Joel and Mills lived in A real room GOAT Ralph nick name Murray and Smithie lived in the jungle for the summer than moved to the Pit a 2 bedroom 1 bath near the college Every weekend Mills blasted on a reel to reel the tape of Sargent Peppers Beatles album Shultz did a doobie in the black lite room and John Suttie slept in a closet used as a bedroom Best 3 months of my life The PIT had a reputation and Starz and whatever her name was lived next door. Enough other than Murray was a perfect gentlemen right Smith? lots OF LOVE JOEL later God Father for my boys Bryce and Jeff and I for Alison and Lynsey He was watching the world series baseball nothing he would have rather done then play PHI Alpha see you again I hope
I'm sorry to hear about Joel's passing. To me, he was such a gentle giant with a big heart. I will surely miss his smile and our friendly chatter. My sincere condolences to Diane, Lindsey, and the whole family.
My condolences to Diane & the entire Hackett family. Joel was a lifelong friend, born eleven days apart, and we shared many years of school, family & sports together. I will always remember his love for his family, his passion for sports, & his bragging rights for his hole-in-one, & his skill to teach anyone to be a successful salesman. He will be deeply missed. RIP my friend!
For the last 40 or so years Joel, Ken Ammann and I met for lunch or dinner once a week. It was a chance to talk about business or family or politics or upcoming events. Always with a lot of humor. This was a nearly sacred event and to a great extent every thing else revolved around it. It’s hard to believe that Joel won’t be there anymore.