Yoseph Shiferaw, you will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. You were always calm, cool, and collected. I wanted to be like you.

I could not believe this!!! I first met Joseph in 2006 at Network Solutions and he was Mr. "GoTo" (aka Mr. EMC )for anything and everything I needed for my databases!! As Frank mentioned he was very calm and wise and had solution for every issue. He will be greatly missed and my deepest condolences to the family.
May god rest his soul  in peace.


Like Alok, I also met Yoseph in graduate school and enjoyed his hearty laugh.  We had long discussions about everything: music, history, politics, science, food, and on and on.  We would take breaks from study to visit our friends the coffee gals or go to the gym to play one-on-one basketball (he always beat me!).  He was one of the greatest, dearest friends in my life.

I met Yoseph as a graduate student in the University of Cincinnati. We were there for about 5 years while doing our PhDs. He was a true gentle giant. Our lives took us in different ways. I still remember him laughing in his office. Stay in everlasting peace, my friend. You are now in His care.

I am shocked to hear about Yoseph’s passing. I have not seen him since our senior days at SJS. However, from what his colleagues have written in his memory, he was the same young man I remember as my classmate. My sincere condolences to his family.

I worked with Yoseph, not directly and certainly not at his expertise.   However he was always patient with my numerous questions about "Why".   He is a good man and will be missed by all that met him.   He wore those socks and Birks well.    My heartfelt condolences to Abey and Yewoinshet.   

I've worked with Yoseph for the past few years at CIBT. It's an understatement to say Yoseph was a critical part of the IT projects and day to day operations at CIBT.  His extensive knowledge, patience, kindness and ability to work with everyone so smoothly made him extremely effective in all he did.  

The best part of Yoseph was the day-to-day small conversations.  This is where Yoseph's natural wit and sometimes cynical view of the world most came out to shine.  I remember the first time he caught me drinking peppermint tea.  He gave me a severe look and said that peppermint tea is an "abomination of nature" and I should be ashamed of myself - and then grinned.  It became a running joke that he ask if I'm drinking that abomination whenever he suspected peppermint tea in his general vicinity.  There were all sorts of these small inside jokes that he carried on with everyone he saw in the office, it made working with Yoseph so much fun and enjoyable. 

Ever since I learned of the news of Yoseph's passing, I can't stop thinking of the impact he had on everyone around him.  In his quiet, confident, witty way - he was always there, the bedrock of his family, at work and his community. I'm so sorry for Yoseph's family - words can't convey how much sadness this loss brings.  I will miss Yoseph tremendously - but I will not forget him. 

I just learned about Yoseph's passing and still in shock, my deepest condolences to his family.  I've known him for a long time as our sons went to Corpus Christi together and I coached their basketball team for years.  Yoseph was always one of the kindest,  most humble and very supporting parents, always carrying a great smile on his face.  

He was a loving father to Abey and a great role model.  He will be missed for sure.  May he rest in peace.

I worked on Yoseph’s team for close to three years at CIBT.  I am very shocked and saddened to hear about his passing.  Even though I did not report directly to him, his door was always open to answer any questions and offer advice.  He was a great mentor!  He took time out to show me how to resolve an issue instead of just fixing it himself.  There were times he took us into his office and gave us a classroom style lesson about a subject he felt we should all learn and could benefit from in the future.  He did not take life too seriously and enjoyed laughing with colleagues.  He had a great sense of humor and knew how to make people comfortable right away.  He was very humble and never felt or acted as if he’s too good or too big to help the team.  I also had a chance to work with his son when he came to help us out during his summer break from school.  He is a very smart with a bright future.  My sincere condolences to him, his mom and the rest of Yoseph’s family!
Yonatan Abebe

"And at  each moment we are at just the right place in our life  journey " (Ram Dass) 

From the words & stories shared this morning, it is clear this wise old soul's journey was to impact those whose paths he crossed.  He accomplished this far too quickly than any of us can or wish to comprehend.  We came together today to learn a last lesson from him.  WE are now in the right place in our lives to embrace his wisdom.  May God keep his soul safe until we each meet him again.

Shocked when i heard the word is an understament.  Visited with hos mom  Sunday and he was sooo cordial/made us some tea and next thing hes gone. To his mom  Woiz Fantaye and the entire family, no words can make the pain easier  but i hope you find solace in seeing all the kind words everyone has written about him. Obviously he touched a lot of lives and may he rest in  peace. 

I met Yoseph in '99 when he and I coincided at Network solutions and saw him for the last time just a few weeks ago. 

When Yoseph spoke, everyone in the room listened. There was an air of wisdom in his voice, the sense of hearing from someone that had the scars of many battles. You could even hear the cynicism that can only come from knowledge. He would always find the light side of any situation. He is probably laughing at the seriousness of these words as I write them. I hope Yoseph's family can find solace in the thought that Yoseph radiated good feelings all around him.

I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing and working with Yoseph for the last 8 years.  As everyone who knew him must have surely said that he was truly a wonderful person , with a great sense of humor. However stressed or busy I was , just a small talk or some witty joke of his made me smile and forget my worries for the moment. He always took the time to listen and help with your IT issues and at anytime of the day, however busy he was.
Of the many other memories I would like to share are the fun short breaks with him in the kitchen area to sip cinnamon tea and hearing all his funny experiences working around the world.  Apparently, we were the only two people in the office who seemed to enjoy the cinnamon tea as its tray was always full. The visit to the office will never be the same for me.  He will be truly missed.
My sincere condolences and thoughts with the Shiferaw family. I hope God gives them peace and strength to bear this loss. 
May he rest in peace.

In Sorrow,
Pranav

I can't believe this. We met Yoseph  last year when I visited DC area for training. We met Yoseph's favorite restaurant charcoal kabob Herndon for few hours. 
3 years I worked for Yoseph as a system admin in Netsol. Such a fun loving and caring person. I lost one of my best mentor, friend and a well-wisher. No words can express this.
May God bless his soul.
In deep sorrow
Alawai Alangadan 


I have known Yoseph since the day he joined CIBT.  I have worked with him closely for the past 7-8 years. A day doesn't go by at work without thinking of Yoseph or without needing his help and support. He plays such a crucial role at CIBT.  When I think of him, his face flashes only and only with his heartfelt smile. Even on a very bad day at work he can cheer me up with his infectious smile. He was part of my extended family at work. 

I always look up to him and admire him for his personality. He has such huge responsibilities at work and would be working for longer hours and travelling a lot, but I have never seen him complain. He is very committed to his work and enjoys doing it. He always maintains his calm and I have never seen him loose his cool. 

He always like to interact with people in-person more than through emails or messages. He would stop by to answer questions and resolve technical issues. We would always have small talk in the kitchen about not just work but also about his favorite teas and food preferences. We would exchange information about Ethiopian and Indian food. 

It is hard to imagine that I wouldn't be seeing Yoseph at work. He will live in our hearts and thoughts forever. My deepest condolences to his family. Yoseph and his family will always be in my prayers.  

It is hard to believe that Yoseph is not here with us anymore. Yoseph is a fun loving and Great guy to work with. I worked with him for about 5 years. I know him as a person and as colleague. He has shown a Strong leadership and commitment to the IT department. He is like someone whom you can reach out to anytime with technical issues and IT support. He was always laughing and cheerful.

Hard to imagine that I cannot hear his voice anymore across my cubicle. Feeling very sad for the loss of such a great person and colleague.

My deep condolences to his family.

May his soul rest in peace. God bless Yoseph soul and his family.


I worked with Yoseph for several years at Network Solutions. He was truly a gentle spirit who brought much joy to all who knew him. Yoseph was always ready to help with a question or problem and with a smile or a laugh. All of will miss and remember "Dr." Shiferaw.

I had the great privilege of working with Yoseph for the past 7 years at CIBT. Often times, your colleagues become like a work family, and that was definitely the case at CIBT. Yoseph was always the intelligent, wise, patient and kind big brother and I was usually the annoying little sister, begging him to fix some problem which was usually the result of my own doing. He used to jokingly speed by my office in hopes of avoiding the inevitable ‘Yoseph, can you help me?’ and it became a running joke between us. I would occasionally flag him down as if I had a problem and when he stopped, I would say ‘I just wanted to say hello’, to which he would respond with that great smile and infectious laugh. I will miss him terribly, but will hold that laugh and smile in my heart until we meet again. I grieve with his family and will keep them in my prayers.
Susan

My god ! I can't believe this. I met him first time in December 22 two days before he passed away at his family party.  I have No words can express it is very sad. My condolences to the family specially his mom. May he rest in peace. 

I know Yoseph for more than 15 years but worked closely with him for last 8 of them.  He was always there to help us with all issues and single handedly supported us most of the time.
He is one person I could trust completely, and had the highest integrity.  From my point of view, he knew everything to solve all technical issues and did with his calm manner. 
In all this time I came to appreciate his character, sense of humor, how he noticed the irony in all situations and his dedication. He never once lost his temper, said bad things about anyone.
We shared the same birthday and I felt we were always on the same wavelength although I was always the demanding one asking for servers and more memory.
I am so sorry for the loss for his family and I want to be in touch with them.
We all in CIBT will miss him dearly and will never forget what a great person he was.
May God bless his soul.
In deep sorrow
Sujata

I worked with a Yoseph from1999-2005. We worked on many migration projects that required us to work many long hours. Yoseph brought calmness to our hectic schedules. Yoseph and I shared many conversations on the philosophy of life.  I can still hear Yoseph saying “Life is simple, but we insist on making it complicated”. I will miss Yoseph dearly. 

My god ! I can't believe this. I met him in April this year when I visited DC area after 8 years.  We met in one of the coffee shops and talked for few hours.  I worked with Yoseph for 4.5 years in Netsol.  Such a fun loving and caring person.   I lost one of my best friends.. No words can express this.

I worked with Yoseph at Network Solutions for 10+ years and can say, in all honesty, that I have never met a smarter, kinder, more patient person.  He was truly a joy to work with but, more importantly, an honor  just to know. 

He always spoke with a smile and gentle demeanor.  After leaving Netsol, I thought of him in his Berkenstock sandals and socks often.  He had endless patience for the curious, an extraordinary wit and was always, above else, kind.  My sincerest condolences to the Shiferaw family.

My deepest condolences to Yoseph's family - words cannot express the sadness I'm sure that so many feel.  I worked closely with Yoseph for many years beginning in 1999 while working at Network Solutions.  I remember his genuine curiosity, his intense focus, his quiet wit and warm, gentle spirit.  He was always a pleasure to be around, and I know that he was highly regarded by all of his colleagues.  

I was so truly happy and surprised to see him at a holiday luncheon just two weeks ago.  I am grateful for the few minutes that we had to sit together and talk about times both old and new.  We walked out together and said that we'd be in touch soon... I'm sad that that won't happen, at least in this life.  I've attached a photo of us as we were sitting together during that luncheon.  

OBITUARY

Yoseph Shiferaw

May 26, 1960 – December 24, 2018

Demaine Funeral Home

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