Joseph A. Kendall-Church “Joe” of Livonia, Suddenly, Nov. 28, 2013 at age 14 years. Predeceased by grandfather Daniel Church, great grandparents Barb & Alexander Terrance, and uncle Bradley Terrance. Survived by parents David & Kimberly Church-Kendall, sister Mariah Church & brother Nicholas Kendall, all of Livonia. Grandparents, Vickie Schutt of N. Rose, Mildred Church of Clyde, and David Kendall of Alaska. Great Grandparents Dorothy Steele of Savannah, NY, Leonard & Grace Church of Willard, and Sally & Jim Fisher of Ogdensburg. Several Aunts & Uncles, Cousins, and many dear friends.
Joe recently joined the Livonia Fire Department as an Explorer. Wrestling and football were a couple of Joe’s many passions along with skateboarding, riding bikes, fishing, and music. Joe love spending time outdoors with his siblings Mariah and Nick. Being goofy was one thing that Joe mastered…he could make anyone laugh and smile. Joe loved his cousins who he enjoyed spending time with along with his many aunts, uncles, and grandparents
Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 &20A, Livonia. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 11am at the Livonia United Methodist Church, 21 Summers St., Livonia. Memorial contributions to assist the family may be sent to Dougherty Funeral Home, PO Box 59, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Mr and Mrs Kendall, Mariah and Nick
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Joe with his great smile and always doing something goofy to make his friends laugh. Whenever he was in my office, he was always polite and respectful to me and all. We will all miss Joe so very much! (((((HUGS)))))
Mrs. Monroe
Middle School Secretary
I really don’t know where to begin. Kim,Dave,Mariah and Nick please know that I have had nothing but you all on my mind since we found out about Jo Jo. I love you all and Joe will be missed my Donna Destiny and myself. Please know if you need anything at all I am only a text or call away. Mariah give mom dad and Nick a hug for me please. See you soon. And know that Joe is always with you for he is in your hearts
I worked in the classroom with Joe, Mariah, and Nick as they passed through 5th grade at LCS. I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. All three of your children were pleasant to work with and always wore a smile! Please accept my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. May God grant you peace in all your days ahead.
Mrs. Hartley
Dave and Kim,
I didnt know Joe other than visits to the lake house on the 4th of Julys and picnics at Johns place in Dansville. On the 4th I do have very specific memories of telling the kids to swim, eat and have fun. And when checking in everyone was including you (Dave). There are no words that can ease your pain. Paul and I hurt so deeply for you both. Joe will always be with you.. always… With sincere sympathy and love Robin & Paul Warner
David, wishing you and your family much strength to get through your time of need. Our condolances for your loss.
Instructions : A Poem by Rev. Arnold Crompton
When I have moved beyond you in the adventure of life,
Gather in some pleasant place
And there remember me with spoken words,
old and new. Let a tear fall if you will,
but let a smile come quickly
For I have loved the laughter of life.
Do not linger too long with your solemnities,
Go eat, and drink, and talk
And when you can –
Follow a woodland trail Climb a high mountain
Sleep beneath the stars Swim in a cold river
Chew the thoughts of some book that challenges your soul
Use your hands some bright day
to make a thing of beauty.
Or to lift someone’s heavy load.
Though you mention not my name,
Though no thought of me crosses your mind-
I shall be with you
For these have been the realities of life to me.
And when you face some crisis with anguish –
When you walk alone with courage
When you choose your paths of right
When you give yourself in love
I shall be very close to you.
I have followed the valleys,
I have climbed the heights of life.
I work here at Livonia High school and though I didn’t know Joe well, my heart still aches and breaks for him and his family. Take comfort in the fact that there are MANY of us that care and whom feel this impact. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Dave, Mariah and Nick,
Thank you for sharing your son, he has been a big brother, a friend, and family in our lives, we love you guys, you are family, I am greatful that we were able to be apart of your family, the memories we have with him will forever be in our hearts, and cherished more than words can say, his smile, laughter, and humor brought us great joy, nights of hiding go seek, capture the flag, man hunt, bs the card game, all the store trips for junk food, movies, bike rides, swimming, god thier is soooooooo much, the joy that he an you guys brought to our lives, he will live on forever in our hearts an memories, he taught wyatte how to be a big brother, he has been a wonderful role model for every child that he interacted with, my heart is with you all, words can’t describe how awesome joe was, forever in our hearts joe!
Joe was one of my best friends and will always be my friend. I will miss him everyday but will remember him the way he would want to be remembered, having fun and just being who he was. I hope his family knows how many people really loved him, even if we don’t say it we did. RIP Jo Jo,
There is no way for me to express the very deep sorrow that I feel for your family. He was a wonderful young man, by all accounts. Take comfort in each other, share your memories, both good and bad. Let him be the “glue” that keeps your family together, standing tall, through this experience. He will never be far from your thought, or your hearts.
Joe was such an amazing young man, always full of energy, and always had a smile on his face. Cameron said he will always remember how he would push him the highest on the tire swing. Ethan will remember the bike rides and playing dodge ball in the back yard. We will hold on to our wonderful memories, thank you for sharing your son with us the past six years. May god be with you during these very difficult times. Love the Keith’s.