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Robin Sayers posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."
My grandpa was so special to me. Many of my most cherished childhood memories took place at that little house on Kenwood Road.
Oh how I wish I could have told him one last time how much I loved him; his stories; his wisdom. But I think he knew.
Gosh there really aren't adequate words.
A life well lived. We were the luckiest to have him in our lives all these years. How sweet it must have been to fall asleep and wake up in glory with Grandma by his side once again. So although my heart aches, I take joy in
knowing he is happy and whole.
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Rod Villari posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
I have thought long and hard about posting something about the loss of my dad this past Tuesday. His death was something that I was not prepared for and quite frankly, it really hit me hard. Everyone talks about the idea of how nice it would be to go to bed and pass away in your sleep. It sounds great and at almost 91 years old, my dad lived a good long life. However, I just don't feel like I had a chance to say goodbye and that bothers me greatly. I know that I haven't had an opportunity to properly grieve the huge loss that has come to our family. However, I have come to grips with the fact that I must try to move on without this great man in my life.
To properly honor him would take me writing a book, but I will try to do so in as little words as I can.There has never been a better father, husband or role model in this world. Before I was ever thought of, he was fighting for our country in WWII on the USS Wasp. His stories about his experiences in the war were awesome, but he did not tell them boastfully. He was proud of his service but always kept himself humble. That was a great quality that served him well for his entire life. He was never a "showy" person. He never needed to be the center of everyone's attention. He was happy staying on the side and supporting everyone else.
After the war, he became ill and had the good fortune to be taken to Jewish Hospital where he met the love of his life, my mom, Phyllis. Anyone who knows their love story knows how they faithfully stayed married for 60 years until my mom's passing. During that time, I watched my dad be the most romantic and loving husband I have ever known. He always thought of mom and showered her with little gifts and cards through out their marriage. After her death, he remained faithful to her memory and honored her often.
As for us kids, he treated us with love, some discipline and a kindness and wisdom unmatched. I had such a great childhood. I owe this all to him and mom. We were not rich, but we never wanted for anything and dad proved that a family could live off of one modest income and still support all of us nicely. When my sister Grace was born, with all of her challenges, my mom and dad never faltered in their devotion to each other and Grace. Meanwhile, Joey, Bonnie and I were busy finding ourselves and beginning our lives with our own families. Of us three, I was the one who probably gave dad the most worries. Those of you that know my love story, know that it did not start out so well. There was a time (long ago) that I didn't think that I would find the true happiness of having the one I fell in love with and the rest of my family all get along. My parents were devout and true to their morals. Despite the fact that my relationship was extremely complicated, they opened up to accept me, my wife Bonnie and my step-son Cheyenne whom they treated lovingly, like all of their grandchildren. They took us under their wings and helped me personally several times. Eventually, my mom and my wife Bonnie founded a deep love and respect for each other and everything turned out great. This was only because mom and dad were able to trust that they had shown me the right path to walk and just needed to give me a little time to get there. Many, I think, would not have had the patience or the love to do that. In all of my 57 years, I cannot think of one single time that my dad ever let me or anyone of us, down.
It was great to watch each of their other grandkids (Robin, Alex, Teddy and Little Tommy) as they learned about the wonders of my dad (and mom). My parents had a nice homestead located in Madeira. We grew up with chickens and for much of the grand kid's childhood, dad raised rabbits, had a fish pond and other things which made a trip to the Villari house, almost like a trip to the zoo (no insult intended). When I was blessed with my daughter Araya, I cherished taking her to see mom and her Papa Joe. She loved them as much as anyone and watching her learn from my parents was a sincere joy in my life.
During all of this time, my mom and ultimately, my dad by himself watched over and protected my sister Grace. I am convinced that having Grace in their lives kept them going for as long as they did. If I am a good person (and I like to think that I am) I owe all of it to my mom and dad. I know that many would have thought that raising a multi handicapped daughter for 50 some years was a hardship, but for dad, he thought it was a blessing. I would say that having my dad in my life has been my blessing and a blessing for everyone he knew. I don't know how anyone will ever be able to fill his shoes, but I will do my best to carry on his legacy. I can only hope that when my time comes, that Cheyenne and Araya feel as good about me as I do him.
I wanted to end this on a positive note, so here goes... Since dad's passing, I have had interactions with many various people. Starting with the two Madeira Police officers who came to the house. They could not have been kinder or more helpful. Later, I had some business to take care of at the Madeira Police Station, I met a wonderful women (I believe her name was Karen). She took time to listen about my dad and when I mentioned my appreciation of the job the police did, took me to see the chief. The three of us talked about my dad, the city and life in general for 30 minutes. We hugged and I moved on to my next task. Everywhere I went, when people found out about dad each was loving and gracious. These included friends, relatives, co-workers, receptionists and servers, you name it. I came to the realization of is this one simple thought. Most people in this world are good and decent people. The ones that we tend to hear about are generally the bad ones and unfortunately they get everyone's attention.
My dad and my mom before him were indeed very, very good and decent people. Now they are together for eternity and that is a wondeful thing.
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Rod Villari posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
I have thought long and hard about posting something about the loss of my dad this past Tuesday. His death was something that I was not prepared for and quite frankly, it really hit me hard. Everyone talks about the idea of how nice it would be to go to bed and pass away in your sleep. It sounds great and at almost 91 years old, my dad lived a good long life. However, I just don't feel like I had a chance to say goodbye and that bothers me greatly. I know that I haven't had an opportunity to properly grieve the huge loss that has come to our family. However, I have come to grips with the fact that I must try to move on without this great man in my life.
To properly honor him would take me writing a book, but I will try to do so in as little words as I can.There has never been a better father, husband or role model in this world. Before I was ever thought of, he was fighting for our country in WWII on the USS Wasp. His stories about his experiences in the war were awesome, but he did not tell them boastfully. He was proud of his service but always kept himself humble. That was a great quality that served him well for his entire life. He was never a "showy" person. He never needed to be the center of everyone's attention. He was happy staying on the side and supporting everyone else.
After the war, he became ill and had the good fortune to be taken to Jewish Hospital where he met the love of his life, my mom, Phyllis. Anyone who knows their love story knows how they faithfully stayed married for 60 years until my mom's passing. During that time, I watched my dad be the most romantic and loving husband I have ever known. He always thought of mom and showered her with little gifts and cards through out their marriage. After her death, he remained faithful to her memory and honored her often.
As for us kids, he treated us with love, some discipline and a kindness and wisdom unmatched. I had such a great childhood. I owe this all to him and mom. We were not rich, but we never wanted for anything and dad proved that a family could live off of one modest income and still support all of us nicely. When my sister Grace was born, with all of her challenges, my mom and dad never faltered in their devotion to each other and Grace. Meanwhile, Joey, Bonnie and I were busy finding ourselves and beginning our lives with our own families. Of us three, I was the one who probably gave dad the most worries. Those of you that know my love story, know that it did not start out so well. There was a time (long ago) that I didn't think that I would find the true happiness of having the one I fell in love with and the rest of my family all get along. My parents were devout and true to their morals. Despite the fact that my relationship was extremely complicated, they opened up to accept me, my wife Bonnie and my step-son Cheyenne whom they treated lovingly, like all of their grandchildren. They took us under their wings and helped me personally several times. Eventually, my mom and my wife Bonnie founded a deep love and respect for each other and everything turned out great. This was only because mom and dad were able to trust that they had shown me the right path to walk and just needed to give me a little time to get there. Many, I think, would not have had the patience or the love to do that. In all of my 57 years, I cannot think of one single time that my dad ever let me or anyone of us, down.
It was great to watch each of their other grandkids (Robin, Alex, Teddy and Little Tommy) as they learned about the wonders of my dad (and mom). My parents had a nice homestead located in Madeira. We grew up with chickens and for much of the grand kid's childhood, dad raised rabbits, had a fish pond and other things which made a trip to the Villari house, almost like a trip to the zoo (no insult intended). When I was blessed with my daughter Araya, I cherished taking her to see mom and her Papa Joe. She loved them as much as anyone and watching her learn from my parents was a sincere joy in my life.
During all of this time, my mom and ultimately, my dad by himself watched over and protected my sister Grace. I am convinced that having Grace in their lives kept them going for as long as they did. If I am a good person (and I like to think that I am) I owe all of it to my mom and dad. I know that many would have thought that raising a multi handicapped daughter for 50 some years was a hardship, but for dad, he thought it was a blessing. I would say that having my dad in my life has been my blessing and a blessing for everyone he knew. I don't know how anyone will ever be able to fill his shoes, but I will do my best to carry on his legacy. I can only hope that when my time comes, that Cheyenne and Araya feel as good about me as I do him.
I wanted to end this on a positive note, so here goes... Since dad's passing, I have had interactions with many various people. Starting with the two Madeira Police officers who came to the house. They could not have been kinder or more helpful. Later, I had some business to take care of at the Madeira Police Station, I met a wonderful women (I believe her name was Karen). She took time to listen about my dad and when I mentioned my appreciation of the job the police did, took me to see the chief. The three of us talked about my dad, the city and life in general for 30 minutes. We hugged and I moved on to my next task. Everywhere I went, when people found out about dad each was loving and gracious. These included friends, relatives, co-workers, receptionists and servers, you name it. I came to the realization of is this one simple thought. Most people in this world are good and decent people. The ones that we tend to hear about are generally the bad ones and unfortunately they get everyone's attention.
My dad and my mom before him were indeed very, very good and decent people. Now they are together for eternity and that is a wondeful thing.
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Bonnie Villari posted a condolence
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Our world crashed today with the news that our Beloved Papa Joe passed away in his sleep. He was a generous loving Father and Grandfather. It's painful for us left behind with our loss. I know we must find comfort just knowing now he has found the love and peace as he joins his beloved wife. God Blessed our family with a wonderful role model father and our family hero.
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Andy Grigg posted a condolence
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Joe,W6W3MB Bonnie, and Rod,
I am so sorry for your loss.Your dad was a great father and family man as you know, The rush of great memories came flooding over me when I saw the announcement. (I can only hope he forgave us for having the bean shooter fight in your yard and a week later there were bean sprouts coming up all over the yard and in his beloved garden, the best in the neighborhood....what great times). May you find peace in you hearts during this tough time.
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Andy Grigg posted a condolence
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Joe,W6W3MB Bonnie, and Rod,
I am so sorry for your loss.Your dad was a great father and family man as you know, The rush of great memories came flooding over me when I saw the announcement. (I can only hope he forgave us for having the bean shooter fight in your yard and a week later there were bean sprouts coming up all over the yard and in his beloved garden, the best in the neighborhood....what great times). May you find peace in you hearts during this tough time.
Andy
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Gary Webb posted a condolence
Thursday, November 16, 2017
I worked for Joe Villari for quite a few years when I was in high school and college. He was a good man who was devoted to his family and cared about the people who reported to him. He was always understanding about school and family commitments and did his best to arrange my schedule to fit those needs. As a young man I couldn't have had a better model for a boss. He provided a positive work experience that stayed with me all my working life.
God bless and take care. I will always remember your father fondly.
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Linda Gromen posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Cousin Joe was a very special, gentle man, with a big heart and a strong faith in God. I remember staying with him in the summer when I was a young teen ager. One night we went to the drive in to see State Fair with Pat Boone. He grumbled all through the show, but stuck it out for my sake. I also remember giving him a kitten when my allergies couldn’t take it. He was like a brother to my mom. I spoke with him earlier this week, not knowing it would be for the last time. My condolences to Nellie, Roddie, Bonnie, Joe and their families.
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