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When I saw this picture of Justin and his twin sister on their 41st birthday, my heart sank. I feel so much this family but even more so for his twin ! Somehow she will go on without him but it wont be easy. I did not know Justin or his twin sister kala but i know loss . I would love to bring your family a meal or bake you something. My heart goes out to you all with this very unexpected loss that seems unbearable.

Justin was both a colleague and a friend. While I knew his sister in SoCal, I didn’t meet justin until moving to Boston for the Greenline project. He knew of me, and put in a good word when my name came up as a person who could help make it a reality. After moving to the Northeast, I ended up meeting my wife and the mother of my daughter. No doubt Justin’s recommendation played an instrumental part in putting me in the right place at the right time. He was someone who was comfortable solving tough work problems, philosophizing about deep intellectual topics, schropping the gnar on a board, or shooting off fireworks on a frozen lake. I will miss you Juice, may you and your family find peace.

Music was always at the center of my friendship with Justin. He was with me behind the drum kit the first time I ever stepped on a stage and we always enjoyed discovering new music together. It’s said that the rhythm section has a special bond together and it could not have been more true with Justin. It’s hard to find the words to fully convey what an unimaginable loss this is and how much I miss him. Rest easy and keep rockin, brother.

We are sincerely sorry that we cannot be there in person today, but please know that our hearts and spirits are with you and the entire family as you come together to celebrate the beautiful life of our dearest Justin. Sending you all our warmest hugs 🤗 and so much love, especially to Ajit, Vicky, Sue, Kala, Kory, and Nathan. May the kind Lord bless Justin’s soul and give each of you the strength, comfort, and peace to get through this incredibly difficult time. We will be thinking of you all and holding Justin’s memory close to our hearts. Om Shanti.🙏

Playing music in Sarven's garage, getting to take the stage at battle of the bands, and the shows in the WHS quad. Good times man. Thank you for being a kind presence for me during that time in my life and for extending friendship. Your enthusiasm for the music we made and warmth as a person is something that will always stick with me. May you rest in peace.

I grew up with Justin and his family, and even though he was my brother’s friend, he always felt like an older brother to me too. As we got older, we became friends, and I always enjoyed seeing him. Justin always seemed to have a big smile on his face and a positive attitude no matter what was going on. He was the kind of person who was easy to be around, and he made people feel welcome. He’ll be missed, and I’m grateful for the memories I have of him.

My brother for about 15 years... I loved how he was always Slash for Halloween (also gave him crap for not trying anything else 😂)... he was the BEST Slash 😂 Loved celebrating Halloween and Bekah's b-day in Boston. I was proud of the work he did with Fluor in Boston and Detroit, and I know my dad bonded with him over construction. He will be dearly missed by his coworkers, especially his boss. Wish he had more time with us, especially after moving back to CA 😢

I appreciated and shared his love for the ocean. I was in awe of his musical talent... always tapping/drumming with his hands 😂 he played guitar for Piper when we visited him and Beks in Detroit when she was 1 and I know it made a lasting impact on her. He taught me a few things on the drums when we both lived on Melody ln.. I was honored when he called me a natural. I will never forget one of my trips to visit them in Boston, we were dancing/rocking out hard to Rage Against the Machine in the living room. Loved how he loved my sister for most of their relationship/marriage. I will miss his high pitched laugh when he really got going. RIP Uncle J 😢 you'll be forever loved and missed.

I have known Justin since he was 6. I have so many good memories – birthday parties, hockey games, Magic Mountain, snowboard trip, Las Vegas. I also enjoyed stopping by Pomodoro almost every week and chatting with him. Reading all memories reminded me that Justin has been such a big part of so many people’s lives. Even his friend’s mom, like me, were among the people he cheered up when we were down and laughed with when we were happy. I wish I had had a chance to repay him for his kindness. Justin, thank you for being you. It is very difficult now, but hope one day we will be able to talk about our memories of you with smile and laughter, and hope you will like that. My deepest thoughts are with Sue, Ajit, Kala, Kory, Nathan and all of his family.

I’ve been friends with Susan for 30 years. My relationship with Justin is hearing loving stories about him from his mom. To all of friends, thank you for sharing him with me.

Justin’s smile is the first thing I think of when I think of my many memories of him. From the first times I met him as an 8 - 10 year old into his adulthood, he always seem to beam joy. Justin will be deeply missed but his presence remains clearly imbedded in my memory. Sending love and heart felt condolences to the family…

There’s something special about the group who went from Meadow Park to South Lake to Woodbridge together. Even if life took us in different directions, we share years of childhood memories and experiences that are woven into who we are and never really go away. One of my favorite Justin memories goes back to first grade when we had a spelling test with the word “guess”. He had the genius idea that we should wear Guess clothing on test day; essentially, a seven-year-old attempt to game the system. We felt bad afterward and vowed never to cheat again. I recently told this story to a friend and when I looked back at the calendar, I realized it was on August 26th. The timing felt like an unexpected little nudge to remember him through a sweet, silly memory. Simply put, Justin was a really good guy. Genuine, kind, and effortlessly welcoming. You didn’t have to be one of his closest friends to experience that, whether you were put together for a group project or happened to run into him years after high school. He was always the same friendly, easygoing person, someone you could bump into and naturally fall into a conversation. We have words like orphan and widow, but there is no word for parents who lose a child or siblings who lose a brother; it is a heartbreaking loss that no family should have to face. My deepest condolences to everyone who loved him. I hope they find some comfort in knowing how many people carry memories of him with them.

Justin was a great guy. I was lucky enough to work with him on Boston. His infectious smile and constant positivity rubbed off on everyone. Condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed.

Justin and I worked together in Boston starting in 2018 up until 2023. I even had the opportunity to join him on a Red Sox and Patriots game during that time. We had a core group that got along so well together on that project. Justin had that unshakable trueness to himself that was enviable and a great sense of humor. The world is truly at a loss without a character like Justin. I’m sorry for the heavy loss felt by his family and closest friends as I know despite not knowing him very long I wish I had more time with him as well.

Man, this really hurts. Justin was such an incredible man. He was so authentic, and I always respected how little he cared about the superficial things of this world. I’ve always put him in a special category of friend; someone who was just uniquely himself, open, honest and willing to "get deep".     I first got to know Justin and Kala at Meadow Park, and even as a kid it was clear that Justin had a lot of life in him and a lot of joy. As we grew older, Kala and Justin were always a two-for-one package, and I loved hanging out with them both; particularly when they would battle over who had the better hardcore scream in high school. When we were 22, our friendship took on a new dimension when we decided to start writing and playing music together. For the next ten years, we made music, starting with the working title JP and the Juicemen—a name that reflected the fact that he and I were the two constants while a rotating cast of bass players came and went over the years. When my cousin Eric joined the band, we evolved into Swindlers Kin, and Eric brought some much-needed organization to our creative chaos. Playing and writing music with Juice were some of the best times of my life. He was incredibly talented on guitar, and because guitar was really his first instrument, his instincts as a drummer were all the more impressive. He had an incredible ear for music and would indulge me in whatever genre I wanted to mess around with. He was also always willing to give me honest feedback, and had a way of playfully giving me flack about some of my lyrics or guitar riffs that still makes me smile. We had so many great experiences together; from playing Fourth of July gigs on the roof, to playing Chain Reaction, to experimenting in the studio and simply seeing where the music would take us. And Justin was always up for anything. He didn’t care that the only time I could rehearse at Sound Matrix was 10 p.m. after my classes finished. He just wanted to jam.   Some of those late-night car rides were just as meaningful as the music. We would dig so deeply into life, our dreams, and what we thought the future might hold. When I lived with Sarv and Bean on the Peninsula, Juice was basically a fourth roommate, and there were countless good hang sessions and conversations. He was a passionate man, and I loved seeing that passion come through in everything he did. I especially remember watching him dive into psychology when he interned for my uncle. He was so incredibly smart, curious, and engaged. There was always so much more going on beneath the surface with Justin. Even after we both moved to the East Coast, we stayed in touch, and every time we connected it felt completely familiar; as if no time had passed at all. I’m devastated for Kala and the entire family, and I will miss Justin and his special spirit more than I can say. I’m so grateful for all the years, all the music, all the laughs, all the conversations, and all the memories. Rest easy, my brother. I’ll be looking forward to hanging and jamming with you again in the hereafter.

I met Justin in 2018 on a project. He was a great teammate, friend and person. It’s sad to hear this news. May prayers for his close friends and family keep them strong.

Justin and I worked together for a few years on the Green Line Expansion project in the Boston area. He was always ready to support us all, going above and beyond. You will be missed my friend!

Over the last 5 years Justin and I built a railroad, a bridge and a friendship. I always enjoyed our talks at work and how Justin was always right there to help with anything. He had a sense of humor that could make anyone smile. You will be missed my friend.

Juice Thang: I can’t really believe this is true. I’m gutted. Justin was my friend from when I was 15/16. I grew up moving every couple of years, and moved from Paris to Irvine which felt like a wrong math equation. For someone who was always having to change, it made a huge impression on me to have a friend like Justin who was part of a massive web of loyal friends. It was like a new society where the most valued idea was to be true to your friends and to spend your time on the things you really cared about. There was definitely a new language too. In all sorts of odd, and specific personal ways Justin made me feel seen and important to him. He showed up for my JV tennis matches, and when he said I played for well it really stuck. He sent me his writing when I asked friends to contribute to a really half brained idea of publishing works by my friends. We wrote handwritten letters during a difficult time. I regret losing touch. The last time I saw him was at the beach. I was visiting and called him to go surfing. He was game, even though I’ve only surfed a handful of times. Do you remember when Samus played a show in the quad at Woodbridge? The energy was insane. Did anyone even ask permission??? I’m going to listen to a bunch of songs that remind me of him, and try to be just a little bit better. I keep replaying the bounce of his step (it looked like he was always bobbing, skipping, floating) the silhouette of him in his car, his voice and laugh and smile. Weirdly I keep remembering something about him loving the feeling of sand in his socks…and how he’d always get the cheesy rolls at school, like every single day. He was unapologetically himself. I feel deeply for those friends and family who have to let go of someone really amazing. He’s saved in my phone as Juice Thang. I’m really going to miss you.

This is very sad and brought up so many memories. All my sons and their friends would be at our house after school and they could sure eat. About ate me out of house and home but I would not trade any of the laughter and fun that filled those days. Justin always was polite and had such a great smile and a handsome young man. We, as parents, never think of a child’s life ending before our’s. My thoughts, heart and prayers go out to all of Justin’s family and friends.

Justin and I knew each other through very different chapters of our lives. I spent a year living with Sue Aunty, Ajit Uncle, Justin, Kala, Kory and Nathan when I was in high school, when they were still the kiddos. But somehow, it was when Justin moved to Detroit and I moved to the California desert that we really found each other as adults. We could talk for hours. About music, family, life, not always feeling like we fit, and our shared love of people who were simply and authentically themselves. Justin had this incredibly philosophical yet simple way of looking at life that I loved. More than anything, Justin showed up. When I was diagnosed with cancer, he was one of the first people to call and really talk. When my dad died, he listened through all the complicated stuff that followed. He told me he would always be my brother, my real family. I’ll never forget that. And he loved my kid. He called him, asked about him and genuinely cared about his life. As an only child, that kind of family means more than I can explain. Music was always part of our connection. I’ll never forget the first time I saw him play the drums. Amazing! Justin LOVED Queens of the Stone Age and would send me videos of theirs frequently. I loved that the desert I ended up calling home was also a place that meant so much to him. In one of our last text conversations, Justin called the desert his Eden. I told him as long as I was here, he’d always have a place to come enjoy it. He replied, “The desert brought you. Just like it has embraced me.” I’m so grateful that the little kid I knew all those years ago grew up to become one of my absolute favorite people. I just wish we’d gotten more time. I’ll think of you in the music, in Detroit, and especially here in your Eden. Miss you big, Justin. ❤️

Justin lived his life with the rhythm of the ocean, and it is in the sanctuary of the waves that he found his ultimate place. He didn't just love surfing; it was where he truly belonged. The ocean was his sanctuary, his joy, and his freedom. Passing away while doing what he absolutely loved is a bittersweet comfort, a reminder that he left this world completely aligned with his deepest passion. While our hearts are heavy with his absence, we find comfort in knowing that his final moments were spent in the place that made him feel most alive, riding the waves into eternity. Rest in peace, Justin. You will always be remembered with love. May the waters always be calm and the ride eternal.

Justin had the biggest heart and a smile to match it. From high school, to working together at Pasta P, trips to San Diego to visit the crew, Newport nights, and so many adventures in between, Justin had a way of making everything more fun. He made the people around him laugh, feel included, and most of all, feel safe. One of the most special things about Justin was the bond he shared with Kala. They always had each other’s backs, and they had their friends’ backs too. That loyalty, love, and the way he showed up for the people he cared about was such a beautiful part of who Justin was. I’m so grateful for all the life we all got to share with Justin. He will be so deeply missed ♥️

Justin always made me feel extra special with his big hugs and warm smile.