Met A Former Mr. Universe/America

Bump.

Visiting the area again and just learned that Joe passed away earlier this year. I had no idea. He was a great guy.

Way too young.

[quote]SteelyD wrote:
Bump.

Visiting the area again and just learned that Joe passed away earlier this year. I had no idea. He was a great guy.

Way too young.[/quote]

sorry to hear about your friend, man

I remember this thread when it first came out.

I also remember Joe Deangelis having a lot of coverage in the old Musclemag issues back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I loved his physique.

[quote]BrickHead wrote:
I remember this thread when it first came out.

I also remember Joe Deangelis having a lot of coverage in the old Musclemag issues back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I loved his physique. [/quote]

I hadn’t realized how old this thread is LOL.

Progress: I’m about 15 lbs lighter, leaner but wider (shoulders), and stronger. Couple shoulder setbacks but rebounded(-ing).

[quote]Yogi wrote:

sorry to hear about your friend, man[/quote]

He seemed like a good guy. Great to talk to everytime I went to that gym. He’d closed shop and moved to CA I guess last year or so. It’s since changed owners (nothing to do with his illness).

Damn. Kind of knocks you into reality when a perceived invincible, big and strong man dies young like that.

Some other forums were discussing that Joe had some alcohol and drug problems in the past.