Message from JIM FOSTER
March 10, 2019 6:47 PM
JOE was not just a player for the Newton Nite Hawks Football team of the Northern States AAA Minor Pro Football League, he was a talented athlete and a tenacious, hard nosed competitor every down that he played as an All League Lineman. Had it not been for his dedicated service to our country as a member of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War, he could have very likely been a stand out as a college player at a high level. He was an anchor player as a founding member of the Nite Hawks and several years later on their League Championship and national top 5 ranked team. JOE will be welcoming many more of his team mates to the Heavenly Gridiron above in the coming years to relieve many great Nite Hawk memories Very belated condolences to all his family
Message from Nancy LeBlanc
May 20, 2017 6:25 PM
Helen and family, I'm so sorry to be reading of Joes passing. I love the picture you chose on this site as that truly exemplifies the spirit that you always saw on Joes face. I'm very sad for you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers hopeing each day grows brighter with the memories you have of such a vibrant personality! Love, Nancy
A candle was lit by Barb ORoake So sorry for your loss prayers to the
on May 19, 2017 11:46 PM
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Message from Jackie Maddy
May 19, 2017 1:51 AM
John-Maggie-Cole & Ellie
Just a note to send my sympathy to all of you....
So hard to lose a Dad...The picture says a lot about a person, and his looks pretty special.
Prayers * hugs ....thinking of you in the difficult days ahead. Jm
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on May 18, 2017 11:53 PM
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Message from Tom Fettkether
May 18, 2017 9:23 PM
John, sorry to hear about your dad. Miss seeing you.
Fett
Message from SC "Bucky" Denton
May 18, 2017 8:15 PM
My brother;
May you rest in paradise for even one moment. You have met the qualifications for such an audience! We love you.
Your 'teammate and friend;
Steve "Bucky" Denton
Newton Nite Hawks
Message from Emory Stewart
May 18, 2017 7:28 PM
John and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father, grandfather and father in law. I know he was a great supporter of you and your family. May God be with all of you during this most difficult time.
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on May 18, 2017 7:28 PM
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on May 18, 2017 5:48 PM
Message from Bob Buol
May 18, 2017 3:37 PM
My sincere condolences to Helen and your family. I always thought a lot of Joe, not only as a fellow Nitehawk, but as a great person. I never seen Joe not smiling. From one original Nitehawks to another, rest in peace my friend and get a team together. One day we will all be together again.
Message from LD Funk
May 18, 2017 1:04 PM
This gentle Giant will be be missed by so many of his friends & relation. As he did every game in his to short of life, he fought it to the end with all he had.
Rest in peace Joe enjoy your visit with your past loved ones.
LD Funk
Message from Rod Rivers
May 18, 2017 5:06 PM
Thoughts & prayers for the family.
A candle was lit by LD Funk
on May 18, 2017 12:54 PM