Joseph Chess Jr., age 26

Lost to gun violence on January 14, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Jo-Jo
    2 Man-Man
    3 Joe
    3 Uncle Joe
    2 Jojo boo
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    4 Funny, Smart, Witty
    1 Down-to-Earth, Determined, Strong-Willed
    2 Kind, Loving, Sweet
    1 Caring, Charming, Compassionate, Considerate, Crazy, and Wild
    5 Loved-Life; Lived to the Fullest
    2 Loved Family
    1 Loyal
    4 Life-of-the Party!
  • Occupation:
    1 Entrepreneur
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    1 Proviso West High School
  • Comments:
    2 He was cool asl BIP Bj❤
    2 Loved Cracking Jokes.
    2 Loved Family Ova Everything
    3 Great Uncle. Loved his Niece and Nephews
    4 Miss You Bro..Forever in My ❤
    7 Happy Birthday Bro...Miss You Down Here..Love You😢❤
    1 Merry Christmas Bro...Love You❤
    1 i love u son.i miss u sooo much
    2 Happy Valentine's Day..Love Bug...❤💞Miss You Bro...
    1 my first baby boy...i carry u in my heart always love mom..rest with the Lord for he is good
    1 Today is resurrection day...Lord is so good i miss you son ...
    4 This is candle lit for remembrance that u are never forgotten
    1 Its Mother Day Love Bug. Mom and the Family Miss You to the Core. Rest in God BJ❤
    1 Happy Father Day son mom miss u so much
    1 Happy Fathers Day Love Bug..Miss You. ❤
    1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY...BRO. We Gonna Turn Up For You❤. Miss You Down Here.
    1 yesterday was my birthday i miss u son so much
    2 your time is coming up when u left me behind i miss you son
    2 Love You BJ💙
    2 I love you bro
    1 I miss you sooooo much ❤️ My jojo boo
    1 Happy New Years Love Bug. KK Miss You Bro❤
    1 I love you baby always and forever, Love you TT

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