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Joseph John Birardi, Jr.

1966 - 2021

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Friday

October

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, October 29, 2021

Kedz Funeral Home

1123 Hooper Avenue

Toms River , New Jersey, United States

(732) 349-1234

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Saturday

October

Event Name 1

11:00 am

Saturday, October 30, 2021

St. Joseph's Cemetery

56-80 Cedar Grove Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

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Anthony posted a condolence

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Hey man. I’ve been coming to visit you many times. I played you music that you wrote with me, we have listen to the Rat radio, and I discussed many topics together. I just want to spend time with you because you invested so much time in me and I thank you for it. Your talents will never be surpassed I know thank you for all of your teachings, your friendship, your knowledge and for being a brother. I love you and I know that you are rocking the heavens.

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Anthony posted a condolence

Friday, December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas Joe. You are very missed. I just wanted to give you a very merry Christmas wish and let you know how amazing you are to me. Buon Natale Fratello Mio.

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Anthony posted a condolence

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Happy thanksgiving JJ. You are truly missed!!!

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Jack lesley lit a candle

Sunday, November 7, 2021

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Sincerest condolences to the family of Joe Berardi. He was a respected friend, gifted musician and recording engineer, and will be remembered for his warm personality and great talent Andrea and Jack Lesley.

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Susan & John Kander posted a symbolic gesture

Saturday, October 30, 2021

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Keep Rockin’ the Heavens with the Best of the Best! Much Love & Hugs to ALL that you cherished Joey as we share in their deepest sorrow. We lost a “ One of a Kind” soul that can never be replaced nor forgotten. My bud, our friend and such a guys guy! You will Always be a part of us for the rest of our lives and just the thought of you will bring us comfort knowing we had such a wonderful & loving, true friend. Thank you Joey… until we hang out again! ~Susan & John

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Friday, October 29, 2021

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Anthony posted a condolence

Friday, October 29, 2021

Joe, you have touched so many souls in this life. You have reached and mentored many people both musically and personally, including myself. You have made so many people better within their crafts and made them so much more inclined. One of those people were me. And I am blessed to have been one of your many muses. You are the definition of the word “crescendo“. You always keep climbing and climbing. My love, thanks and respect to you always for tattooing your wisdom on my heart. Rest well brother. You will always be a part of us all. Divine Love

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Bill Tuohy posted a condolence

Friday, October 29, 2021

Joe has been my brother for almost 20 years. He has taught me so much about music. We spent nearly every day with each other. I will always remember the long nights in his recording studio, our shows at The Stone Pony. He introduced me to so many of his friend which are now part of my family. The best gift he ever gave me is to be the godfather of his son Joey. I made him a promise to always be there for Joey. I will do whatever it takes for him. I miss him so much. God bless you Joe. Please look over your family and friends.

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Carol Neuer posted a condolence

Thursday, October 28, 2021

In your presence once at an event, and that told me all I needed to know about Joe the person. You made a lasting impression on me, and I thank you for the laughs and spirited conversation along with Danielle and JJ. I am sad you left them too soon, along with all your family and friends. You certainly made a difference here, which I am sure will happen in Heaven. Play loud and long young man...until we all meet again. God speed.

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Verderosa Patrick lit a candle

Thursday, October 28, 2021

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I knew Joe from high school and he was a very well liked. I wouldn't say we were good friend's but I always liked and respected him. He was a great person who was kind and generous. I never heard anyone say a bad word about him. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

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Richard DeBlasi posted a condolence

Thursday, October 28, 2021

We had the pleasure of seeing Joe this past summer at his home with our son Brad and other good friends of Joe for one of their several get togethers held every week. There was good food and lively conversation and all had a good time. He was a good man and will be missed. Our prayers and condolences are for Joe and his family. GODSPEED to you Joe until we all meet again. Richard and Carol DeBlasi

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Peter Dowd posted a condolence

Thursday, October 28, 2021

I’m trying to put into words the terrible and much to soon loss of our Joe. Joe and I met in August 1994 and in that short time we formed a friendship that is hard to describe. Joe was a tremendously talented and wonderfully giving person. We shared our passions for sports and music and a sense of humor that will be sorely missed. Joe was a helping hand I needed recently, never questioning what had happened, just giving me some help I needed, never making you feel you owed him. Joe, your heart, soul, smile and giving nature will be hard to replace. I hope we all can take some of what Joe gave and make our world better. Sincere condolences from Pete and all the Dowd family.

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Morales Kristina lit a candle

Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Joe always knew how to light up a room with his smile and love for life! Always joking, always giving a helping hand and always giving his family and friends 100%! He will be sadly missed by Daniel and I very much. May his spirit shine bright through us all! Love Kristina and Daniel Dlabik

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joe “Ciid” Birardi. He was a great friend to me and my family. He treated us like family and will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that loved him as much as we did. Love, Phil, Sue and Brian Beehler

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Joe britton posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

I will always cherish my childhood memories with my cuz spending much of our summers together hanging out going to the local go cart track and boardwalk.I love you very much cuz.Someday I will see you again and we’ll go go carting. Your cuz,Joe

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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Joe is a good guy. A real friend. With all of his great music projects and bands, he always remembered "the little guys" in music. My students at NJRockhouse were always looking up to him as their promoter. He was the big-league. He put on Big shows; notably those famous Saturday night shows at the Stone Pony. So, these kids were maybe an average of 14 or 15 years old, and they worked hard. They were happy to give their proceeds to Ocean of Love; a local charity helping kids with cancer. Joe always invited them to open his shows, and they were thrilled! Kids with a couple guitars don't get many opportunities in this world. Certainly, nothing like the magnitude of Joe's shows. I'll remember Joe forever as the guy who made sure these kids had a stage to play on, in a big club, on a big night, with lights and smoke and sound from the best pros in the business. I guess he remembered what it was like as kid, and how hard it was to get a show. After 40 years in the music scene, running the local guitar shop, and all of that, I can list for you everyone who Ever made that kind of effort to help the local kids for the best reasons. Joe was that list. The NJRockhouse family feels this loss immensely. Because Joe was one of a kind, a great leader, and an example of how we should all live our lives. Rest easy, Joe. Love you, my brother. ~Steve

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Myers Teri lit a candle

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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My deepest condolences.

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