Brother Joseph Valle Jr

Our Brother grip  in Local 52 IATSE and Friend ,Joe Valle passed away  after a long illness.   A member of local 52 since May 13th 1980 where he was referred to as the Big Guy.He was Big , Strong with a  Big Heart. He leaves two young girls  Taylor the oldest 24 just graduated College and Emma 16 who is going into 11th grade . Both girls are beautiful kids who loved their farther. He is also survived by Jodi Markowitz his life partner.
9 years ago Joe suffered and aneurysm while he was in the prime of his life, supporting his family becoming disabled he could no longer work and had to retire . His saving was destroyed along with his quality of life. The only saving grace was that  he did get to see Taylor and Emma grow up .Two weeks ago Joe had another aneurysm which sent hi into the hospital  inducing him in to a coma , thinking he would come out of it . trying to reduce his medication  he had a stroke  which killed his brain . with nothing more to be done . Jodi had the heart wrenching decision to take him off life support  Tuesday at midnight .
Joe's Family need our help now more than ever, to move on  from here. With no saving , Hospital bills , and College for Emma . We can show them what Joe meant to all of us .
  Everyone who knew Joe has a story to tell . May he rest in peace