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Post by hykos1045 on Jan 27, 2024 15:06:21 GMT -5
Joechopchop on the message boards, affectionately known to us in the pep band circle as "Tuba Joe" Ciaudelli passed away this morning at the age of 40. He had been a vocal supporter of the basketball team. He had battled cancer and other health ailments in recent years, but had been a regular fixture at games. He also was a regular protagonist in the Star Players, and enjoyed singing with his church. He spread joy among everyone he would meet, and was known by many. We will all miss his enthusiasm and his clever banter at the refs... "are YOU kiddin' me! Come onnnnnn! Get yer eyes checked, ref!"
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Post by explorer88 on Jan 27, 2024 15:22:09 GMT -5
Very sad. RIP Joe.
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Post by glorydays on Jan 27, 2024 16:34:55 GMT -5
Please post obit when it becomes available.
R.I.P Joe chopchop
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Post by MisterD on Jan 27, 2024 16:36:48 GMT -5
40 is far too young. RIP.
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Post by blueandgold on Jan 27, 2024 16:51:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the write up hykos1045Joe and I overlapped time as students in the band. Most of my memories of the band as both student and alum, Joe was there. If we had a 5-person band over winter break, he was often one of those 5. Always enjoyed his enthusiasm and commentary. This one is a reminder of how precious and short (for some like Joe, far too short) life is. “OKAY, AL!” |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 27, 2024 16:54:47 GMT -5
Sheesh. RIP.
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Post by roaddog77 on Jan 27, 2024 18:42:50 GMT -5
R.I.P TubaJoe
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Post by walkon on Jan 27, 2024 19:33:44 GMT -5
I had the pleasure of knowing Joe. A true gentleman, never saw him without a smile on his face. Like all of us, Joe truly loved La Salle and always made it a better place. I spoke to him last season I believe on the elevator going up to the attic. Really really sad news. Joe will be missed.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Jan 27, 2024 19:41:22 GMT -5
40 hits home. We walked campus at the same time. Thanks for the NYC pizza recommendations Joe! Condolences to his friends and family.
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Post by 1801olney on Jan 28, 2024 10:00:43 GMT -5
Wow. Very sad. Rest in peace.
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Post by 23won on Jan 28, 2024 10:36:49 GMT -5
Never met him but loved the enthusiasm for the team and his posts. He will be missed.
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Post by explorerman on Jan 28, 2024 10:37:08 GMT -5
Way too young.. Very sad
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Post by stlexplorer on Jan 28, 2024 12:19:53 GMT -5
RIP Joe, he was a good man
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Post by hykos1045 on Jan 29, 2024 22:38:34 GMT -5
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Post by hykos1045 on Jan 30, 2024 18:11:48 GMT -5
Steve Smith (class act) wrote the following tribute on facebook for Joe:   |
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Post by explorer88 on Jan 30, 2024 18:40:36 GMT -5
Steve Smith is one of my all-time Explorers.
Monster of a player and all around great dude.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Jan 30, 2024 19:07:26 GMT -5
Really warming and really cool. |
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