Joey, 
You where always one of my closest friends and had the biggest heart in the world! You truly cared about your family and friends but most of all your aunt, on days when I would have to stay after school late you would stay with me as long as you could before your aunt made you come home. Having you as a friend impacted my life in ways I could not have imagined. Some good some bad but mostly good. You where always there when I needed you even if it was something as small as a hug. I miss you so much Joseph. Rest In Peace ❤️

I got to know Joey over the past ten months as my daughters boyfriend. 

Joey would always ask how he could help when at my house, was always positive and respectful to everyone around him. 

Joey accompanied my daughter and I on a family vacation in August 2018. What struck me from that vacation was a discussion about his Mother and how much he missed her.  

My daughter and I went to dinner the night before Joey's death and she shared how special Joey was to her. 

I am heartbroken for my daughter. I am heartbroken how Joey's life ended. I am heartbroken for a life unrealized. I am heartbroken for Joey's family. I am heartbroken for the things i didn't say to Joey and the life experiences i didn't get to share with him. 

I am consoled knowing he is now reunited with his Mother. 

Joey:  you are loved and missed. 

Heart felt condolences.Sending my thoughts and prayers for the family. 

I  present here my thoughts on your departure Joey, and they will be my words and I have learned in my 77 years that those words can be too candid.  But I will put them before everyone, run that risk and accept that inevitable responsibility.  I invested in you Joey, but I was just small fry in your life.  Other investors were big time and they too are grieving for all the lost hope and love and time and fortune that they shared with and bestowed upon you.  You were the hope of a grandmother who with boundless energy fought a losing terrifying war for years to support and save your beautiful mother.  For over a decade you were the day-in-day-out hope of a sweet woman who devoted her life to working with you in determination to forge a success story, and you were the hope of a complex uncle who did what he could to be a father for you.  These were your major investors, Joey, but there were many other friends whose memories and photogaphs are printed below and above, and they too are gathered in grief for all that has been lost today, wondering where they can reach to find the energy to go on with their lives, wishing somehow to learn from the loss of you, and your future with them.  How could you leave us like this; we will ask this till the end of our days.  We know you appreciated and reciprocated for all that was done with you and on your behalf, and you participated in many friendships.  True, there were many glorious days, but you are not here today to tell us where we failed you, because somehow we were of the mind that we were not only doing our best but doing well.  Help us Joey, help us understand so that we can bend what future we have left toward success.  Visit us in our dreams and prayers.....Joey, make us whole. 

Dear Pintucci, 

Albeit you and I weren't very close, I know just how tight you were with some of my friends as I have witnessed them breaking down at the loss of a true brother; a Muskateer. Every single memory I have of you is pleasant, despite how "small" it may seem. I'm found cherishing the seemingly trivial memories such as having a bite to eat at burger house with our friends; or chilling at Dante's* house watching tv and talking about random sh*t, and laughing at each other's company. Such moments are as unforgettable as the rest. When I think of not being able to share another moment like that with you; to not see your radiant smile and hear your cheery laugh, it feels as if someone's punching me from the inside out. I long for the day to share those minutes with you again. (I agree that you are, in fact, a teddy bear. When we hugged, I felt as if all my worries were taken away. You made me felt so comforted).
You carried with you a carpe diem attitude, and I believe that was one of your best qualities. I only wish that I could do the same.
You never deserved this.. Heaven is unquestionably more worthy of a being as cordial and wholehearted as yourself. Missing you every moment and longing to see you soon, love Laura. 
P.S. Listening to N.W.A - Gangsta Gangsta, compliments of your friend(you know which one). I fancy your taste in music. 
*name changed to protect identity

We are praying for the Pintucci family.  Joseph was enrolled in my 7th period during our afternoon session.  He was a great student, worked quietly on his assignments and a great person.  He has already been missed in our afternoon sessions.

Roger McNeil
Evolution Academy Electives Teacher



I don’t even know how to start this.. You were one of my closest, most genuine, and best friends. When I was down or had nowhere to go you were there every single time and had the biggest heart ever. I’ll never forget every little memory we created together. Losing you was like losing  family but I know that you are in a better place. Fly high I love you so much bro ❤️ (Yes those are cigarettes. He quit a few months later I remember that being a very proud moment)

Tucci,

You were probably one of the most genuinely good-hearted guys I've ever met. I know you had some ups and downs in your life, but you never let any of that define you and you were always your own man. You were never anything but a good person to me, and I will always respect you for that. From admiring your connoisseurship of watches to watching you make sack after sack in freshman football to hanging out with you and a group of friends and never knowing exactly where the night was going to end up taking us, you were often a wonder to everyone around you. You were taken too soon from this world, but I know you're going to give 'em hell in the next. 
Love you bud.

Joseph, what a blessing you were to this world. Even though communication between you and I was on and off for the past couple of months, whenever I needed help you were there. I didn’t deserve a friend as loyal as you, but you still welcomed me with open arms. I remember when I snuck out to your house at 1 am and locked my keys inside of my car. I had to be home at 5 to take my brother to a practice so we spent the ENTIRE night trying to break into my car so I wouldn’t get in trouble. I’m thankful to have had you apart of mine, and many other life’s. I love you man. Tell Pac I said hi.

To my friend, Joey

Despite the long distance between
us and the means of our friendship which was mainly via xbox you were a best friend to me no less than anyone else could of been. We had all the regular foundations that any other friendship would have. I met you in 2013, I’ve known you for 6 years give or take and the fun we’ve had playing together accompanied with other friends on a Friday night is unmatched. I hope you rest easy in heaven. You know someone’s a saint when their influence reaches all the way to Canada. 

Sincerely, Anthony Choueiry

(a photo joey pm’d me back in 2017)

Joey was my best friend (Audrey Adcox)'s boyfriend . He treated her so well, better than any boy she'd ever had interest in. He was kind, smart, and funny. She said jump and he'd say how high. He did everything for her and all his friends and others he loved, including me. He would come pick us up from her house and take us anywhere we wanted to go. I remember splitting fries with him at Mcdonald's and driving around, listening to music and looking at Christmas lights. I remember teasing him because he was too chicken to hold the big python at Petland, and most of all I remembered the times he doubted his worth and I told him that he was loved, because he was and still is. I know that now more than ever. He'd send me quotes he thought were uplifting randomly during the day and he'd always smile and give me a big hug when I thanked him for using gas in his beloved Sedan to come to get Audrey and I just because he could. I miss Joey so much and it hurts me every day that he's not here. I love you Joey and wherever you are, you'll live on forever here.

My fondest memory with you Tucci is and forever shall be, you, me, and Cameron playing around at his apartment complex, goofing around in the gym doing handstands and running crazy fast on the treadmills. I remember hanging out on the top deck pool area, talking about life, playing on the fake putting green, and just being generic goofballs. We used to do this virtually every weekend back in freshman and sophomore year.  I know you are in a good place, and though we didn’t see each other much recently in the past year, I wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you and all the moments that we shared together. I’ve seen some others mention it before but you truly were the biggest hearted teddy bear in any room. Love you, Rest Easy.

My first memory of Joey is when he was quite young, guessing about 4 years old. Sara and Joey were up here in Minnesota visiting over the summer and I brought the boys (Cody, Ethan, Andrew) over to MJ and Den's for Joey to have kids to play with. Joey is 6 months older than Andrew and I remember Joey being too aggressive for Andrew to handle!! Ethan who is two years older than Joey would have wrestling/fighting matches to work out the energy of young boys. He had boundless energy as a little guy and as he grew up he turned into a caring, giving, loving young man with a bright mind and spirit. Andrea and Ben, you should be proud for how you shaped this young life. He touched so many and will be so very missed.
I ache for your loss.

The thing I’ll remember most about you, Joe, is your great smile. It would light up a room.

And then there’s the way you busted my chops, you had a great sense of humor. A quick wit. It would always crack me up when you’d start in on that Tiffany engagement ring I bought for Michelle. Dude, I had saved for a down payment on a house for three years roughly for that ring. All that to say your aim was true. There’s much humor in truth if you don’t take yourself too seriously. Thanks for helping me see that. Useful moral.

I can tell from the other notes here that you carried that sense of perspective, a certain happiness with you wherever you went and shared it with a lot of people. We miss you, Joe.  Always will. 

Joey, words cannot describe the impact your life had on me and everyone you knew. And no language can illustrate the pain your friends and family are now going through. If I could give any memory of all the ones we’ve had. I would remember back to when we were in middle school out on the field at 5 in the morning. You could always run stupidly fast for how short and heavy you were and for how tiny those infamous football cleats were. Every time you charged at one of us it was like the running of the bulls and everyone would scatter, all of us laughing. We’d do this a couple times until the coaches caught us or until you got out of breath and had to lie down. Despite your bear like posture you were literally a teddy bear, taking care of everyone around you and always loving your neighbor. I’d like to apologize for that one time I spilled ranch on your shoe at chips after one of our first high school football games. The top is no longer lonely now that you’re up there. Rest easy buddy.


Joey, I remember the first time we met in art class @ MIS, your famous Star Wars t-shirt, and the day you came to school in your new purple pants. I can remember everything, but I can’t remember a single bad memory that I had with you. I remember 4 years ago when Xavier*  got the keys to his first whip and we cruised around Preston Center with the windows rolled down trying to look cool (in a beat up 90’s Hyundai/Toyota inside Highland Park). 3 weeks ago you told me about your vision on your new ride, and I told you I would help you install the sound system. A promise is a promise, so just study these instructions until I can join you and we can put it together. https://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Subwoofers-in-a-Car/
*fake name to protect identity

I met beautiful wonderful loving Joey in San Diego California.  his uncle Ben and aunty Andrea are the most brilliant of people who I am so very lucky to have as lifelong friend's.  Joey was 6 I think when he entered my life.. I'm not one for kid's but this little chap changed that in an instant.  it was a instant bonding.  Joey was a nerd, like me. He had a love for star wars, Lego, comics, the lot.  I was so impressed by the way he handled tragic loss at such an early age and moved by the love and admiration he constantly showed towards uncle Ben and aunty Andrea.  He really was one of a kind.  I am and will forever will be heartbroken that this beautiful example of humanity won't be with us. I know he's with family including bubba.  p.s. my knuckles are still sore from that lightsabre smack! love you Joey.  always. you were truly a inspiration.  even to an old fart like me. love you.  xxxxxxxxxxxxx

You were an Amazing nephew. We had great times together and I will never forget them. Love you always Joey. Say hello to Nonno when in heaven for us. 

Uncle Amato

Joey,

God. I’m in disbelief. You were my best friend and brother. You led me out of the darkness so many times. You protected me from harm and showed me true friendship. No matter the circumstance you deserved the world. Joey, you were the king. The leader of us all. I made so many friends through you. You were selfless, loyal and brave. I remember when you got the heart and halo tattoo. I had the honor of giving you and Adam your first tattoos. That is a memory I will never forget. I love you Joseph. Rest In Power. 


I didn’t know Joey all that well but I do have good memories with him and I know he was a good person. Joey was the person who knew when to be mature and when not to be. He made people laugh and smile, and he was honest. I don’t remember who but I remember that one of our friends called him a dad and honestly it was accurate. He cared for others a lot. Even tho he showed a side of not caring, he did. Fly high Joey, you won’t be forgotten. 

Joseph, you were the closest thing I had to a brother. You were always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. You were so energetic and full of life. Optimistic in the most pessimistic of situations, you saught to create you own destiny. Usually I would tell someone “always having something to say isnt a good thing”, but you joey, you always had something GOOD to say. There was never a dull moment when we were hanging out. Either we were havin fun together or we were scared sh*tless together, either way, we were always together. I will never forget your stubbornness, and how much laughter it brought us. It was your best and worst quality. You impacted so many lives man and your presence on this big blue ball will be greatly missed. I love you man. We will be with you soon. 

Joey you were one of my best and first friends I ever had. I’ll never forget the days where you and the rest of us would come to my house and talk away the day till we all had to go home and do it against the next day. I’ll never forget the fits of stomach hurting laughter you put us through and how much it hurts to know we’ll never have them again. The times with you were never ones of regret and I’ll hold every memory with you for as long as I live. I love you Joey. 

Joey, words can't describe how amazing your caring, loving heart and your happy personality is. You are someone i look up to, and i can't thank you enough for that. I can't thank you enough for all of the things you've done for me, the love you gave one of my best friends, the lessons i've learned from you, the memories i will never forget, and the fun we all have together. You are the type of person to drop everything to help anyone no matter what, and that is one of the best qualities a person can have. No one will ever forget how loving you are and how kind you are to everyone. I miss you Joey.

Joey, you put a smile on my face every time I talked to you. You helped bring me out of my shell and I will be forever grateful. I wish I could thank you in person. I’m going to miss you so much, man. We all are.

Joey, you are one of my best friends.
You offered me solace, you were the only other person I let take care of my people, you gave me a home for a full week when I needed it, you were always there. I trusted you, only ever a danger to yourself. You were loyal. Not one time did I ever have to leave you a voicemail. You picked up every time. You changed my life, you changed so many peoples lives. I’m going to make you so proud, Uncle Joey. Stay gold. 

I have spent many times with joey and all I can say is joey was an amazing person with an amazing personality. I miss him dearly. I know he is in a good place right now and he is with his mother. I will truly miss you joey

Joey you were one of the kindest most supportive people I knew and I was so proud to have you as a friend. Noah and I used to sneak you out of school every day for lunch. I remember Kim the security guard would always ask me and Noah if we were smuggling you off campus and we’d always act innocent and like we had no idea what she was talking about. Then we’d drive by her and you’d stick your head out of the window and wave to her on our way out of the parking garage. I remember every day you’d show me these rap songs you were into and we’d blast them on Noah’s speakers. You always wanted him to play Old school rap and I’d annoy you by playing the Jonas Brothers instead. We had so many adventures. Picking you up in the Tesla with Kaari and seeing your face when we pulled up blasting No Vaseline was priceless. I have so many great memories. Joey you made such an impact on everyone’s lives. I’m so glad to have known you. 

Joey was one of my best friends, he was always smiling and making others laugh and that’s something I’ll never forget. I know he cared about the people who where in his life they meant the world to him. Although there are many great memories I have of him I think a couple of my favorite ones would have to be singing songs together and driving around and sitting in his backyard on the trampoline and laughing. Fly high Joey we miss you❤️

Joey you were amazing, everytime I saw you, you would be smiling. You were a amazing boyfriend to Audrey. You were truly a terrific person. I wish I would’ve spent more time with you. 
My favorite memory will be the time you almost got possessed at that haunted barn, and we all ran away screaming bc that was spooky. Wish we could’ve went to more haunted places.
Thank you for everything and for just being amazing. You will always have a place in my heart and mind. 

Pintucci was one of my closest and most loyalist friends. He truly cared about his family and friends, they were his everything., especially Audrey. Pintucci impacted many, he was always there when you needed him even if it was the smallest thing. I will miss him so much and so will many others. Fly high Pintucci, we love you.

OBITUARY

Joseph Anthony Pintucci

June 30, 2000 – January 24, 2019

González Funeral Home and Crematory

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