2014

14717-14899 Caldwell Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111

Their Name

Joseph A Reindle

Their Nickname

Big Joe

Birthday

3/2/1979

Age at Time They Passed

Date Passed

9/26/2014

Your First & Last Name

Roxanne Reindle

Relationship to Loved One

Sibling

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

My brother was such a happy and outgoing person. He was the funniest person ever. Even if it drove me crazy sometimes, I loved him totally. He wasn't just my little brother he was my best friend. I miss him every single minute of the day. His favorite thing was to go camping. But he LOVED being a uncle to my 3 kids.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He got addicted to pills from being sick n prescribed opiate pain killers for many years. Eventually he turned to heroin. (Its how many addicts start) also was prescribed Xanax. They wrote him scripts like it was candy. Ive been sober 15 year plus. And he always begged me to get sober. I did. Im so glad he seen me change my life. I just wish I could of helped change his.

What made them smile?

My children made him smile. He loved to aggravate. Playing around i should say. He loved making people laugh.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I miss his funniest. I miss him coming over to just visit. I miss camping with him. He never got to meet my grandson Aidan. I wish he could of met him. I miss his smile n his hugs.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I Love you Joe and You are the Best Brother a sister could ever ask for. But id beg him to please quit using so he dont die.

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