My heartfelt compassion to the beloved family.  May you find comfort and happiness in the memories of Joseph and the legacy left  live forever in your hearts.

“Our Joe”
Who was our Joe behind the photo.
A childlike spirit painting each day with his palette of colors,
Bright, cheerful blended hues.
Loving of family and friends,
Thankful to God and country,
Grateful to those who serve to protect.
Always giving of self. 
Touching lives. Step by Step.
Showing us all
Strength in adversity,
Beating the odds,
Imagining the possibilities,
That Life is a gift, never taken for granted,
But enjoyed in the sheer delight of its simplicity.
Joe was our sunflower.
Strong willed, sparkling smile, heart of gold,
Reaching out with radiant warmth,
Fulfilling our needs, taking pleasure in our happiness,
Making us laugh “Hi Hunna”, “Let’s get crackalackin!”
So talented….a craftsman with unbelievable vision,
Transforming trinkets into treasures, the mundane to amazing.
Creating purpose naked to our eyes.
Living to the beat inside the circle of life.
He was a son, brother, godfather, companion, dog daddy, 
Uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin, mentor and friend. 
Always loving.
He was all of this and so much more to so many.
Joe you are our everlasting keepsake, always cherished, never forgotten.
All My Love, 
Karen

Uncle Joe,
Thank you for being my godfather, my uncle and my friend,
For giving me patience, understanding and love that knew no end.
With your thoughtful advice, generosity and one-of-a kind creativity,
You could always turn my day around, “Imagine the Possibilities.”
Always determined, forever optimistic and giving your absolute best,
With you beside me, all through my life, I know I’ve been truly blessed.
Forever and always, 
Jennifer

I will miss the larger than life smiles and hugs, the friends already at the big meeting in the sky have gotten a wonderful powerful example.  Thank you joe for the legacy you leave behind.
With love 
Esta peyton


It is so sad to know Joe has passed on so suddenly and so young. Greatly missed will be his  very happy greeting, infectious laugh and great sense of humour.... and so very thoughtful too. Speaking for his Canadian friends and neighbours, Joe was such a beautiful human being and great neighbour. We all hope Stan will be able to find his way. We are all here to support you if need be. Rest in Peace my friend. 

I am a better person from having had Joe as a friend. I will always think of him as the light that lit up AA meetings. He would come in with a big smile on his face and a hug for his friends and a hearty handshake for newcomers. His big laugh was always right behind it. Joe shared his experiences with honesty and genuine faith and never hesitated to befriend people he had not met before. However, I cherish our weekly lunches the most, Joe would bring out his folding glasses with pride and state that Stan gave them to him. Then he would peruse the menu and often order a big hamburger with a large glass of milk. We all had an outrageous sense of humor in common to a point where we had the waiter laughing with us. Joe wanted us all to go down to the Florida Keys and swim with the dolphins as soon as the pens where fixed … but then who says the “bucket list” has to be completed before we die. Joe will always have a special place in my heart and my condolences goes to Stan and the rest of his family.
Gerd Michelman
4550 Catamaran Circle
Boynton Beach, FL 33436



Joe will always live on in the many lives he touched along his journey. His Spirit always uplifted anyone who saw him with his devilish smile, his humor and laughter. I will be forever grateful to have been blessed to know him. Till we meet again, I will Trudge the road to a  happy destiny☆

Joe’s passing is very difficult because it made me realize how fleeting life can be. When you enjoy someone’s friendship because they are so funny, entertaining, sarcastically but playfully honest and candid, but sincere and dependable, that needs to be expressed.  Solace is taken because he is free of pain and in a better place and one day I’ ll get to tell him. God Bless his family and friends.

God bless you Joe. We must remember the good times and not the loss. You were a blessing to all and carried the message of HOPE and LOVE.   I can still picture you and I on the swings in the yard sharing spiritual experiences/conversations  and enjoying the ambiance of Mother Nature and South Florida .  Thank you for your friendship and thank you Stan for allowing me to spend time with you and Joe while in the ICU praying and sharing .    You are the best!!!    God bless.

Stan, Karen, Rita, Michael & Families,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.  Lumi and I take solitude in reflecting on our visit
with you all, there at Croton-on-Hudson, back in 2009.  We still remember 
Cousin Joe and Stan pulling up to Audrey's house in that big, beautiful Cadillac 
of Stan's and then going for a short drive.  Joe had a few choice one-liners about that
car which I won't repeat here.  But Stan, I want you to know that Lumi was so enamored 
with that car of yours that I ended up buying her one when we returned home.  I don't know
if Joe ever shared that story with you but it's true!  Joe was a funny guy and very generous 
to our two girls as they grew and progressed through school.  We always keep you guys
in our thoughts and prayers, especially during this difficult time.
Love,
Jim, Lumi, Jenna & Sara Pettit ... Lake Forest, CA



Stanley may love light and guidance surround you ....                 
                    I remember a young man named  Joseph sharing his  excitement and joy  over the two beautiful rings he designed for you both. The rings had to be perfect reflecting the beauty of his commitment and love for you.  Joseph you had such beautiful taste.
I was blessed to see Joseph and Stanley prepare for your first  Thanksgiving together with family.  I shared  in the tears during the times no one was there  except the loving people in “the rooms”.
Joseph you are probably flying around the heavens free from pain just ever so quickly stopping by the windows of Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor’s & Tiffany ‘s 
Love you forever my friend you will be.
Mary Anne James Stas

Could I write About Joe, or a memory.......no, I could write A book....he was in my life for 23 years, and probably some of the  escapades  Shouldn’t be spoken about.......nothing but fun times, and things I will Never, ever forget...and poor Stanley was involved in a few. 😉.....the saying opposites attract....TRUE....those 2 guys were a comedy act....even though Stan got “nailed to the cross” a few times he was always there......I will Miss his laughter, I will Miss his phone calls, I will Miss his kind words, I will Miss his  sarcasm , I will Miss  his hugs....some of my best vacations were with him, which also were the funniest times of my life...he helped me plan parties for my daughter...he even had to color coordinate his tie to match my daughters wedding party...joe was a part of me...I’m so happy I have All these memories, but it would be better if I still Had him. 💔

Sorry for your loss We new Mom & Dad very well  We were from the same town going up, Croton was a good DAM  town
                                      Jill & Kevin  Keller , Boiling Springs, s c 

Stanley my heart is heavy for you.  We have never met but I knew Joe.  He was always very kind to me.  His smile and quick humor could lighten any room and his light spirit is and will be missed.  Even though he had been around awhile, he wan't afraid to say what he felt- which I always admired.  
Thank you for your story about his license plate- it made me smile. 
I am so sorry for your loss.
Meg J. 

Joe was my best friend, partner and companion for over 25 years. We traveled the world together and shared many wonderful moments. There was happiness and sadness; Love and joy; and those unexpected times when you are surprised by something you never thought possible from the other person in your life.  

We were fortunate to spend more than half our time together in Florida during the winter and Connecticut in the summer.  Our families, friends and neighbors loved us and loved Joe. He helped so many people , in so many different ways , I could not begin to say. He lived “One Day at a Time” and lived a full life even though God decided it was time to take him home.   Joe lived his life with faith and works with a strong belief in a power greater than himself,  his Higher Power.   So his license plate was HP IOU 1  . I have no doubt, he is with Him now. 

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Joseph V. Pettit Jr.

16 juillet 1959 – 6 septembre 2018

Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Funeral Home and Lake Worth Memory Gardens

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