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Updated February 8, 2020
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I just discovered that Joseph had passed away last month (Feb 6, 2018). He and I dated/lived together for a couple years. This was his favorite place to spend time, chat with friends, share his thoughts and ideas, relieve stress and most importantly to learn more about his passion in life - daytrading... it was an integral part of his life and I'd thought I would share the news with all of you...
If you'd like to see the obituary, Google Joseph Bach Berwyn, PA
Thanks,
Dayna
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Oh my - this is tragic news. Thanks Dayna for letting the forum know.
I have interacted with Joseph a few times over the last couple of years and I enjoyed his irony and sense of humour.
It is really a sudden and unexpected loss.
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Obituary | Joseph W. Bach of Berwyn, Pennsylvania | McConaghy Funeral Home, Ltd.
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Terrible news, and so young... very sad indeed. Sympathies and best regards to you Dayna and family/friends.
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WTF !!! Unbelievable. Life turns on a dime. RIP Brother...
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wow. I will miss Itchy. I met him once for beers and he was a really nice interesting person, very smart. This is sad news..I learned the most about aliens from him RIP Itchy.
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A good man gone. I am very sorry to read of his passing. My condolences to his friends and family for their loss.
We will miss him here.
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I found a more recent photo than what is on the obituary.
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I am very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones. Rest in peace Joseph.
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So sad. I was wondering what he was up to lately. Hadn't seen him on in a bit. Wow. I'm really going to miss him and the interesting conversations.
This one's for you bud
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RIP. Sad day indeed. We will miss his humor and ready wit, and the smart posts.
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I'd like to think that @Itchymoku now knows the truth about aliens...
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I found a more recent photo than what is on the obituary.
Any idea on how or what happen?
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Any idea on how or what happen?
It's still unclear.
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Any idea on how or what happen?
I registered just to let everyone know but unable to send PMs. Are you able to send me one and then I can reply? Thanks!
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Ok I will send you a reply (I need 5 posts to send even with a reply! )
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So sad to hear this news.
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Sad news - was always appreciating Itchy's inputs and his sense of humor.
Of course trading for him was not core business but happiness.
Happy journey Itchymoku! Travel well!!
We will not forget...
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@Itchymoku 's last post a few days before he passed...
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@Itchymoku has earned his last badge. RIP friend.
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I just saw this and didn’t know the guy but very very sad that he passed away so young. Anyone know what happened?
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I too just saw this.... wow ....my heart is heavy now mourning him ....
All I can say is I will prayer for his progress in the realm beyond.....................
Wonder if there is any news about how...?
Ron
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Very sad. I wish his family strength in dealing with this.
RIP Itch. Thank you for always helping, sharing your experience and being so kind with your knowledge.
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It's been a year and I thought it time to bump this and give guys a chance to reflect again on the crazy way that life comes at us sometimes. Itchy and I would chat often. I loved his wit. He was/is the funniest guy that ever posted here. Of course none of us had any idea. My biggest take away right now is that we could all be more aware that every day is a chance to be a friend.
Fare thee well Itchy.
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very well and solemly said @wldman ...never pass on an opportunity to make a new friend....life is short, and there mey never be another chance....
R.I.P. Itchy!
JD
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I just saw this thread... Damn, so sad to see him go. I loved his humor. He will definitely be missed!
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Hi all, I knew Joey many years ago and am so sad to hear this news. I found this post and remembered all the times he would tell me about how he loved trading and talking on this forum. If anyone could PM or email me and let me know what happened I'd really appreciate it. Sending my strongest condolences and best wishes for all who knew him.
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Always surreal when someone that was super cool passes...RIP Itchy.
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I'm not sure that anyone here really knows much about what happened. Itchy was a great guy, always willing to chat and have fun in the forum.
I think there is some information in this thread, but not likely anything new that you did not know.
JustTradin
Hi all, I knew Joey many years ago and am so sad to hear this news. I found this post and remembered all the times he would tell me about how he loved trading and talking on this forum. If anyone could PM or email me and let me know what happened I'd really appreciate it. Sending my strongest condolences and best wishes for all who knew him.
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Still rememerJoe from good interactions here. Took myself some years of timeout for very good reasons. Googeled his Nick, a moving average system with future predictability in strong trends. RIP and farewell!
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Sorry to hear of his passing, I haven't spent much time here lately and just ran across this. RIP Joe.
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Jdlewis1942
I just discovered that Joseph had passed away last month (Feb 6, 2018). He and I dated/lived together for a couple years. This was his favorite place to spend time, chat with friends, share his thoughts and ideas, relieve stress and most importantly to learn more about his passion in life - daytrading... it was an integral part of his life and I'd thought I would share the news with all of you...
If you'd like to see the obituary, Google Joseph Bach Berwyn, PA
Thanks,
Dayna
Thanks for informing.
I saw this thread some time ago, shortly after it opened, but I thought that for several reasons, it would be better to say something a while later.
Apart from how really hard it is to lose the relationship with someone close to you or your circle, it is harder to see that a flight has been cut in full launch to the World, with all that that means for him and for everyone. It is (was) a knock.
I am not a person of words for every occasion, rather for special occasions, and this (that, when I saw this thread) was / is.
Joseph (Itchymoku) gave off a special roll, very sensitive, perhaps that was a key factor in the depths of his being. Then we are missing it here. Be happy where you are and lend us a hand, what is missing.
He wrote me a PM in 2014 interested in my avatar and we crossed a few PMs. I realized that; he was / is a very sensitive soul.
It is not necessary to extend myself (I can't do much either).
A hug to everyone and especially his family and relatives.
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The boys of 6VFW did a missing man flight in DCS in honor of Joseph today...
@srgtroy @Devil Man @TheShrike
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