Joseph Anthony "Deacon Joe" Montesano

Joseph Montesano Obituary

MONTESANO - Joseph Anthony "Deacon Joe", of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport, suddenly on September 21, 2008 in his 61st year, of Huntington. Loving husband of Jane (nee Mowery). Devoted father of Edward A. (Shelley) Montesano and Laura Jane Montesano. Dear brother of Adrienne Matteucci and the late Edward Montesano. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9pm and Thursday 2pm to 5pm. Mass of Transferral Thursday 8pm and Funeral Mass Friday 10am both Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Prospect and Millmad Roads, Centerport. In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach, 53 Prospect Rd., Centerport, NY 11721 in Deacon Joe's memory appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Montesano

13 Entries

Tom Illmensee Tom's dad

October 24, 2008

On behalf of the Tom Illmensee family in Huntington and Richmond we all extend our condolences. Our God has seen fit to devastate you with this loss,and we pray that at the same time He will give you the faith , love and ,grace to to accept what none of us can understand. Peace.

Kevin B. McCarthy

October 3, 2008

To the Montesano Family;

I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the passing of Deacon Joe. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

I know Joe was one of those rare people who believed his life was separated into "thirds". The first "third" is the period in which we "learn". The second period is when we "earn". The last third is when we "return" back to our community that what we've "learned" and "earned" to help make other people's lives better than they ordinarily would be.

He will be missed by all and we at OLQM were blessed by what he "returned " to each and everyone one of us.

My Uncle Joe, always smiling. - Rachelle

October 1, 2008

Margaret Dritto

September 29, 2008

Dear Jane and family,
Joe gave so much to our parish and he will be missed so much! Personally, we have lost a warm and wonderful friend. When Joe was giving out Communion he gave the host and cup to us Marriage Encounter style and we loved that.
Joe's big heart and even bigger hugs will never be forgotten.
God be with you,
Marge and Joe Dritto

Barbara Kent

September 28, 2008

I am fairly new to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, but Joe was part of the welcoming committee. I was touched by and related to his anecdotes of growing up in an Italian family in NYC. His great booming voice "This Mass Is Over" will be missed. My prayers and sympathy to you and all the parishioners. It is our loss.

Nicholas "Nicky" Fatino

September 27, 2008

To Jane and family, I am saddened by the news. As the 1 year anniversary of my Dad's passing approachs (my Dad and Joe were cousins), my faith tells me that Dad and Joe will grow closer in heaven. My condolences and prayers during this difficult time. Joe's laughter and smile will live on.

Sharon Knott

September 27, 2008

Jane and Family:
I was so deeply saddened to learn of Joe's death when I read the OLQM Bulletin. What a tremendous loss to you and to the OLQM parish family. He was such a gentle giant of a man and resonated a genuine caring for all to whom he ministered. You are all in my prayers.
Sharon Knott

Julie Metcalf

September 25, 2008

Dear Jane and Family,

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Joe was truly a gentle and loving soul that will always be remembered as an extraordinary man. May God Bless you all with strength at this time.

Julie & Eddie Metcalf
and family

John (Jay) & Erica Cirillo

September 25, 2008

Jane & Family,
My dad called me as soon as he heard what had happened. We were very shocked. Joe's smile and laugh is what I will always remember. Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers are with you and the family.

Tony Cuseo

September 23, 2008

I am very saddened on hearing of the death of Joe. I came to know Joe though the Pastoral formation Institue, and then really got to know him well during our years together in preparation for Ordination to the Order of Deacon.
I will always remember this caring, loving "good guy." He was the best. Always ready to help and always with a laugh or smile and encouragement. I admire his "down to earth" spirit, what you saw was what you got with Joe.
Joe and Jane modeled what a "deacon couple" should be in marriage and in life. I am grateful for having known Joe and will always pray for him, and his family

David Weingold

September 23, 2008

Joe and I worked together for many years at ABC. One of our many assignments was to cover the Space Shots at Cape Canaveral. Throughout those years, it was always a pleasure to work with him. He will be sorely missed!
Please, accept our deepest Sympathy. Regards, David and Jill
.

Frank Kalosky Jr. Boca Bons, Inc.

September 23, 2008

Even though I never got to meet Joe I heard so many good things about him. My prayers are with you Jane and for your entire family. I know that he will be so sadly missed.

Mike Mahoney

September 23, 2008

Jane and family:

Anne and I are so saddened by the death of Joe. He was just the greatest and so full of good humor, patience and understanding. Please accept our prayers for you and for Joe. Even though we are far away, we want to be close to you at this time of loss. Our tears and our prayers.

Deacon Mike and Anne

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