Joseph Fournier Obituary

I am so glad I got to see my godfather, Dear Uncle Joe, last July, 2007,in Cleveland at Rick's house(with my Aunt Teresa)we had a great and memorable day ! We also have many fond memories of family parties, singing and lots of laughs. Remember your house on Framingham in Sylvania, and someone put some "fake vomit" on the floor, and Joe almost got sick over it,while the rest of us were laughing? We also enjoyed his yearly Xmas letters, they were so funny and yet gave us lots of family updates,too. Much love, Carole (Escott) and Mike Mayers

Dear Joe,
Do you remember me? I was the brunette, attached to the hip of your daughter, so many years ago. You were such a kind man and always made me feel welcome. You will be so missed by your family and by everyone who knew you. I hope you will be happy to know, that after many years, Kathi & I are back in touch. May you rest in peace in such a beautiful place.

Dear Grandpa Joe,
I miss you a lot.
I will see you again some day.
Sorry you passed away.
I'am glad it went peicfly.
Love your grandson,
christian

to granpo joe,
I love you.
I hop you have a good time
in hevin.

Dad you blessed me with your gift of prose, unfortunately I never figured out how to keep anything under 10 pages....and that was just the introduction. How am I supposed to write anything good in this space not big enough for a horoscope? I tried last week and all I could muster was love you pops.

While I am at peace with your passing... it doesn't make the pain any easier. That old line you used to feed me, "Bud, tomorrow is a new day." is keeping me going. I know you always wanted me to stay positive and look on the bright side. As I hold back my emotions I want you to know I am at least giving it the college try.....but this last week has not met with much success.

I still remember seeing you speak for the last time with Christian the night you arrived at Memorial. I hope the lesson he gave you on Pokemon helps you win on Heavenly Jeopardy. I will always treasure that sight.

Some things I learned from you...Coffee goes with cream, gin goes with vermouth, patience and virtue do not always share the same pillow, measure twice and cut once, think before you speak, hard work always wins, "yes sir" is always a good answer, expensive radios dont make your car run any better, politics is politics and always, ALWAYS, spend your money wisely, especially on your wife during Christmas.

You and Mom have left a legacy with your family. I always will and always have loved you both. My goal is to one day have my children love me as much as we love you. Thanks pops, will be seeing you again.

Grandpa, i will miss you so much! you always made me laugh and i am so glad to have had you as a grandpa. I love you! ~Cutie

Dear Ole Dad,

It was a year ago tomorrow that you gave us the pleasure of your company for a short time. How we all enjoyed your visit! I will always treasure our walk together up and down the driveway and look forward to one day strolling with you again, minus the mesquitos! Thank you so much for all your support, guidance, understanding, forgiveness and love over the years. You have truely made me feel like one of your own. I miss you and I love you. Peg

I first saw Joe on the beach at Lake Erie. He was the most gorgeous redheaded guy I'd ever seen! (Even though he was with a cousin, and not Kate. She was a blond too, but Kate supplanted her--permanently!)

While I regret never getting to know Joe well--we had too much geography between us!--I loved his Christmas letters. They were a good peak into his zany sense of humor--one inherited honestly by his sons, it seems. May he be enjoying life's fullness in the presence of the Gracious Mystery we call God!

I wish I could be there this weekend. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Especially you , Kate. I love you.
Bonnie

I could not have asked for a more loving and accepting father-in-law. You welcomed me into the family with open arms from the moment that we met. Your love for life and family will forever be an inspiration to me. Everytime we parted you told me to take of your boys, and I promise that I will do just that!

Thanks Joe for all the good times and working together on the Jazz Festivals, and all the letters you helped me write. You were a great President so I had some shoes to fill. We just got thru our 18th festival. It is big one now.
I was a pleasure to know you .

For Stolen Lemon Drops and Somewhere over the Rainbow, to Sunday Donuts and turtles in the garden, for two decades of chocolate bunnies, to martinis and cigs in the garage in your last days, thankyou. The creations from your artistic hands and everything you taught your children will live down through generations to come forever.
Love you always <3

Uncle Joe, It is hard to accept you are no longer on this earth. My memories of you go back to when I was a little, little girl. Your family & mine shared many years of growing up together, chicken on the grill, swimming, laughing & playing. As an adult, I had your great example of love, kindness, responsibility & honesty. You raised a wonderful family, full of your values. I shall miss you dearly. Hope you & M. Terry are having a great time together. I love you very much.
Your favorite red-headed niece, Cindi "Lou"
P.S. Neither one of us could ever remember why you called me that.

GRANDPA JOE,

It's a shame I never had the chance to hangout with you more often or that you never got the chance to meet my beautiful girlfriend and daughter in person, although I know you enjoyed those pictures I shared with you a couple of years back. I'll never forget it those were the last moments I shared with you I'll cherish them forever. Just know that I love you. I'll see you one day. Put in a good word for me!
Love, Curtis

Dear Uncle Joe,
Your were a special man in my early life when you lived in Toledo. It was a treat when you and your sisters would party at our house. I loved the songs and great laughter that filled the evening. Thanks for letting me take you to Detroit Airport in your red 1956 Ford convertible and keep the car for a few days. Sorry I blew out your glaspack mufflers from down shifting to low gear to hear the pipes resonate. Thanks for intercepting my dad at the hospital, when I had an anxiety attack after wrecking my brother Jim's car.
You were the greatest! I will always have a smile on my face when I think you.
Love you ... [please save a place for me to park my Harley when I get there].
Say hello and give my love to my mom and dad, Pete,Grandma and Grandpa Fournier, Uncle Terry, Uncle Bud, Jean, Bob, John and David. And thanks for a good cry, I needed that.
God Bless

Dad,
Thanks for moving to Colorado and letting us be with you your final 5 years. You lived through many painfull medical treaments, and never once did I hear you complain. It was a true blessing to assist you and mom with everything, and know that we did it because of the love we have for you. The love you showed us our entire lives, it was nice to give back, you deserved it!
You will live on in me and in Alex forever!

Love you and miss you!

Who else would let me use his 1956 Ford Crown Victoria convertible for my Senior Prom. A truly great Dad to six and Brother in Law. Philosopher, musician and craftsman and cat whisperer. Loved by all of his In-Laws and indeed, everyone. What-a-guy! What a man!

Dear Uncle Joe,
I remember the good times we all had when our families lived closer together. Unfortunately, distance tends to be hard to overcome. I treasure the fun our families had and I know how much mom (Jean) loved you. Thanks for all the memories. Sorry I can't be there in person to see all my cousins...I love you all.

Joe, I have been honored to know you. The legacy you leave behind in your children’s and family’s hearts and souls speaks more than words could ever say about the man you are. I am blessed to be part of your family through Tony, as are my children. Your way of making people feel so special is truly a gift that you shared freely and so well. I will always remember your smile, your laugh and your way with words. I will miss you. Thank you for being you.
Love, Bonnie

P.S. I look forward to hearing you play a duet with Mammy in Heaven....

Uncle Joe, Thanks for many great memories from my youth. Sorry we couldn't hook up a few years ago- we tried. You are loved by all the Murrays. Your Theta Chi brother, Nephew Jim Murray

Grandpa Joe,
Just want to say how much I love you! I have so many great childhood memories of visiting you and Grandma... swimming, feeding the turtles, collecting snails, you feeding me green olives & "turning my nose green." :o) It was also awesome to have you here last summer! Great times. Wish we could have seen you more often. Miss you much. And, thanks for raising my Dad to be such an awesome father to us. He's the best dad I could have ever had. Love you and see you again one day!

grandpa joe,

although i didnt get to visit you many times the times i did were great. You showed an interest in me that alot of other people havent and for that i thank you.

love you so much,
Stevie

Dear Dad, You taught me how to Live, Laugh and Love. I treasure the fact I am the man I am because of how you and mom raised me, with love and firm set of guidelines. I would not be where I am today without your leadership. You told me once to always remember the "good times", I will. Rest in peace "old Dad", Your still my "Rock. Brown Eyes-over and out.

Dear Dad - I'm sure the view from where you are is fantastic - I miss you dearly - Mom is fine - we'll take good care of her - Love your only girl, Kathi

I love you Grampa. So much!

Love, Danielle

Dad, I always looked up too you, my best memories are of traveling with you as a boy. I remember eating grilled cheese sandwichs at ever meal and drinking coffee with cream and sugar...just like you. I never told mom about the grilled chees' at evey meal, so we'll keep it to ourselves. I'll keep the Fournier charm going, and thank you for the one thing that that has eternal rewards...a relationship with God. I'll see you when I get there Dad. Your ever lovin' son Danny~Boy!!!

Dad, I always looked up too you, my best memories are of traveling with you as a boy. I remember eating grilled cheese sandwichs at ever meal and drinking coffee with cream and sugar...just like you. I never told mom about the grilled chees' at evey meal, so we'll keep it to ourselves. I'll keep the Fournier charm going, and thank you for the one thing that that has eternal rewards...a relationship with God. I'll see you when I get there Dad. Your ever lovin' son Danny~Boy!!!

Joe,
I'm so glad we finally got to meet for a few brief hours at RJ's last year. Your friendly spirit always made me feel like a million bucks! You raised an amazing clan and I feel blessed to have known you even a little. Rest in Peace, my friend!

Dad, THANKS for being a great dad, a great person, and a great example of how a dad (and grandpa) is supposed to live. You will be sorely missed! The positive impact you had on those you met...is one for the record books. Love ya mucho!!

We enjoyed our visits with Joseph and especially the time he came over to the garage Pizza Party. Seemed to enjoy his time with all.
Take care Katie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you Pops.

We treasure the few times over the years that we were able to reconnect. So glad we got to see you last September.............but now you are finally "home". We will miss you, Joe.

Love you Grandpa! Thanks for teaching me to eat sunflower seeds and ride a two wheeler! You will live in our memories and hearts, always!~
Nate, Nicole, Noah, Luci and Sam

Grandpa...you will be so missed! I remember you teaching me to ride a two wheeler and how to eat sunflower seeds. You will live in my heart, and Noah, Luci and Sam's heart always. See you in Heaven someday.
Nicole

Dearest Dad: There are no words of consolation for me right now. Nothing said makes this easier or less painful. The last few months you said over and over again you wanted to go home. Welcome home Dad - I hate that I can't see you anymore - but my loss is heaven's gain. With all my love, your one and only girl - Kathi

Thanks for everything, DAD!

Miss you alot, Jeff