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Portrait of Joseph Gitano Rera
In loving memory of

Joseph Gitano Rera

March 24, 2004 – November 6, 2020
Lived 16 years
Center Moriches, New York
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” Matthew 4:19
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2004
Born March 24
2005
Joseph was 1 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2009
Joseph was 5 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Joseph was 10 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Joseph was 11 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Joseph was 12 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2017
Joseph was 13 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2020
Passed away November 6, age 16
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James Debler-Seidel 155w

Morning sunrise at Cupsogue

This day, Joe and I were fishing out at Cupsogue with my dad. You can see in my face that I am not amused by my dad stopping us on our way to the fishing spot, but I am forever grateful that he captured this beautiful sunrise. To this day I have yet to see a sunrise more beautiful than that one. Whether for striped bass, bluefish, Albies, triggers, or even just trying to throw a line in, fishing at cupsogue was always an adventure filled with many memories and lots of fun. I look back on days like this one and smile, I made some of the best memories with Joseph. He may not be here physically, but the memories will never fade, his laugh and great personality will never be forgotten, and I will always have someone to talk to when I go down to the water. It’s a true blessing I was able to be close with Joe. God bless him and everyone around him.

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