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In addition to the obvious document download links you’ll find on this page, you’ll also see links to streaming video taken during the celebration. 

You’ll need Windows Media Player for them to play correctly. If you don’t have it on your computer you can download it now from: 

Written Memories-
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ollowing are a few abstracts from the written memories offered by friends and family...particularly those who could not join us in person for the Celebration of Life
From Joe's Favorite Father-in-Law: A Limerick
While Joe is my favorite Son-in Law
He's actually a guy who's much, much more,
An Olde Tale Concerning a Young Knight and His Ladyship
 
Sir Michael and Lady Bridget BronConnor 
And so it came to pass that in the early years of time, this being the mid-1980s, there came to the new village of York a youth, fresh from the wilds of the northland, namely the village school called Columbia...more
   
Mark- With a tale of fishing and friendship in Alaska Well, buddy, where to begin. I met Joe six years ago when John brought you to Alaska....more
   
Caroline- My former editor with memories from long ago.... What a wonderful celebration: your life! I wish that I could join you all in person, but please know that I will be there in spirit....more
Video Memories-  
The Celebration was truly that. Almost 100 friends and family who have made up the fabric of my life were there....and we all had a chance to enjoy the food, libations, and hospitality offered by The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH.

The following video clips should give you some idea of the diversity of folks we attended the celebtration:

Regina B- What would we have done without my wife taking up the role of MC and setting the tone for this Celebration. Thanks Reg. Click the animation VIDEO
 

John C- Every once in a while you get to weave an experience into your lives that takes on a life of its own. John shared his thoughts and feelings with all of us.
Click on the Salmon

 

Debra, Lori and Gail- Les trois soeurs. The Amazons all grown up.

 

Nancy W- Ah, what a pick-up on a Paris street corner can mean to your memories. Click on the gavel.

 

Lou D- The Fire Island comic.

 

Joan W- Writer turned chef instructor..come cook dinner anytime.

 

Regina M- My gateway to John and their kids.

 

Denise L- Ya never know what makes a memory for someone else.

 

Neil N- An aspiring carpenter (not really) tells of his humble beginnings....

Bottom line. I walked away after telling him he was on his own. Neil was ready to attack his problem without my help.
 

John B and Jeff M- Oh, captains my captains. Hey I'm the guy who went out with them....

 

John C-.....returns to defend his honor.

 

Joe Himself- A final visual memory of Joe enjoying life to it's fullest.