Katie Piazza remembers Joey

Joey P,
I have had the pleasure of creating and sharing so many memories with you and your family over the years since Adri & I became friends. As any brother and sister would, you and Adri would disagree about certain things, and I would find myself sticking up for you sometimes, as I couldn’t help but be drawn to your passionate and contagious character. We would talk about how we couldn’t believe what you could get away with, but Adri & I just knew it’s because you were Joey! And even though you always put up a good fight, I know how much you respected and loved your sisters.

I remember coming back home from college and seeing how much you had grown up…You weren’t the “little brother” I had known you as, but a stud with some facial hair! Soon after being home for a little while, I was downloading songs for your 21st birthday cd, thinking Joey, 21?? Whoa!! The night of your party I will never forget the flood of friends that came through the door and the sheer excitement of celebrating you that filled the Pinasco house. You truly were the life of the party, the life everyone was there to celebrate.

A few months later at Adri and John’s wedding, I was introduced to your amazing dancing skills! Everyone was talking about what a talented dancer you were and you sure did get down on that dance floor…again, infusing the room with your infectious Joey P style. Shortly after Adri’s wedding, we shared the dancing floor at Alyssa and Joe’s wedding…I remember you acting shy at first, then your ring tone song came on and it was party time-air guitar and all. Your entire family came to dance and sing with you and we all had so much fun with you, as it was impossible not to.

This last week has been the most confusing, unfair and real nightmare I have ever experienced. Although in obvious different circumstances, your house, again, has been flooded with your friends and family, celebrating your life. You may not physically be with us here, in this crazy world, but I know you are looking down on all of us, surrounding us with your incredible spirit. I promise Joey, that I will stick up for you forever. I will always be there for your family and I will keep you in my heart. Thank you for being you.

Love, Katie