I know that Josh had a lot of brothers and sisters. Growing up I never had a brother. I met Sa'i shortly after high school and he changed my life. He used to come over to my house to play the game when he lived with Uncle Jason in portage. After being friends for awhile we got our first apartment together and I'm not gonna lie it was a mess. It was our mess though. I remember making ribs for your aunt and uncle the first time and there wasn't enough. 😂 They got McDonalds on the way home. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate to get through Covid with. He helped me up when I was down. The struggles we went through together. I can't tell you how many times he was just a good friend. He was the guy that only had a good time if all of us were having a good time. He always looked out for me. He was the brother I always wanted but never had. I was blessed to become his friend, his coworker, and his roommate. I couldn't have asked for a better best friend. I love you sa'i rest peacefully brother.

Dear family, My heart aches from the grief that you are suffering. Knowing of God's embracing love for you, continue looking to him when " He will wipe out all tears from our eyes, death, pain, and suffering will be no more. " - Revelation 21: 3,4 He says death is an " enemy that will be brought to nothing. " 1 - Corinthians 15:26 It comforts our hearts to know this pain will be a thing of the past and through Christ the resurrection of our loved ones. We " do not sorrow just as the rest do who have no hope! " 1 Thessalonians 4:13 love from a stranger, jrfdog@gmail.com

May The Spirit of God's Peace and Comfort fill your hearts for such a time as this. Keeping y'all In my Prayers. Much Love In Jesus Name.

Josh...I don't even know what to say. I still can't accept this but I wanted you to know that you will always be in my heart. All those years ago, you saved me and I wish I could've done the same for you. You're a man that I always looked up to and admired. I Hope one day I can make you proud. I know through blood we weren't related but you were my brother and I would still go to hell and back for you. I'm going to miss you man and I know we had some future goals that we were working on so I promise to keep them alive and complete them for us.

Our Prayers And Condolences are lifted up for you and your family during this time of sorrow Plant21 Sneads Ferry

Sorry for your loss niece Theresa and family. May you be comforted by the grace of our heavenly Father knowing that Onosa'i is at peace. Alofa tele atu mo outou uma lava 💞 Auntie Nalo Opetaia

You are always loved and never forgotten.May your soul Rest In Peace my dear nephew 🙏🕊💐💔We love you Onosa'i💜 ~Alofas from your Ape~Park Family in Alaska💜

I worked with Josh back in Kalamazoo helping with the disabled youth and adults. Our 8-16hr shifts almost always flew by together. We always talked about music, girls, different animes, conspiracies all kinds of stuff haha. Can't believe he was taken so soon but I know he made his mark on all our lives. RIP <3

I'm so sorry for your loss my Nephew Junior Iakopo Ape and Teresa Mageo son Sa'i...my deepest sympathy and condolences to both families may RIP Sa'i we love you 💜🖤🕊️🕊️

Josh was a friend of mine I worked with, spent time with and went to various events around the city with in Portage and Kalamazoo, MI, he's one of the kindest souls you'd ever meet and cared deeply about those around him. You will be missed Josh.

I graduated with Joshua at Southwest high school. He was the sweetest person to be around, he enjoyed helping others, praying for the family 🙏🏽

A great soul gone way too soon. Rest Easy my friend 🧡

Fly high in love Sa'i. We love you. Aunty Sue