Birth date: Aug 20, 2012
Joseph M. Gallegos, 42, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012. He was born in Hartford, CT, son of Miguel and Arline (Roy) Gallegos of Stafford Springs, CT. Besides his parents, Joe is survived by his lif Read Obituary
Another year has gone by and can't believe it makes 4 years already. Love you forever, you will always be in our hearts. RIP until we meet again.
Love Mom and Dad.
Arlene, Mike and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please remember all the good times you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.With our deepest sympathy.
Romaine and Ann tallman
Arline, My deepest sympathy on your unexpected loss of your son. May the Lord shelter you in your time of loss, fill your heart with peace and bless your tears and trembling heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Zofia Tarnawski
Arline, I was very sad to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barb Grella
Arline, I have just learned of your son's passing. My heart is heavy with sadness for your loss. I am sending you prayers and hugs from Charlotte. I never shared with you, I lost as son also. When you come back to work and if you have a bad day, please do not hesitate to call me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
My heart goes out to you and your family at this sombering time, Jen. I am so so sorry for your loss and even sorrier that I did not know before now. May you find love and comfort in your family and friends. I never knew Joe but I know you loved him dearly and he will live on in your hearts.
Arline, my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Arline, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I received some terrible news this morning regarding the loss of someone instrumental in my life in many ways. The following is a letter I wrote in response to one received by his wife with he sad news. Im posting it here because this is how I cope. I write and I play. You wont be able to hear what i am playing,but your welcome to read what I write. Be happy and safe this memorial day weekend.
Friends never let friends drive drunk. EVER !!!!
Jen, Thank you for replying. Joe and I met in high school where we became fast friends for we shared a common interest in music and drinking. Joe also had a love for motorcycles and driving fast. He was insane when it came to motorcycles or drilling a receiver trying to catch a pass going across the middle. I never met anyone who could hit harder. He was tough.... I mean REALLY tough. But his physical toughness paled in comparison to his mental toughness and determination. Now, THAT was something to behold.
I was also the last person to ever see Joe walk. I was with him drinking at my house when he climbed onto that bike and zoomed off out of my driveway heading for home. A short 25 minutes later I heard sirens but thought nothing of it. Joe would have been long home and in bed by then, he lived less than five minutes away, and although Joe was insane on a bike, he always made it home. I got a call around 11 am the next morning with the terrible news and carried a heavy burden for a long time after.
It was because of Joe that I got my first guitar and started learning to play and still do. You see, he had this electric guitar and could play the intro to Crazy Train by Ozzy. I remember thinking that was the coolest thing in the world. A few weeks later it became apparent that guitar is much harder then it looks and it seemed like he had given up on it. I asked if I could buy it off him. He said sure, and he sold it to me. As I learned and got better, I think he sort of got mad at himself for givin
This was too long to post here, it was cutoff in the memory book section of the site. the link below should send yo to my facebook where you can read the complete letter. To Joe's family my deepest condolences. I will miss him.
cut and paste into your browser or visit Joe's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/william.sweeney1/posts/3941374607395
Thank you,
