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CHRASTINA, Joseph Anthony - It is with profound sadness that the family of Joseph announces his sudden passing on Monday, December 10, 2007 in his 45th year. Joe (Joey) was born and grew up in Welland, attending JC Bald Elementary School and Centennial High School. He attended and graduated from Cornell University (Ithaca, New York) on a hockey scholarship. Joe was a great lover of sports. He especially enjoyed hockey, golfing, hunting, and fishing. Joe also loved to travel, and did so. His chosen profession afforded him the opportunity to see many beautiful places. He moved to Toronto after graduating from Cornell University to pursue his career. He later transferred to New York City where he lived for a number of years, before returning home to Welland to spend time with his family. Joe was also a great lover of animals and will be sadly missed by his two Boxer's, Stanley and Stella. Joe (Joey) touched the lives of many people. He was a very kind-hearted, generous, loving, and giving man. He loved to help people and was always there with a helping hand, expecting nothing in return. Joseph is survived by his father George, brother George (Jeanne), brother David (Rasa) of Oakville, sister Lois Elia (Tony), sister Mary Guy (Kevin), brother-in-law Larry Taylor (Heather). Nephews Larry Taylor Jr. (Kim), Paul Taylor (Brooke), Bradley Taylor, Dan Chrastina (Becky), Mykal Chrastina, Jevan Elia, Jordy Guy (godson). Nieces Amber Chrastina (Norm) and Alyssa Chrastina. Special friend to Lisa Gagliardi (New York) and uncle Tom. Joe was predeceased by his mother Jennie Chrastina (2005), his sister Rozanne Taylor (2002), and nephew Bobby Taylor (1971). The family will receive their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Wednesday, December 19th from 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 337 Hellems Ave., Welland. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to Boxer Rescue Ontario, 16 Arden Cr., Scarborough, ON M1L 3R5 or a charity of one's choice would be deeply appreciated by the family. You will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. on line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. 10934261