Sophomore year at Wagner. I dropped by your house to give you the standings for a league we did together w/ Tsougros and a few other guys from the neighborhood. As I walked into your TV room I see approx. 20-25 beer cans. You and Tommy Dunn watching baseball. You guys had a cooler in between of you so neither of you had to even get up to get another cold beer. I remember thinking "Damn, Joey knows how to have a good time."
R.jae

just to say whoever designed this site has done a grand job .. i use to
talk to joe everyday from london.... never got to meet him but wont
ever forget him.. well done .. he would be proud ..
jay palmer
cantor fitz london................

I remember that night, the last night I would see and hang out with my friend
Joey. It was at a neighborhood bar and he was there with his good pals. We
often ran into each other and I had thought this was just another night. So
we went through the normal routine over a couple of cold ones, chatting
about girls, sports and reminiscing back on our college days, mainly our
lousy baseball team. The thing about Joey, like all of you have mentioned,
was his uncanny ability to make people laugh. It was extraordinary that he
was always smiling and I can't recall a time when the people around him
weren't either. It really was contagious. So of the many things we were
chatting about I recall him reciting a quote from Seinfeld. "What is this? A
prophylactic wrapper....You had sex in my bed?" in Costanza's father voice.
Too funny..I crack up all the time when I recall that. Anyhow we shared a
few drinks, many laughs and sadly our last handshake.

And now a year has gone by and I walk into the same neighborhood bar with a
different name, different look, but the biggest difference of all - NO chance
of running into my friend Joey. You are missed by so many pal, and you will
continue to be with us in our hearts and our minds. My prayers are with you,
your friends and most of all your family. Miss ya JD.

Paulie

PS - For some reason I had a camera out that night and have sent in the picture to be added to the gallery.

Congrads Pete & Lynne!!

JOE
A DAY DOES NOT GO BY THAT MOM AND I DO NOT REMEMBER YOU AND SPEAK OF YESTERDAYS.

YOU ARE SO SORELY MISSED BY THE FAMILY AND THE FAMILY YOU OBVIOUSLY HAD AWAY FROM HOME.

THE TRIBUTES AND STORIES ON THIS SITE IS A TRUE INDICATION OF WHAT A WELL LOVED PERSON YOU WERE.
MOM AND I SMILE SOMETIMES AND CRY OTHER TIMES READING THEM.

A DAY DOES NOT GO BY THAT BILLY LISA DOREEN AND ANDREW DONT TALK ABOUT YOU.
EVERYDAY ASHLEY AND ALEXA LOOK AT YOUR PHOTOS AND ASK WHEN ARE YOU COMING HOME.

I AM HONORED NOT ONLY TO BE ABLE TO CALL YOU SON BUT ALSO FRIEND AND PAL.

YOU ARE SORELY MISSED .FOOTBALL SUNDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME .OR ANYTHING ELSE.

YOU MADE ANY SIMPLE SUNDAY AN EVENT. JUST LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE YOU GOT INVOLVED WITH .

YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEGE BASEBALL COACHES, ETC > HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC AND ARE ON A MISSION .
YOUR CHOICE OF FRIENDS WAS REMARKABLE .

THE EFFORT BY THEM ON THIS WEBSITE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

THEIR VISITS TO THE HOUSE TO TALK ABOUT JOEY DOYLE AND HIS ESCAPADES BRINGS SMILES TO EVERYONES FACES AND IS ENSURING THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.


JUST REMEMBER ONE THING THOUGH !
WHEN I FINALLY REACH THE PEARLY GATES
I EXPECT TO SEE MY SON WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE EXTEND HIS HAND AND SAY! HEAR DAD THIS BUDS FOR YOU.
TILL WE MEET AGAIN
LOVE DAD

It's amazing how one person's absence can touch so many lives. You would laugh at all of the pictures I have found of us in Mrs. Jacobson's pool sharing swimmies and a kick-board and the "Henry-M-Bone" t-shirt you signed "To my best gal". You'd be heartbroken (ha ha) to know I finally got engaged. Every once in a while I pass by your house to see your picture, pay my respects and just say hello to you. Sometimes, like now, I look up to heaven and ask you to send me a sign. Well, as I started writing this I received a call from a man who's name happened to be Mr. Doyle. Now I know for sure you are there looking over everyone and smiling down on all all of us. I think of you everyday, but I'm comforted by the fact that one day we will all see you again.
Love,
Jaime

Dear Joey:
I must say that even though I really never knew you, I feel like I do. You come to life in every crazy story that Billy tells about you. Don't get me wrong I always knew who you were, you were the cute senior at sea (when I was a geeky freshman), doreen's (the girl who danced with my sister)brother, and billy's(the guy who played baseball with my brother) brother. I really am so upset that I never got to know you for who you were. Especially, because I love Billy (and you sound as though you were exactly like him) and your family so much now. I am writing to thank you for bringing Lisa and Billy together, while she has helped him so much , he has been her savior too. He makes her smile like no one else can, and I know and feel that this is because of you. I know you are their angel and will help them along this journey they are about to embark upon. Watch over your family,I know how much you love them, they will be in my prayers, as will you, every night for the rest of my life. I know you are probably having a ball up there. Oh and stop knocking the statue off the dresser- you are scaring your brother! ha ha
Love,
Roseann

Hey Joey, just thinking about ya and wanted to say hi. I guess the word has gotten out, Sara has arrived and she is beautiful :) It is AUNT PAT ANN now, I love it! I wish you were here to share in this happy time, but I know your up in heaven watching down on all of us.

Miss ya!!
Patricia

Joe,

First day back at work since last week due to the baby (Sara Nicole DiStefano) being born. "Monday's, Great !"
Just want to let you know that even though you are not here right now you will be known as Uncle Joe to Sara as she grows up and we tell her all the stories about you.
Yes Joe, I will be taking her to Disney ASAP !

Tom, yes I am mad that you were tribute 100 but I will be tribute 1000.

Jim, get up off your couch and play some softball w/ us !

To All Who Knew Him:
Sorry for your loss! Your son is the same age as my twin daughters. Thank you for this website! I saw Joey's father and attorney on Fox & Friends this morning (Sept.20, 2002). I didn't get to see all of the interview, but what I did catch was very interesting! I hope all of the investigations reveal information that can be delievered to the government so this type of disaster will never happen again! Your son looks like a fun-loving wonderful guy! He has not died in vain. Your continued work to track down these terrorists are being overseen by him as I'm sure his spirit is with you everyday! My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and all those who loved and miss him dearly!
Stay safe and live life to its' fullest! We never know when our day may come!

Saw Joey's Dad on Fox this am and visited this site. Seeing the pictures of Joey partying made me think that he would fit right in with me and my buddies partying in my back yard. All the tributes I watched and attended after one year did not touch me as much as the messages on this site and I have read them all. Your son is still touching people.

joe it has been an year and the closing party was this past weekend even though i wasn't there was thinking about yah i know in a better place probably hanging out with vince lombardi i'll never forget you

Joey
I remember all the same things as my brother and Matt (with the silent T). I also remember you and Jimmy stealing mine and Christina's dolls. You guys were so mean but we loved you anyway. And the walks to Tallman that Alicia and I took to watch all the cute boys play baseball. And the one thing that stands out most in my mind is you sitting on the cold curb bare ass'd with this huge smile on your face. I never understood why you did it, but I can honestly say you always looked like you really enjoyed doing it. Thank you for all the memories, no matter how strange they may be. You will always be in my heart. Love Pam

Joey, I can honestly say that you pop in my head at least once a day. I thank God every day for the childhood I had and it was because of people like you who made it special. I remember when you first decided to play for South Shore and my father recruited you and your dad as if you were a free agent in the pros (I still can feel the sting of your fastball in my catcher's mitt). The games that we came up with still amaze me to this day - stoopball against my house; that baseball-type game we played in front of my house with a blue ball, smashing the hell out of the neighbors house; the endless games of football between the poles on Noel; street baseball at 8am during the summer; manhunt; kick the can; kicking the piss out of Tsougros with his dumb-ass karate moves (Julie, you look so pretty). The days of playing video games and watching football in your house will never be forgotten. I can go on and on about the times we had with Jimmy, Damien, Mario, etc. It really didn't dawn on me until recently how important you were in shaping my life and of me becoming the person I am today. You'll always have a special place in my heart. Bill and Camille, your strength through these difficult times is inspiring. (Now living in Chicago, they've tried to make me hate the Packers - but because of you, there is a part of me that secretly roots for them)

Joey...word cant express how upset I was when my mother told me that about what had happened to you. I immediately thought back to when wee were kids and used to play baseball in fromt of my house with Steve Haran, Jimmy ,Augusta, John D, Damien....ect. It seemed like yesterday that you and jimmy would break into my garage when I wasnt home and eat all the apples that I had in the fridge.
We all had such a good time waking up and playing baseball all day and playing manhunt and kick the can at night. I will never forget the time you , Jimmy and augusta were singing "Matty with the Silent T " song in Mike 's basement.
Always loved talking football and baseball with you outside Spiro Hall . Whenever I come home from Chicago I drive by your house and think of all the good times when we were kids. You were one of a kind, and a great friend! You and you family are always in my thoughts prayers.

Joe....the new redesigned Staten Island Advance reported in the Transactions area that Petey DiStefano, in Steinbrenner like fashion, has already signed prospect Sara Nicole DiStefano to a future contract with his Sunday morning softball team. Sara Nicole, after leaving the hospital, will be assigned to a local developmental squad.

Softball EATS!!

Joey,
When ever I pass your block I think about you. Alot of times I drive by your house and look in absolute disbelief of what happened to you.I remember back in the day walking to Barbara Rauch for co-op class. After co-op class I remember going to class for sequential 1,2 and SAT. Really just about any class she had we were both in. Whenever I think of Wagner College I could picture you with that big smile of yours that EVERYONE knew you for. We could be walking into a exam or scrambling to do our homework which we werent always prepared for, but your smile always put me at ease. Your in my thoughts your family is in my prayers.

As friends of Doreen and Andrew, we've been at the same functions together but unfortunately, never had the pleasure of a conversation. Through Doreen's stories and the beautiful tributes on this site, it's obvious what a remarkable person you are. You may no longer walk the earth, but your legacy definitely lives on. We hope that you have found peace, and can send some peace and joy to those that love and miss you.

I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER JOE FROM WHEN I WAS LITTLE AT BABE RUTH WATCHING MY BROTHERS GAMES. JOE WOULD ALWAYS BOTHER ME FOR BEING EDDIES BROTHER.
THROUGH THE YEARS I FORGOT MOST OF THE KIDS MY BROTHER PLAYED WITH BACK THEN. BUT I NEVER FORGOT JOEY BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF A KIND.
GOD BLESS YOU JOE AND YOUR FAMILY...

God Bless you Joe!
We'll meet up one day and talk about old times! Stay strong pal

JD,
I just wanted to let you know that we started a football roto in your honor and or course, nobody will pay but it will be fun. Pete will be so mad that I wrote tribute # 100. Life just doesnt seem fair when a great person like you is taken. I MISS U BIG JD.

TD

Joey,
I've been thinking about you and your family so much these last couple of days. I have so many memories of you that I will treasure in my heart forever. One of my first memories of you is when you let me drive your white jeep before i even drove a car in my life. Thank for trusting me, for looking out for me, for talking sense into me, for making me laugh and most of all for just being you. I am so glad that we became so close because i was able to get to know what a great person you truly were. You will always be missed and never forgotten.
luv ya- Sandee

Joe,
I can't believe a year has gone by already. I'll never forget that day talking to Tommy and asking him for any updates as to where you were. At the time I just assumed you, like most people would make it out a bit scared and shakin up but thats about it. I still wonder sometimes where you were...if you were almost out...what was going through your mind and hope to God that you felt no pain. I've seen your tributes in the Advance, a time life book with your picture, your parents on tv, your license and credit cards on the front page of USA Today and it still feels so fake and that we should be on our way to Cylo with B-Dunn like we always used to do. It feels like yesterday Tommy was wacking you with bamboo in my backyard and I can still hear your drunken mumbling in my ear from when we used to all hang out. There's so many more people closer to you than I was...if I get upset - I can't imagine how they deal with it. Watch over your parents, your family and your friends and let them know you're around from time to time. It was a pleasure knowing you and hanging out with you...here's one of my favorite pictures of you from New Years Eve 99. Any other picture I have I'll send over to Paturzo for your website so that everyone can see what a funny person you were. Miss ya JD. Chille

Dear Joey You left so soon, a presence so brigth, that you had to go ,just dosent seen rigth, Its your spirit living inside us making us aware, we are forever together and thats is an answerd prayer. love MBB.

Joe,
Big JD, I miss you. It definitely is not the same without you. I think about you everyday.

No matter what time of day it was you always made me laugh. I'll never forgot the time when you called me up in the middle of the night in Manasquan and told me you had a suprise for my friends & I. You & Bryan came over our house (which was on the other side of the tracks). You decided to walk the streets of Manasquan dressed in scrubs with a big wig on. I remember laughing so much when you opened the door. I can't believe you walked the streets in costume to visit us. You sang all night. By the way you sing Lionel Richie really well. We laughed so hard that night.

You are very special person and anyone who knew you loved you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless

Love,
Jen

Joey, Happy 1st Anniversary in heaven. I dont know if you would have remembered me, but I had the honor of being your Team Mother when you & my son Louie played on South Shore's baseball team together & traveled to Delaware for the playoffs many years ago. My family & I were & still are in shock to find out that you were caught up in the middle of that horrific day. We're so sorry your life was cut so short. You had your whole life ahead of you. It's just not fair. I guess God had room for another angel & picked you. We'd like to extend our deepest condolences & prayers to all your loved ones. May God bless all of you & keep you safe. Also, my compliments to all those involved on creating this website. You did an awesome job. Gone but not forgotten.

Hey Joe, The last time we hung out you had on those ELTON JOHN GLASSES at D.J.'s closing party last september. Thanks for a great summer at your shore house. I will never forget playing OLD SCHOOL RBI BASEBALL on Nintendo, and us hanging out all day, and you coming out of the room with your underwear on backwards saying you were ready to go out to the bar-hahaha priceless. Also never forget the 30 crunches you did on the bathroom floor one time to impress a girl. Listening to Lionel Richie and the COMMODORES will never be the same. I truly miss ya,

Danny

Hey Joey.....The girls and I were in the car on Saturday going to the closing party when someone said "Last years closing part was the last time we saw Joey". The car was quiet for a couple minutes but then we remembered how funny you were that night. I remember like it was yesterday looking up at you dancing on stage with a huge smile and a million ties all over you...you had them on your arms around your neck and one wrapped around the side of your head. All of us in the car had a smile on our face......Thankyou for leaving us with such happy memories of you. You are missed!Muah!
Heather

joey-not a day goes by that i don't think of you. although we weren't as close as we use to be i still miss you. i will always remember the great times we had together. you're the only guy i know that would go see the brady bunch movie with me! and thank you for walking me out of your house at christmas when even though they were off i thought the animated figures were still moving-especially that little elf guy.please keep watch over us. my prayers go to your family-i'll never forget you.
love,
elaine

Hello,

We are Mrs. Silverwood's 2nd grade class from St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish School in Madison, WI. As one of our special projects this year, our school has decided to select and pray daily for families affected by the September 11 tragedy.

Our class selected Joey and his family. One of the reasons we chose Joey was because we learned that he was a Green Bay Packers fan -- and so are we (as you can tell by the attached picture)!

We know by looking at his pictures and reading about his life that Joey was a very special person. And we hope during this week that you are comforted more in celebrating his life and the way he lived rather than the circumstances of his passing. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

-Mrs. Silverwood's 2nd Grade Class

Death in the Christian perspective is not viewed as a misfortune or tragedy but rather as the fulfillment of a life that has been from beginning to end a pilgrim journey to the Father, shared with Jesus and animated by the Spirit; the fulfillment of a life that has been molded, influenced and shaped by our conviction that having imitated Christ in His death, so we shall imitate Him in His resurrection (Rom 6: 3-5).

Joe,
Even though I did not know you all that well I used to see you around the Wagner campus. You looked like a lot of fun to be around. This website is a tribute to the person that you were and will always be in people's hearts. The postings on this site really show how you touched so many people in a positive way. May you continue to watch over the people that loved you with that smile of yours. I would have been honored to know you.

Joey-
I cant believe its been a year already but I know your in a better place with your grandparents watching over our family. Im so happy there is this website for you so I can come and see your legacy you left behind. I still think of you all the time and wait for the day when we are all together again.

My heart goes out to you and your family. Your legacy of love and friendship will live on in your family.
Please keep watch over them.

Janine
PS Thank you for helping Lisa and Billy find each other....

Joey, I only hung out with you a few times, but they were def GOOD TIMES! My fondest memory of you, is playing 90210 trivia at Marissa's house and you being great at it! Being a fan myself, i didnt think anyone could know so much, but you did! I also remember hanging out with you at Chevys, Tobacco Road, and Headliner. The last time I saw you at Headliner, you were in army fatigue having a great time as always. You were a great guy, and a wonderful person. You are greatly missed. My prayers go out to your family and friends.

Dear Joey,

The last time my wife and I had the pleasure of hanging out with you was at the annual Doyle BBQ.

As always, you and your family were there letting a bunch of wild sausages roam around the

property, playing drunken wiffle ball and gorilla pool polo. Truly great times. I can't tell you

how shocking and sad this has been for me and Vanessa.
By now your probably almost done laughing about the whole couch thing. You, Mark and maybe even

John Schardt probably got a real kick out of seeing your brother and I get into trouble by the

sanitation police.
But, through all the madness and stupidity, (getting caught trying to illegally dump an old couch

at the Dump, when the Dump is closed) it was symbolic and had a higher meaning.
I have always thought it a blessing to know good people, and I am lucky to know such a family as

the Doyles. The couch thing brought your brother Billy and I closer together. Now Billy and I

live in East Brunswick, NJ about 4 minutes apart.
Last night over dinner, your brother told me about this website. I can't begin to tell you how

deeply moved Vanessa and I were to see such love and endless support from your friends and family.

You are deeply missed.
I just wanted to say "thanks." For bringing people together in a such an uncertain world. Billy

and I know it was you. God Bless you.

Love Always,

Anthony & Vanessa Nuzzolo

Joe,
We had some great battles on the field,i'll never forget MID-Island and South Shore ALL-STARS 1988, Who can ever forget the time we had on the Moose Lodge team. Prob. one of the great teams put together on the island. It broke my heart when i found out you left us to soon, you will be missed. To the Doyle family my condolences from the D'Alessandro Family

2 important things - My kids will always remember their Uncle Joey, and I will never forget that it was you that traded me Eric Gagne and told me that he had potential.

Brother - in -law : Thanks for always treating me like I was a big part of your family. Seems like only yesterday that I told you that I was going to marry your sister. I remember what you and Billy told me . " You must be crazy".I also remember when you were picking a college to go to, and when you told me you were going to Wagner , I asked, "Why Wagner , why not go away to college?" And you responded " I want to be close to my friends and family"

joe,
i am your brother billy's friend from work. i never got to meet you,but got to know you through your brother. i was thinking of you today... and all the nice things people said about you. and wanted to let you know that even though i could never replace you i will always be there for your brother he's a true friend. today i was shopping saw a hawaiian shirt(it is very loud) not my kind of shirt i'm going to wear it out in your honor have a couple of beers try to make a couple people smile like you did and when they ask me about the shirt i'm going to tell them about you and the DOYLE family and how much you were loved and how special you were and how brave the family is. JOE you were a very special man so many nice things said about you. SoJoe i know your in a better place so keep a cold one on ice for me when we do finally meet greet me with that smile be wearing the shirt your famous for will pull up twostools shoot the #@*%! watch a packer game have some laughs talk about your crazy brother and get to know each other.until then JOE peace you will always be missed and are very loved
your brother billy's friend
big tony

Hey Joey,

It is amazing to me how many lives that you have touched in only 25 years. That genuine smile of yours is still very vivid to me. I am so proud that you are my cousin and wish to follow in your foot steps. You mastered the combination of having a great soul while still having fun. As I look back at pictures, and think about growing up together, it brings a smile to my face. I know that you are smiling this very moment and can see the beauty of this website. As you already know, you will always be remembered and loved. Continue to look after us and help us to find peace within ourselves. There is no doubt in my mind that you are still very much involved and aware of whats going here. This terrible tragedy created a special bond between my family and yours. It also forced everyone to prioritize our values and understand what is truly important! You are terribly missed, but I know that you have celebrated a year of pure happiness. I am making the request from now, for you to greet me when it is my time! [hopefully you do not have a baseball game that day :)] Bring your grandparents and my grandfather too.
Until we meet again....
Love Ya Lots!

Hey cuz, Just wanted to say that everyone should have the friends that you have. This site is incredible and I enjoy reading all these stories about you. The only thing that gives me peace of mind is reading these messages and knowing that you are in a much better place watching out for all of us.You are missed and thought about every single day.You are definitely one of a kind and as you can see, loved by all.The memories of growing up with you will forever be treasured. Make sure you get a beer ready for when we meet again. Until then...... Here's to you!!

Joey
You have a great crew of buddies who will never let your legacy rest. You should be proud of all of them. I hope you are in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with both you and your family.

The last time Joey and I really hung out and partied was September 8th, 2001. It was Djais closing party and my birthday weekend. Towards the end of the night Joey saved me from getting a beaten from some juicebag, while I thought it was funny. The next day during football in his basement we laughed about it all day. Well this Saturday is Djais closing party and Joey I would like you to watch over me and let juicebags like me!!

Thank you BIG JD!!
I'll have a big drink for you!!

Bryan

Thinking of Joey 2 moments come to mind.

1) After happy hour in the city and entering Tobaccy watching Joey breaking out the robot on the dance floor around 50 people during a Whitney Houston song. The JOBOT wont be forgotten. Absolute amazement.

2) Monday morning following Sunday night happy hour. Myself, Bdunn and Stingnose needed a ride to the train station. Joey is the only one with a car at the shore. On his bed, Joey turns over to face us stubble hair chest exposed, wearing boxers with Reindeer Antlers on his head. Gives us one of his dumb hungover looks and throws his keys to Chris. After convincing Joey he needs to drive us he gets himself together and enters his car wearing his stubble hair chest, boxers and the stupid Reindeer Antlers. As he begins to drive he looks at us looks at the road, looks at us looks at the road, looks at us and says "Wake me up when we get there" as his face crashes against the steering wheel. Hysterical

It hasnt been the same we love you JD. Keep wearing those horrible shirts and terrible hats.

Billy are you getting married? or did I misread your post? Please let me know if the English teacher has misinterpreted something.

It is nice to see many of Joey's friends on this site. I remember alot of them from school.

e-mail me when you have time. Thoughts an prayers with you and you family.

Love, Mrs. G

This is a beautiful tribute to a very special person. Joey was a wonderful kid with a great smile. Always lightened my day by making me laugh in the classroom. God bless you, Joseph. I always called you Joseph!! You are greatly missed.

THERES A SAYING THAT YOU ARE A REFLECTION OF YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS,AND JOEY COULDNT HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB.THANK YOU FOR LETTING HIS MEMORY LIVE ON.HEY PATURZO GET READY APRIL 26TH BECAUSE YOU WILL HAVE YOUR DANCE BATTLE,AT MY WEDDING APRIL 26TH WITH ME.WE WILL CLEAR THE FLOOR WITH A BIGGIE TOON.THANKS PATURZO I KNEW YOU HAD A GREAT TALENT.CIDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON APRIL 26TH.

Joey,
I can't believe it has been a year since the world lost one of its greatest hearts. You are missed more than you can imagine! Last summer when everyone hung out down the shore, I wasn't 21 yet, so I never really got to hang out that much...but I did manage to sneak into D'jais a few times. I remember the girls always talking and telling stories about you, and i finally got to meet you by the bar in D'jais and you gave me a big hug! You are just that kind of guy!
So, even though I had the privledge of seeing your unforgettable smile and personality, I always wished that I could have gotten to know you better. Anyway, I went to sleep the other night on 9-11-02 thinking those thoughts and its strange but you were in my dreams that night and all I can remember about it is that where ever we were you were having a GREAT TIME! So I thank you for that! Last, I just want to thank you for looking over my friends, sometimes I really think they need your guidance, so whatever your doing...keep it up!
"your smile touched so many hearts"
Love Always, Michelle

Joey,
Growing up, you and Jimmy were always around hanging out with my brother. It was always fun having you guys around on Noel street. I will never forget all those good times especially the time we dared you to eat that slice of pizza with all the different stuff on it and you actually did it. Just a little something I will never forget. You were such a great, loving person. You will be missed by everyone that has ever known you. My condolences go out to your family.

Love,
Michelle

Joe,

I have fond memories of competing with and against you on the baseball diamond throughout my teenage years on the Island. I'll always remember your devout Packer fandom, even in the days of Don Majikowski, as well as your hilarious Eli Rendon impersonations.

Dave Zarkewicz

Mr. & Mrs. Doyle....

I've seen you guys on TV and have heard of some of the things you two have been involved in. I just wanted to tell you two that your strength and perseverance is inspiring. It's such a joy to hear or see that you are involved in different foundations or events. Joey must be so proud of his parents. My office is directly across from the site and there is not a day that I don't come in and stare out and think about Joey. I have such vivid fond memories of Little League games and Babe Ruth and All-Star games. You guys were such permanent fixtures at every game. Mr. Doyle you were always around the fields for as long as I can remember and I always envied that relationship you had with your sons. You always rooted hard for Joey but you always had enough left over to give the rest of us a much needed pat on the back or some coaching advice. Thank you. Joey will have a permanent place in my heart. When I think of him I cant picture him without smiling. I cant say that for anybody else I've ever met. I' am blessed and fortunate to have such memories because Joey truly was one of the good guys.

when tomorrow starts without me
& i'm not there to see
if the sun should rise & find your eyes
all filled with tears for me
i wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today
while thinking about the many things
we didn't get to say
i know how much you love me
as much as i love you
& each time that you think of me
i know you'll miss me too
but when tomorrow starts without me
please try to understand
that a angel came & called my name
& took me by the hand
& said my place was ready
in Heaven far above
&that i'd have to leave behind
all those i dearly love
but when i walked through Heavens gates
i felt so much at home
when God looked down & smiled at me
from His great golden throne
He said, "this is eternity
& all i've promised you
today for life on earth is past
but here it starts anew.
i promise no tomorrow
for today will always last.
& since each day's the sameway
there is no longing for the past
so when tomorrow starts without me
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me
i'm right here in your heart

to joey's family & friends, i never knew joey personally but work with his aunt pat in florida & have for the last 20 yrs. i have read everything in this site, & by the way, the person who set this up did a awsome job. i know i would have loved to have met joey. i know all of you are suffering but remember, he is not. God bless all of you, my thoughts & prayers are with you.

Joe,
Since I went away to college, there haven't been too many nights that I've gone out on Staten Island. But I swear to God the 3-4 nights a year that I have gone out in SI, you were ALWAYS there, as happy as ever, laughing with me about our South Shore Baseball Days. I'll never forget those laughs that we had and I'll certainly never forget our baseball days together. You are definitely missed.

TURTLE