Joe Joe Michael Palumbo

9 /24 /1972 to 6 /29 /2014

The following is from the prayer card; written by my daughter Shanah and her partner Jonathan that includes the lyrics to the song by KT Tunstall - Miracle that we believe are words from Joe to us that we played at the end of the memorial service.

When there's beautiful ability

ended by mortal fragility,

our hears can feel not whole.

Sometimes it's as if we see

the end as the enemy,

but now I know it isn't so.

There's so much on the other side

that makes me feel so alive ...

I have no defense against the love of all.

It's incredible, it's so beautiful,

now I know it's a miracle ...

When we leave it's a rise and not a fall

Johanan (Joe) Michael Palumbo, age 41, of Miami, FL, died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Sunday June 29, 2014, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was born in Vancouver, Canada, on September 24, 1972, to J. Richard Palumbo and Caroline Boyce. Joe lived and traveled widely and is survived by friends and family around the world including his step-mother Cynthia; siblings Joceline, Shanah, Raina, Fiona, Steven, Christiana, Celeste, Paul, Philip, Karina; Grandfather Verne; Aunts Sandy, Toni, Wanda, and Uncle Don; and many cousins including his brothers in spirit, Cisco and James. Joe is preceded in death by Grandparents Cecile, Lois, and Anthony.

A memorial service for family and friends was held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 4-7 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2401 Davie Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33317.

For the many who loved Joe and who could not attend, we felt you with us in Spirit. Joe lived life with a loving heart and a smile that lit up the world around him. He will continue to light up our hearts forever.

We thank all for their outpouring of love, support and prayers during this most devastating time and are very grateful for the time and assistance of Johnny Hodgson, Arthur and the staff who assisted with the Memorial arrangements under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Fort Lauderdale, FL.