So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I took many classes taught by him at the Professional Learning Center in Syracuse. On June 14, 2002 I was taking a 2 or 3 day class with Joe and the night before the final day (test day) my youngest daughter was in car accident. She was injured rather severely and I couldn't make the test. The owner, at that time, said well if he's not here to take the test. Joe said obviously, there were extenuating circumstances. He made arrangements to meet me at Friendly's on West Genesee Street in Camillus. I bought him lunch and he proctored the test there. I will always remember the kindness and compassion that he demonstrated towards me, I think it says a lot about the kind of person he was. May your hearts be filled with fond memories during these difficult days. Best wishes, William J Ryan Jr