Josh as a Man
Josh struggled after high school graduation, figuring out a path in life — as so many young people do. He eventually left Alaska and moved to San Diego in 2004, where Stacie already was living and working in the real-estate industry. He reunited with two of his best friends from Burlingame High School — Gary Vennarruci and Adam Monte, who also were going to school in San Diego — and enrolled in Mesa College. That’s where he met and began dating a young woman named Shannon.
They ended up marrying and having a daughter, Brooke, born July 22, 2008. That was a lot of responsibility for Josh, who was 25 when Brooke was born. He eventually ended up with full custody, following his divorce, and devoted his life to tending to his little daughter’s every need (as will be depicted in the Photo Gallery, “Josh and Brooke”).
Another constant object of affection and care for Josh was his bulldog, Max.
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At friends' house on Bayard Street, Pacific Beach, 2007. Gary Vennarucci is at right.
At a Kappa Sigma frat party in San Diego, 2004. From left, Adam Monte, Gary Vennarucci, Bernadette Monte
Josh at left, at a Kappa Sigma fraternity party in San Diego, 2004. At right is Adam Monte. Adam's sister, Bernadette, is next to Josh. The other woman is Deanna Borelli.
In a Celtics T-shirt and cap, with friend Matt.
Getting rowdy with friend Mark Sutter and an unidentified girl at a bar in San Diego, 2006.
Josh in back, with Adam Monte (shirtless) and Gary Vennarucci, right, and other bros outside house on Bayard Street in Pacific Beach, 2007.
Josh' friends nicknamed him "Big Bird." Here he is at the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for the "Sesame Street" character Big Bird.
Josh, full-grown, wide-arm-span.
Josh, in airplane.
Josh and Tim dress Max, Josh's bulldog, in a dog tuxedo, before Josh's wedding, Feb. 12, 2008.
Max in a tux.
Stacie with her son, the groom, at his wedding.
Josh, Stacie, Tom, Sheri, at Josh's wedding.
Josh, Stacie, Chuck, at Josh's wedding.
Josh the groom, with mom Stacie and her husband, Chuck Mathewson.
Max, lying on floor.
Max with his stuffed shark.
Max in a Santa hat.
Max, catching some air, mug reflected in the sideview mirror.
Josh and Max, on a city sidewalk.
Josh, shooting hoops to win arcade prizes.
Josh in a Celtics jersey, on his sppedboat in the water.
Josh driving his boat, in his Celtics jersey. The shamrock tattoo reflected his wish for good luck, and his pride in his fraction of Irish heritage.
Josh in his black Celtics cap, cruising his motorboat.
Josh and Max, cruising in the motorboat.
Josh and three friends with his motorboat on a trailer in a parking lot, heading for a fun time on the water.
Josh's Chevy Tahoe, towing his motorboat.
Josh driving his Chevy Tahoe.
Josh and Tim at a San Diego Chargers game.
Josh, Dec. 9, 2010.
Josh, Jan. 6, 2012.
Josh, March 8, 2012.
With one of his Crossfit partners, Palm Desert.
Getting fit in a cross-fit program, with workout partners, San-Diego.