Memories of Joseph Anthony Freda IV

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Joseph Anthony Freda IV

Bernville, PA, USA

June 2, 1990 - April 11, 2021

Jun 2, 1990 - Apr 11, 2021

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Sarah Vasbinder

2021, New Jersey, USA

I miss you so fucking much every Sunday I cry and cry and cry. I’ve listen to your last voicemail a few hundred times probably and re read our last text messages. Your last text to me was Saturday April 10th at 10 pm “ Going in tomorrow now! So no need to worry love ya dingus” and then you made me worry from 7am-7pm all Sunday then while shopping in shoprite got the worst call ever. I was so proud of you for letting me come out and see you and try to help you and so great full that I got to have one last hug and shake n bake fist pump. I keep telling myself you would still be here if that rehab didn’t fail you. You were so fucking close buddy. I will never be ok with this, you were my best friend no matter what or how long I told you everything and anything, I stopped everything to go out and help with your dad cause I knew it would be tough on you. I never imagined how hard it would hit ya. You will always be my little Joey, my best friend, my little brother, my first baby....I am so thankful for your friendship and the times we had! I promise I will never forget you or stop missing you...

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Bill Stahl

2019, Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL, USA

Joe, Kayla, Dawn and myself took a trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal. Our main purpose was to tour all of the haunted houses but we wanted to get on a few rides as well.

Joe repeatedly let us know that he absolutely despises rollercoasters and refused to ride any. Well, our first ride was Harry Potter which technically isn’t a rollercoaster but it’s pretty damn close. After the ride he proceeded to tell us how much he hated us all for putting him through that.

The night went on, we toured more haunted houses, but we had a real strong urge to ride The Mummy ride towards the end of the night. We get on line and assure Joe that this isn’t a rollercoaster and he’ll be fine. We knew damn well that it was indeed a rollercoaster and that Joe was going to lose his shit.

We board the ride, and Joe is sweating straight olive oil. The rollercoaster takes off into the darkness and we all start to scream. Soon after we hear Joe scream at the top of his lungs “FUCK YOU GUYS!!!”. We all start laughing hysterically to the point where I think Dawn peed a little. At the end of the ride there is a video of Brendan Fraser and Joe yells out “B Fraiz “ like a giddy school girl and a huge smile came across that goofy face. Needless to say B Fraiz saved the day and Joe never went to a theme park with us again.

Love you Joey.

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Kay Sta

Sarah Vasbinder

Kathy Stock

To Kayla, Lynnie, and all Joe’s friends we are so sorry that Joe lost his battle with friggin heroin. He was trying but in the end it caught him. We loved Joe and had the privilege of having Joe and Kayla as our neighbors for several years. They accepted us old farts and we loved their youthfulness and joy as they started their lives together in Pa. We enjoyed watching them settle into their new roles as husband and wife, meeting their families and loved their doggies. Lots of memories for us many lovely and some very sad. We talked to Joe many times about getting help and wanted him to know he was a good man with a bad habit that just seemed to tighten its grip on him as he moved through the year of 2020. His biggest fear he said was being alone and it tore at our hearts. We know he had lots of folks who cared for him and we hugged him often to let him know we would be there for him. I would text him to ask was he ok because I would not see light in the house, he would finally get back to me, and I was so thankful. He was the only one who could help himself, none of us could help him, it fell on him. The world will miss Joe, I know we will! He and Kayla both touched our hearts deeply and we will continue to hold you both close and are very thankful for you being in our lives. The pain and disruption that addiction has caused in this family is indescribable to us all but for Kayla it is mind blowing! RIP Joe and your death has left a hole in our hearts.

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Ken Hoffman

Joey will always be remembered by me as one of the most genuine real dudes and always a listening ear and good friend and amazing person in general true friends are hard to find and our group was always there for each other and will continue to be through these difficult times may you rest easy and look over all your
Loved ones .. til we meet again much love brother 🙏🏼

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Samira & Pat Gabriele

I only met Joey twice through my boyfriend Pat. He was such a charismatic person and within minutes of meeting him you’d know he’d give the shirt off his back for anyone. He was such a character, he was so welcoming and so full of life. Everyone always spoke so highly of Joey From what I know he lived such a full life. We’ll forever make sure his legend will live on forever! Our sympathy goes out to Kayla his loving wife and Lynnie his amazing sister! Rest in POWER Joey!

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Kay Sta

I can’t stop thinking of all your little idioms that would drive me nuts: “Same shit different flies!” “What’s that got to do with the price of eggs?” “Now we’re cookin’ with gas,” or whenever I’d call you an asshole you’d say, “Casserole? You hungry??” I miss making fun of your “high butt crack,” and the fact that you’d have more wardrobe changes in a day than Lady Gaga because you’d sweat through all your shirts. I miss you telling me I look like Charlize Theron when I woke up and you’d always clarify, “Charlize Theron from Monster that is...” I miss you waking me up at 11 pm to help erratically clean the house because my family was coming to visit the following day, and walking in on you and Patty Cakes rearranging our living room in the middle of the night. There are endless things I miss about you, and I am forever grateful for all the beautiful weird memories you’ve given me. Love you forever and always.

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Mike Greenwood

Kevin Rarick

It takes less than a second to think of a ton of memories with Joe that brings a smile to my face ..

Flyers beating the Rangers will be less as sweet now that I know Joe won't IMMEDIATELY send me a message about how the Flyers suck

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Abby Kriegsmann

I hope you’re ripping some backside flips somewhere up there, my dude. You will be missed <3

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Justin Brame

The American Water Team is devastated over the loss of our dear friend and colleague. He was a great man and a hard worker. He will forever remain a member of our team in spirit.

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Pat and Bill Stahl

We always loved Joe He was a kind loving compassionate person who always went out of his way to make you feel loved. We cherish every good memory that we shared and he will always live on in our hearts because his presence was so strong it can never fade away❤️

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