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and a wonderful friend.
When Michael Doyle of Hortiscape Northwest worked for Josef on the landscaping of his new home, early in his career, he confesses that it was a project that was a bit over his head at that time. But he says: "Josef showed great trust and faith in me by giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity and sticking with me during the most difficult phases of the project. His confidence was contagious, bringing out the best in me and everyone else involved. He has always made time for me, and each time we talked, I learned something. His kindness has given me the best example of how to help someone. It is a legacy which I look forward to continuing. He helped to make me what I am today." Vincent Froula came to Josef's home to discuss the installation of a security system and was thoroughly impressed by Josef's extensive knowledge of these systems. Vincent exclaims: "I was enlightened by Josef's well thought out ideas and concepts. Being relatively new in the alarm industry at that time, I was inspired by his presentation of his own security needs and ideas, and I quickly adapted his concepts and applied them to many systems I proposed for many of Seattle's finest homes. "Josef gave me the confidence and appreciation that I needed to pursue my goals. I wrote up a proposal that day and he signed the contract at that time. I later received many calls from his friends and associates who wanted protection systems for their homes. He inspired me to strive for excellence." Erando Cacallori of Cacallori Marble describes his observations of Josef this way: "Our business association was always very positive and enjoyable. I met Joe in 1970 when he managed the parking area belonging to Richard Hadley for whom I was working at the time. Joe impressed me as an astute business man who knew where he was going. I also came to know him as a very kind and considerate man and one of my favorite clients. He is known as a dynamic business leader, but early in our acquaintance, I came to know him also as a loving, caring family man. Joe has left his mark on this city as a man of vision and foresight who contributed much to the growth of the City of Seattle. While attending a dinner at the Diamond's home Edward Springman and his wife were very impressed, especially with the marble entry way. So much so that Edward recalls: "My wife complimented Josef on his home with no small amount of envy in her voice. Joe immediately informed my wife that he knew my finances were such that I should be able to provide her with a nice home ... and then he proceeded to give me a 'dutch uncle' talk. "He advised me that I should not look at a home as I did all my other real estate investments and that I should not be so tight fisted with respect to building our house. My wife got what she wanted and I still waiver back and forth trying to decide whether I should thank him or sue him for misrepresentation. "Seriously, he has helped me immeasurably in my real estate career and I have always considered him my mentor and close friend.
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