VARAPODIO, Joseph

VARAPODIO, Joseph

(Joe)

Born in Adelaide, SA

on November 3, 1954.

Passed away peacefully

surrounded by

his loving family

on September 25, 2023.

Aged 68 years.

Devoted and loving husband

of Vickie for 47 years.

Proud and loving father

and father-in-law of

Angela and Daniel Knox,

Frank and Ellie Varapodio.

Cherished and adored Nonno of

Olivia and Sophia,

India and Harrison.

Loving son of Francesco (deceased)

and Angela.

Son-in-law of Giovanni

and Pasqualina Lipari

(both deceased).

Loving brother and brother-in-law of

Tina and Pat,

Carmal and Miro,

Domenico and Carmela,

Rocco and Rosa,

Antonio (deceased)

and Domenica,

Antonio and Angela.

Joe will always be remembered

and sadly missed by

all his nieces, nephews,

family and friends

in Australia, Italy and America.

Rest In Peace

The family sincerely thank the

medical and nursing staff

at Calvary Central Districts

for the care

and dedication given to Joe.

A special thank you to Joe Barbaro.

To my dear husband Joseph,

Words cannot describe the loss I am feeling.

My heart has shattered into pieces

but knowing that you are

no longer suffering gives me peace.

Thank you for building

a wonderful life with me with

the time we did have together

and for giving me so many

beautiful memories to hold on to.

You blessed me with two beautiful children

and together your memory will live on.

I thank God for having had you,

but it won’t stop me from missing you so much.

I will love you forever.

Until we meet again.

Your loving wife, Vickie.

Dad words cannot explain

how much my heart is hurting right now,

the only comfort I have is knowing

you are no longer suffering.

I was so fortunate to spend

your last weeks with you

and being able to hold your hand

as you left to a better place.

You suffered for so long

and tried so hard to stay with us.

I guess God had other plans

but that doesn’t stop me

from wishing we had more time.

You will always have a place in my heart.

I love you, Dad.

Forever your daughter Angelina.

Nonno we are so lucky

to have many great memories to hold onto.

We loved how each time we visited,

you would take us out to the garden

and show us what you were growing.

You would always sit and draw

or colour in with us and even

sharpen all our pencils.

We will especially remember

the day you danced the

tarantella with us.

We will miss you Nonno.

Dad you will be

dearly missed and forever be

in our hearts - Angelina, Daniel, Olivia and Sophia.

Dad, you have left us too soon,

I still have so many questions

and so much to share.

What I wouldn’t give to wind back the clock,

just for one more day.

I will cherish our final days together

and the last photo Mum had taken,

you made me smile and

that’s all you ever wanted,

just to see me smile.

Dad, you fought in silence for a lifetime.

I hope that you have

now found your peace,

no more suffering.

I promise to take care of mum.

Thank you for your love,

affection and guidance.

Thank you for being my Papa.

With all my heart, your son Frank.

Nonno, I was so happy

to show you my dance performances

and photograph’s.

I worked so hard to make

you proud and your support meant the

world to me, India.

Nonno, I will miss seeing you

every Sunday, you were my No. 1 Fan.

I felt so special when you cheered me on.

I will never forget the last game

you watched me play,

I scored a hat-trick,

and you were so proud,

Harrison.

Dad, Nonno,

we love you so much and

we will cherish your memory forever,

we will miss you and

you will always be in our hearts -

Frank, Ellie, India

and Harrison.