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Contributions

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Condolences for Joseph Viau

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From : Vickie Heagren
To : Jim and family
Date: January 21st 2010

Jim and family:
So very sorry to learn of the passing of your father. He was a very sweet, funny man. You and all your loved ones are in my prayers at this difficult time.

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From : Bill Steele
To : Family of Joseph Viau
Date: January 21st 2010

I would like to give Joe's Family my condolences of your lose. I work for the dealership where Mr. Viau bought his car so I have dealt with him and got to talk to him when he came in for service. I would like to say from my years of working at a dealership i never meet or dealt with a nicer gentleman in those years. He was a real pleasure to be around. Again my heart is broken for your lose and my prayers are with you.
May the Lord Jesus Christ Bless You.
Bill Steele

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From : Betty Rogers and Ellen Liedtke
To : Julie and her family
Date: January 21st 2010

We are very sorry to hear about your father's passing. Let you know that we are here to support you whatever you need. Please let us know to comfort you. You are in our thought and prayer.

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From : Ka Ren Steele
To : Family
Date: January 21st 2010

It is with great sadness that I write this note. Joe was such an important part of the Columbus Swing Dance Club and will be sadly missed. I just saw & spoke with him on Monday night at the Swing Dance Club. Please find peace in the knowledge that his faith showed in everything he did and who he was. May the peace of Christ be with you always,
Ka Ren

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From : Robert & Georgia Garrison
To : Julie & her family
Date: January 21st 2010

We are so sorry to hear for your loss father. We are thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace.

Garrison

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From : Betsy Borders App
To : Jimmy Viau
Date: January 21st 2010

Jimmy, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death and wish there was something I could say to help. Knowing there is not, just remember you are in my prayers. Considering how sick Juli has made me this past year, with the cat dander and all, I just feel I cannot take a chance on going to funeral. God richly bless you Jimmy.

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From : Lee McGannon
To : Joe's family
Date: January 21st 2010

I'm very sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful human being and will be missed by many. Take comfort in knowing he will dance acoss the heavens forever.

Lee

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From : Julie Zarichny
To : Jerri & Family
Date: January 21st 2010

Jerri,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your Father.
I'll keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.
God bless you!
Julie Zarichny

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From : Ruth Wiechman
To : The Viau Family
Date: January 22nd 2010

My condolences to your family at this unexpected loss.

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From : Paul Kay
To : Janice and The Viau Family
Date: January 22nd 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad. He will be greatly missed. I am blessed to have had the privilege to interact with him daily for many years as his neighbor and friend. My prayers are with you, Jeff, Jimmy, Jeri, Julie, and your entire family at this loss. The world was indeed richer with his presence. Rest in Peace Joe.

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From : Bob and Lucille Yuhas
To : Jim ,Sharon, Nick and Lainey
Date: January 22nd 2010

Please accept our condolances on the death of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. We know that these are not easy times for you. We will miss him at the "Games".

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From : Terry McDonagh
To : Jeff and Family
Date: January 22nd 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I was very shocked.He was the sweetest and most wonderful person I have ever meet. He touched the lifes of many and will greatly be missed.My prayers are with your family durning this difficult time. Terry

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From :
To :
Date: January 22nd 2010

My sincere sympathy on your loss.

Joseph was truly a very special person.

Our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss of your dear loved one.

It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And cause such pain that can be most difficult to bear.

The Bible Can Bring Comfort when we lose a loved one.

While you are grieving, maybe some of these scriptures will comfort you.

2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.

Acts 17:31.

Psalm 119:50, 52, 76.

ȁCThe hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.ȁD—John 5:28, 29.

The Bible holds out a truly comforting hope, the promise of life under very different conditions, under peaceful, righteous conditions.
And at that time humans will have the prospect of enjoying perfect health, and they will never have to die again.

The Wiley family sends our sincere condolences on your loss.

C. Wiley

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From : Fred Gibson
To : Janice and the Viau Family
Date: January 22nd 2010

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was always a true gentleman ,in the short period of time ,that I knew him ,Fred

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From : Mr and Mrs David Brooks and Family
To : Julie Viau
Date: January 22nd 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family .

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From : Sandra & Tom Canaday & Buckeye
To : Julie Viau
Date: January 23rd 2010

We are so sorry to hear for your loss father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace

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From : Steve Huff
To : The Family of Joseph Viau
Date: January 27th 2010

I hardly knew Joe but had the pleasure of seeing him a few times at St. Christopher’s and one fish fry at Our Lady of Victory . I will never forget the first time I met Joe. It was Christmas Eve 2008. My daughter was in from NYC. We went with Melba Miller and even though we were early, we weren’t early enough to easily get a seat for the 4:30 Christmas Eve mass. Melba introduced us and Joe found us a seat with his family. I will never forget it. I remember this moment fondly, my daughter feeling so welcome sitting next to his granddaughter and talking briefly before mass started.

Joe was a true Gentleman. I only wish I had got to know him better. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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From : Penny, his neighbor, 'The Cat Lady'
To : Joe's Family
Date: February 5th 2010

Hello!

I am late in posting this message - no computer at home. I had the privilege of knowing your father as a neighbor and a friend for almost fifteen years. He was an integral part of the Corner Market Gang, as I fondly dubbed them, or the 'Duane and Bill Show'. Part of my heart broke when your dad moved last fall. I live in Heritage, right across the alley. I had grown so used to seeing him often as he tended his cars, his yard and his neighbors. He did all with loving care.

My daughter was very young when we moved to Heritage in 1987 and became friends with Joe before I knew him. She worked at the car wash in the 1990s and he was a favorite customer of hers.
He never stopped asking about her and praying for her. I know his prayers are with her still, as they are with all of us.

No matter what he did, he lent a style and grace to it that has become almost extinct in this fast paced world we live in now. Years ago I wrote this poem inspired by a friend of mine. I would like to dedicate it to your dad. It fits him to a tee.

Unsung Heroes

Give Common Jobs an Air of Grace,
Put Smiles upon Another's Face...
and Make the World
A Better Place...
To Be.

Rest in Peace, Joe. May we carry on as you did, loving each moment and everyone in it.

Penny Branham

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From : His Neighbor Penny
To : Angel Joe and his Family
Date: December 16th 2010

I have moved, but the fond memories I carry of your beloved Dad are with me still in my heart. As we approach the most Blessed of all holidays, I give thanks for the privilege of knowing your Dad for those many years. I could always count on a hug and a kind word when I would stop at the Corner Market. I miss him.

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season, knowing your Dad is with you still, his love and prayers will always be there. Our heart sees what our minds cannot. God bless you all. I hope you are carrying on your father's legacy of love and friendship. It reaps great rewards.

Penny, the 'Cat Lady' from the Neighborhood

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