Joseph Michael Carroll, beloved brother and uncle, passed away 3 September from depression. He was 42. A lover of bears, dirty jokes, and kitteh scritchins, Joe was the person who always had your back and would move heaven and Earth to bail out a friend. He is survived by his sister Rachel and his brother in arms Brian, who expected another 20 years of friendship and games and not to have to write such an article, Reeses, a torty kitten who misses her treat provider, as well as a small army of friends, supporters, well wishers, and happy bears, who've lost a true paragon and champion. A memoriam is currently being planned for Sunday at 530 pm at Jensen Park in Syracuse