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JOSEPH JOAQUIN PONTE JR.

JOSEPH JOAQUIN PONTE JR. obituary

JOSEPH PONTE Obituary

JOSEPH JOAQUIN PONTE, JR. ''JJ'' MAR 15, 1950 - AUG 3, 2010 JJ Ponte, age 60, passed away very unexpectedly at his home in Modesto. He was born in Oakland, CA, the eldest son of Joseph and Charlotte Ponte. As a boy he was involved in Boy Scouts and later became a Cub Master for his own son, Jack. He graduated from Oakdale High School in 1968. JJ was a veteran of the Vietnam War who proudly served as a Corpsman in the US Navy for four years. Following his discharge, he enrolled at CSU-Stanislaus where he graduated with a BS in Biological Science in 1979. He was a member of the Eta Tau chapter of Theta Chi fraternity, becoming an Alpha Member. JJ had a long career in the medical field as a phlebotomist and as an LVN. At the time of his death he was employed as a nurse in Skilled Nursing at Casa de Modesto Retirement Center. In 1992 JJ married Ginny Hurst, with whom he had one son. They were the joy of his life. JJ was always the big brother'' to his siblings, helping and guiding in any way he could. As a nurse, JJ made the loving care of his patients and their families his priority, and treated them with the utmost compassion. JJ is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Ginny'' Ponte; son, Joseph Jack'' Ponte III; brothers John (Bonnie) Ponte of St. Helena; Steven (Kelly) Ponte of Antioch; sister Charlene (Mike) Barnett of Oakdale; mother Charlotte Ponte of Oakdale. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph J. Ponte, Sr. The family suggests donations to the American Heart Assoc- iation or to a charity of your choice in JJ's name. A viewing will be held on Friday, August 13th from 4:00-8:00pm at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, with funeral services on Saturday, August 14th at 11:00am. A reception will follow at the home of Charlotte Ponte. Burial with full military honors will be on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 1:30pm at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2010.

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Hugo Patino

August 5, 2022

We miss you, brother. I miss your smile and laughter and sharing a good drink and stories with you. Rest easy, JJ

charlene barnett

May 16, 2011

The risk of love is loss and the price of loss is grief. but the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love. -hilary zunin

August 15, 2010

Ginny and Jack, your friends at IHOP, were saddened to hear the news of your loss. We are thinking of you and Jack and our prayers are with you. Rosa Copp, Jessica Chavez, Nonie Dela Cruz, Marilyn Guerrero.

Vicki Ehrke

August 11, 2010

JJ was a wonderful person with a great heart for others. I feel honored to have called him my friend. It was nice knowing a man of his caliber was in this world. We are all dimished by his passing. If there is any way that Ron or I can help, just let us know. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Ron and Vicki Ehrke

Rick Garcia

August 11, 2010

Ginny, I am so sorry for your’s and Jack loss. It saddened me greatly to learn of my friends passing. JJ was truly a special person and everyone he came in contact with is better for having met him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jack,
I will miss you JJ.

Susan Keene

August 11, 2010

JJ was a great leader and we appreciated his time he donated to Cub Scout Pack 6. My grandson started Cub Scouts when JJ was the Cub Master. We have many wonderful memories of that time. I also have lots of pictures and videos of our events. Thank you so much JJ. We will never forget you. Condolences to your wife and son Jack, who was also in Pack 6.

Shirley Hicks

August 11, 2010

Ginny I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.

patricia coonfield

August 11, 2010

we will miss you JJ

Jeff Gullo

August 11, 2010

It seems like yesterday that I bumped into JJ and his smiling face on the Stan State campus. He had such a good heart and understanding way, that all who knew him loved him. For those who didn't (know JJ), just look at his picture and you'll understand. All my prayers go out to his beloved family.

August 11, 2010

Steve and family, I am so sorry to hear of JJ's passing. Keeping you all in prayer. Sharon(Wisecup) Collins

Bruce Mahan

August 11, 2010

JJ was a friend of mine during his college days. I was in the same Alpha class of his fraternity and have many fiond memories of him. I am sorry for his Family at this time of sorrow and my prayers go to you all. JJ will be missed by all those he touched in his shortened lifetime. Especially me!

Hugo Patino

August 11, 2010

I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of my great friend and brother, JJ. He was the consumate fraternity brother, always willing to offer his helping hane to us. I will miss his smile, his laugh and his compassion for others. JJ and Ginny were generous to a fault and loved us unconditionally. Watch over us brother, and we'll watch over Ginny and Jack. Love you. Huggy

alicia largent

August 11, 2010

We are deeply saddened to learn of Joseph's passing, we think of him with fond memeories. The world has definately lost a wonder ful man, caregiver and friend. With hugs, and prayers...Alicia & the staff at The Thoughtful Flower

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