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patty cronin

   Posted Tue August 19, 2008

Big Joe,
I will always remember how you accepted me into your family like I was your own daughter. You and Diane showed me nothing but love and kindness over the last 11 years and I will miss you terribly. I will miss all our talks where you started out with "So Patty, answer me this....?"
Football season will never be the same without you. I promise to take care of Stacy and your grandsons and tell them all sorts of funny stories we shared as a family. Give Danny a hug for me. Love, "Pat Cronin"
patty cronin hingham, MA

jason

   Posted Tue August 19, 2008

Dad,
It's your favorite son Jason! sorry Joe I am having
a hard time figuring out what I should say in just one paragraph when we have had almost 34 years together .I have so much to say to you and not enough space. When your best friend Mike and I were speaking of you yesterday we were explaining to each other how you're one of a kind and there could never be another Big Joe!
I enjoyed every second together when we were growing up. You are such a great father and one of my best friends. You have always been so involved and cared so much you really were and still are the best dad! I have learned so much from you about caring for my family and being a great friend. I just hope I am half the father you were! I appreciated everything you had ever bought for me and how much you cared about our passion for hockey but I am still trying to figure out why joe always got the better hockey stick??
Now that you have passed there will always be a piece of my heart missing because you took it with you. I am so happy that I was able to spend so much time with you down the cape. It makes me smile to know aiden had all that time to bond with you. He loved his papa and we know you loved him. I know it was hard for you to leave the hospital being in pain just to come home and see me and aiden. We know how much you loved us. I could go on and on but I need to leave some room for my baby brother Joe we all know how much he likes to talk....!! so I end this by saying I love you more than words could ever say and you will always be in my heart. thank you for being you ...Terri and I will make sure Aiden knows how great his papa was and I know he will love you as much as I do. there will be many more family gatherings to come but they will never be the same with out you , but I promise you will be in our hearts. I know I can speak for kim, Stacy, Joe and Ma when I say we miss you and love you. Thank you for doing all you did and thank you for loving us. I will forever hold you in my heart.
jason rotondo hingham, MA
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terri

   Posted Tue August 19, 2008

Big Joe,
I remember the first time I met you and your whole family. I was definately overwhelmed. It was christmas morning and everyone was at your house. I felt a bit out of place because I didn't know anyone and im a little shy. You made me feel very comfortable. You've always made me feel welcome. you have always been so generous to me. I am so glad that Aiden got to spend the first year of his life getting to know you. He loves you very much and he always will because Jay and I will never let him forget about you. you're his papa! Thank you for all you have done for us. We will always love you.
terri canale hingham, MA

christine berry

   Posted Tue August 19, 2008

TO ALL THE ROTONDO FAMILY,
WE ALL ARE SO SORRY THAT YOU ARE SUFFERING AT THIS TIME. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
CHRISTINE,JOE,MATTHEW,PATRICK,
SADIE.
CHRISITNE BERRY WHITMAN, MA

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STACY ROTONDO

   Posted Wed August 20, 2008

Dad,
You were truly the quintessential family man. When we were growing up you were the only Dad in the stands videotaping our games...just in case we needed to watch it with you later to review it! When we took our famous "Disney World" trip, you had everyday planned out. I remember complaining to Kim about how "uncool" it was that we couldnt go off exploring on our own. When we asked if we could you said "GIRLS this is a family vacation and we will stay together as a family."
Maybe that is why, even as adults, we still all vacation together as a family - except, of course, The Nordic Village trip. I remember how upset you were that you were not included. "Why cant I go?", "What are you going to do there that I can't be a part of?"..Honestly Dad, we just went snowmobiling and skating! :
It was not until I had 3 little ones myself did I realize how much you and Ma sacraficed for us. I promise I will carry on the tradition you started.
I promise you I will shower my children with time and affection and when the time comes I will videotape their games just in case we have to sit down and review them.
When it was time for you to go...At first I couldnt bring myself to be with you. Jay & I waited outside the room when the nurse told us to reconsider going in to say goodbye. I felt all the love and support you gave me throughout my life and dug deep within myself to come to your side. As hard as it was to hold your hand while you passed, it was nothing compared to watching joe,kim,Ma and Auntie Ellie watch you. Jay could only allow himself to step within the room. When the nurse said "he's gone" everyone broke down but I just said to myself "He's NOT gone". He dedicated his life to his children and grandchildren. We will live on and so shall he. I love you and miss you.
Stacy
stacy rotondo hingham, MA

dinean farraher

   Posted Wed August 20, 2008

Auntie and Family,
The love and unity that embraces your family is truly amazing. You and Uncle showed Matthew Minnie-Me unconditional love and treated him as he was your own. Your hearts and home were always warm and inviting and I feel so lucky to have been a part of your family. I will forever cherish the parenting advice I received from both you and Uncle and hope to one day have a family just like yours, filled with love, compassion and unity. Heaven will embrace Uncle as he watches over you and your family.

With All Our Love,
Roxanne, Paul and Matthew Lydon
Roxanne Erickson-Lydon Chelsea, MA
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August 19, 2008
Diane, Kim, Stacy, Joe Jay, Patty, Terri and Melissa,
I am so sorry for your loss! Your dad was such an amazing man! I remember when I first met him and I was commuting from Plymouth to UMass Boston. Within minutes of talking to me, he told me I could live in Everett, I was overwhelmed by his sincere generosity and how he was willing to open up his home. After a few months, my used laptop broke and I was in the middle of writing papers for school. Before I knew it, your dad built me a computer out of old parts and happily delivered it to me. His kindness was unlike anything I had seen and I feel truly lucky to have met him and spent time with him. May your wonderful memories comfort you during this sad time. Love, Dinean and Mike
Dinean Farraher Weymouth, MA

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kim rotondo

   Posted Wed August 20, 2008

Hey Dad,
You truly were "the Best Dad in the World". You always made sure I got everything I ever wanted while I was growing up...even if it took you working 3 jobs! Never did you judge me - you always loved me unconditionally. You left behind a loving, close family at times maybe a little too close!! Just remember because of your love I will be okay.
How ironic that you raised us to enjoy life and have parties and when I got the phone call you had to leave us..I was with Sta, Jay and Joe having a party. Ma was by your side as she always was. I hope you can rest in peace knowing we were and always will be together as a family. I love you with all my heart and will carry you with me for all my life.
Bye Dad - I love you
Kim
kim rotondo danvers, MA

cathy gonzalez

   Posted Wed August 20, 2008

To Diane, Stacy, Pat, Kim, Azara, Joe, Melissa, Jay, Terri and to Nicholas, Colby, Lucas, Aiden, Sammy and Juliette and all the friends and extended family of "Big Joe" Rotondo-
There are no words to properly convey the depth of my sympathy in the untimely loss of a terrific Dad, husband, Papa and friend. I can remember many good times such as the first time Danny and I visited Joe and Diane in their Everett home. All "Big Joe" wanted to do was show off his home theater "surround sound" or as Danny always called it - "sound surround"! with a movie presentation of God knows what action flick. Well, the "ladies" were all in the kitchen while the deafening sounds penetrated our ear drums from the living room!! Not to mention the blown fuse in the basement Joe kept calling "Auntie" to go down and check from the comfort of his armchair!! Seriously, though, losing a man so vitally and integrally important to the lives of so many people changes those people irrevocably and forever. "Big Joe" created a legacy of family love, loyalty and unity that is truly rare and in doing so, set a tremendous example for his children and grandchildren. There is no greater gift than one that comes straight from the heart and Joe's heart was as big as they come. So sorry that I won't be there to say my goodbyes in person, but to you, "Big Joe" - Salud!! You did a heck of a job. To your family and friends - may God bless you and keep you in the difficult days ahead.
Cathy G. aka Nana G. Ocala, FL

The Mastrangelo's

   Posted Fri August 29, 2008

To Joe's family. Our sympathy goes out to all of you. Joe was a special guy. I'm sure he's skating around up there with his hockey stick the way we remember him.
Fondly
The Mastrangelo's

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