Dear joe in heaven,

Its been a long time and i just happen to be thinking of you. Your 30th birthday is coming up and i know that you would've been a magnificent positive contributor to society. I like what these latest posts wrote about on how our justice system needs an overhaul. How true ! I believe tub of lard, have another cream puff, chris cristi was govenor so the political party failed regardless. I remember his speech. I'm sure his mind was on a cannoli. Now we have the irish goon govenor who is a true idiot. We have that dope cory booker and the moron mendez. How can a state function with incompetence like them. But the real chooches are dementia biden and his entire cabinet of misfits. What a laughing stock and embarasmemt this once great country has become. Its like misfit island exploded and went to DC. We need a complete drain of the swamp like the great President Donald J Trump was succeedhng at until the crooked election took place. You missed it all, including the planned virus by corrupt china and the lying democrats. I guess in a way being in paradise was a better gig. I know you have some power up there joe cause you were a great influence in this dimension. First and foremost, watch over your truly nice family. A great dad and mom and amazing lovely sisters. Keep them safe and send them your messages of love. I know they see signs of you daily. Then get together with the founding fathers of this nation and all the brave soldiers and law enforcement who are with you in heaven and work out a plan to get rid of the swamp infested corrupt politicians and make a path for the good guys to take over. Until we meet again. Your fraternity brother. Love you my good friend.

I went to elementary school with his father john and became a high ranking law enforcement official. This tragedy should not have happened but because of liberal democratic states, crime is out of control. Penalties and zero tollerance must be in the justice system nr society will crumble. We must have elected officials who back this philosophy up or more families will suffer the brutality of law breakers and becnme a statistic. Its enough and the public must be aware of these useless leaders who are incompetent and a danger to the community. If you keep voting them in then you will reap the consequences. Joseph is now an unfortunate statistic of what soft on crime manifests. RIP ynung man and know that there are many who are fighting to prevent these incidents by upholding the rule of law and adminhstering swift justice to those who break it. This includes elected offcials and law enforcememt administrators who are not protecting the public as stated in the oath they took.

To our beautiful cousin Joseph - words cannot express or comprehend your sudden departure. We will always think of you and your beautiful face, your caring heart and soul. May you fly with the Angels. Rest in peace forever and ever, until we meet again. The gates of heaven have opened up for you as big as it can. We will miss you and we love you...rest beautiful young man. Love, Mike, Paulette, Jordanna, Lorena, Mikey and Aunt Rosie xo

Prayers and thoughts go to you at this sad time. We cannot imagine your grief - we always admired the love of your family when we lived on Ardsley Street. Josephine never had a conversation that did not include loving mention of her family .

Dear Micalizzi family, I struggle to find the right words to express my condolences on this senseless tragedy. I didn't know Joseph, but am part of NJIT alumni and this news was utterly devastating. So deeply sorry for your loss. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with your family. Carolyn

I dig through Facebook to find posts which Joe's friends posted about him. I thought his family would like to see what his friends say about him

well 19 hours now you've been gone. One h*ll of a kid. You were one of the brothers that I was closest with and we had so much planned for this summer that I wish we could still do since you live only 10 minutes away from me. We shared most of the same interests whether it was the rangers sucking Or you teaching me how to box or become the next pylo to protect this house just like you did. we used to joke around on how much I hated freehold/Howell kids and how much you hated Jackson lmao. You had so much potential and was one of the hardest workers and smartest kids I knew. You were so excited to get a head start on earning ur masters in engineering management for this summer and I remember when I was helping you pick classes just 4 days ago and you were supposed to get the approval from the advisor today. This kids life was all set for him and he was so close to fulfilling his dreams but some scumbsg had to steal that from you. All I know is you are our hero and I love you joe and I know you will always be there with us because we will never forget about you. Love you joe. RIP.

Today that tragedy has happened, we lost a great brother in our bond. He was a great individual with a huge heart and such a successful future in front him. Rest in peace Joe Micalizzi

I lost one of my closest friends early Monday morning. There isn't enough words to describe how great of a man Joe was. He made the ultimate sacrifice to protect this house. To protect me. He always cared more for others over himself. I love you like family and will miss you more than anything. I can't believe you won't be around anymore, but I'll see you again. God bless you Joe Micalizzi. YITB Forever. ‪#‎TKE

So thankful that God gave me the opportunity to meet someone as freaking awesome as you and gave me the opportunity to call you a brother. You'll forever be a role model and forever be the toughest guy i ever met. Rest easy bro...

Today I lost one of my Friend my Brother and a part of my Family. This violence needs to come to and end, no one should have to say goodbye to Family so soon. May you find eternal happiness and peace, until we meet again. Love you brotha YITB ‪#‎tkeforlife

I can't believe you're gone, Life was unfair to you Joe..... There were so many people here tn for you at the vigil. You meant so much to us.....You always made everyone laugh, You strived to put yourself in other people's shoes to understand them and better them as a person. You always had a sparkle in you're eye followed by a cool accent. You made deans list last semester and you were only trying to be a good student by studying hard for your finals. I'm so sorry this happened to you, I wish I could go back in time and fix things. I miss you so much brother. I hope you're doing okay up there in heaven.

My heart breaks for Frater Joe's family during this tough time, for the current Fraters who knew Joe well and especially those who where in the house with him. I can't even imagine how I would have gotten through it if this happened while I was an undergrad. Stay strong Fraters and lean on each other and the alumni to help get you through this. Many men as one man.

For anyone who hasn't heard about the tragedy that occurred at NJIT, my friend, Joe Mic, has been taken from us far too soon. He was an aspiring engineering student who had set his goals and was in process to achieving them. He will be remembered as a studious individual, a loyal family member, and a magnificent friend.

I woke up today hearing awful news, and I refused to believe it. Today, our fraternity has lost a best friend, a mentor, a brother, and someone who never ceased to make us laugh or teach us something valuable. I will always love and miss my brother, Joe Mic. You were one of my few friends who share my sense of humor. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Yours in the bond.

My brother Joe passed away yesterday morning and this has brought complete distraught to our fraternity, as well as his dear friends and family. Joe was everything you could ask for in a brother, he held strong to his beliefs, humble to the opinions of others, and was fair with his judgment. As a friend he could connect with you on anything, whether it be personal issues in life or just silly things like Destiny. Although it was a very tragic and an unfair way for Joe to leave this world, This will only make his family and chapter stronger, resilient, and unbreakable, just as how Joe was at his final moments. Thank You Joe for being in our lives. Please continue to watch over us and may you rest in peace .Joe Micalizzi Eternal Pylortes, Loving Brother, Hero of KH TKE

RIP to one of the coolest guys I've known, my friend, Joe Mic. Love you buddy. I'll see you on the other side.

Earlier this morning, a true and loyal friend was taken away from all of us. My prayers go out to Joe Micalizzi's family, friends and my brothers of TKE. It disgusts me to know that scumbags, like the kids who took your life, actually exist in this world. You went out a hero and a true warrior. You put your heart into everything you did. Whether you were studying for an exam 2 weeks in advance or trying to convince me to watch anime. I could honestly say you had a heart of gold. You defended and gave your life for this house, and because of that I am truly grateful to call you one of my brothers. I love and miss you Joe. I'll see ya on the other side kid. RIP

Early Monday morning, I lost one of my brothers of TKE, Joe Micalizzi. He was one of the best, kind-hearted guys I have known and had the honor of being friends with. Joe and I easily got along because of our similar personalities and love for food. He would always put himself second to others, whether they were a family member, a friend, or even a first time acquaintance. He always told me how he appreciated everything I did for the house, but it was I who appreciated everything he did for the house and my fellow brothers. Joe, I love you, I miss you, and I will never forget you.My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family and friends. Thank you to everyone who has been supportive through these tough times.

Today I lost a friend, a mentor, a brother. Joe Micalizzi was the definition of what every man should aspire to be. A true brother in every sense of the word, unfair that you had to leave us so soon. Rest easy and watch over us all. God bless YITB

Today I lost one of my closest and most amazing friends in my life! Joe Micalizzi you gave your life for this house! You are my hero and I will miss you every single day of my life! Whether making accents and talking a whole day in that accent or just talking about literally anything in life! I love you! And miss you so much. I know you will be watching down on us and protecting us from heaven! I love you joe and thank you for gracing me with being able to call you one of my brothers my family my best friend.

I cant speak to much about my brother Joe Micalizzi but in the short time i knew you. you have taught me so many life lessons and values about how to make me a better person. I can not thank you and Wo Lf enough for bringing me into this great fraternity. I will forever miss your great accents, comedic ways and badass lifestyle. you are gone but never forgotten. RIP big guy and triangles up forever

Me: "JOE!"

Joe: puts me in a headlock

Do you remember when we went to checkers and you were so convinced you knew where you were going and we ended up in the middle of nowhere? God I would give anything to relive those few hilarious moments with you again. I miss you so much Joey The sun still won't shine. The world is crying at the loss of you, Joey. Please watch over us. I love and miss you so much.

Joe Micalizzi I remember telling you that one day I'd tell my kids stories about you... And that they would never believe you were a real person.

Joe Micalizzi , thank you for teaching us all so much. Words alone can not express the respect and love I have for you. Rest in peace brother. I love you.

Joe Micalizzi it was an honor to have spent your last hours alive with you. You went out as everyone who knew you would expect. You are a fighter, a warrior, and a mentor. I can tell you that I will never forget what happened last night and wish that I could go back in time and changed what happened. You protected your house as well as your brothers until your last living breath. You will forever be remembered and loved. Rest easy joe mic

This Monday, I lost one of my closest friends. A kid with a heart of gold and a sense of humanity that made you want to be a better person. I've spent everyday this past year with Joe, over that time I've consciously tried to understand how someone could listen so well and respond so genuinely. When you looked into his eyes you'd see an old soul, someone who'd listened intently to everything he's ever heard and creates a mental encyclopedia. He knew you better than you knew you. He was a warrior... Straight to the core, I've never seen him give less than 100%. The kind of person you hope your son will be. Sharp as a tack. Fair. Full of love. Generous. His attributes are endless, but the most important thing is that he would've given his life for anyone, he died exactly the way he lived, with love for others before himself. Never take a single day for granted."Nobody asked to be born, nobody belongs anywhere, everyone's going to die" This picture was taken at 3 in the morning on a Tuesday night, one of those improvised moments where you turn a stupid object like a roll of caution tape into your nights amusement. Friendship is just a compilation of those little moments woven together to make an unbreakable bond. To joe, It's been raining since Monday, someone knows a great soul was lost, your legacy will live on and I swear on my life I will not let you die in vain. I love you and I miss you, you F??K jagaloon. Save some jameo for me up there.

Feels like a dream I dont wake up from. Words dont express how much it hurts that your gone. Whos gonna keep me in check when im "messing " up. Thanks for saving all of us once again. Miss you Joe. RIP @joemic

There are so many things I can say about you Joe Micalizzi. You always did things for a reason and taught me so many things about life that I would not have learned until I experienced them myself. I'm so grateful that you decided to share the wisdom that you worked so hard to earn and achieve. You were a man who made sure that things weren't simply handed around, you made sure that people earned the very things they achieved and for this very reason, I am the man you made me today. You were one badass dude who didn't deserve to leave this life anytime soon. I love you man and I'll see you in no time.

I'm speechless, you were one of my best friends. You were a role model to all. You were the the first one to drink after an exam and first person to drag me to class the next morning. You were the life of the party whether you were doing impressions of people or just being your self. The one to pick me up when I was down and the one that showed us the best in people. The fact that these scum did this to you is ridiculous, no one should have this happen to them. I love you Joe Micalizzi and I will never forget the impact you had on us all. You will be missed dearly, only the good die young!

You were a friend, a brother, and most importantly a role model. You had big ambitions and even bigger courage. You died trying to protect your brothers and the memories I had with you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Joe Micalizzi, I love you

One of the most genuine and kind hearted men I've had the pleasure of being friends with.

This photo describes you perfectly, pal. You walked downstairs with this getup and said on the most new yawka accent that you were "ready for your closeup." From all the late nights exchanging stories of our similar upbringings to sparring on the first floor, I;ve always looked up to you. You are one of the toughest men I know. I'm proud not only to call you a friend but to call you a brother. Rest easy Joe Micalizzi. You'll be missed. Forever in the bond.

One time Joe was explaining to me that he had so much work to do that he doesn't have time to wipe his a-ss. I was like, "Bruh no matter how busy I am I always make time for that." He punched me in the stomach after.

It is hard to put into words to describe the tremendous loss of my good friend and fraternal brother Joe Micalizzi. I have had tough losses before in my life, but none can quite measure up to this one. Joe was one of the most hard working and stand up guys I knew. He had so much ahead of him in life. It's beyond terrible that some scum of the earth hood rats took his chance at life from him, his family, and all of the people he knew and would come to know his true greatness through his journey in life. RIP Joe Mic Love you bro

At a loss for words right now, but I will remember Joe for his selflessness and determination in every aspect of life. His "lead by example" attitude always made me proud to call him my brother. I will miss times like this,

I have no words for how heartbroken I am right now. You always made me feel like I was right where I needed to be whenever I came to the house. Despite everything, you never changed the way you were - even texted me every week making sure I was alright and sending me hilarious memes. I'm so blessed to have gotten to know you. You were always looking out for people, and you proved that by caring for me. I'm gonna miss your jokes, how you made everyone around you light up and all the times you made me laugh. My heart goes out to your family and all of TKE, I love you guys heart emoticon I'll never forget you Joe heart emoticon

My angel Joe, I woke up this morning hoping this was all a dream. Although our time together was not as long as I could have wished, it was enough for me to understand what a strong, intelligent and optimistic person you were. Every time I walked into TKE, it didn't matter the day I had, your big smile always made it better. You were truly a leader and role model to your brotherhood. From teaching them to box, to giving them advice and life lessons, you helped them to be better men. I hope that you are up here protecting us all like you did when you were here. I love you and I hope you knew that.

it's really just starting to hit me that you're actually gone, Joe Micalizziand i'm still at a loss of words. but all i can say is that you were truly too good of a person to have left us so soon. i'll forever be grateful for you're presence in my life, and am beyond honored to have called you a friend. love you angel, rest easy.

They say that time will heal, but time will not change the way I feel. For no-one knows the heartache, that lies behind my face. No-one knows how many times I have broken down. I want to tell Joe something, so there won't be any doubt, You will be missed every day, I don't know how to move forward. I wish I had something better to say to Joe's parents than I feel your pain and sorry for your lost. There is no way I can know the pain of losing a child. Courage is the greatest of all the virtues. Because if you haven't courage, you will not have an opportunity to use any of the other virtues. Joe's was an outstanding man. A person with true sterling character and staunch uprightness.

To the family of Joseph, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss and my heart goes out to your family. One day this will be undone and you will embrace your loved one again under better conditions. (Acts 24:15 & Psalms 37:29) Know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Sending my sincere condolences.

I only met Joe once and found him to be a very congenial young man.my prayers are with Joe,his family and all the brothers of my NJIT fraternity over the tragic loss of one of my brothers. I am sure Joe is in heaven with his family and the TKE brotherhood

Although I never met Joseph,my heart is saddened by his passing. My daughter was a freshman in Howell High when he was a senior. She knew who he was. He was a treasure and someone to be proud of. Our deepest condolence to the Micalizza Family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

i didn't know Joe but I was a client of Christina at Metro. With sincere sympathy to the entire family.

My daughter was in the house when this happened. Your son is my hero. He saved their lives. I never had the honor to meet your wonderful son, and my heart breaks for your loss, but I am so thankful to him to be able to have my daughter. My words, I am sure, will bring little comfort, and nothing I can say can come close to how I feel. But I want you to know that I will love and pray for you and your son for the rest of my life.

Although I never had the honor of meeting Joe, I feel like I know him after hearing and reading about what a great friend and brother he was. Since I heard about his passing it's been on my mind continuously. I feel sadness, anger and confusion because it's so hard to comprehend what happened and why. I lost a brother on Monday. A brother that I will continue to think about and miss deeply even though we never met. That is how special Joe is and will continue to be. My deepest condolences to Joe's family, friends and all those who knew him. Rest in peace Frater Joe. YITB, Frank DiPalma TKE KH #373

Dear Family & Friends of Joe, I had the pleasure of meeting Joe when he worked at Brio with my nieces, Jessica & Jaclyn. He was warm, friendly loving young man. I have no words to bring you comfort but God must have needed a special Angel and Joe was called. Keep a close watch over all of us Joe .. until we meet again.

As a fellow frater in the bond of TKE, I mourn for the loss of Frater Micalizzi. Based on all the outpouring of condolences, it is easy to see that Joseph was a true example of our fraternal values. He was a man that exemplified in his life sterling character and staunch uprightness. The TKE brotherhood shares in the pain of his loss, but welcomes him into the Chapter Eternal. I send forth my personal condolences and prayers to all the family, friends, and fraters that benefited from knowing Joseph. His time on this earth was cut short, but his memories will live forever in your hearts and souls. YITB, Chris

My prayers and deepest condolences to the family, friends, brothers, and loved ones of Joseph Micalizzi. As an alumni from the NJIT chapter I was unfortunate to not have spent time with Joe, however I had the pleasure of being in his company twice. When I first met him he gave me a sturdy handshake and a sincere "Hello sir, please to meet you". I knew by the way he greeted me, shook my hand firmly, and made direct eye contact, that this young man had been raised right, with proper manners and respect. I could have only assumed that he was a product of wonderful parents and family. Hearing now all the amazing stories of how great this young man was by his group of peers and also by my fellow active fraternity brothers, goes to show that a person can infact changes lives, even more so a community. Hearing the news struck my heart personally (as I also lived in the house and room where Joe lived) and the tragic outcome of this event truly hit home to me and my family as well. As a member of TKE fraternity the bond between us is unlike anything imaginable. It transcends beyond universities, cities, states, generations- it's truly a brotherhood for life. Our brother Joseph and his legacy lives on in all of us and I pray he rests in peace now in our Chapter Eternal, among many other great men. My most heartfelt prayers to his parents, May the good Lord bring peace to your hearts and comfort to your minds to know that Joseph has made a difference in the lives of so many people around the nation. God Bless. YITB Carlos Castillo KH TKE #495.

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of my fellow fraternity brother Joseph Micalizzi. As a TKE alumnus of the Kappa Eta chapter at NJIT, I did not get the chance to personally meet Joe. However, during this tragic time, I have heard such great things about Joe, his character, and how much he meant to his fraternity brothers, family, and friends. He truly was a respectful young man of great character and compassion. As a TKE, once you are graced with being accepted into this brotherhood, you are forever bound together. I know I speak for fellow TKEs across this country, and especially for my fellow alumni and active brothers from the NJIT chapter, when I say we are all deeply saddened by this senseless loss. May God Bless your family during this difficult time, and may he bring you strength. Frater Joseph Micalizzi will be forever remembered in the Chapter Eternal and we believe he will always look down and provide his strength and guidance upon his family, friends, and fraternity brothers. God Bless! Your's In The Bond Frater Joseph Casillo NJIT KH TKE Scroll #444

When I heard this terrible news my heart broke for your family. I have been crying ever since. Fran you are the sweetest person I ever met. Your family is one of the most loving and caring and close knit families I've ever known. Growing up together, we've shared many good times, and celebrated many events. I don't understand why these things happen, but I pray for you and everyone touched by this tragedy. I pray that you're loving family will be your strong support and together you get through this. My love and condolences go out to you at this time.

It has been a few years since we've seen each other but I remember your son very well. Our son Bret played Little League with Joey for years when your family lived in Howell. Our daughter Haley couldn't wait to play with your daughter while the game was going on, while the adults would chat. We were so saddened to hear about Joey. Please accept out deepest condolences. Michele, Stuart, Bret, and Haley

We are completely heartbroken and our prayers are with you all. Jesse and the boys have been sharing all the good times they had with Joe, and it was pretty much every time they were with him. So grateful to have known him and his light will shine on.

Our hearts go out to you and your family. My son, Jonathan was Joseph's Lab partner at NJIT and I can see the sadness in his eyes. The is a senseless tragedy. We pray for you and your family.

To the Family and Friends of Joseph: I did not know Joseph, but as a member of the Kappa Eta Chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity back in the mid 70's I feel like I lost a very close family member. Joseph, your life was way too short. May you forever Rest in Peace, brother!

To the Joe & Fran I am so sorry the loss of your son Joseph. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. It was so sudden and unexpected. It hurts when anyone dies but when someone as young as your son this really hits very hard. God misses people who have died and HE patiently listensto the prayers of his servents, so please pray for comfort. May The Almighty God give you give you the comfort and peace that you seek. You can read about this comfort at, Psalms 86:5.

To the friends and family of Joseph, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Joseph was a member of our fraternity, TKE, which we call the Fraternity For Life. I am from another chapter (university) in NJ and I signed my name with my unique scroll number to honor him. I come from another time and place but still feel the loss of a brother. I can honestly tell you that I sobbed when I read the article written about Joseph in USA Today and felt compelled to put part of it on Facebook. Many of my fellow TKE brothers have replied, some of them here on this site. You may not have understood his fraternity life but I can tell you that after 37 years of my association with TKE, I am still feeling the bond with those I went to school with and now with Joseph. God Bless You Joseph, Go with GOD, he has you now and will lead you the rest of the way. Y.I.T.B.

Our prayers to your family on the loss of your son.

Words cannot express the sadness I felt upon hearing this tragic news, and even though I don't know you, your family has been on my mind everyday. Joe was clearly a wonderful young man, and I know you are so very proud of him. As a parent and as a member of the NJIT family, please know that we grieve with you. I pray that God will watch over your family, give you comfort, and grant you His peace. My sincere condolences.

Words can never express the grief that you feel at this time dear parents and family of Joseph. 40 years ago I joined the TKE family and recently about this tragedy while visiting family thousands of miles away, from another TKE brother here in New Jersey. Please know that Joseph was our younger brother as well and that we pray for you and him as the older generation of TEKES, from another school and another era. May God bless him and keep him, and may your pain be tempered by the good memories and joy that was his life.

deepest sympathies to the family & friends of this fine young man in this painful time of loss. as a mother of a nearby Rutgers student, my heart has been broken for you since I first heard about Joe...my son and I have both been so saddened by the precious life that was taken, and we keep Joe and his family in our thoughts and prayers.... reading the words from Joe's father and his check in phone calls - wow did that hit home for us - as I know those fears and phone calls well... I lpray for his parents as they live through my biggest fear....regrettably, we did not know Joseph personally, but from all accounts he has been regarded as a great guy, a decent kid, a friend I would have loved to choose for my own son - thie beautiful words and memories shared by his friends, peers, and teachers are truly a testament to Joe and his parents - I hope they know they did a great job in raising this young man...I pray you can find some comfort in your precious memories, and strength in the days ahead... so many are hurting for your pain right now....