Joseph Tripoli was an exceptional man of many great qualities. He possessed a brilliant mind, kind heart and beautiful spirit. I met Joe back in the mid 80's. I was a homeless kid who knew nothing and needed a mentor. He taught me everything about electronics, soldering, wiring, installations and more. The wealth of knowledge I gained was beyond priceless. Joe was the Dad I never had. If it were not for this amazing man I would never have amounted to anything. Joe was the most important person to ever influence my life and save a kid from a short life on the streets. Joe, I can never thank you enough for saving my life.