"He was one of a kind" say friends of Joey Comunale | Forensic Files

Joey was a type of kid when he walked in the room everyone was just happy to see
him the mood in the atmosphere of the room instantly changed he drew people to him it wanted to call him on the phone
and he room he walked into this big goofy smile you just had to laugh and just play in the mood everywhere we went
Joey was fun he was kind he was quite a character he was very funny he put a smile on everyone's face if
there was any heaviness in the room he's the type of person that can make it feel
light again he was just happy easygoing good a big heart I mean he was take the shirt off his back and give it to you
he's that type of person he's trustworthy he was honest one of a kind Joey was a family person
he loved his family and you didn't only have a relationship with Joey you had a relationship with his father you had a
relationship with his mother his sister you knew their family if his father's become one of my best friends now - we
all had one thing in common with Joey know was that we all loved him he just really drew in everyone together I named
my daughter her middle names is Joey after Joey like that's how big of an impact he was to me another friend named
his son Joseph that's how big of an impact it was to him he you know would want all of us to still live on our
lives and carry on our lives to the fullest home you're just gonna try to remember Joey for all the good times and
memories and just kind of keep that with us forever you just gotta remember him for what he was its outgoing person I've
always had a smile on his face and when you just think of him you just kind of put that smile on yours

Joseph Comunale, 26, had hundreds of friends according to those closest to him. He is remembered as a loving a friend, a caring son, and as the glue that has kept those he loved together. Comunale was killed on Nov. 13, 2016, in New York City.

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Brief Summary

Friends remember Joey's joyful spirit and lasting impact on their lives.

Key points

Joey's Impact. Joey had a profound impact on everyone around him, bringing joy and laughter.
Family Connections. Joey's relationships extended to his family, creating a bond with everyone he met.

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Episode quotes

He was just happy, easygoing, good, a big heart.

Describing Joey's personality

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