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WRN reporter Joe Truini dies at age 37

July 27 -- Waste & Recycling News reporter Joe Truini, 37, died July 24 in Akron from a heart attack.

Truini was a full-time reporter for Waste & Recycling News since 1999, covering recycling, scrap, energy and electronics, among many other beats. He previously worked part-time for the publication since 1997, primarily doing reporting on commodity pricing. Prior to that, Truini was an intern with a sister Crain Communications publication, Tire Business.

He was a graduate of the University of Akron. He was from Mingo Junction, Ohio, in the southeast part of the state.

Truini also was a competitive runner, completing numerous marathons.

"Obviously, Joe will be missed by us all," said Waste & Recycling News Publisher Bob Simmons. "He was a very special man with very special talents and a wonderful heart."

"Joe was the kind of guy everyone remembered, with a fond smile," said Editor Allan Gerlat. "He was a great contributor to Waste & Recycling News for a lot of years, and a dear colleague and friend."

Truini is survived by his mother, Kathy Hoover of Mingo Junction; his father, Joseph A. Truini, and his father´s wife, Valerie, of Steubenville, Ohio; and three brothers: Andrew Truini and his wife, Melissa, of Imperial, Pa.; Thomas Hoover of Mingo Junction; and Lucas Hoover of Steubenville.

Visitation will be on July 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 115 Union Ave., Mingo Junction. Friends are then invited to attend visitation on July 29 from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Junction. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo Junction.

Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice in Truini´s name.

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Joe was a top reporter who was always so courteous when I wanted to place a story. He was one of the first reporters I talked to when I had something in his area. I will miss him and think of him when I send a press release. My sincere sympathies to his family.--Eileen

Eileen Secrest
Director of Communications
Health Care Without Harm
Arlington, VA

How very sad! I always intended to send Joe an e-mail, saying how much I appreciated his timely, objective and accurate reporting. Sure wish now that I had made that small effort. Rest well, Joe. (And good luck finding his replacement, W&R.)

Marge Davis
Coordinator
Pride of Place (TN Bottle Bill Project)
Tennessee

I was always impressed with Joe's reporting on recycling and environmental issues. He took the time to do the necessary research, and wrote articles that were clear, thorough, and accurate. He also seemed to genuinely enjoy talking to people and learning about the topic at hand. He will be missed.

Victoria Mills
Managing Director
Environmental Defense Fund
Boston

I was shocked to learn of Joe's death at such a young age. Joe was always a consummate professional. He always asked good questions and wrote objective stories that were accurate and fair. My condolences to W&R staff and his family.

Gary Liss
Gary Liss & Associates
Loomis, CA

I had the pleasure of working with Joe at WASTE NEWS and playing a few softball games with him. A true competitor and all around nice guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He will be missed.

Rich Ryan
President
RGR Services

I always read Joe's work as it came across 'the wire' and it seemed that he was 'the main man' for WRN. I admired his style and ability to seemingly cover all aspects of the industry. He will be missed. Condolences to those who held him close.

Blair Pollock
Solid Waste Planner
Orange County NC
Chapel Hill NC

I spent a summer internship working with Joe at Waste News. Every day, he found a way to make me laugh. Some of my favorite memories from the internship were of Joe's stories about the eating contests and marathons he trained for. I know he's running in heaven now.

Caitlin Saniga
Columbus, Ohio

I am shocked to read this very depressing news about Joe. I've emailed Joe in the past about his articles and he never missed responded back. We didn't always agree but I enjoyed hearing from him. My deepest condolences to Joe's family. Leonard Vinci

Leonard Vinci
President
Innovative Waste Solutions
Alamo, CA

I don't play the lottery, but I always thought that if I did play and I won the jackpot, one of the first people I'd call would be Joe Truini, because he's someone I could trust to guard my front door and keep the hordes at bay. I had the pleasure of seeing Joe develop from an intern into a solid reporter at Waste News. I wish I'd stayed in touch with him. This is a sad day. He deserved more time.

Chris Ball
The Plain Dealer
Cleveland, Ohio

Joe was a bulldog of a reporter when I worked with him at Waste News 15 years ago. He always got his information. Imagine my surprise years later when I got to know him out of the newsroom, on the running trails. Yes, he was still a competitor, but one of the gentlest, nicest, most decent guys I ever met, and a joy to pass the miles with. Joe, go set another marathon record, wherever you are. Thanks for all the runs and friendship.

John Russell
Reporter
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis

Joe epitomized what a reporter should write and also contriubited to opening avenues to further the environmental cause through solid waste inititives. Joe was always available, returned calls, answered questions and was humble enough to listen if needed. Joe will be missed by many who follow Waste & Recycling News.

alfred Du Bois
Recycling Coordinator
City of Clifton

My deepest sympathies to Joe's family and friends and the staff at Waste & Recycling News. Joe will be greatly missed by all of us at Coca-Cola who worked with him on recycling stories. He was friendly, professional and passionate about his work. Thank you for the news story about him and for providing us with the oppportunity to post a comment. Sincerely, Kirsten Witt Coca-Cola

Kirsten Witt

I was shocked to hear the news of Joe's passing. I met Joe during my days at Crain and I still remember his great smile and friendly voice. He will be deeply missed by all.

Lori Dever

Joe was an intern in the Department of University Communications at UA. Industrious and eager to learn his craft, Joe is most fondly remembered as the kid who looked like a pro wrestler but was one of the gentlest souls we have ever known. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

David Nypaver
Senior Writer
The University of Akron

Joe was a fair and balanced reporter who was excellent at saying what was needed in a concise way. He understood the product stewardship movement, and helped create it through his reporting. He will be sadly missed for his great contribution to the field, as well as his kind and friendly manner.

Scott Cassel
Product Stewardship Institute
Boston, MA

Our trade association addresses issues in the toner and ink jet cartridge recycling business. Joe and I had worked together sporadically for ten years, and every encounter with him was productive and fun. I will be lost without this essential contact and friend. A fine man, Joe has left us way too early. Please let me know who I should contact from now on. Best regards,

Tricia Judge
Executive Director
International Imaging Technology Council
Las Vegas

To my WN friends: Please know I'm thinking of you today and in the days to come. Joe was not just my cubicle mate for my time at Crains, he was, like he was to all of you, a friend. We liked to argue over the Browns and the Steelers. He liked to tease me when he bought the last pack of Sour Skittles from the vending machine (but he'd usually share.) And he always let me know if he posted Web news items before me. He always had a story and a smile. He was one of kind and a bright light that touched us all. I'll miss you Big Joe.

Cheryl McMullen

Joe's name seemed to be at the bottom of every article I stopped to read in Waste & Recycling News, especially online. I am saddened to learn he left us so abruptly. My sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. He handled alot of responsibility with style and grace.

Jetta Antonakos
Recycling Planner
Maine State Planning Office
State of Maine

Joe was a stand up guy . Always helpful. I spoke with him a bout 10 days ago and needed help and information on a project we where doing. He had every thing to me with in an hour. He was a great reporter and will be deeply missed by everyone.

Johnny Gold
Sr Vp
The Newark Group
Salem Ma

DEar All, I am very sad in hearing That Joe is not with usat the age of 37 ivery young , anymore. He was a very responsive person. Wishing strength to his family and his colleques

Artun Ertem
Founder
A E Engineering
Turkey

Very sad to hear this news. We enjoyed working with Joe and following his reports. Our condolenses go out to W&R News and Joe's family.

Sara Conte
Vice President
Greenstar

I met Joe at the NRC Congress in Atlanta. I had a great talk with him, and it was one of my first networking connections. I never doubted that his articles were unbiased, and knew the information could be trusted. This is a loss for the entire industry.

Kate Vasquez
Management Analyst
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax, VA

What a shocking loss for his family, and his readers. A good reporter and helpful colleague who I only met virtually, but who was generous enough to connect me to people who have been very helpful in my own work.

William Shireman
President
Future 500
United States