Joseph Michael Alkema, was born on January 6, 2011 and died on May 13, 2011 due to complications of Trisomy 18. He was four months old. Joseph is survived by his parents John Alkema and Mary Martino, both of Lodi. He has three sisters, Alyssa Rose, Kelly Jean, and Abbey Lynn, all of Lodi. Also survived by his aunt, Catherine Martino of Long Island, New York and several cousins.
Funeral service Monday at 8 PM at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Avenue, Paramus. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Donations may be made in his memory to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza, Suite 157, Dale City, VA 22193.
To: Joey
From: Your Mommy
Rockabye, my precious child
God keep you in His care.
His arms will have to rock you now,
mine cannot reach from here.
Such tiny feet such large imprints
To make upon our hearts.
Although you were not with us long
the gift you gave goes on.
Although right now I cannot see
the sunshine through the tears.
I know that someday I will smile
each time I think of you.
And so for now I'll picture you
safe in God's loving arms.
I know He'll keep watch over you
as if you were His own.
And someday soon we'll meet up there
in Heaven's promised land.
And I will take you in my arms
and rock you once again.
-Author Unknown
Our hearts are forever broken Joey.
You came into our lives
and made us better people,
we all love and miss you so much.
Please don't ever forget us.
Love you forever Little Man
Funeral service Monday at 8 PM at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Avenue, Paramus. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Donations may be made in his memory to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza, Suite 157, Dale City, VA 22193.
To: Joey
From: Your Mommy
Rockabye, my precious child
God keep you in His care.
His arms will have to rock you now,
mine cannot reach from here.
Such tiny feet such large imprints
To make upon our hearts.
Although you were not with us long
the gift you gave goes on.
Although right now I cannot see
the sunshine through the tears.
I know that someday I will smile
each time I think of you.
And so for now I'll picture you
safe in God's loving arms.
I know He'll keep watch over you
as if you were His own.
And someday soon we'll meet up there
in Heaven's promised land.
And I will take you in my arms
and rock you once again.
-Author Unknown
Our hearts are forever broken Joey.
You came into our lives
and made us better people,
we all love and miss you so much.
Please don't ever forget us.
Love you forever Little Man
Joseph Michael Alkema, was born on January 6, 2011 and died on May 13, 2011 due to complications of Trisomy 18. He was four months old. Joseph is survived by his parents John Alkema and Mary Martino, both of Lodi. He has three sisters, Alyssa Rose, Kelly Jean, and Abbey Lynn, all of Lodi. Also survived by his aunt, Catherine Martino of Long Island, New York and several cousins.
Funeral service Monday at 8 PM at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Avenue, Paramus. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Donations may be made in his memory to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza, Suite 157, Dale City, VA 22193.
To: Joey
From: Your Mommy
Rockabye, my precious child
God keep you in His care.
His arms will have to rock you now,
mine cannot reach from here.
Such tiny feet such large imprints
To make upon our hearts.
Although you were not with us long
the gift you gave goes on.
Although right now I cannot see
the sunshine through the tears.
I know that someday I will smile
each time I think of you.
And so for now I'll picture you
safe in God's loving arms.
I know He'll keep watch over you
as if you were His own.
And someday soon we'll meet up there
in Heaven's promised land.
And I will take you in my arms
and rock you once again.
-Author Unknown
Our hearts are forever broken Joey.
You came into our lives
and made us better people,
we all love and miss you so much.
Please don't ever forget us.
Love you forever Little Man
Funeral service Monday at 8 PM at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Avenue, Paramus. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. Donations may be made in his memory to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza, Suite 157, Dale City, VA 22193.
To: Joey
From: Your Mommy
Rockabye, my precious child
God keep you in His care.
His arms will have to rock you now,
mine cannot reach from here.
Such tiny feet such large imprints
To make upon our hearts.
Although you were not with us long
the gift you gave goes on.
Although right now I cannot see
the sunshine through the tears.
I know that someday I will smile
each time I think of you.
And so for now I'll picture you
safe in God's loving arms.
I know He'll keep watch over you
as if you were His own.
And someday soon we'll meet up there
in Heaven's promised land.
And I will take you in my arms
and rock you once again.
-Author Unknown
Our hearts are forever broken Joey.
You came into our lives
and made us better people,
we all love and miss you so much.
Please don't ever forget us.
Love you forever Little Man
