McGillivray III, Joseph D., 63, of Cooper City passed away Sunday, December 7. He is survived by 1 child; Sean McGillivray, Veronique, and 2 grandchildren. Friends may visit from 6-8 PM, Monday at Boyd’s University Dr. Chapel. There will be a Tributes of a Lifetime 7:00 PM, Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be 7:00 PM, Monday, Dec. 15, at Boyd’s University Dr. Chapel.
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Gregory L Horton (Miami FL US)
December 13, 2008, 12:00 am
Joe, you’re a hard act to follow. Many great Irishmen have come from Boston and you’re most certainly one of ’em. You forced me to become better at all I did by demanding excellence and you gave me the tools to do so. Your intelligence, wit, and humor was the best. The next time I visit one of the many fine establishments of our heritage, There’ll be a glass beside mine and a toast to a great man who will be remembered always. May God bless and keep you for your work here is done. “09 – 06”
Tecia (Davie FL US)
December 14, 2008, 12:00 am
Metro Joe, You are missed like you can never imagine. Thanks for all the laughs, the company you gave me when Gaby’s was slow, for all the correct answers on N.T.N. , the talks when I was feeling blue, the help when I needed it, but most of all thank you for the years of friendship you gave me, I can only hope I gave you the friendship you gave me. I love you Metro, you are a one in a lifetime & I miss you dearly……. Your evil princess. Tecia
Joe Takach (Cooper City FL US)
December 15, 2008, 12:00 am
One of the greatest guys who made my job as a dispatcher fun! Guess it’s true, only the good die young.
Rest in peace Big Joe
Gil Goodman (Davie FL US)
December 15, 2008, 12:00 am
Joe
You are a good friend and I will miss you. I enjoyed working with you, you are truly a gentleman. One of a kind. God broke the mold after you and no one will come close to stepping into your shoes.
Gil Goodman
Theresa Wilk (Aurora CO US)
December 16, 2008, 12:00 am
Metro Joe… there are no words to describe how much you are going to be missed. I have a lot of great memories of talking and sitting with you at Gaby’s. Sitting with you after my shift was one of the things I missed the most when I left Gaby’s. You will forever be in my heart. I want you to know that I thought about you often after I moved to Colorado and never forgot all the happiness and funny times we shared. Lagalaga… I miss you!
Gil Thomas (Dania Beach FL US)
December 16, 2008, 12:00 am
Joe, You were definitely one of a kind. I for one am priviliged to have worked for and with you. Your gruff demeanor often hid guidance for those willing to listen. Your untimely passing will be felt by many. Thanks for helping me understand what being a lieutenant was really about.
Mary McGillivray Hayes (Rogers AR US)
December 17, 2008, 12:00 am
Condolences to Sean and Family
Joe’s sister,
Mary Hayes
Catherine Burns (Arlington MA US)
December 17, 2008, 12:00 am
Sean, we were sorry to hear about your Dad. We have many happy memories of Joe when he was growing up and we were all at family occasions.
Catherine Burns and family.
Joe’s cousins from Cambridge.
d.j. (pembroke pines FL US)
December 22, 2008, 12:00 am
We all miss you.