Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion The Water Cooler Joe VaSSallo

Hey joe its randy! I meet joe about 8 months ago, I was the manager of H.E.Brown supply and PBE paint rep for muskoa parts,with in the first 10 min of meeting joe I felt like i had know the man for 40 years.We worked together to produce the first piano finsh for AXIOM. It took some hard work and major thinking on both our parts. I became very close to JOE and the staff.A new spray booth was installed and things progessed,Joe mentioned his 911 porshe needed a complete paint,No sooner that the 2 months later joe was sick,I decided to get the car done as soon as possible,After a month of hard work with STEVE AND MIKE who work at AXIOM we finshed the car! The feeling I got from JOEs expression was pricless,But it even gets better,for 40 years of my life things have not be the best,this has all change.I was offered a job by JOE and IAN and become part of the AXIOM FAMILY.


JOE THE GIFT I GAVE YOU ISNT CLOSE TO THE GIFT YOU GAVE ME FOR THE REST OF MY CARRER,I LOVE AXIOM,I BREATH AXIOM,I NEEDED AXIOM. YOU WILL ALWASY BE IN MY HEART

On joining Axiom 6 years ago, to a great extent, it was Joe that mentored me in my new position. That has remained a constant.

Our industry speeds along, your tireless dedication and insights has been a benefit to your customers and to all of us in the Axiom family. Joe, it has been my privilege to have worked with you.

The sharing of good times, of the tragic times, of the past and of the future, I will hold deep in my heart.

You are not alone now or ever, you have all of our love.

Well Joe i'm working here at Axiom. I will tell you i do miss the sound of your foot steps coming up to the grille room for a chat or to get parts for service. It has been fun working with you.

Todd has told me so may stories about what you and Ruth have done. Like the time Ruth wanted to see the Grand canyon. You two got into the jeep drove down seen the sunset and came back home.

You are a very strong man to have accepted what has happened to you. I do think of you as a father and will miss you very much as will Todd, Tara and Joey.

I'm not to good at this.
Love You Joe
Your daughter-in-law Maureen VaSSallo

I was just thinking of Joe and wondering how he is doing. Likewise, the VaSSallo and Axiom families remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Good for you, Tom. I've thought of Joe & family a thousand times and just didn't have the courage to post. Thank you.

I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and kind words. Joe and I have spent a lot of time doing things for the last time over the past few months. Last dance last
Porsche ride and list goes on. On August the first early evening we kissed for the last time he closed his eyes for the last time and flew to the other side. Joe you have left me with so many wonerfull memories.
Ruth

Ruth that is very sad to hear, you must be a very strong and special lady to have gone through the turmoil you have during this tough time. Our thoughts and prayers are out to you, your family and friends ... God bless you and Rest In Peace Mr. Joe VaSSallo, you were obviously loved and adored by many.

So sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Very Sad to head that Joe has left us. However the time will someday come for all of us, sometimes sooner than anyone could predict. Your lucky to have gotten to spend quality time with him in his last moments and say goodbye which so many people dont ever get the chance to do. I did not know Joe personally but Like everyone else who has been on this board and "known" the people behind axiom there is truly a sense of greatness which surrounds him. From the comments that others have left about Joe, he really seems like a person who fully believed that you get out of life, what you put into it. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends.

God Bless you Ruth, God Bless Joe, and God Bless your family and friends. Please know we are all here for you if you need anything. I am very very sad to hear of Joe's passing, he truely was a great man. I only wish I would have had more conversations with him over the years. He is in a much better place right now, and most of all he is no longer suffering. God Bless you Joe and I hope you use your many talents up in Heaven.

Randy