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Schmitt-Abate Family
March 24, 2026
Dear Jeanette and Paluh cousins,
You have our deepest condolences. RIP Joey
Sincerely,
Schmitt-Abate Family
Mary Ann, James, Suzanne, Anthony, Catherine, and Tina
Tina Gonzalez
March 24, 2026
Aloha Joey,
I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting my, 'Big' cousin, Joey. You visited the Schmitt family on a motorcycle a long time ago in Columbus, OH. My sisters had a blast riding on the back of your bike. One of them even burnt her leg on the exhaust pipe. I was so mad, because I was too little to take a ride on the back of your bike. You were the life of the party that day!! Thanks for being a cool cuz!
Wishing you many blessings in the afterlife.
Sincerely,
Little cousin Tina
Ron Dombkowski
February 11, 2026
Joe was a childhood friend. One of the best kids in our lower eastside neighborhood. A few years ago, we reconnected after many years apart. I looked forward to seeing him on his visits back to Erie. He had a vast knowledge of our faith in Jesus Christ and was willing to share his knowledge and experiences with others. Joe was truly a great man
Ronald Dorski
February 10, 2026
I knew Joe as a faithful knight of Columbus and faithful Catholic. May he rest in peace!

Ginger Meeder, Brenda Fialkowski, Coreen Lowe, Jennifer Blalock, Wanda Lund
February 10, 2026
Celebrating the life of a wonderful cousin and mourning his passing with you.
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