Damn, some of these are tougher than others. You get to know someone so well and when he slips away...
Oh no. I am so saddended to hear this. Even though we never met in person, he has brought so much joy into my life. We've been corresponding for years and I can't tell you how many times he has brought a smile to my face. I will always cherish his memory and his book.
Here's to a great engineer and one hell of a human being.
His self-published book -
"My Nine Lives (minus) One." The publisher is iUniverse.
He was so proud of his memoirs!
I shall miss you good buddy! 
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
His granddaughter posted this on Facebook -
"An old English Proverb says: 'The fall of a leaf is a whisper to the living.' When I am gone, remember when you see a leaf falling, that I am here whispering to you and helping you to carry the crosses in your life."
That was a quote Joe had in his book.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Sorry to hear the passing of your friend Marion. R.I.P. Mr. Izzillo.
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Joe was a very special veteran, but then aren't they all. I read and enjoyed his book and he will be missed. We on both sides of the Atlantic owe him for his service to us during WW2.
Colin. 
Rest in peace, sir!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien