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[bulldozer]

I just got word from someone that we lost lou maestris crew chief joe.I hope im wrong joe was an awsome person who ALWAYS had a smile.If this is true he will forever be missed by many people.My thoughts and prayers go out to his whole family and louie.My heart is racing and broken as i write this because joe was a friend to me and many at the track.Love the ones you have and never take a day for granted.You never know what tomorrow will bring.81

[Tracy87BB]

I have just confirmed that this sad and tragic news is true. Joe passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack. I will post details of the arrangements as soon as they become available.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, as well as the many people he touched in one way or another in our racing "family".

[The Bullfather]

NOOOOOOOO aw, man this is such a lost. Joe was a good friend, I always took time out to talk with him. Joe, you are in my heart, Godspeed. My prayers are with his family and Lou and the crew.

[randomrodder]

My condolences to Joe's family, friends and the racing community at Riverhead. We lost another part of our racing history today.
Godspeed Joe. RIP

[RGeeProductions]

Joe was a great person. My condolences to his family.
When we raced Chargers about 18 years ago, we had been parked next to Lou and Joe when they raced Late Models. We had gotten very close with them and Joe ended up being a great friend to us as well as help with our set-ups. He will be greatly missed.

[maestri fan 1]

My dad and me really have no clue what to say....... This hurts like hell and he will be missed by us all.....

Love You Joe

GOD SPEED

[smokey 98]

Joe, you accepted this awkward hick kid from Riverhead, gave your friendship. You let me hang on Peters Lane in N. Babylon with the older guys, it was like the city to this hick. We sat in the stands at Islip after its final race, lights off, already missing the track. We won races with Chris Young, You should have been his crew chief. Instead, Louie got ya, and in the LM’s and then the trucks you became the crew chief to beat. I was lucky to be up at Riverhead to stand next to you when you won your first title with Louie. TY Joe, for so many good times. I fear it will be a long time before my eyes dry. My best wishes to Joe’s family, Louie and his crew. Godspeed Joe, I love ya man.

Sam Young

[Tower Man]

I cannot remember a time when Joe wasn't in the pit area. Growing up in Babylon I worked with Lou's Dad. So when Lou started racing I took a liking to him. From the beginning, Joe always said hello to me. Whether I was just another driver, an official or a car owner. Didn't matter to Joe, I was just another person doing what we all love to do, just like Joe.

Life isn't a dress rehearsal. And when you're time is up, there's no looking back. Enjoy each day, each memory and never miss an opportunity to help someone.

Our prayers are out to Joe and his family and anyone Joe has touched.

JTL Enterprises Motorsports LLC
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[bearsjd5]

We here at Teddy Bear Racing would like to extend our deepest sympathy to
Lou and Joe's families and friends. He will be missed by all.