September 30, 2005

Cup o' Joe Joe Veccio's wife has died
Joe Vecchio's wife, Catherine Susan Vecchio, has passed away at age 46 after a protracted illness. Her long suffering is over. She was a dear woman, and devoted wife and mother.

Joe could really use your help, and support right now. Please visit his site, and Drop Some Love In Joe's Paypal, if you can. Whatever you can give will make a big difference for him and hid children... He's really given SO much for us. Our hearts are with you, Joe-- you're not alone.

Words from Joe:

"She was my wife, the only woman I have ever loved, the only woman I will ever love. She was the most selfless person I have ever known, totally devoted to her children and to me. I don't have the words to express how empty my life will be without her, and the short time we were together were happy days for each of us despite her persistent illness and our poverty. She was the kind of person the world needs more of.

Her spirit still lives on in me. Whenever I hear a good joke I will recall how she would laugh (or groan), whenever I hear a romantic or sad song I will remember how she would put her arms around me. I will still reach out for her late at night, because she will still be with me. And if there is an afterlife I know I will meet her there when my time comes."

We love you, Joe. Hang in there, sweetie.