Words can’t express how much I loved and admired Joe. My mother knew Joe from when she was a little girl and then 26 years later I came along. I would go harass Joe after  school. Joe loved his onion rings from Cup and Sausa. He always listened to my heartbreaks. Talked me through the tough mother/daughter relationship and reminded me that all of my mother’s decisions came from love. What I wouldn’t give to hear his voice again. I love you immensely. Mrs. Proto God bless you and your family. My dearest friend Joe. You are truly missed. Laugh in Heaven. Your laugh and smile were contagious.

Dear Proto family,
My condolences to the entire Proto family. I met Joe and Joel on Canal Street many years ago. What a pleasurable and memorable experience. I've never had so much fun buying diamonds for my wife. Joe was a straight shooter (in more ways than one he told me) an honest and sincere Italian businessman.  Naturally, Joe and I hit off immediately, we had so much in common: our Italian heritage, business, our love of families and food.  Every time I visited Canal or Bowery we had a drink of homemade Limoncello or Italian cookies. Joe treated me like family. I'll always remember the stories we shared and the guidance he provided. Thanks for the memories and Rest in Peace my dear friend.
Louis Fumerelle
New York, NY

Dear Proto family we met Joe when we moved to Mickle Avenue  14 years ago very friendly and always had a smile on his face our deepest condolences to you and your family your neighbor at 2530
Mickle Avenue  our prayers and thoughts are with you  Geri and your family 

Dear Joe, you and your family have been a part of our lives for 42 years. Our jeweler and our friend. We are very heart broken to hear that we have lost a very dear friend someone who was always there to help in anyway he can. We are very sorry for your beautiful wife Gerry whom I know you loved very much as well as your son Andrew, grandsons and your beautiful daughter in law. You were a wonderful guy Joe and will be greatly missed. Sleep tight with the angels our dear friend. We Love you, Donna and Dominick Gangemi and family 

Each summer, at Joe and Nina DiCerto's Big Picnic on Long Island, one of the best parts of the day was the arrival of Joe and Gerry Proto with their wonderful son, Andrew.   I always knew when Joe had arrived ... all I had to do was follow the laughter.

Joe is the epitome of a wonderful, loving husband and father.   And while his body has failed him, the one thing that will live forever is his love for Gerry and Andrew and his family.  Love NEVER dies.

ALL the Protos remain in my prayers .... now and always.   A Mass card will follow.

With love now and always to you all ...,  Mary Hughes,  Forest Hills.

Joe, you will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend. I met you when I started to work for my parents in the jewelry district on Canal Street in Manhattan. What a great guy. 

Love Patricia

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Joseph F. Proto

28 avril 1942 – 19 janvier 2019

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