Frederick Joseph "Joe" Riche

January 5, 1965 to January 22, 2021

Obituary

Wow.  How do I even begin to write an obituary for my partner of 31 years?

On January 22, 2021 Joe Riche was taken away from us in an instant.  Since that day, I have received hundreds of messages of how Joe touched the lives of so many people. From his childhood friends, to his 80’s band mates.  From his life-long buddies, to his current football mates.  From his fellow adventure-seeking friends from all over the world, to his car and bike-loving crew. From his clients who considered Joe a close personal friend to fellow entrepreneurs and the business community.

Joe touched the lives of so many people in his 56 years that it is incredible to me!   I’ve thought a lot about this and it’s because he “practiced passion” in absolutely everything he did. He was curious and genuinely interested in absolutely everything and everyone around him.

Who was Joe Riche?  He was an excellent father to our beautiful daughter Jessie.  He was a dog walker to our three dogs. He was a man of strong integrity.  A true gentleman.  Financial advisor extraordinaire.  He worked hard, but played harder. World traveller. Mountain Climber. Coach. Raiders fan. Habs fan. Musician. Animal lover. Collector of all things. Voracious reader. Harley rider.  Muscle car driver. Trivia champion. Prankster. He was a tremendous partner who loved me dearly.

He is a man we are all so proud to have had in our family.

Joe leaves behind our sweet, beautiful daughter Jessie, who he loved with all his heart, his mother Hilda Pollard (St. John’s), his father Fred Riche and wife Rose Mangone (Oakville, Ontario), and me, Kim Spearns, his partner, and best friend of 31 years, who was lucky enough to be along for the wild ride through it all!

Following his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the SPCA.

Rest in Peace Darlin’.  As you always said, you really were “living the dream”!

I’m so proud of you and I love you.  XOXO

 

 

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I’m so sorry for your loss. I just found out today.

I first met Joe in the summer of 2019 and he helped us out with our investments by way of advice, multiple times.
I enjoyed visiting Joe and dropping off home made pastries by his office.
May his memory be a blessing.
If I can help the family in any way, please reach out to us.

Rabbi Chernitsky
341-8770

Kim,
I heard form your neighbour of the passing of your husband Joe. Although we haven’t spoken in years since you lived on Exeter, I want you to know I pass by your house regularly and often think of you and your dogs.. I am so, so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. Take care,
Serena Hancock

Good bye my friend. You were living an amazing life. Your story should not have ended so soon. Your journey was filled with amazing adventures. You touched so many people with the quality person you were. Evident by the testaments that have been written about you. R.I.P Joe Riche.

I know joe s since he was small boy and grew up visiting him with his parents. Hes wonderful. He want me play with him soilders toys civil war.
Sweet guy.
Just shock .
My sympathy to Dad Fred and Hilda.

Kim and Jessie, family and friends,

It’s taken me a while to write a condolence and deal with the grief I have felt.
I offer my deepest condolences and share nothing but beautiful memories of hours together on stage and recording songs, photo sessions, debates, shared joys and angst, sharing custody of a couple of dogs and more. From being my neighbor to a buddy to a bandmate, to a friend again and random encounters in between all that . . . it was always an adventure, a smile, a chuckle, with the Ayatolah of Rock’n’Rolla.
Peace and blessings.
Ward

Kim and Family – I just found out about Joe’s passing and want to extend my sincerest condolences to you, Jessie and the entire family. I have not seen Joe in many years since I relocated to Toronto but he had a great spirit, a strong and devoted love for family and a sharp mind. He was always there to help with any investment, finance or life discussions – a great passion for it all! He will be sorely missed.

So sorry for your loss Kim and Jessie, my condolences.

I only knew Joe for two months, I wish it were longer, but I am grateful for that time. I was a big fan of his after the first conversation we had.

We clicked due to my curiosity and desire to learn about investments and his willingness to teach. His integrity, stories and down to earth demeanour made it even easier to like him. He’s the type of person I aspire to be and will never forget. Rest easy Joe buddy

Kim,
My deepest condolences to you and Jessie.
Although I have only had the privilege to be in Joes company a few times I feel I got to know him over the years through Dave and Tina. So many wonderful memories shared, and so many stories told that will live on forever.
Thinking of you and the friends and family that were so fortunate to know him at this time.
Kim

I was so shocked and saddened by Joe’s passing !
It was a privilege to be his doctor ;
It was easy to call him friend
I appreciated his supportive words after the loss of our dear son Mark in 2015 …
A true Renaissance man of many talents who loved
Life and family
Kim :what a touching obituary tribute !
Deepest condolences from Sandra Lauren and I to you and Jessie ….
Paul Jackman

Kim and Jessie,
Our thoughts are with you two. Joe’s spirit will remain with you strong and for ever and make you proud every day in every situation. May the good memories keep your heart comfy and warm.
Nos pensees vous accompagnent durant cette periode d’adieu si difficile. L’esprit de Joe va rester fort et present avec vous pour toujours et va vous rendre fieres chaque jour dans toutes les circonstances.
Que les bons souvenirs vous apportent beaucoup de comfort et de chaleur.

Kim and Jessie,, I am so sorry for your loss. You couldn’t meet a friendlier more genuine person than Joe. He was truly devoted to his clients and a real professional. More importantly he knew what was truly important…. anytime we spoke you two always came up… he was so proud of you both. I will miss our chats at the gym and his positive outlook. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Janet and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. We knew Joe to be the perfect combination of intelligence, integrity, optimism and joie de vivre. Joe often reminded us that we were his first clients when he hung out his own shingle after his days with RBC. It was always a pleasure to deal with Joe. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

Dear Kim,

I learned of Joe’s passing this morning and I haven’t stopped thinking of your family. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe through a previous employer and will always remember his talent, his knowledge, and especially his warm, goofy personality. He truly lit up every room he entered and will leave a lasting memory to everyone he met along his journey.

My most genuine and sincere condolences to you and your daughter during this time.

Saddened to hear of Joe’s sudden passing ..Condolences to Fred and Hilda and Joe’s partner Kim and daughter Jesse and all the family .
Gloria Cleary Rees

Hello Kim and Jessie,
What an incredible tribute to Joe you’ve written. I wanted to send along our love and deepest condolences. It felt like a punch in the gut when we heard the news, especially since I was just talking to him over the holidays. We are still in disbelief.

To me, Joe was a cousin, but I always looked up to him as an older brother type of figure. Growing up, it can be hard to see yourself in your extended family sometimes, especially when you are younger. But with Joe, I knew right away that he was my family and that we were cut from the same cloth. He had a great sense of humor, liked all of the same nerdy comic book stuff I liked, liked all the same heavy metal and rock music, and was an avid collector of toys and collectibles like myself. We could talk about cars, comics, movies, music endlessly when we got together. These things might seem unimportant or trivial to most, but those connections really meant a lot to me, more than he could know.

Joe was an incredible man, someone who I admired greatly and I will greatly miss. I cannot wait until we can fly down to pay proper respects to Joe.

Until then, lots of love to you both.
Gerry & Lara

Hi Kim,
What an incredible and beautiful tribute to Joe! My heart goes out to you and Jessie especially as I can only sense your incredible loss from reading your tribute!
When Ronnie White called me the day of Joe’s passing and said he had some really bad news, I honestly didn’t expect the extremely sad news about Joe.
Growing up in da hood I always looked up to da byes (Ronnie, Wighty, Jeffy “Lou” Warren, Harry, Richard, Freddy, Morrissey, Bursey, Vokey and Chancey) as they were a year or two older, thick as thieves and most had motorcycles. I have always had a incredible passion for motorcycles and wanted to be as cool as them! It was hard to infiltrate da byes but then along comes this “mainlander” who is not only a Rockstar but also just personified “cool” and just slips right into the pack! It was impossible to dislike Joe though as he was always just such a nice guy!
I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences and pay respect to a man who was obviously so deeply loved & admired by anyone who had the pleasure of crossing paths with him.
I hope that the outpourings of love, admiration and respect for such a great partner, father, son and friend help you, Jessie and both your families get through this extremely difficult time.
RIP Joe!

Yours Sincerely,
Sean Kelly and family

Dear Kim,

First of all, what a beautiful tribute you gave him with your words. It may have been hard to write, but it was so heart warming to read. I just found out today that Joe passed away and I have thought of nothing but him and you and Jessie all day. You will all remain in my thoughts. I am so grateful to have been able to call him a friend.

With deep sympathy,
Lynda Boyd

Kim,
Deepest condolences on the passing of your partner. I learned later in life that Joe was actually my third cousin and I feel that it is unfortunate I never had the opportunity to meet such a dynamic and caring, individual.

Kim and Jessie, Joe was a great friend. I feel extremely fortunate to have met and gotten to know him over the past 10+ years and will miss his dearly. We loved getting together and discussing our past adventures and what remained on each of our bucket lists.. Joe was happy to share the memories he’d collected on his travels and he was just as curious about mine.. I don’t know if Joe knew it or not but I always tried to absorb as much information as possible from him when we were together. Joe my friend you will be missed.
Sending my deepest condolences to you both. Hold onto all the amazing memories.

Sadly its times like this that gives us that push to reach out to old friends. Your tribute painted an amazing picture of a great love and life together. Sending you my sincere and deepest condolences.

Kim and Jessie, I met Joe many years ago thru’ our industry related conferences. He struck me as an honourable , ethical and professional advisor who wanted to do his best for his clients,. Kim , your obituary was so wonderful but so sad for you and your family that it had to be written. Eric and I wish you comfort and strength in your memories of this very special man. and we hope you can gather all the support you need from each other and from family and friends.
Peace
Eric and Donna Stone

Joe I was so shocked to hear of your passing, you were a man of integrity –trustworthy and respected by all. You had an aura that will not be dimmed – you have big shoes to fill. Joe you will be missed.
From the bottom of my heart my sympathy goes out to your Family and staff.

Hilda and family, It was with great sadness we learned of the sudden passing of your dear son Joe. Too soon to go. Our deepest condolences to all the family. Frank and Shirley

I was so sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a man that my boys loved to talk about and visit. They would talk about his love for his cars and his “man cave”. He taught them that being a successful man didn’t mean you couldn’t have fun!!
My memories of Joe were ones of kindness, passion and of course humor. He always said I was ok for a “mainlander”. I don’t think I’ve ever watched so many episodes of Jeopardy as I did while visiting with Joe and Kim.
“Ones purpose in life is to find your purpose and give whole heart and soul to it”. I believe Joe did this.
My sincerest condolences to Kim and Jesse. He was taken far to soon. Forever remembered and never forgotten.
Love, Erin, Owen and Oscar

Joe was a lovely man, I felt that I knew him a lifetime although I was only a client.
He always had fond words for his family: his wife, daughter & dogs. I knew of his travels, I seen his cool car. I will miss Joe.
I am truly heartbroken for his entire circle because I know Joe was a rare kind, a real, honest gentleman. His humility & integrity always present on his sleeve, on the other- his heart.
Sincere condolences to you all.
Rest in eternal peace, Joe.

Joe is one of the greats that I have met in my travels over 20 years. Always wanted him as a client over the years and never got him. He always gave me time though. And I enjoyed it. Every single minute I spent with him. Every one will take a different piece with them about him, for me it was his enthusiasm. Whether about his family, his cars, his adventures or business… he was always excited to talk about it. Any absolute gem and a sincere loss for all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kim and Jessie , just heard about Joe’s sudden passing . I met him out walking the dogs and he was always kind and friendly .
Take care of each other and cherish the many happy memories you have with him.

Kim and Jessie,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. My heart and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care of each other and cherish your memories as you have so many. ????

Dear Hilda
Kyla and I express our heartfelt sympathy in the recent passing of your dear Son, Joseph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely
Jason & Kyla

Dear Kim and Jessie,

You had us at “wow”. What tribute to Joe , who by all we’ve read, was a very special man. Such a loss to this world..Take care of each other,

Andrew and Valerie Hutton

Dear Hilda and family

We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your son Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Dear Hilda and family

We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your son Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Beautiful tribute, Kim,. So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. From all accounts he was quite the guy, I wish I had the opportunity like the many fortunate ones on this site to know him. Please accept my sincerest condolences. at this difficult time.

Joe was a genuine gentleman. A gracious genius. A forever family man.

Joe mastered everything he endeavored.

To me, he will always be “The Ice Cream Man”. That night, summer of 1989, on a boy’s trip to Newfoundland to visit Joe…there he was, on stage, at the forefront with one foot on the amp, belting out that tune like a real Rock n Roller.

Joe was the coolest.

Joe was truly a SUCCESS.

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded”

Kim and Jessie,

We were shocked and heart broken to hear that Joe had passed.

Joe was such a kind, caring man. He once found our dog Jovie running up Roche St after she had escaped out of my parents back yard one night; he pulled over and lured our very timid husky into his car with ease. He brought her home and when we went down to get her she didn’t want to leave his car – she was quite content to stay with Joe and continue eating yummy Mary Brown taters with her new best friend.

We are so sorry for your loss.

Kim your tribute to Joe is perfect. WE met around my dining room table with those Asian dinners and became friends instantly! Joe was that kind of guy. His spirit was larger than his physical space but in the kindest of ways. We often chatted at the store when he came for a card or gift. Our world will miss Joe but, nothing like you and Jessie. My warm hugs, thoughts and prayers to you both.

Margaret Butt

Hilda, Kim and Jessie’

Although I’ve only met Joe personally a few times , I recall them as being very memorable. Making a family vacation decision with the total involvement of the family. I certainly recall his mantra, “living the dream”. My sincere condolences to you all. If only we all could have such a fabulous send off!

To Kim, Jessie and Joe’s Mom and Dad,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. I first met Joe when I moved from Ottawa to go to MUN. Joe was a part of a special group of buddies I got to meet through my brother Juice and friend Ron ‘Mel’ Palmer. We partied with a great group and had many a fun night watching a very “humble” Joe entertain crowds from the stage with his musical talent. I was always amazed how when I saw him after a show, he always asked how I was doing and how school was going. That seems to be a theme throughout the messages here. I also have fond memories of looking after Joe’s prized piranha’s – Hewy, Lewey and Dewey (when he was away at school) and how kind Joe reacted after he found out we went away for the weekend and forgot to feed them – Lewey ate Dewey and then Hewy ate Lewey. It was sad but we laughed about it for many years afterwards. We truly lost one of the good ones. When I look to the heavens, Joe will be yet another that I think about and talk to. I miss talking to you ‘Joseppi’ , thanks for being a great Buddy through my University days and beyond…rest easy now, your work here is done and I know you are on to make people happy elsewhere.
My sincerest condolences to all that will miss Joe. We are all better for having known him….

Cam and Kelly

Hilda, Kim and Jessie: Some things in life come as a shock; Joe’s passing raised the bar for us to, “tragic-disbelief”! Judy and I can not start to imagine how devastating this is for each of you. Please accept our sincerest condolences and best wishes that his many outstanding memories will be dominant in your time of healing.

Sincere condolences. I only met cousin Joe a few times but he made an impression as a very likesble guy. I did know his mom better please pass on my condolences to Hilda

Kim and Jessie,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. I was shocked and saddened to hear this extremely sad news. I never had the pleasure of meeting Joe but I can tell from all the other messages and your beautiful tribute that he was an excellent person.

My deepest condolences to your entire family.

Glenn Brocklehurst.

Hilda and family, I am so sorry to hear that your son Joe had passed. I know how proud you were of his accomplishments and how dearly he was loved. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

So sorry Kim for your loss. So sad

Kim,

My deepest condolences to you and Jessie. This was a beautiful tribute you wrote to Joe.. I only met him a couple of times many years ago but do remember his positive energy.. i know you have many family and friends close by but wanted you to know friends from afar are sending you our thoughts and support.

Take care

Jeff

Kim and Jessie,
Graham and I are heartbroken over Joe’s passing. It is almost exactly 20 years since we first met and while initially our relationship was professional, it wasn’t long after that he said he considered us friends and we certainly felt the same way.

Joe never took anything or anyone for granted, including his clients, his family and life in general. He was not one to boast, but he never hesitated to talk about how proud he was of you and Jessie. His bucket list of adventures ensured he made the most of his too-short time in this world.

I hope in time the wonderful memories of him and the love he had for you both helps ease the sadness you feel at losing him. The world needs more Joes. We will miss him greatly.

Dear Kim, Jessie, and Family,
So very sorry and saddened to learn of Joe’s untimely passing. Just seems like yesterday I was sending him a note for his birthday and he was on my list of people to call this month. I knew Joe as a class mate in university, a colleague at RBC, and as a friend. In fact, I liked him so much that I became a client and was proud to refer others to him for guidance. Joe was a special person to many….intelligent, knowledgeable, proud, passionate, caring, and successful. He lived his live with incredible purpose. For as much as he loved to tell a story, I have never met a more engaged listener. Each time he and I spoke it was always heartwarming to see how proud he was to provide an update on both of you. The world could sure use more people like Joe….he was one of the good guys for sure.
Take care and God Bless…..Peter

I met Joe through a shared love of pinball, and many hours of fixing the machines. Which quickly changed to a lot of hours playing pinball and building a friendship with Joe. He was always excited to tell me what was new in his life and ask me to drop by his beloved garage to see! I feel like he wanted to share things that brought him happiness and joy. He stood out because he was always so thankful for help and would say that he appreciates your time and was quick with a compliment. He was a true gentleman. Although I have only known Joe a couple of years, his passion for things he loved was infectious. I enjoyed time spent time with Joe, his many texts of his new high scores and consider myself very lucky to have met him. I am devastated to hear of Joes’ passing. He will be beyond missed. Thoughts and well wishes to his family and friends.

Kim , Jessie and Family: I am a client of Joe’s and, like so many more of his clients, felt that he was as much a friend as Financial Advisor. Joe helped, and was helping me even now, through some difficult times and I sure valued his opinion. He had such a great outlook on life and one could only be inspired by his life experiences. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you are in my thoughts during this most difficult time.

Kim and Jessie,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. We were saddened to hear of his passing at this time of his life and yet awed by all in life that he accomplished.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jim and Sandy Dyke

Hilda and family,

My sincere condolences on the passing Joe. I was heartbroken for you and your family when I heard this sad news. I met Joe last summer when I switched my investments over to Riche Investments. After meeting with him I knew that I had just met Hilda’s son. He was a very interesting individual who was knowledge and very personable. And in reading so many of the other messages of condolences I discovered just how much he was like you. Not afraid to take on new challenges, the love of adventure and so well travelled. A true go getter.

May your love and memories of Joe carry you through this most difficult time. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn

Kim and Jessie,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have known you for many years Kim and we spoke many times of Joe; It was very easy to see how he brightened your life. I remember Joe we’ll from the band days in University, he was a lot of fun.

During this very difficult time we want you to know that you have friends to lean on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jessie.

Susan and Tony Rolfe

Dear Fred, Rose and family,
Unfortunately we never had the occasion to meet Joe, however we are sure that he was a wonderful person, full of life, a fantastic father and a lovable son.
We are deeply affected by the unexpected passing of Joe. We are all close to you and your family with all of our hearts even from across the world.
Our sincere condolences. Un abbraccio forte.

Joe was a good friend of mine a long time ago. He always had me laughing and wondering what he would do next when we were at PWC and MUN.. I am smiling now thinking back to those days and am grateful for those memories. Condolences to your loved ones.
RIP Joe

Kim, Jessie and Family,,

As neighbours we are so very sad ,and shocked on the sudden passing of Joe.

I always smiled looking out the window when I would see Joe stop by in a new car so he ,and Glenn could test drive it, or just them having a driveway catchup about cars in general truly a passion for them both.!

Kim your tribute to Joe was beautiful, he was just such a great guy, and the hood will be a much emptier place without him. We were very lucky to have known him as a friend.

We are both so very sorry for your loss ,
Lisa and Glenn

I met Joe many many years ago when I started playing drums in 1978. We very briefly crossed paths and I
shall always remember a gentle soul who exhibited the same passion for music that all my band friends did. Gone to soon. May you Rest In Peace.. My deepest condolences to his family.

Kim, Jessie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. First time I met Joe was in the late 70s when we advertised in the Hearld for a bass player for our band. Joe showed up at my door with shoulder length hair wearing white pants, checkered sneakers, a Def Leopard sleeveless t-shirt (an unknown band at the time), and carrying a bass that appeared to be twice his size. We jammed for a couple of years… it was such a pleasure.
We reacquainted several times over the years and most recently in the financial world. Our face to face meetings always returned to the early years and his love of family so evident in your words. Joe personified cool… he was kind, respectful and honest, a true gentleman. He will be truly missed, God bless.

Hilda & family, so sorry to read of your son’s passing . Although we never met Joe, it is evident by all the beautiful tributes that he was remarkable. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bill & Carolynn Browne

Kim, Jessie and all Joes family. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Joe from university and his time in Harlow. Joe just made everything so much fun – he was such a positive man to be around. Thinking of all of you.

Every time I would call Joe and asked him how he was doing he would answer “living the dream!” Truly a one of a kind polyvalent person that I had the pleasure of hosting when he would visit Montréal to watch his beloved Canadiens wearing his Habs sweater. A bright star extinguished far too soon, Rest In Peace Joe and May him memory be a blessing.

Kim and Jessie:

We are so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing.. Kim, your tribute was so beautifully written, powerful and heartfelt. It embodies who you, Joe and Jessie were as a family. Our lives have intersected several times over the years – through our high school days, our spouses’s career and as parents. Through all of that, both you and Joe have been such an example of how life should be enjoyed. Our heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow.

Hilda,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your son and send you our sincere condolences at this time. We did not know your son but he was obviously a very special person to a lot of people and his loss will be felt by many, but no more than by you, his mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through these difficult days. May the memory of Joe and the love he shared with so many bring healing to your heart. God bless you.

Hilda & Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your son Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

I met Joe while doing Commerce at MUN and he remained the same high-energy, smart-as-a-whip, talented, successful, big-hearted man all these decades since.

Kim, the tribute you wrote is beautiful just as his life with you and your daughter was. Joe packed a lot in to his 56 years and I’m so sorry it came to such a sudden end. His ‘practiced passion’ lives on in you and all those he cared about.

Sincere condolences to you.

Thinking of you with peace and love,

Shannon and family xoo

Kim
I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. My heart and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care of each other and cherish your memories. My heartfelt condolences .
Cherry

Right now condolences just don’t seem like enough for a tragedy of this magnitude, I’m absolutely heartbroken for Kim, Jesse, Fred & mom and my whole Newfie extended family, my thoughts are with all of you.

I have a lot of memories of Joe over the years and not surprisingly all are fond – from wings at The Anchor Bar in Buffalo to thai food at Green Mango on Yonge St to Apache Burger in Etobicoke we had many a “big feed” together. Both fans of Arnold Schwarzenegger we watched Terminator at least ten times, shared a love of classic cars and enjoyed talking about what he had his eye on next – the whole time secretly hoping it was going to come from California or Arizona which meant I should probably drive it to him personally…

He was a part of my life about as far back as I can remember even though we only lived under the same roof on a couple of short occasions. Eventually with life and geography getting in the way we communicated less but it didn’t matter much, whenever we got on the phone he was the same great dude as the time before, always happy to be a big brother of sorts and talk about things that brothers probably talked about which in retrospect I should have done more of, he was a great sounding board on all things life.

As I scroll through all of the messages on this page I’m stunned but not surprised by the massive outpouring of sadness and more importantly love because it speaks volumes about Joe the person, simply put, he was great.

Joe wherever you are I hope you’re sitting in a black convertible 1968 Camaro SS beside Alex Trebek watching Jeopardy on repeat while planning your next mountaineering adventure. I’m really going to miss you my friend.

Domenic Mangone

Sheri and I were shocked and saddened to hear about Joe’s sudden passing. Joe was a scholar and a gentleman in every sense of the words and his passion for all things he loved was evident in everything he did. The world is a little more diminished because of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his many friends.
Dave and Sheri Bradshaw

Hilda and Family ,
I’m so sorry to hear of Joes sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
May your memories of Joe and the love of your family and friends help you though the difficult days ahead.

Joe was a colleague; we met years ago when he worked at Dominion Securities. In the last decade, we would meet at training events. He always had stories of his travels to tell. He would say “living the dream'” when asked how he was! My condolences to family and to his staff, and the many people who will miss him.

Kim, Jessie and Hilda,

Sending you our deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts. Joe was a wonderful man, loved and respected by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace.

Sorry to here of the sudden passing of Joe. Joe was a classmate of myself and my wife in the late 80’s at MUN during our year in Commerce. Our deepest condolences to you and your daughter. May he rest in peace!

Cyril and Julia Mullaley (Swyer)

Our deepest condolences on the death of your husband,father and best friend..Although I didn’t know Joe he sounded like an amazing man.My heart goes out to you and your family.
Pat & Kirby Stapleton.

Kim, Jessie and family,
It is with great regret that we are writing our condolences for Joe today. As the outpouring of love and support continue to pour in, it only shows the magnificent footprint that Joe has left behind. There will only be one ‘Joe’. He was such an approachable person. He personified it all; humour, kindness, compassion, curiosity, and professionalism among many other traits. In general Joe was just an all around great guy.
Joe always seemed to be in control of the situation. Never one to panic, he would somehow sit back, think it out, and come to the best possible conclusion. Well, I guess until one night on a Sunday evening when my phone rang. (Kim, I’m sure you remember this story.) On the other line was Joe in full panic mode, totally distraught because his little darling girl, Jessie, had locked herself in the washroom of his new office condo that I was building for him in the old St. Joseph’s church. Jeff, “I don’t know what to do, can you get here asap and help me out.” Down there I went immediately and within minutes we had come to Jessie’s rescue, where she was totally content sitting on the bathroom floor playing with her toy. Joe couldn’t thank me enough that night and furthermore thanked me every day after until his office was completed.
May the wonderful memories you shared together help you get through these most difficult times.
Kim your words were beautiful and very touching.
Joe, may you Rest In Peace good friend.

Jeff Purcell and Connie Fleming

Hilda and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the recent death of your son Joe.
Helen Marie Roche

As one of Joe’s friends from the Baird subdivision I returned home from Ontario for Xmas one year. I went to Joe’s place on Keane place and convinced him to come to a party with me. This is where he met you Kim. So sorry for your loss.

Hilda, Fred, Kim and Jessie,

We were so shocked and heartbroken to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all. I have many fond childhood memories of Joe as our parents were both friends and neighbours. Even as a young child Joe was exceptionally smart, kind and caring. It is evident through the many beautiful words of tribute written here that Joe carried these traits into adulthood…as a loving partner to Kim, as an amazing father to Jessie, and as a much loved family member and wonderful friend to so many. To see how many lives he touched and the lasting impact he made on so many people is a testament to the incredible person he was and how he lived his life. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Hilda, Kim, & Family,
So sorry for your loss!
The obituary says it all!
May you find peace and contentment in your memories of the wonderful experiences that you had with Joe.
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you at this very sad time in your lives.
Linda Coles & Ches Keats

What a beautiful tribute Kim. And I have never seen so many, and so heartfelt condolences. A tribute to what a great one-of-a-kind person Joe was. I’ve known him for 20+ years as a client, but as many have said, it felt more as a friendship.. He was so good on the financial side, but every conversation, including just last week, was filled more with personal stuff than the financials. His Interest and passion for everything was amazing., and he always made you feel that he had all the time in the world for you. Now seeing that he made everyone feel this way, at work, at play and with family and friends – incredible! He certainly made the world a better place.

Keith Wellon

Hilda, Kim and Family
We were shocked to read of Joe’s passing. Having known him as a student and in later years as a member of the same gym, we always enjoyed seeing him. He was very personable and interested in so many things. Our prayers are with you.
Michael and Terri Leonard

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. I have been a client of his for several years and he has always made me feel comfortable and welcome during one of our meetings. Although I didn’t know Joe on a personal level, I know from our conversations of his passion for adventure as he spoke of his many travels .around the world. He also spoke of his wife and daughter on occasion and I could tell he was a very proud Dad. My heart goes out to them. .Sending my sincere condolences to them and all of Joe’s family., and wishing you peace during this time of healing..

Hello Kim & Jessie
My wife & I are so shocked and shaken up, to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. We have been clients of his for the past 24 years and like everyone else that have every meet Joe, we feel so close to him and can’t believe his gone. After reading the wonderful obituary you composed, it shows us the love you have for Joe and for life like he did. It also shows why the both of you chose each other to go on your incredible life journey together. You & Jessie have all the wonderful memories that the 3 of you have shared together. , They will help you both to get through the next chapters of your life’s. We are all so blessed to have had Joe in our lives. He has taught us all , how we need to live life. He would want everyone of us, to always live the dream.

Sincerely,
Debbie & Craig Driscoll

Upon meeting Joe in the early 80s, we were certain that “Joe Riche” was a stage name. We hadn’t seen Joe since the late 80s but remember him as tremendously talented, witty, and passionate, clearly the foundation for his great success in business and in life. Riche in so many ways – Rock Star.
Sincerest condolences to Joe’s family and his vast community of friends

Hilda and family ,I first met Joe in university and right away you knew he was one amazing guy …… a person of great integrity and passion for life . Joe was a leader without trying and I believe this was due to his huge kind heart .

In all our thoughts and prayers …..

Sean & Lynn FitzGerald

I was deeply saddened to learn of Joe’s sudden passing. Before Joe made NL his permanent home, he spent many summers visiting his grandparents on Garrison Hill. I lived just a few doors away and spent nearly every day of those summers hanging out with him. Even as a child, I was just amazed at his intellect and vast imagination. So while I did not know Joe as an adult,, I am not at all surprised to hear what a wonderful person he was. My sincere condolences to you all. May his memories give you comfort.
Maureen Healey Gorman

Hilda, Kim and family. We were shocked and extremely saddened upon hearing the news of Joe’s death. He was a wonderful person and we echo all the wonderful comments that have been written. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time and in the days ahead as you deal with this loss. Blessings and Peace. Maude & Chesl

We were so sorry to hear this news. I have great memories of us visiting in Montreal as kids and Joe visiting us in Kitchener. He was our cool cousin who made us feel just as cool. So glad we got the chance to reconnect when my mom and sisters visited St. John’s a few years back.

To Kim, Jessie, and all close family and friends of this wonderful man,

I was only told of Joe as a very competent and personable financial planner about 4 years ago through a family member. And Kim, I met you ever so briefly, when we were children. But, now after reading your poignant and touching tribute to your soulmate and Dad and the many other tributes to Joe, I really wish that I had known him and am envious of those he impacted so deeply and meaningfully in so many different ways. It is especially evident in this new and scary world that we should all be “living the dream” as he did, as obviously, life can be way shorter than we realize or expect.

It will take a long time to heal from such a huge and shocking loss , so be very patient and kind to yourselves as you get through the days. May you be comforted by the amazing impact your dear husband and father had on so many people. Take care and God bless.

Hilda and family,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe during his time with RBC DS,. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hilda and family,

So very sorry to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sending hugs,

Kim and Jessie… So sorry for Joe’s untimely passing. We only had the pleasure of Joe’s company on one of his adventures, for 17 days in Africa while we climbed Kilimanjaro and went on the most amazing safari. He talked of you both on the entire trip. Joe’s joy of life remains a highlight of that adventure that we will never forget. I can still see him doubled over in laughter at the Arusha airport when I sat in a plastic chair in the customs office and it collapsed under me. Memories of a lifetime. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow.

Condolences to Joe’s family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Allison and Boyd Bursey

Hilda; We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your son Joe.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. God Bless! Lillie & Tom

Kim and Jessie,

I always remember as a kid my parents were clients of Joe… and I find it difficult to say “client” because Joe welcomed everyone as a friend and member of his own family. We attended many family events with Joe and the family he built through his work and adventures.

Joe was a regular household name growing up. He was the money man, who from a young age, taught me to save my allowance buy my first iPod, and then as I got older helped me set myself up to finish university, buy a house and begin investing. And even now as an adult, he has taught me so much about the financial world. But he was obviously more than the “money man”. He was a Dad, husband, family member and friend to all. Even in meeting with Joe at his office, he was always SO proud to take an extra few minutes away from finance talk, and speak of his wife, Jessie and their dogs… and usually snuck in some chat about his cars too.

Joe was such a bright light in so many people’s lives. I can not begin to imagine the pain his family is feeling at this time. I hope you all find peace in the love and laughter he spread everywhere he went.

Thinking of you all

I would like to send my most sincere condolences to Kim, Jessie, Fred, Rose and Joe’s entire family. Such tragic and heart breaking news.

Hilda & Families,
Our condolences on the premature loss of your son. Keeping you in thought as you grieve Joe’s passing and celebrate his wonderful life as a husband, Dad, and friend to so many people who had the pleasure of knowing him. Hugs Geri Doherty & Ron Power

Hilda. Words cannot express the sadness I feel about the loss of your wonderful son, Joe. Please know that I am thinking about you and sending you warm loving thoughts.

Kim, Jessie and family,
You know many people are here to support you.
Joe loved you dearly.

Joe made a big mark on life and didn’t leave anything on the table.
His large presence was felt by many and I’m sure glad I got to call him a friend.
As tough as it is right now, I can still see his wide smile and feel his big ol bear hugs.
God Bless. We’ll chat soon.

First time I met him, he was late for the first class of the semester (MUN Business). Standing in the doorway with long blonde hair and a white motorcycle helmet under his arm. What a character. Quite possibly the most impressive person I’ve ever met. Curious, intelligent, positive, empathetic. Never saw him angry or speak ill of anyone. Last time I saw him at his office, he was the same Joe. Showing me his cars, bragging about his Ronnie Wood painting. Talking about playing again. Talking about his plans. And his daughter.

I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort knowing that you were able to enjoy so many years with such a special human being.

Words are difficult to find that would express how I want to comfort you and Jessie. Words are written in the beautiful condolences left by so many of Joes friends.
The only thing that keeps coming through my mind is the poem of “ Footprints in the sand”. I hope you will feel carried through the difficult times by your friends and by “The spirit of Your Joe”.
Feel comfort from all that loved Joe and love you and Jessie.

Lynn and family.
David, Sam and Charlie

Our most deepest condolences to Kim and Jessie. We have been clients of Joe’s for several years and was referred to him by a family friend. Joe was such a wonderful person. Always a smile when we went to his office and made us feel like friends as opposed to clients. Hold on to those memories. Take care.

Kim , Jessie and family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. I met Joe many years ago through Barry and still remember his love of the Raiders and chatting with him on your parents deck., great guy. God Bless. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

My condolences l and sympathies with Kim, Jessie, and Joe’s family.
I initially became a gym friend of Joe’s and eventually a client. Many conversations in the gym ranging from football to music and of course the stock market. Joe had a spirit for everything that brought light or a challenge his way. Always wearing a smile “living the dream” was his mantra. At times unassuming, yet ready to engage in a conversation with anyone, about anything. A couple of sentences in, you felt like you’ve known Joe for years.
Was at the gym this morning….something missing…..Joe was a special person. God Bless

Kim,Jesse and family.,

I’ve been reading all the condolences. Wow!!!
Honestly, I have so many wonderful memories and thoughts….
Loved that man! From head to toe!
I will miss our friend forever.
I’d like to leave a memory of Joe and I if I may….
“Harv!” “You always make me laugh, especially at myself!”
That’s a little touch of who Joe was.
God bless everyone who wrote in..

Kim, Jessie and family,
My sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time. I had the pleasure of meeting Joe through NIA. We had many great chats about his cars. I remember when he called to add his “Smokey and the Bandit” car. I was so excited cause I love that movie and the car! He must have talked about it for 30 mins, he even promised to take me for a ride… lol!! He truly adored you both and loved to talk about his dogs! He surely will be missed by all who knew him. You are both in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

I am still at a loss such tragic news. We met Joe through business many years back, however the relationship was more than just a business acquaintance it was more like a friendship….That was JOE. Very personable and took a genuine interest in the people he met. I am proud to have known you. Sincerest condolences to the family. Windross and Judy Banton

It is still hard to believe that Joe is gone. It’s a testament to Joe’s life when reading all of the condolences that Joe was an extraordinary guy that touched so many people. I was fortunate enough to have been one of them..
Joe and I have been friends since we were kids growing up in the “Hood”. The memories and the stories over all the years are endless. Dawn and I particular remember the “Roast” he gave me at our wedding 20 yrs ago.. it was classic. Just like Joe.
Over the years we spent hours talking about numbers, cars, motorcycles, trips, future plans and even argued just like brothers. I will miss it all…love you brother. Rest in Peace my friend.
Stay strong Kim and know that so many friends are here for you and Jessie during this difficult time.
Love Ronnie, Dawn, Parker & Julia

Kim, Jessie and family,

Chris, Abi, Emma and I would like to pass along our condolences on the recent passing of Joe.

Both Chris and I have known Joe professionally over the years. When meeting him at various industry events he always met us with a big smile and was up for a great chat. When Chris made the move to the independent channel, Joe was a great sounding board.

Your tribute and the comments posted over the last few days are a true testament to Joe’s character and the impact he had on everyone he met. We were privileged to have known him. Abi and Emma think so highly of Jessie and from everything they have told us about her she has certainly inherited Joe’s best qualities.

May your memories and the love of your family and friends carry you both though the difficult days ahead. xo

Kim and Jessie and all of Joe’s family and friends,

On behalf of Robin and myself I would like to send condolences on the loss of Joe. I can’t imagine how difficult it is to deal with such a tragedy. Kim, your words were truly a wonderful tribute. Thinking about you all during this time.

Kim, Jessie & family,,
I am so sorry to hear of your extreme loss. Kim know I am thinking of you and my thoughts & prayers are with you all as you navigate through this heartbreak:(

Kim Gaslard
CBS, NL

Our sincere condolences to you and your daughter. Arnold and Lidwina Critch. Joe’s clients.

Hilda and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son Joe.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
“Ar dheis de go raibh a anam”

Kim and Jessie,

My heart goes out to you. The memory that you shared here is one of the most beautiful and accurate that I have even seen

Joe was passionate about everything he did but especially about his family.

Hopefully you find some peace as time goes on.

Kim & Jessie,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. No words can describe my sorrow for you all. He will be remembered so fondly by all of us. The boys still speak of him every time we drive by the office. He left such a lasting impression on them and how cool Joe was. Thoughts and love with be with you two girls always!! xo
Lisa Smith

Kim….so sorry for your loss! A great man was taken way too earlier. I got to know Joe when he returned from Toronto and setup his business. Whenever we met he was genuinely interested in how I was doing. He could recall our last conversation and continue it as if it happened a few days earlier. He was truly a thoughtful and caring person. He will be missed by many people.

Hilda,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I have never met Joe personally, I know that he was amazing, just by the way you spoke of him. My heart absolutely breaks for you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please reach out day or night if you need anything.
Mary Porter & Jennifer Austin (Porter)

Kim and Family

Sending my deepest condolences on your sudden loss of Joe. I first met Joe working in government…years later he became my financial advisor….he was a pleasure to know….hoping you will find comfort and strength in fond memories….

Gary Cake

Hilda, Fred , Kim and Jessie. To say I am in shock is putting it mildly. Ever since I heard the sad news I feel it is like losing a family member. I have wonderful memories of that sweet little boy with the big brown eyes. When he came to our house for birthday parties or sleep overs he was always such a polite little guy and all the little girls loved him.. Kim your tribute to Joe was spot on. He was every thing you said and more. His mom Hilda and I were friends for many years and she kept me posted on all his endeavours over the years. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time . The great memories you have will be treasured just like he was… Rest In Peace my dear friend Joe until we meet again. Anne Kieley-Ryan

Kim, I was so sorry to read that your Joe had suddenly passed away. I remember the many times that you spoke of him and Jessie with such love. You showed great lcourage in writing that obituary.
“I will look for you among the stars and each dawn’s pastel sky, and whisper words of love to you, but never say goodbye.” Until you meet again, Kim. Please accept mine and Tom’s sincere condolences for your loss.

Kim so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Rest easy Joe and we’ll see you later.

Kim Hilda & Fred. & Families. We were saddened to hear of Joe’s sudden passing.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this most difficult time. Cherish the special family memories. He sure will be missed by many. Kim your tribute surely sums up what an amazing man he was. Hank & Marilyn

We never had the pleasure of meeting Joe but we heard so much about him from Fred and Rose that he entered in our friendship circle. Such an irreplaceable loss. Our thoughts and support go to all the family in extending our condolences. Angelo and Adriana Delfino

Kim and Jessie,
It is with profound sadness that I learned of Joes passing on Friday, January 22nd. I have known Joe for over 30 years and we have done business together during this time. I would like to express my condolences to Kim and Jessie especially given the tragic circumstances. of his untimely passing.
Those of us who have known Joe in the business world will attest to his honesty and integrity. We had a special business relationship.. I want to leave a few words which I quote from Alex Trebek
” I believe in the power of positivity.
I believe in optimism. I believe in hope.”
May you find strength in these words – Jessie and Kim.

Kim & Jessie,

It is impossible to put into words how devastated we are over Joe’s passing. Our friendship with Joe started 20 years ago over a mutual love of Jack Russels. It flourished over the years and we valued his advice but more importantly his friendship. It is difficult to imagine that I will never again answer the phone to Joe saying “Cindy Bugden.”

We shared many milestones with Joe—our kids growing up, Jessie’s birth, SPCA rescues, our grandchildren’s births. Joe celebrated our joy as his own.

Joe will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and sorely missed by all who loved him.

Rest in peace our dear friend.

Cindy & Craig Bugden

Hilda, deepest sympathy to you and all the family on the sudden passing of Joe. We were shocked when we heard the sad news, he was loved by all and will be missed by many, especially his precious family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you today.
Angie & Sandy Gibbons

So very sad the hear of Joe’s passing. I first met Joe back in the late seventies when he was a 14 year old bass guitar prodigy. We briefly played together in a band called Illusion which became a band called First Offence. It was the first time I ever heard anyone play The Police live. Joe really dug em! He seemed well beyond his years even then. We each went on to other bands, him Lust, me The Brats, inheriting the great John Gosse from them but our paths crossed every now and then along the way and we’d have a great chat. My deepest condolences to his family. and friend’s. If you believe in forever, Then life is just a one-night stand,
If there’s a rock n’ roll heaven, Well you know they’ve got a hell of a band!! Godspeed old friend.

Kim and Jessie,

All of us can only hope to live a life that is worthy of the beautiful words you wrote about Joe. There is no doubt that he loved his life and that he made the most of every day.

Joe was my cousin, my friend and my financial advisor and he excelled at all three roles. Reading through the messages here it is clear that he left an impression and held a special place in the hearts of everyone who knew him. I can understand that because he treated everyone with kindness and respect. As far back as I remember knowing him he was always loyal to his family and friends. In recent years we discovered that we had many things in common… our love of dogs, nature, travel, hiking, going on adventures… Joe had something interesting to add to every conversation.

I remember in high school Joe was part of the “cool” group and I definitely was not! He always made a point to talk to me and yell down the hall “Hey cuz”, even back then when peer pressure would have stopped many teenagers from talking to someone from the “uncool” group. He always followed his own heart and was kind, thoughtful and genuine.

It is impossible to make any sense of this terrible loss, but if anything good can come of it, I think it would be that we all strive to live life passionately, exactly as Joe did.

My next adventure will be dedicated to you Joe!

Hilda, Fred, Kim and Jessie
Our sincere condolences on the loss of a great friend, son,, father and husband. We are all still in shock of Joe’s sudden passing.
Joe and I had “History” as he would say..as young kids growing up Joe was always passionate at what ever he touched from collecting match books and everything in between. I always remember when we were 9 years old and Joe would come stay at our house while visiting from the mainland. He would do 50 push ups before he went to bed and wanted me to do the same! He always strived to do better! He was a loyal friend and I always enjoyed our chats about life, his collections, his family and his next big adventure and overall his zest for life.
He has left a mark on us all!
RIP My good friend!
Ken and Carol

Kim, Jesse and family,

Although Chris and I didn’t know Joe personally, as members of the local financial services community you get to know someone’s work ethic and personality through common clients and common friends. Joe was a creditable and extremely confident business adversary and over the years, and as some clients moved back and forth there was nothing but professionalism and respect on both ends.
After reading down through the endless number of condolence message I can honestly say that I made a mistake in my life/career by not taking the opportunity to get to know Joe on a more intimate personal and professional level. We need more “Joe’s” in our industry and it will be a hard void to fill.
From our families we offer you our deepest condolences on Joe’s passing. Thoughts of you, Jesse and all your family will be in our hearts and prayers for weeks to come.
Aaron

Kim – I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine what you are experiencing right now. Be assured that all the wonderful attributes of Joe were ones that were known by all who had the priviledge of knowing him. I know how proud he was of both you and Jessie. My condolenses to you both. He will be missed by many people.

Kim and Jessie

Although we had sent a card to you expressing our personal heartfelt sympathy, shock, and devastation on Joe’s passing, we cannot help but acknowledge the wonderful tribute that you posted for Joe. It was Joe to a ”T”.

After reading the posting by his good friend Dave Wight in Vancouver it also brought back memories of the many discussions we had with Joe over the years about our desire to take our 5th wheel trailer and do a cross Canada and Alaska trip in our retirement years. On one of our visits with Joe, he told us about the wonderful trip that he and his friend had taken to the Arctic Circle on their motor bikes. He encouraged us to take the plunge and fulfil our dream of doing the trip. We did take the plunge and we were so pleased to compare our trips when we met with him again after we returned. We have always said that it was Joe who gave us that “little nudge” because he did stress to us the importance of doing things while you were able to do it. It was one of the nicest trips that we have ever taken and every time we talk about it, who else comes to mind but Joe. Joe did practice what he preached, and was able to fulfil a lot of his personal and business goals while he was able to do so. Good for you Joe.

We will always keep Joe in our hearts and will also keep both of you in our hearts as well, as you were both so special to him, and he was a son whose parents could be so proud of.

Kim – I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine what you are experiencing right now. Be assured that all the wonderful attributes of Joe were ones that were known by all who had the priviledge of knowing him. I know how proud he was of both you and Jessie. My condolenses to you both. He will be missed by many people.

My husband Ian worked for Joe this past summer and thought so highly of him. Joe was friendly, considerate, amicable, and fair.
He took me on a tour of the garage, proudly showing his cars and even revved one up, which was an anticipated delight for me!
Seeing the Indian when it came was a thrill.
So shocked and saddened at this great man’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Dear Kim and Jesse,
I only had the pleasure of working with Joe through our Merry and Bright Festival of Lights, but he was a great guy and you could tell he really cared about his family and clients. It was easy to see in the way he treated his staff and guests. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope that in time you may find yourself on a path to healing.

Hilda and Fred, I’ve been thinking of you both since I heard the terrible news. Your hearts must be breaking right now at the loss of your beautiful son. But I hope your pain is eased even a little bit as you see and hear how much Joe was loved, respected, admired, and appreciated by so many people. You raised an amazing son and were kind enough to share him with all of us.
Kim and Jessie, it’s clear that Joe had a wonderful life filled with love, accomplishment, and adventure. You two were obviously at the centre of his world. Whenever I crossed paths with Joe in recent years, he would speak of you both with such affection and pride.
I went through my old photos and found pictures of Joe at my 5th birthday party, in his Mickey Mouse t-shirt, looking into the camera with those big brown eyes and mischievous smile. I am thinking fondly of that lovely boy today and sending you all love and support.
Beth

Kim and Jesse,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing, sincere condolences to you and the entire family.

My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Kim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I am very saddened I also consider myself so fortunate to have shared a friendship with Joe that extends back to early university days. I always looked forward to gettng together for our regular chats. Our range of topics sometimes included sports, politics, finance, hiking, cars, vacations, our asrpirations and plans ……. but always included family and friends. Joe was genuinely interested in how everybody was doing.. I could always count on this being part of our conversation. What a great memory. Although I will miss our conversations and the many laughs we had along the way, he will always remain in my thought.s. Take care….my thoughts are also with you.

Kim, Jessie & Family,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family…we lost one incredible human being. The shock and loss we all feel is really hard to process. Joe Riche was one man who touched the hearts of so many people throughout his short but adventurous life. Our friendship started at such an early age and only got stronger as we progressed along in life. Whether it was the weekend events in the Baird subdivision as teenagers, watching Joe “Rock and Roll” at the Strand in the Avalon Mall on Saturday Nights, study and partying at the University, visiting Joe on Keane Place to visit his Aquarium to feed the Piranha or our Harley Rides together it will be all missed. Joe was one determined individual who when he did something he did it with conviction and passion. We all knew at an early age that Joe was incredibly smart and intelligent and would be successful at whatever road he chose. As a Financial Advisor we were all in good hands…”knowledge, trust and integrity” are characteristics of a Financial Advisor and man did Joe set the Gold Standard on those…..Joe treated you like family not a client. You go through life and there are always sudden turns or bumps in the road that you expect but when you lose a true friend such as Joe it leaves a hole that will never be filled. He will be missed greatly…. Rest in peace Champ!

Kim and family, We were saddened and shocked to hear of Joe’s passing. His obituary is beautiful, you covered everything! We are thinking of you at this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our condolences to Kim, Jessie and rest of family. We only know Joe on a professional level but our meetings always turned into a personal chat about hobbies, music and travel. His passion for everything was contagious. A great guy and a great loss.

Hilda , Kim and Jesse, so very sorry for your loss .
The Woodford family.

To Hilda & Family,
So very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Sincere condolences.

Ruth McDonald

I’m sitting here in shock. Just found out. I was talking to him last week. Wow! He was a kind and wonderful person to talk to and deal with. Our condolences to his family. We feel so sorry to hear this news. We lost a great friend.

To Joe’s family, please accept my condolences on your loss. Taken way too soon,, but he has certainly left his influence on so many.

I had the good fortune of being Joe’s roommate while we studied abroad together in the UK in the late 80’s. He was a big part of my personal growth and I appreciate and treasure those memories. We spent many great days traveling through Europe and learning about the places we’d visit. And in doing so, we learned so much about each other and ourselves.

He is already missed but will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Joe.

Hilda , Kim and Jessie

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dianne

Kim, Jessie, Hilda, Fred, Aunt Madge, Family and Friends,
I am still in shock and disbelief to be sending my condolences for the passing of my best friend Joe.
Kim your incredible tribute plus many of the other messages I have read describe just the kind of person Joe was.
It’s obvious that Joe had accomplished so much in his life. It is no surprise to me because he was the smartest and most driven person I have ever known.
Joe and Kim’s biggest accomplishment and their pride and joy is their beautiful daughter Jessie whom he cherished.
I met Joe in 1979 on our first day at PWC. We became instant friends that shared a love of rock music, motorcycles, animals and cars. We have so many great memories of growing up together and hanging out with the boys. Joe and I remained tight friends throughout the years and have kept in touch weekly even though we have been living on opposite sides of the country.
My family have always looked forward to our trips home to visit. The times we have spent with Joe, Kim & Jessie are some of the most memorable.
Five years ago myself and Joe took a motorcycle trip from here in Vancouver up past the Arctic Circle in northern Alaska, it was quite the adventure. Joe and I vowed to do more adventure motorcycle trips when we both retire. Tina always says, “you
and Joe are making more plans with each other when you guys retire than you are with me and Kim.”
Joe, although it wasn’t to be, you will always be with me. I Love You Brother.
Kim and Jessie, Joe loved you both more than anything in this crazy world. We share in your sadness and wish we could be there to hug you and grieve together.
Love, Dave (Wighty), Tina, Kylie & Nathan

Our sincere condolences to you, Hilda, on the loss of your son Joe. Even not knowing him personally we knew of your pride in him and his family. A beautiful tribute by Kim gave us a glimpse into the fine man he was, a caring father to Jessie and he must have gotten his sense of adventure from you as his life brought him around the world. Gone too soon, but he left his mark in so many ways for his memory to live on. Treasure the memories.
Holy Heart of Mary Alumnae Choir

Sending our condolences to Kim, Jessie and family.
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Joe’s sudden passing. Joe was just an amazing person, one of the finest I’ve ever had the privilege to call my friend. He loved his family and friends and we loved him back. I will miss him dearly.

Fred Diamond and Sussana Branco

Kim,
We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Words cannot express our feeling of sadness for you and your daughter, Jessie. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Joe, your description of your life together is very touching and heart warming. May you both find peace and remember the love that the three of you shared.

Hi Kim and Jessie,
Hi Kelly, Jennifer and Melissa

My heart is broken and I can’t even think about how difficult this must be for you. Kim, what a beautiful, sweet tribute to Joe. I know we have been corresponding by text but I wanted to reach out here too and pay my respect and send some love to you all.

I have been reading the condolences and he certainly was loved very much and was an incredible friend to so many people — a true testimony to his character and how important he made people feel. It was nice to learn more about his life. I met Joe ~23 years ago and was introduced via John Barnes. He was a big part of my life, not only as my financial advisor but also as a trusted friend. I was blessed to have known him.

Rest Easy Joe. One of a kind.

Love, Kim (Butt)

Kim and Jessie,
A beautiful tribute to a kind, wonderful man. I knew Joe through our university days. He was an amazing guy. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope you can find comfort in the warm memories you have shared. I also hope that the numerous memories of condolence give you comfort of a man who was loved and respected by everyone he knew. My deepest sympathies to you. Ann Marie

Kim,
I am beyond shocked and truly saddened by the news of your tremendous loss. It sounds like Jo lived a wonderful life and made an impact on all who knew him. Sending love and hugs to you and Jessie!!
Tina

Hi Kim and Jesse,

We were heartbroken to hear of Joe’s passing.. He was such a kind, warm hearted person who included whoever was present. One time when we dropped Sarah off he insisted on taking Ethan to the man cave – Ethan was so delighted. His devotion to the girls during his time coaching was second to none and has left a very positive mark on their lives….Sarah speaks of those years very fondly and remembers them as some of the best. I hope you take comfort in all the beautiful memories you have.. Our thoughts are certainly with you both.

Kim and Jessie,
I am so so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. I am devastated . . I will miss dearly the almost daily chat I had with him as well as the frequent dinners when I was in St. John’s. When I reflect back and think about all the advice he gave me over the past 20 years, he was certainly more than just a client to me, he was a true friend. There will only ever be one Joe Riche.. My deepest sympathy to both of you. Todd, Terri, and Spencer.

A beautiful obituary Kim, I knew Joe from many years ago. He was a true believer in the impossible, and unstoppable once he set his mind to something. He was an amazing person and I’m so happy that he shared many wonderful years with you and Jessie. I am still so shocked and saddened by such a tragic and unexpected loss. May your loved ones comfort you and the memories live in your hearts forever. Godspeed Joe, I’ll see you on the other side. Jamie (Bourgoin) Haggerty (aka Ding)

Please accept my condolences on the passing of Joe. Although I did not know him, your tribute to him gives me a strong sense of the man he was. The world was lucky to have him for even this short time and you were lucky to have him in your life.. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..

Hello Kim, my heartfelt condolences to you ,Jessie and family . I am still in shock from this sad news , he was a amazing guy and will be truly missed .
A distant friend
Chancey

Kim and Jessie,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I remember Jessie as a little girl when she came to Munn Childcare and was in Preschool 1 with Denise and myself.
She was such a little cutie and was certainly the apple of her Dad’s eye.
Sending you condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jessie.
Warmest Regards,
Wanda Yetman.

Thinking of you all on the sudden passing of Joe! My father Gerry Shave had a lot of respect for Joe.

Hilda and family. Our hearts are saddened by your loss. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.

Still in shock about Joe.
Introduced to him 20 plus years ago as a customer, never forget the first day I met him I told him if you takes off with my money I’ll find you. Been dealing with Joe ever since. Great guy, down to earth, smart, and really good at his profession.
All his family are in my thoughts. Glad we met Joe.

Kim and Jesse,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. Such a beautiful obituary. Joe was my Advisor for many years and was an extraordinary person. When I lost my husband suddenly almost 2 years ago, Joe was a great help to me. He will be missed dearly. You and Jesse are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Condolences to the Riche family. Beautiful tribute to Joe, so true and sincere. May you find comfort knowing that he touched so many lives including our own. Take care of each other during this very difficult time.

We are so saddened to hear of Ioe’s passing. We were one of his clients, 10+ years. He was always so passionate about his work. Loved to talk about what’s happening in the world.. but it just wasn’t about work, he would always tell us about his family, talking about his daughter as our daughter was similar in age, spoke of adventures that you need to take because life is too short not to. This was his true genuine self. We will miss his chats

What a beautiful tribute. His impact is evident in the many comments and tributes left on this page today. My heart goes out to you and Jessie, as well as the rest of your family and friends, as you navigate the coming days and months. I did not know Joe, but had the pleasure of teaching Jessie last year. She has the most beautiful spirit and such a kind heart and my heart breaks for all of your loss. Take care.

Hi Kim. I am so sorry for your loss. It’s been many years since l last saw you , but, I’m thinking about you at this time.

Oh Kim I am so sorry. We have been thinking of you and Jesse since friday. What a beautiful obituary- Joe really was such an amazing guy, and I hope you take comfort in the fact he lived his life to the fullest- so obvious to anyone who saw him cruising the neighbourhood in one of his cars! He even shared his love of cars with the boys and let them crawl all over the vintage seats pushing the buttons and asking a million questions- he was so full of kindness and he will be missed.

If you need anything at all please let us know – hugs from me and the boys

Kim, Jessie, Hilda and Fred

As Salt-N-Pepa sang “what a man, what a man, what a man, what a mighty good man” .

Hilda and Fred were great friends of mom and dad. And Joe was my first crush at age 5. He was always the cool kid when he would come back to visit from Hamilton wearing his jean jacket (collar up) and Rolling Stones t-shirt. We would tease him for saying “eh”. And he had the same great smirk/smile as his dad when he talked. 🙂

I Credit Joe with me getting my MBA. We were taking quantitative analysis together. As I had failed this course in my undergrad it was my required first course because if I didn’t pass it I would be out of the program. Joe managed to find a ton of old exams and we would head to a study room after every class and do the old exams as tests. I got a 95 in the course and went on to complete my MBA. Thanks Joe.

He was a great husband, dad and son.

He was larger than life and lived life large.

Thinking of you all. Godspeed Joe.

When my little brother Glenn and Johnny, Bernie, Chris and Joe formed Lust I suddenly had 4 more little brothers jamming on Sudbury Street and playing all around town. What a time. Johnny left all too soon. And – heart broke – now Joe. I’ll always see Joe and the other Lust b’yes as little brothers. Rest easy little brother. Fly high.

So sad Kim and Jessie for your loss. So this is my joe riche story. It’s 1985 and I’m in university at MUN. I’m doing an economics 2010 course and it’s the first day in class. I’m sitting in the back of the class and in walks this good looking guy with long blondish hair down to the lower part of his back. He takes a sit right up front by the prof. This guy looks like the real heavy metal rocker. Leather jacket, hair, boots etc. I think to myself “who’s this guy”????? With a laugh. You got to be kidding me! Man. Was I ever wrong of my first impression of joe riche. He was by far the smartest guy in class. Brilliant. I’m sure scored the highest mark in the class. I would come to know joe over the next few years doing courses together and serving and chatting with him in the breezeway bar. Eventually he would go to Toronto to work..I’ll never forget when he returned home to st John’s and set up his financial business on Elizabeth ave. We ran into one another and he told me what he was doing and where he was set up. Well. Knowing how smart this guy was I wasn’t long giving him what little money I had at the time to manage. He was one guy I wanted to look after my finances. We went to lunch he signed me up and I never looked back. Anyone I talked to about finances I always told “you should go see joe riche.”..He was my financial advisor but also became a good friend…not my best friend or someone I even hung around with but just a guy that when we were together we talked a lot of personal stuff. He talked so much about Kim and Jessie. He loved them both so much. I had so much admiration for joe in all he did.. he will be sorely missed!!!

Please accept our deepest sympathies on Joe’s passing. Myself and Karen enjoyed and looked forward to our many conversations with Joe as we navigated through life with our young family. Always there to listen and advise, Joe brought calm to a chaotic and challenging world. Invariable our conversations always ended with a dive into family and hobbies, both of which Joe was extremely passionate about. Joe would light up in such as wonderful way when he talked about his family; no matter how dark a day it was always brighter after a call with Joe.

We are blessed to have met and shared time with Joe. He will be deeply missed by our family.

Thinking of you.

Kim,
Sending my heartfelt condolences and comfort to you and Jessie. I met Joe on a few occasions with my partner Jeremy and was impressed by his voracious appetite for life.
May he rest peacefully.
Sheilagh

Kim, Jessie and the Riche and Spearns families.
Please accept my deepest condolences on
the sudden passing of your dear loved one, Joe.
Your wonderful memories will stay with you
forever. God’s speed. Joe.

Louise Lawlor

My deepest condolences go out to the family. I knew Joe from way back in the 80″s days. He was a fine fella.God Bless

Kim, my deepest and heart felt condolences to you and all the family.
Your words certainly speak volumes of what a wonderful person Joe was and how he embraced life and made the most of every time minute.
Stay strong and know that you have a wealth of friends to reach out to.

We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a lovely man who took care of us as his client like we were his best friend. Intelligent and wise.
Condolences ????
Cathie French and Hon. Dan Boone.

Another ‘good guy’ taken way too soon….so deeply sorry for your loss….and our loss too…God Bless ❤️

Ian, Roberta, Emily and Rebecca Chaytor

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Joe was a friend to everyone that met him. He was very dedicated to his job and pleased everyone with his advice. He visited our home several times over the years especially in his early days . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He will be missed.

Hilda, so sorry to hear the sad news about you son Joe. This is a great loss for you and I know how proud you were of him. I sincerely hope we can make contact in the not too distant future, when things settle down a bit.
Carol Ann (Walsh) and Peter Kennedy.

Kim, I don’t know what to say. That was a beautiful tribute. I hope we can talk at some point. My heart goes out to you both, and all of us who loved him so much. Please know that you guys are in my thoughts constantly.
All my love,
RJ

So sorry for you loss. I first met Joe at John Goss’s house in the early 1980’s when the band Lust was just starting out. He certainly knew how to life life well.

Hi there so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I met Joe when I worked in music business in the 90’s. I remember I was supposed to do sound for Joe for whatever band he was playing in at benders but the monitors were not working so could they not do the gig. But he paid me anyway never forgot that.

I wasn’t a close friend but when I ever talked to Joe about financial stuff and then I found out he became a scuba diver he was so nice like I was a close friend he made everyone feel welcomed whatever you were talking about. I regret I never had a chance to tell I recently gotten back into scuba diving again.

God bless your family and God bless Joe.
When I go to work each I see RICH INVESTMENTS On the cove road going to work.

God Speed as they Joe Rocks ????
Take Care
https://youtu.be/qsX6OL3IZVY

Kim, Hilda Joe Sr and family. Shocked to hear the news and saddened that he was taken from you so young. My deepest condolences to you all.

Kim…So very sorry to hear about Joe. I know your hearts must be broken….such a shock! Both Walter and I thought the world of Joe, as so many did. He always went above and beyond to do what was best with our retirement. plans, and was always there to give us his expert advice when needed. We are certainly going to miss him, but thank God for the memories, which go back to the “van crave days”! Thinking of you and Jessie and the rest of the family during this heart-breaking time. Love & Best Wishes… Walter and Patsy Barrington

Kim I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Although I really didn’t know him well at all, your beautiful tribute showed him to be a fabulous friend, father and life partner. My deepest sympathy to you, Jessie and all the family at this difficult time. My thoughts are prayers are with you all and hope knowing the lives he did touch and your special memories will bring you comfort.

Kim , Jessie , Hilda
A genuine love expressed so beautifully for this thoughtful and caring husband , father and son.
I remember Joe since he would visit our home as a baby with his Auntie Ruth. We followed Joe as he grew up and Hilda was ever so proud of him.
Then came Jessie. The light of his life. He taught by his example the true meaning of love for his family.
Cherish all your wonderful memories and may God bless you all
Roma and Peter Reddy

Kim and Jessie I am so sorry for your loss, Joe was a great man and will be dearly missed.

Kim and Jessie,

Beth and I were shocked to learn of Joe’s passing. We had met with him just a week beforehand. He spoke of you, Jessie and his adventures and he and Beth loved to trade stories.

I have known Joe for over 30 years having worked with him in the late 80’s and was delighted when you two moved in across the street on Exeter for a few years.

I recall your visits to our place in Cape Broyle and chuckle at the memory of your Jack Russell Terrier Shawna swimming in the pool.

Your tribute to Joe stirred up all kinds of emotions and memories and was a true reflection of the life he lived. We will miss him.

You and Jessie are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Martin and Beth Davis

Kim and Jessie, We were shocked and saddened to hear to Joe’s passing. Joe was more than an financial advisor; he was a friend. John and Joe spent many meetings chatting about their mutual love of old cars. He will be missed!

Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Hilda,Kim,Jessie
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
You are in our prayers.
Sincerely
Linda Giannou and Albert Noftall.

So very saddened to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. No words can ease your pain. Your comments in the obituary explained perfectly of who Joe was! I knew Joe as a “ rockstar” in my late teens, then as a phenomenal investor as an adult…. but I remember him most for always making me feel like a friend. He was a great guy and has been taken too soon! I’m so sorry we all can’t grieve together, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious Jesse, his family and his work family. RIP Joe. You’ll be missed but NEVER forgotten!!!! Hugs !

Kim and Jessie;words cannot possibly convey my sadness and grief upon hearing of my friends passing.I cannot imagine how very hard and difficult this must be for you both.The outpouring of love over these last few days has been amazing but certainly no less than I would have expected as Joe was a true friend to all who knew him and I know he was your soulmate Kim and a wonderful father to you Jessie.The times ahead will be very difficult and sometimes will seem unbearable but lean on your friends and family ad we are all here to help.Deepest condolences and love.

Kim, Jessie, Hilda, Fred:
Sincerest condolences from our family to yours. Great heartfelt tribute which summed up the illustrious Joe Riche we all knew and loved in the Baird Subdivision, Keane Place, Toronto and Roche Street! We are saddened that such an inspiration was taken much too early and so suddenly. Joe was a friend and an advisor who worked hard for his clients because he loved what he was doing. Managing portfolios through the best and worst of times couldn’t have been easy, but Joe always persevered to stay the course. It was no trouble to see Joe loved not only his work but also family, friends, cooking, travelling, motor sports, mountain climbing, and building projects. We talked about these interests many a time, which made working so hard all the more worth it. I know Joe mentored many on investing, both in the industry and in his clientele, including our children. We will always appreciate and remember him fondly for his true friendship and good advice.

Kim, courage comes in many forms and you have shown us yours. Warmest thoughts to you and Jessie. Lots of wonderful memories to hold dear in the coming days, months and years. He sure did love life large! I did not know Joe well but he sure had fun during Targa and we loved having him along for the ride. He had a fabulous spirit and am sure it will carryonwith you and Jessie. I now think of you every day when I drive by his office. XO

Kim, Jessie and Hilda,
We met Joe on Jessie and Mary Ann’s first day of kindergarten. We quickly came to know the wonderful, fun and caring person he was. He quickly got to know the kids that year and became very involved in their activities throughout their school years. Joe started coaching the girl’s basketball team in grade four and spent many wonderful years with the girls. He really made basketball fun and fulfilling. He gave so much of his time to the girls over the years. He treated each girl like they were his own. The girls will carry his words of wisdom and encouragement throughout their lives. Driving to and from practices and games he always took time to get to know each individual and their interests and always involved them in conversation. Joe, Kim and Jessie so kindly opened their home for team get-togethers, with the girls and their families, to celebrate friendships and the fun we were having as part of their basketball journey. We will always picture Joe saying “Yes” and gesturing with his arm when any one of the girls scored a basket. He was always so excited for them when they got a basket and always encouraged them no matter how the game was going or what they did on the court. He was just one nice, kind, gentle, super, fantastic person. We have wonderful memories of Joe and we feel very honoured and blessed to have had him as part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless

It was of extreme sadness to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe has been a family friend for many years here in Gander. Dad liked him so much and had such respect for him, he got the whole family involved. Joe always took the time to get to know his clients and their families and even the pets too. Joe, keep riding – you will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to your family.

Bob and I loved Joe so much. He and our son Tony Pitcher were friends since their teenaged years. Joe was our financial advisor. His professionalism and deep respect for us as his clients was outstanding.. We always knew he had our best interests at heart. We are proud and grateful to have known him. The world is a sadder, poorer place without him. Rest in peace, Joe. We send our heartfelt sympathy to his family who he loved so deeply.

Kim, please accept our sincere condolences. We have been thinking of you so much since we heard this sad news.

Kim,Jesse and family, I don’t know you personally but I have heard so much about you all from My sister n law Della, and my sister Carolann. My deepest and heart felt condolences to you all. My heart breaks for you. Take comfort in all the lives that Joe touched and cherish the memories.

I join the ranks of ‘can’t believe I am writing this for Joe’. I met Joe around 1980, I lived across the street from him, we both had motorcycles at the time and became instant friends. This was surprising and awful news for everyone who knew him. My condolences to his family.

Hilda and family thinking of you at this very sad time.

Kim and Jessie,

I was deeply saddened when I heard this news on Friday. Joe was in my class in Grade 11 and also a fellow advisor when I was in the financial business. He always made time to chat whenever we crossed paths. Always sharing a few laughs. Deepest condolences to you and your family. Cherish the memories and good times.

Tim Hopkins
Dartmouth, NS

Sincere condolences Kim to you and your family.
Very sorry to hear about Joe’s sudden passing
Lana Frost

Kim and Jessie
My heart breaks for you both. I hope all the great memories you both have will always bring you comfort and a smile. Love you both.

Kim and Jessie
My heart breaks for you both. I hope all the great memories you both have will always bring you comfort and a smile.xoxo

A beautiful tribute to an amazing person. So well said Kim, thoughts are with you.

A beautiful tribute to a great guy.. We were shocked to hear this sad news.. Our condolences to you, Jessie and your family.

Kim and Jessie,

I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. A life taken too soon. May you find peace with time and cherish your memories.

Hugs,
Kelly (Maher) Hiscock

Kim, Jessie and all of Joe’s family,
We were devastated to hear about Joe and are thinking of you and sending our love.. Hoping your many happy memories bring you comfort.

Kim, I am so sorry to hear the news. My heart is with you and your family at this difficult time.

Kim and Jessie,
I am still in shock! As you know, Joe and I spent a lot of time together when he worked with DS. We had a lot of fun in those days. He was so well read and used to love quizzing me with trivia (U.S. state capitals was a favourite!) as we drove across the island for work. He loved his various collections and would always tell me about them with such passion. When I would meet him in recent years, he was always the same Joe. He loved Jessie and he loved you. He definitely lived life to the fullest! Your words captured everything he was. He will be missed.

Sincere condolences from Jill, Max, Kate and I.

Kim and Jessie;
Jane and I are so deeply saddened for you with Joes sudden passing. Your reflection is beautifully written and captures the incredible person that Joe was and who we were so fortunate to have known .Having known Joe over 35 years , we have experienced his friendship, kindness, story telling from his adventures and family vacations, his professionalism , and his pride and love for his beautiful wife and daughter. Our deepest sympathy go to you and all your family during this very sad and difficult time. Brad and Jane Davis

Kim and Jessie,
I’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. A beautiful tribute! My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Deepest sympathies to you and all the family.

Hilda, It is so sad to see Joe go. My sincere thoughts are with you, Kim, Jessie and Fred. May you find peace in knowing Joe lived life to the fullest.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this horrible time.
John Flood

Kim and Jessie,
A wonderful tribute for someone who embraced life to the fullest extent possible.

I first met Joe a lifetime ago when the Wake was playing at the Strand, a time I remember fondly. We also ended up together in the same class a couple of times at MUN. It was so great to re-connect with him once again when you moved to Roche Street across from Bill and Martha.

We have such great admiration and affection for Joe. Such an uncommonly decent person who always made you feel like you were the priority in any conversation. He is sadly missed.

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Kimberley please know my heart is broken for you. Take solace in your daughter and family and your dog’s and know I am thinking of you.
Your old pal
Denyse Furlong

Kim and Jessie::
Your tribute to Joe was lovely and touching and you summed him up well.. Like everyone I am deeply saddened by Joes passing.. I spoke with him only a couple of days before his passing and remembered about “the old days”, and where some of the old mates are these days from the 80’s. He had an update for everyone!Joe ,as you said, lived the dream…God Speed Joe…
John and Gaye Dicks

Kim, I can’t believe I am writing this. Joe was a great friend and confidante. I can still hear the pride in his voice when he spoke of Jessie. I regret the pain you and she are experiencing.. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. He will be missed.

Such an incredibly beautiful tribute. There is no doubt about Joe’s large personality and his love of life,, particularly his family!!! Jess and Kim were his everything. Hopefully with time., the cherished memories will soften the pain.

Kim I am truly sadden by Joe’s passing. As you mentioned in the obituary I was one of the people who’s life was touched by Joe. The memories of our trips to the gym during our time in Toronto bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. It was a pleasure to call Joe a friend and my heart goes out to you, Jess and your family.

I was shocked to hear about Joe’s sudden passing.. I remember him from University days, however gotten to know him more as one of his clients in the past few years. Always kind and caring and willing to sit and chat.
During our chats we talked about life and adventures., and living on Roche St. While he loved his adventures he loved his girls more.
Deepest sympathies to his families especially his girls.
He will be missed.
Rest In Peace Joe

What a perfect tribute. I was so shocked and sad to hear the news about Joe. I’ve been a client of his for a long time. I was trying to remember how many years but I know it was since he left and started Riche investments. Our joke with Joe was that we were like the fish who left the office with Jerry Maguire. He would always say ‘I know’ and remind us of his appreciation. We had many a debate and lessons on finance in our meetings with him but most of the time it was spent with him and Greg talking about football or their passions for their professions. He would always say he wished Jessie had a chance to be in Greg’s class. We looked forward to our time with Joe always and he was always patient in trying to explain everything to us and answer my many questions. He was truly passionate about his work but most of all his family. We always heard how proud he was and how much love he had for you.

Joe also taught me a finance course when I was completing my business degree at MUN and we all thought he was a ‘cool’ prof cause he made things real and not too theoretical. Plus he told a few stories about his musical and other adventures. We will surely miss Joe like so many others who had the pleasure of knowing him. Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family during this sad time.

Kim,

So sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Andrea (Maher) Krushel

I only met Joe 4 times when I stored my Solstice and picked it up for two years. And it was funny. It was like we had known each other for years! Just a nice guy who treated me like a friend from the first time I dropped my car off. We chatted about everything! Just a common, nice fellow! So sad when something like this happens! Rest In Peace Joe! And sincere condolences to your family!

Kim and Jessie.
Wishing you peace and sending our love.
Kirk, Hala and Sam Ketcherside

Kim and family,
So sorry to hearing of Joe’s passing. I had not seen Joe in a number of years but always recall that if you ever did run into him, it was like we chatted just yesterday. He was certainly a great guy and friend to many. Sincerely condolences in this very difficult time.

So saddened to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. What beautiful words your wrote. He sounds like he was an amazing person.

A beautiful tribute. Many times over the years we have met with Joe as an advisor. During those meetings he gave us advice, but also shared stories of his adventures and of you and Jessie. He was a fine gentleman. Our deepest and sincere condolences to you and Jessie. Hold those precious memories close.

Kim and Jessie;
To say we are heartbroken, is an understatement. Joe was such a gentleman and a genuine person. Joe was someone you could trust, and someone we enjoyed many conversations with, whether it was about cars and bikes, training, music and bands or world issues. He will be missed dearly by those who had the pleasure of his friendship.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. You have many wonderful memories. Treasure them all.

With deepest sympathy
Bob and Janet Martin

Oh Kim, what a beautiful tribute. I’m so deeply saddened by your unimaginable loss. Jessie, you were the apple of your Dad’s eye. He just beamed with pride at the mention of your name. I can’t wait to be able to hug you both again. I don’t know how to express how much I’m going to miss my dear friend. Love you Joey.

Beautiful beautiful words Kim. Joe was indeed loved and appreciated by so many and will be missed by everyone of us. Sending prayers to you and Jesse.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.

Hi Kim
I’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a wonderful person, husband and father to your daughter Jessie. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

What a beautiful tribute! I knew Joe back in the days when he and my brother Bernie were together in Lust. I was a bit older than they were, but followed them to every concert and gig that I could. I always knew there was something special about Joe – he was not only funny but very, very smart, and that was obvious even when he was 17 years old. He just had “something” special, and that was, and is, his legacy. They say that as long as someone remembers you, you never truly die. It will be a long time before any of us forget Joe Riche because he gave us so much to remember. My sincerest condolences to you, Kim, and to his beautiful daughter, Jessie.

DeeAnne and I were shocked to hear of Joe’s passing. We remember first having chats with him at the daycare in Quidi Vidi that Jessie and Regan went to and also for me, for many years in the investment/insurance business. He was such a nice guy, genuinely happy to see you and enjoy a good conversation. Our deepest condolences to you and Jessie. He will be remembered fondly.

A perfect tribute, Kim. He was a great friend and advisor for many years. Our meetings turned into long conversations, laughs and he did fit financial advice in there too. He talked about Jessie with such pride. He will be missed. Sending you all my heartfelt and deepest condolences.

Kim, a beautiful tribute to a wonderful human being. An incredible life partner and father and a true gentleman in every sense of the word. No matter when or where, always making time to stop for a chat or willing to share his kindness and words of wisdom. Rest in peace my friend.

Dear Kim and Jessie,
We cannot fully express the sorrow we feel for you at this time. Having worked with Joe at RBC DS, I came to know and love this wonderful kind man whose memory will live on forever. Joe’s love for you both and the memories he has left behind will get you through this. Sending you love and courage. Rest In Peace dear friend..
Jean and Barry LeDrew

Kim and family
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Joe moving to our neighborhood from the mainland as a teenager, and of rocking the stage at the Strand. But most of all I will remember the qualities of a great guy- determined, passionate, caring -that will leave a lasting impression on me and our mutual friends.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

So sorry for your families loss, I worked at RBC and Joe helped me get ready for my Mutual funds exam. Thanks Joe RIP

Said as only “Kim Spearns” could. I loved how Joe would refer to us both by our full names and call our shared quirks a “Quebec St.” thing. And many years later we wound up as neighbours again on Rioche St. How lucky we are to have shared in every new dog, new fish, new car, pinball machine, scotch, or mountain that Joe discovered. Always “livin the dream”, I still can’t believe he is gone. You know where are and we will always be there for you, Jessie and the animals. All our love.

What a beautiful tribute Kim. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family..

Joe was such a delight to speak to. He always had a smile on his face every time he enter our shop. Speaking with him ….you could absolutely tell how passionate he was about his family and his career ????RIP Joe you will certainly be missed

All the team from Complete Tire Sales and Service Ltd

Kim , I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing
Hold your memories of him close to your heart and that’s where they shall remain
Kim Smith

I can’t believe I’m leaving a condolence for Joe, a great longtime friend and band mate. I first met Joe through his first band Lust which I joined over 35 years ago and only recently reconnected to discover we have so many similar interests. We even jammed a few times and thought about putting together another music project. Joe never had an ill word to say about anyone and I’m very saddened to not be able to call him up to chat and hear him call me Dirkik again. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Hi Kim,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Joe’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your daughter. I will have you in my thoughts and pray that you guys will have the strength to help you through this most difficult time. Your tribute to him is beautiful and heartbreaking. Much love to you, Jessie and all of Joe’s loved ones.

Kim & Jessie

What a strikingly beautiful obituary for a wonderful father, partner & friend. I wish I could see you and give you the biggest hug. I always loved hearing your stories of Joe and they always brought a smile to my face. Whether it was adopting a new dog or planning a vacation. Kim you both complimented one another in the best possible way. I hope you find peace in the 10000’s of wonderful memories you have together. Please know my heart is with you at this difficult time. Xo

Kim, we are absolutely heartbroken with the news of Joe’s passing. I have such fond memories of spending time with you both when Jessie was just a baby and of our travels together. Joe was so incredibly supportive of me as he helped me both professionally and as a friend, and was just as lovely and supportive of my husband Brad over the years. He truly was the definition of “salt of the earth” and his energy and love of life was contagious. Take care and take comfort from those closest to you, we are, and will continue sending you both so much love in the days, weeks and months to come.

Dear Kim & Jessie & extended family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Joe personally, but knew of him through my employer. He has always spoke very highly of Joe. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your all. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart.

Kim Jessie and the anchors at the office (Melissa ,Kelly,Jennifer.. )
We are so sad for your loss. I have known Joe for over 30 years . He was without a doubt the most customer centric adviser I have had the pleasure to deal with.Throughout my time in Pharmaceutical sales he always guided my financial well-being so my retirement days are now much better for that. It is hard to believe just a short week ago we met to finalize my roll over of RRSP, to RRIF
We joked how old I was and he was just a young man.
I will not only miss he expertise but his friendship..
I am sure on Joe’s next journey he will still be climbing those mountains and treating all with the same dignity and respect.
John and Marie Barnes

Hi Kim,
It was shocking to hear of Joe’s passing.. My condolences to you, your daughter and family.

Oh Kim so sorry for the loss of your Joe, he had a beautiful life with you and your sweet Jessie, thinking of you sweetheart ❤️

Kim & Jessie,

I have still not come to terms with what has just happened as it is uncomprehendable. I have known Joe as a friend since we grew up in the hood! He is everything you said and more and I saw his passion for cars when he did the Targa Newfoundland as I am sure it was one of his highlights and it was great to see the enjoyment and pleasure he had that entire week. Our thougts are with you and Jessie1

Scott, Judy and Jack Giannou

Kim, Jessie and Extended Family,

Words cannot express how very deeply saddened and sorry we are to hear of Joe’s passing. He was undoubtedly one of the finest young men we have ever had the good fortune to meet and enjoy time with. In fact, we have always said: “If they created any better person than Joe Riche, they didn’t grace this earth with their presence”. Joe always took the time for us whenever our paths crossed. He always had or made time for people in general, Clients and Co-workers and particularly Family and Friends. We have all lost an amazing person in our lives. In particular, for you, Kim and Jessie, we struggle to imagine how difficult it is for you. Please know you are all in our Thoughts and Prayers and we hope you take good care of each other and Stay Safe. If Goodness and Kindness ensures a deceased loved one Peace, Joe Riche is surely resting comfortably!

Kevin & Debbie

Hilda, so very sad to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim & Jessie,

There are no words to express our utter sadness and despair at Joe’s departure. Each member of our family is absolutely heart-broken, as all four of us had our own sweet relationship with that awesome guy.

Your words were perfect. He was the epitome of positivity and fun! We loved to see him pull up in front of our house or work, always in a different vehicle, uttering a very Joe-like phrase, such as, “The world is our oyster!” He delighted in making everyone around him smile. It was wonderful to see how much he loved his family, his dogs, his work family, his clients, his many collections of “treasures”, his man-cave and he loved life…passionate about everything he touched.

I loved how he would delight in giving back, and I know that each of the girls who Joe coached in Basketball (Reegan included) would say that there was no bigger cheerleader than Joe, he encouraged each of them and applauded their accomplishments.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We are thinking of you both and are sending you love, strength and big hugs. xxx

Shock of hearing this news was an understatement. Joe was always so full of life when we visited the office or called for a chat. Rest in Peace dear friend. Deepest condolences to you, Kim ,Jessie, and family.

Beautiful obituary, Kim. I don’t know how you had the wherewithal to write it. I already miss Joe’s daily dog walks with his back-to-the-future headphones. I always pictured him driving a DeLorean and wearing a down vest. Stay strong. We are sending you love and fortitude.
The Flanagans

Kim and Jessie,
What a beautiful tribute for a wonderful person. I first met Joe through his work about 12 years ago, but his relationship with my family went back a long time. I always loved chatting with him and he alway went above and beyond. His love for both of you was clearly evident every time we chatted as was his lust for life. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is with you at this time.

Sincerely
Susan Barfoot

It was a pleasure to know Joe as a friend and an investment advisor. You were a true gentleman and great person. Still in shock praying for the family left behind cheers Joe.

A beautifully written obituary Kim, and you must still be reeling from having to write it. My heart goes out to you and Jessie. As a client of Joe’s, and neighbour and friend, there was something about chats with Joe that were good for the soul. I am so sad and send along my deepest condolences to you all.

I met Joe and his family many years ago when we decided to coach our daughters basketball team in Grade 4. That coaching partnership lasted for years and I enjoyed every minute of it. (Including when we took the girls to Boston and he of course insisted on driving everywhere…) Joe was a passionate, generous and caring man and I’m glad I got to know him. Our deepest condolences to the family.

– The Banfield’s

Joe was such an amazing man. He was so energetic, and gave us such joy each time we visited. He lived his life the way he wanted to and put 100% into everything he did. Gone way too soon for what he had laid out in front of him. Such an accomplished individual, with such an inspiring upbringing. We will all miss him very much,
We love you Joey

Kim and Jessie There are no words to tell you how sorry I am to hear that Joe has left us. Our memories of Joe puts a smile on our faces every time we think of him. He was always a pleasure to chat with and of course our chats always ended with Joe telling us about You (Alfet) and Jessie ( his pride and joy). We will miss him so much.. Our condolences go out to you, Jessie, Joe’s mom and Joe’s dad.. I know Joe and Alf are having a grand chat about the two of you. Stay safe. We are thinking about you constantly. All our Love. Dennis and May

Kim & Jessie & Family.

I was shocked by the news of Joe’s passing! It is hard to believe that his “Livin’ the dream” would be cut so short.

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers including the Riche Girls at his office.

Rest In Peace Joe, as your journey continues…

I was one of the lucky “bandmates” that had the pleasure of being a friend of Joe’s in our teenage years. Reading the obituary reminded me of how many things we had in common growing up. The music, the bikes, the collecting, etc., all of it added up to two people who could easily carry on conversations for hours. Joe was everything that was said and he lived life to the absolute fullest. We should all be so lucky to have had such a life but we were lucky to have known him. Godspeed Joe, I know you are riding a bike and hammering a bass guitar somewhere up there. Much love to all of his family in this difficult time.

So sorry for your incredible loss. We have only known Joe a few years. We immediately felt a trust in him and felt like we had known him forever. Joan and Denis Fitzpatrick

Kim and Jessie,

I was so so shocked to hear of Joe’s passing., I read his obituary with tears in my eyes, you described him perfectly., I loved Joe and will miss him.. love and hugs to you and Jessie..

I’m so sorry, for this terrible sudden loss. Joe was part of my world for a short time but I will always remember him as a great guy. As I’ve thought of this news over the past few days, the sadness of the loss quickly gives way to a grin as I think about all the times I was doing sound for The Wake and they would kick into Black Betty and Joe’s head would flail back and forth as he played the bass. Cracked me up then, cracks me up now. I remember his dry wit as he “talked” to the audience over the PA – making some wry observation of our environs! Finally, Joe gave me my rock n’ roll nickname! A great guy, never to be forgotten!

So sorry for your loss Kim and Jessie. Joe was my money confidante for approx. 20 years, so personable, so accommodating. He became my mother’s confidante when my father passed away. He treated everyone with respect, no question was too small to ask. I am so glad we crossed paths. He will be greatly missed…

Kim, what a brilliant tribute, and Kristann and I are so very sorry that you had reason to write it. Joe and I started at DS within a few weeks of each other, and the five year sprint was made exponentially better because Joe was there to lean on. On a Toronto trip he promised me “the best Thai food you have ever had”, and he absolutely delivered. We waddled back down Bay Street. (I think it was the food, but it might have been the liquids…). On his trips to the dentist he would always come in the office to catch up, and on the day when my truck died in the middle of Elizabeth Avenue (just last year), who should come out of the gym and head straight for his booster cables but Joe. No words spoken. Joe Riche made my life a little better. Thank you to you and Jessie for sharing him.

Kim, I was shocked to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. I did not know Joe well but met him enough times to know he was exactly the man you’ve described so well. As I met him through mutual friends I know they all felt the same. Our sincere condolences to you and Jesse and your extended families. We are certainly thinking about you all at this difficult time.

Kim and Jessie:

Words cannot express how heartbroken we all are. Your tribute to Joe was spot on. He was a great friend, who “lived the dream” each and every day. We loved him dearly but know that he loved you and Jessie even more. We will celebrate his wonderful life when we can all be together.

Kurt and Tilde Huber

Kim and Jessie,
Joe was a wonderful person, a pleasure to know and to be with. We all will miss him greatly in our lives. Our most sincere condolences to you, Jessie and his family and friends. Others may step in to provide the financial services but Joe will not be replaced, one of a kind!
Ed & Libby Foran

Kim and Jessie, I only knew Joe for just under a year when I came to him for financial advice. In that very short time I considered him a friend as opposed to his client. He was very easy to talk with and genuinely cared about my financial well-being, and me, as a person. I really appreciated that.
I can’t even begin to think how this tragic loss is impacting you, your family and friends. But I am sure you all have countless beautiful, fun and adventurous memories to tap into when you miss him most. Please know, even though you don’t know me, you are all in my thoughts. Cherish the memories of the wonderful person Joe was.

Kim and Jessie
such beautiful words! You’ve summed up the essence of Joe so well. I am devastated by this news and offer my condolences to both of you and Joe’s family.

Well joe what can I say. The man who always called me and said ” What are you at today batman”” to funny.. One of my best memories was back in the 80,s when we took a six week tour as far as Port au bas yes in a rented u haul truck with five other guys. ,Four riding in the front and two in the back ,yes the back of the truck ,what a time. The dead iof the winter . I did the lights and sound with the guys $ 80.00 a week ( I think I made more money than the band) haha. My condolences to Joe,s wife .daughter and all the riche family . Sincerely Gerry O, Keefe and Joan Maher Mt Pearl

Such beautiful words Kim. My heart breaks for you and Jesse. Hold all your beautiful memories of Joe. He was a super guy. Rest easy my friend Xoxo

Beautiful words, Kim. My heart goes out to you and Jessie. I’ll miss seeing Joe on his office lot, lots of little chats there over the years, waiting for Sinead to finish dance. He always had time to speak to the boys, and show them his cars. Much love to you both.

I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I did not know Joe personally but I know Fred , his Dad. Fred often spoke to me about his son and his love of dogs and adventure.
My sincere condolences to the family.

Kim
What a heart break, I have been reconnecting with Joe over the last 5 or 6 years, I met him in 1979 through Bernie and was the lightman for Lust….Oh what fun we had. He was truly a wise, wonderful man who will be remembered fondly.
My condolences to you and Jessie. My thoughts are with you

Deepest condolences Kim and Jessie. We are so sorry for your loss. Although we only met Joe once, he was a real joy to meet and we could tell how much he loved you both just by the sweet stories he told us. Hugs to you both.

Kim and Jessie,

I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and Joe’s entire family. I met Joe forty years ago when we were doing our first year at MUN. He was so much fun to be around was just a charismatic ball of energy. I remember telling him that my younger brother was a guitar player and Joe said he would love to jam with him sometime. We all know what happened then. They became like brothers, and Joe became my brother as well.

Hold tight to your memories because as long as he is in your thoughts and hearts, he will be with you forever.

To you and Jessie ,
my heart is breaking . I didn’t know joe but i knew your beautiful daughter , she is a friend of my daughter, Abby Brothers .
We are thinking of you guys stay strong xoxox

Right now both Roger and myself are just devasted with this news..realization that should never be materialized….we were “Joe’s”…clients…but over the years we became more…friends beyond….on our visits it was like a history class with so much adventure….he loved life..he lived life and his family were everything..we were beyond blessed to have paths cross with such an extraordinary human being….he will surely be missed….his obituary says it all……beautiful…..we are extending our deepest thoughts and sympathy to his family and to the co workers of Riche Investments…they were no doubt his extended family..what an amazing team… …Roger and Sharon Learning

I’m so very shocked and sorry to hear this news. I did a work term with Joe about 15 years ago and liked him so much I decided to make him my financial planner. He was ethical, honest and very sweet and funny. He used to light up whenever he talked about his daughter. He adored her. One afternoon when I first worked with him I popped my head into his office and told him I was going to go down the hall to the washroom. He looked at me, perplexed and said, ‘Ok. Well, I’ll just wait here then.’ I laughed at it for ages and now I say that same line to people sometimes and it always reminds me of Joe. I always enjoyed a meeting with. I’d catch up on his awesome adventures and we’d talk about the latest goings’ on on Jeopardy.

Many, many condolences to his family and friends. RIP, Joe.

Kim..my heart goes out to you and Jessie..I can’t believe Joe is gone. I know he loved you both very much. He was a good friend and colleague to me for many years and he will be sorely missed. He was absolutely one of the good guys. Love and condolences to you both. Beautiful obit.

To Kim and Jessie
Ugo and I would like express our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Joe.
We have nothing but warm memories of Joe and you and your generous and welcoming hospitality shown to us when we were visiting in Newfoundland. We shared a great dinner and memorable time in your lovely home.
Our prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Rest In Peace Joe God bless????

I trust that you two ladies and the rest of Joe’s extended family & friends find some strength in fond memories of a very special man. Joe once told me that I needed to act on and do something that I was undecided about, because “this life was not a dress-rehearsal and you only go through it once.” He did just that in a big, excellent way. Peace & love.

Kim what a beautiful tribute to your beloved JOE! This is the Joe we all knew and loved for sure!
To you Kim, your precious daughter Jessie, Hilda, Fred and all his loved ones, my deepest condolences! BettySpearns

So sorry for your loss

Knew Joe through his business. Spoke often about cars and his love of animals. You met him once and you remembered him for all the right reasons. Rest in Peace Joe.
Bruce and Sheila Gollop

I first met Joe in the MBA program at MUN in 1990. He was always a fun guy to hang around and a real kidder but he took his studies very seriously. We both ended up at RBC for a time but he left earlier than I did to start his independent advisor career. I spoke to Joe before I left to go on my own as well and he gave me some great advice and strong encouragement. Am really going to miss this guy at industry events, he was still a bit of a joker and we loved to hear about hos latest adventures. We will all miss him.

The Obituary said it all and yes Joe did touch the hearts and lives of a lot of people. I had the privilege of meeting Joe when I purchased Suite 102 at Caledonia Place and he was already running his business on the same floor . Right away when I met him I knew we would be friends as he was a no BS kind of guy. I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news last week and know that many others were as well. Thoughts and prayers from the d’Entremont family during this difficult time.

Kim & Jessie, I am so very sorry for your unbelievable loss. My heart is broken for you both. Kim your tribute is absolutely beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim and Jessie,
Your tribute is amazing. Fitting, for such as great man. I knew Joe for 12 years, through his work, but he was indeed a good friend, as our families were connected. I always loved to see him and hear his voice on the other end of the phone. He always (and I’m not kidding….!) brought up your names. He was a man of great passion and zest for life, at the same time considerate and caring. This is a great loss. I feel it deep in my heart…and I can imagine the size of the hole in yours. I hope that the life he lead will inspire you (and perhaps the rest of us too!) forward, and know that the amount of your sadness is equal to the amount of love you have for each other.
Sincerely,
Carolyn (Barfoot) Rideout

Kim, My sincere condolences to yourself and Jessie. A truly Beautiful and Heart Felt Obituary. I am one of those clients you mentioned who from a 20 year relationship, considered Joe a close personal Friend. He was truly one of a kind who through his welcoming personality and caring approach, left a lifelong impact that will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace. Joe.

Kim and Jessie,

My deepest condolences to you both on Joe’s passing. A wonderful gentleman who will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have met him. He will be fondly remembered.

Kim, what a beautiful tribute. He was a genuine man with a huge heart and he surely will be missed. Sending yourself and Jessie all my love, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Kim and Jessie,

We are absolutely heartbroken at Joe’s sudden passing. Joe was such a kind and sincere individual who left an unmistakable impression on anyone and everyone he ever touched! Joe will leave such a huge hole for everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at the very difficult time.

All of our Love and Affection

Keith Butler and Katherine Higgins

Kim and Jessie I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He has been my advisor for over 20 years and he was indeed a financial extraordinaire. He was also a friend who always took the time to ask about my son. When I lost my husband suddenly 14 years ago Joe was there for me. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed. Take care and keep your memories close to your heart. God Bless.

Kim and Jessie,

Our condolences on Joe’s passing. I always enjoyed running into Joe for a catch up chat or to “talk turkey” about what was going on in the world. He was a gentle soul, hard working, dedicated to his family, friends and his work. Let the beautiful memories surround yourself and Jessie. Hopefully you can find some strength and comfort in these memories. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim Walsh and Kathy Hickey

Kim, our thoughts are with you and all family members. Don’t hesitate to reach out to all and let us help the healing process. ❤️

Hilda and family

My deepest condolences on the loss of your son Joe. Although I did not know him personally I have known you for many many years. May your memories and love keep him with you always

Levina

Kim and Jessie I so sorry to hear that Joe had passed away, He was a wonderful dad and husband.and will be missed I know Joe touched a lot of lives and will be missed. Kim and Jessie take care of each and God will do the rest, I love you both and wish I was there to comfort you both love you. RIP Joe..

Kim and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim & Jessie
I am so sorry & shocked to hear this news of Joe’s passing., he was a great friend as well as an advisor .
He embraced life & his family, and lived it to the fullest.
Rip Joe !!!!!!

Kim and family,
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories you shared and may they bring you peace and comfort..

Kim, Tammy and I are so, so sorry for your loss. Joe was truly a wonderful person. The world (and our neighborhood) is a much emptier place without him. Peace be with you and Jesse. I hope your many happy memories will help ease the pain of his not being here. But I know he will always be close to you both and looking out for you from above.

Much love,

Leigh and Tammy

Kim, Jessie & families
My sincere condolence on Joes sudden passing, I didn’t know joe very long , , however our meetings were on the cardio room on the Stepper or just in the gym. His smile will be missed in the gym . We had many conversations about his adventures and his love of his Cars (white Camaro) and his precious daughter. He was very soft spoken and i was always amazed of all his talents . You have so many beautiful memories I hope that they will comfort you both as you try to move forward. Rest In Peace Joe .

Kim & Jessie ,so sorry for your loss., I was so shocked to hear the news of Joe’s passing., he was my personal friend as well as my advisor, we had many good chats together , I will miss him dearly
RIP Joe !!

Kim, Jessie and family,
I am so sad to read this – let your love and your memories bring you strength as you navigate the days and weeks ahead. Joe packed a lot of livin’ into his too-short life and touched the lives of many along the way. I feel fortunate to have known him – even for a short time.
Linda Kelland

Kim,i am so sorry to hear about Joe, you guys were one of the nicest couple that Kim had , for when she had Jessie, i am here if anytime you just need to chat with someone, my thoughts are with you and Jessie,Love Ruth.

Kim and Jessie, I can’t fathom what you’re going through.. Just know that those who loved and respected Joe (and there were so many) will be there for you all. May he rest in peace. I can only imagine the chuckles he and Uncle Alf will share now. Our sincerest condolences. Darlene and Bob

Kim and Jessie, We are so sad to hear of Joe’s passing.
Our thoughts and payers are with you both. He was such a good man and he will be missed.
Love always
Jeanine, Bert and Lyndsay

Kim and family,

So very very sorry for your loss. May Joe’s memory live on in each and every one of you . Cherish the wonderful memories at this difficult time.

Kim I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Joe was an amazing person and loved you dearly. My heart is so heavy for you and your family, I’m lost for words. Thinking of you during this difficult time
Brenda & joe

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. xo