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JOHN MONTANARO Obituary

MONTANARO, JOHN FRANK III, 19, returned to The Loving Arms of Our Father on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of John Frank and Deborah Marie (Bossian), the younger brother of Lenore Marie and older brother of Jason Leon, all of North Kingstown, RI. John was an avid sports enthusiast. In addition to being a state-certified soccer referee, John played soccer, basketball, and baseball. One of his favorite moments was the time when he successfully completed the "hidden ball trick" as the first baseman during a playoff game for his town baseball team. He also completed this feat during a regular season game during the same season. Another accomplishment that John was especially proud of was being part of the North Kingstown Junior Varsity Soccer Team. He tried-out for this high school team, which included grueling "two-a-days": practicing twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. He did this while he was in active treatment against leukemia. He played in the final game of the season against Hendricken and was only inches from scoring a goal. Additionally, John enjoyed filming the North Kingstown Hockey Team for Coach Keith Higgins. John was a graduate of North Kingstown High School, Class of 2009, where he consistently earned academic honors. His class rank was 40 out of 397 students. He was exceedingly proud of his Senior Project, which included fundraising for our local animal hospital. Through his fundraising efforts, John was able to help save 12 pets. This hospital awarded John with its Veterinary Oncology Humanitarian Award for 2009. John was a student at Providence College. He was majoring in Secondary Education and Math, hoping to one day become a high school math teacher. He was a member of the Music Ministry Choir. Also, he captained a team for last year's Relay for Life, calling the team, Power of Prayer. He was a loyal fan of the New York Yankees, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the New York Knicks. Often taking a lot of chiding for his choice in teams, John used sports as a way to make connections with people. He especially enjoyed playfully bantering with his many friends who were Red Sox fans! In addition to his immediate family, John is survived by his grandparents, John F. Montanaro of Cranston and Marie (Badessa) Bossian of East Greenwich. Great grandson of Joseph Montanaro of Warwick and Mary Creamer of Warwick. Grandson of the late Lenore (Sylven) Montanaro and John L. Bossian Sr. Great Grandson of the late Tina Montanaro and Roland Sylven. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Rd (RT. 1A), Narragansett, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston at 12:00 noon. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8pm. Entombment will be in Mother of Hope Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Ocean State Veterinary Specialist, Attention: The John Montanaro Fund, 1480 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818-1627

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 28, 2011.

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Michael DiPaola

April 23, 2024

Condolences to the Family.

John will always be remembered, Mike

Deb Watterson

April 22, 2024

I often remember John when passing by Providence College. He was a sweet young man and I hope your loving memories of him bring you some peace.

Deb Watterson

April 22, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to Johns family, I know he lives on in your hearts each day.

Deborah Watterson

April 22, 2022

I hope your family finds peace in knowing that John touched many hearts.

Deborah Watterson

April 22, 2021

You remain an inspiration to me and the work I am doing for LLS John. Thoughts, prayers and peace to your family.

MICHAEL DIPAOLA

April 22, 2021

Your in our prayers

monique sousa

May 1, 2020

Everyone misses you Johnny. Johnny and Haily speak of you always saying you were one of the nicest kids they knew. You were involved in so much. My prayers and love to the family!

April 23, 2020

John and Family
Our prayers go out to you and your family...

Mike And Laura DiPaola

Deborah Watterson

April 22, 2020

I am so honored to have met John and your family thru the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society years ago. John's name has come up often over the years as schools in the North Kingstown area continue to be committed to help find a cure for blood cancers. John was a sweet soul and my thoughts and prayers are still with you all.

Michael and Laura DiPaola

April 22, 2019

Our prayers are with you

Jessica Carroll

December 1, 2011

Lenore, I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I have been unable to contact you. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Caley Arzamarski

November 29, 2011

Dear Montanaro Family:
I'm not sure if you remember me, but I worked with Dr. Christine Trask (Neuropsychology) doing research within the Tomorrow Fund Clinic. I was reading through my Providence College alumni magazine and saw John's name within the obituaries and was so saddened to learn of this news. John was always one of my favorite guys to see in the clinic, as we always shared sports stories, especially baseball ones.

Although it is difficult to compare, I lost my Dad to cancer in June and have been dreading the upcoming holiday months. I wanted to share a quote that Father Guido, my advisor from PC, shared in one of his recent articles. The quote has brought me solace during some of my darker days:

"No loss then is final, for none can withstand Love's beckoning; and no separation is unbridgeable, not by Love's span. Thus was I learned that Love was our Lord's meaning...and in this love our life is everlasting."

I am so glad I was given the special chance to get to know John and to have my days brightened by his warm and charming personality and his contagious smile.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With fondness,
Caley Arzamarski

James & Toby Matterson

September 16, 2011

This out pouring of love from all who keep writing in rememberance of John just shows how great a young man he was and also how great a family he was raised by Toby and I still talk of John our hearts are with you
Love Jim and Toby Matterson

September 15, 2011

Go to HeartsForJohn.com!!!!

Charlene Elias Lombardo

August 27, 2011

John and Family,

I just read in the newspaper the birthday remembrance for your son. I was a friend of your mom Lenore(we grew up together)and remember you and your sister. I am so sorry for your loss.

Carol Whitney

August 10, 2011

I saw your son's birthday remembrance in the Journal this morning and want to express how sad it made me. My own son turned 20 at the end of July and the thought of losing him is just unbearable. I'm sure John was a fine young man and I hope you'll accept my condolences.

July 14, 2011

John, Loving you is so very easy. We continue to do it Everyday. Missing you is a heartache that will never go away. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Auntie Jan

May 12, 2011

dear deb: please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your son. try to enjoy those memories that you had with him as they will always shine with love. give my best to your family

James Matterson

May 10, 2011

I am so sorry for not being there for you guys I have been sick myself did not even know about it till now John and my son Toby had a great respect for each other I will always remember the good time I am so angry at how the world has to work but am glad that someone as good as John is looking down on this world maybe he will be the one to make it a better place I know it was like that in his heart. Big John I will be at Starbase Thursday 5-12-11 I will look for you again our thought ar truely with you
from my heart James r. Matterson and family

BERNADETTE SHERMAN

May 8, 2011

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.AND GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS.SO REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND THAT IN THE END WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN.SO I PRAY IN JESUS NAME FOR YOUR HEART FELT HEALING AND YOUR LOSE.
BERNADETTE
AND FAMILY.

George Morabit

May 7, 2011

Dear John, Deb, Lenore, and Jason,
I know that I have been through situations like what you are dealing with and that I can't do anything now except pray for all of you. I am praying that the Lord God Almighty puts a hedge of protection all around you all the time. I also pray that you all are believing that you are washed clean by the Blood of Jesus' perfect sacrifice over 2000 years ago. Since John was diagnosed I have seen miraculous events that some would say are coincidental. I don't beleive in coincidences anymore!
The Old Testament, contains 5 books that are called the Pentateuch and every Jew including Jesus had to know them, word by word. I can't imagine with my memory loss as I grow older. It is written that the Messiah, Christ would come and save Israel, the Sadducees would recognize a high and mighty King, but he came as a humble man (of sorrows, Isaiah). Jesus certainly suffered both physically and mentally, but the greatest suffering was when the sin of every single person from the beginning to the end ( The Alpha and Omega" we piled on Him while being crucified. The most painful part was when God the Father had to turn His face from the Lord. This is the essence of Christianity, for God so loved the world that he gave the most precious thing he had, His Son. We can't erase sin nor can't achieve righteousness, but praise God, we don't have to because Jesus finished it for us.
Over 2000 years ago, Jesus paid the debt that we can never pay with His LIFE, and after His absolution where he said; forgive them for they know not what they do, His last words were Tetilesti or in English; it is finished which means all debt has been paid, Hallelujah, Amen. Once we believe in our heart's that Jesus is Lord, and God the Father raised Him from the dead------------------------WE ARE SAVED. This amazing Grace was free for us, it is impossible for us to understand the cost that keeps us blessed and completely forgiven from the day we believed until the day we die.
Why then do we beat ourselves with guilt and stress. Satan does this and he is very good at his job. This is why I am asking everyone that reads this to not only pray themselves, but to ask their friends and loved ones to keep this wonderful family in prayer. They need the Blood of Jesus to wash away any negative feelings or emotions like; oh I should have, would have etc., and to leave the Joy of Christ in their broken hearts and to achieve healing from this nightmare. John brought so much light into this world, he gave strength to others and the entire Montanaro family has brought the Spirit of God into our friendships and our community so I simply ask the Good Lord that except for prayer, He gives the strength to "Let it be". Amen!
Keep praying for the peace and protection that comes from the Holy Spirit.
George Morabit

Christopher Schubert

May 5, 2011

Dear John,Debbie, Lenore and Jason:
We got to know John during the time our boys were playing baseball together. John was always such an inspirational figure to his teammates, and, I believe, to his coaches and other adults involved with the league. I know he put a smile on my face on many occassions. He played the game, as he lived, for the pure love of the game and with caring and respect for his teammates, friends and companions. My most distinct memory of John came from a game where my son was clearly upset after striking out during a tense situation. When Tom came back to the dugout, John threw his arm over Tom's shoulders and cheered him up with his infectious smile and genuine concern. Maybe a small thing, but it says volumes about John's caring spirit, which lives on in the many lives he touched in his rich life. He truly had a wisdom and a sense of perspective beyond his years and we have all become richer in spirit for having known him. With heartfelt condolences, The Schuberts

Emily Roblee

April 30, 2011

I was honored to be asked to sing with the Providence College Liturgical Choir for John's funeral. It was one of the most beautiful funeral masses I have ever attended. As we sang "Here I Am to Worship", which John sang with us last year as a member of the choir, I imagined him singing it with us as he looked down from heaven. Although we mourn such an early end to the life of such an amazing person, we also rejoice that he lived, that we were blessed to know him, and that he now dwells with our Heavenly Father. John and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Louie Tourony

April 30, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss, our prayers and our thoughts are with you and your family. Carol & Louie Tourony

George Morabit

April 30, 2011

My most amazing Grace family Montanaro,

I saw something yesterday in your eyes that could only come from a family of deep faith. I am the cry baby of the family and I proved that at the wake. I want you to know that your family have touched me in a way that is indescribable. I am not ashamed of those tears because they were for those of us that remain bound to this world. John is where all the tears are gone and has a new body that will never hurt or experience anything negative for all time.
He will be there to show us that our actions to help others have not gone unnoticed. Our lives are like a vapor that swiftly dissipates and even though it may seem like we are spending eternity running on a hamster wheel, we who have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus know that we are not home and especially in these end times. The Lord has already won the fight for us. Our job is to win back the souls for Jesus. The fact that, as the Word says; "If you believe that Jesus is the Lord God in your heart, and profess it from your mouth, and that he bore all of our sins, past, present, and future, and that God raised Him from the dead; YOU ARE SAVED. If we suffer from guilt over the sins that we committed in the past or worry about our future, we make His supreme sacrifice meaningless!
Why am I saying this now? Because this used to be me. I never understood Grace. The lives that we touch with the GOOD NEWS and come to Christ are the greatest act's that we can ever do, ever! Since Peter describes God's relationship with time are as a thousand years are like a day to God, then I deduce that time is a function of God because He created it. Further, He can do anything he wants' with it. Notice how time seems to slow down sometimes and speed up in other times. Future events are in the Bible seemingly in the past. This is why John more than likely is with all of us that he touched with his great faith and I'm sure that you would agree if you really believe.
The Word of God spreads exponentially, so our beloved Johnny is being lifted on high by those of us that he touched and sent to heaven. In a world consumed by evil Jesus told the disciples that;" I will not be conversing with you for that much longer because the ruler of this world comes and I have none of him in Me". The disciples were dumbfounded by what Christ told them. It took the third person of the Trinity to make things clear when they were Baptized by fire at Pentecost.
I hope what I have written is understood. I didn't mean to preach but when the Spirit wants me to do something I try to put everything aside.
John's amazing walk was the direct result of prayer and faith. By human standards, he should have not made it past birth. His future ministry brought us together under Christ Jesus and I have been blessed by John and his amazing family. He touched thousands. He beat that beast down with a club and I pray for the Spirit to indwell all of us as He did with John and the Montanaro's.

Thank You Christ Jesus. Amen?

Former Coach George Morabit

Ed Renehan

April 30, 2011

Dear John, Debbie and family: What a fine, generous and brave young man. He will always be with you; and his example will always shine for many. It was a privilege for us to know him. - The Renehan Family (Ed, Christa, Katherine and Bill)

Natalie Montanaro

April 30, 2011

Dear John and Debbie,

I know that this is a tremendous loss for you and your family and after reading all that John was to others and how much hope and zest he had for life, I wish you all God's comfort in this very sad time. May his light never pale as he stands beside the Lord.

Natalie in Romania Peace Corps

Taylor Nonnenmacher

April 29, 2011

I was happy to read that you are in celebration of his life and of the many great things he accomplished. As a family, you are all so great. I've known you all so long, and never met any family so strong. I love you all, and I'm positive he is in a great place. Taylor Nonnenmacher

Anthony Bellafiore

April 29, 2011

Dear John,
I will never forget the years we spent on the soccer fields and baseball diamonds of our youth. The storied rivalry between Snyder and Montanaro provided for some of the most unforgettable moments of my childhood. It was an honor to have faced you and even more of a privilege to have been your teammate. You will forever remind me of great and simpler times. My deepest condolences go out to your family. Rest in peace, and thanks for the memories.

Maude Weisser

April 29, 2011

To The Montanaro Family-My son Dylan played on John and Keb Brackenberry's Ocean State Soccer team several years ago when Jason was still on the team. We never got to meet John III but we were always inspired by your family's great strength, devotion, kindness and positive attitude . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Kayla Curran

April 29, 2011

John, Thanks for never getting mad at me in elementary school for trying to play kick ball with you guys. You always let me play with you even though i never made it to a base. Youre an outstanding person its an honor to have known you.

April 29, 2011

John, may the good lord welcome you with open arms. I will always remenber you for your beautiful smile. We gave you so little and you gave us so much. Our deepest condolences to you John, Debbie, Lenore and Jason.
The Diez, North Kingstown,Rhode Island

Francesca Morrell

April 29, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Montanaro family. May John rest in peace and may Jesus' love heal and comfort you.

Maureen Gauthier

April 29, 2011

John, Debbie, Lenore and Jason, We are truly sorry for your loss. May your faith continue to keep you strong through these difficult times. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom, Maureen, Matt and Alyssa Gauthier

Emily Hopkins

April 29, 2011

john you are in our thoughts and prayers. we love you. may u rest in peace.

Nancy Hurley

April 29, 2011

Deb, John, Jason and Lenore - I am so so saddened to hear this news. My thoughts are with you all at this incredibly difficult time. I never had the pleasure to meet John but after spending many summer days with you, John and Jason at the Tides games, I can only imagine what a wonderful kid that he was and will continue to be in your memories.

Michael & Laura DiPaola

April 29, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 29, 2011

Though we were the same age, I never really got to know you cause you were always in the hospital....I'm sorry, I hope you're not in anymore pain and can play freely with Grandpa....R.I.P. cousin Johnny.... I'll miss you.

Emiko

April 29, 2011

" I love you, Johnny."


Narumi

April 29, 2011

Dear Johnny,

You may not know me but I was praying for you since you were born.You fought a good fight for long time so now please rest in peace. I am sure that your grandpa John is very happy to see you again.I couldn't see you often but now you can see me. Send me a sign of your smile with gentle breeze of summer or the pretty painted sky.
You are truly one of very special young man who will live in my heart forever.

Love, One of your aunt

Jack

April 28, 2011

I was a classmate of John my junior year. He was one of the best men I ever met. He had such great pride and motivation for himself. He was very nice, hardworking, and generous classmate. He was a model to everyone in the class room.He was such an inspiration to me. I will always have the most respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tought time.

April 28, 2011

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mark, Lisa, Mark Jr., Frank and Joey Zingarelli

April 28, 2011

Debbie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know John personally but I did work with you at the Y and you were a great person so I know John must have been also. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Liesl Gargano

Brooke Messier

April 28, 2011

To the Montanaro family, my deepest sympathy. John was in my home room in high school and was truely an inspiration to us all. You never would've known the struggle he was going through the way he carried himself. He was truely an amazing person with a big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

A Mom

April 28, 2011

To the Montanaro Family ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You sound like a remarkable family: one who is filled with the faith that can help get you through this tragedy.

Kathryn Prenda

April 28, 2011

Dear John, Debbie, Lenore & Jason, I went to OLM way back when with John and Lenore and had seen how strong they were even at such a young age. Reading about him now and all he accomplished brings a smile in my face. The Prenda family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

john smith

April 28, 2011

John, Debbie, Lenore, and Jason, we as a family are incredibly saddened by the passing of such a young life. Please hold dear the thought that he led a life surrounded by a family and friends that loved him. He will be forever in your heart and thoughts and is ours as well.
John, Maryann, Ian, Morgan Smith (ITZ Thunder Baseball family)

April 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy to John, Debbie and family! I was so saddened to hear the news. My son, Nick Clemente was a friend from elementary school through high school and we all attended the PC orientation together. He will be missed and always remembered. He was a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne Nickson
North Kingstown, RI

Glenn, Lisa, Tyler, Zachary, Garrett Johnson

April 28, 2011

John & Debbie,

We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

April 28, 2011

Dear John, Deb, Lenore and Jason:
We are deeply sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. My heart aches for all the pain you are all going through. I hope and pray your faith will help you heal and get through this time. Our love is with you.
The Griffin Family

Melissa Waterman

April 28, 2011

John, Debbie, Lenore, and Jason:
John will always be an inspiration to not just all that knew him, but to all that know about him. May your strength and love help you through this difficult time. My life will be forever touched by John.

Jeff Wadovick

April 28, 2011

Dear John, Debbie, Lenore, & Jason,

We mourn the loss of John with you. May your faith keep you strong. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,
Jeff and Renee Wadovick & family

April 28, 2011

John and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris & Tricia Poirier and family

Coach Morabit

April 28, 2011

This is dedicated to the kid I could never forget and to the glory he has earned. Welcome home John.

For my most courageous player and his wonderful parents,sister, and brother,

I was told today that my young friend that I greatfully was given the honor to coach since he was six or seven and who for seven years has been fighting AL Leukemia passed away at 1:30Am on Monday. This is so bitter-sweet. I refuse to say he lost this battle because he didn't. John didn't know the word lose! John Montanaro became the coach and I became the student. He loved life and he also never lost his faith as we often see when the harsh reality of life and death comes our way. We have all lost people, but when somebody's child dies............ He never strayed from his course that was given to him by the Lord. He and his family have touched the lives of so many and I have never seen enduring faith like I have seen with this family. It feels like yeserterday that we all got together and raised some cash for them, Lord knows, they needed it and it was a blessing to us to be a part of something so pure and so good, but it also gave our town the ability to reach out in love. His sister had cancer before him and experienced so much pain that she had her leg amputated. I am angered and really crushed by my young friends loss, but I am so proud of him and I am asking for prayer for his family. They are strong in their faith, but we all have limits. John sleeps tonight on a bed of feathers from Angels.

It is at times like these that we become conscious of the days in our life that we waste or are self centered and do not seize the day or the moment. The last time he played Baseball, I was his coach. The smile on his face lit the park. He could hardly walk a straight line and I was so nervous when he stepped into the box. That kid drag bunts and sends the ball crawling for third! Perfect! He somehow got to 1st and the third baseman purposely overthrows the ball and the love was everywhere. I put him at second base and they had a guy at 2nd and 3rd and 2 out's when here comes our Johnny; he flawlessly does the hidden ball trick and everybody's just going nuts! When he didn't show up for the next game, I was really worried about him I brought the team together in prayer and I asked the Lord to help us to be more like John and these kid's prayed, maybe they need to pray and so do we. Oh how I love this kid. It's been a tough day but I think of that smile of his; bald from the chemo and the tube in his chest. We always wish that we could have done more, but I guess there are no shortages of pain and hurt. I grieve that He and his family and all who loved him have to wait to see him again. I would like everyone to be there.

An amazing thing happened just before I found out about John. It's been a few years since I coached and I was looking for files to delete from my notebook. I opened the file for baseball and somehow a sermon that I had prepared for Burma found it's way in there. You will not believe what scriptures it has so it is attached. Somehow the computer recovered this and maybe John and the Lord cooked this up together.

I was given the honor of knowing this kid with the courage of a lion and the heart for Christ. I forgot to mention that he was born with a necrotic liver and was the youngest to get a liver transplant.
His story reminds me of Job even when his wife told him to curse God and die but he wouldn't. We all need this kind of faith in return for the ever enduring love of our Savior. The fact that John passed at the greatest time in a Christians history is no accident.

God bless and keep you.

Love George

Wendy,John,Josh,Kyle, and NIkki Kenyon

April 28, 2011

Debbie and John,
We are saddened to hear of Johnny's passing.He was such a sweet person. We will always remember our boys and him on the soccer field at Ocean State. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 28, 2011

Dear Lenore & Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your brother sounds like he was an amazing person. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts & continue in our prayers during this time. God Bless!

Dinand Library staff

Keri Soares

April 28, 2011

My deepest sorrows to the Montanaro family. God bless you all. You will be in my prayers.

April 28, 2011

Dearest Debbie, John, Lenore and Jason;

John was the most ispirational person I have known with his positive, active, fun and loving attitude toward life and his family . My heart aches for your pain and loss and my prayers will always be with you. I pray for your strength and that you only hold onto the fond memories of you rson and brother. With loving thoughts,
Monique Sousa

monique sousa

April 28, 2011

Dearest Debbie, John, Lenore and Jason;

John was the most ispirational person I have known with his positive, active, fun and loving attitude toward life and his family . My heart aches for your pain and loss and my prayers will always be with you. I pray for your strength and that you only hold onto the fond memories of you rson and brother. With loving thoughts,
Monique Sousa

April 28, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of John. We will always remember his gift of inspiration which he shared with so many others. Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Deborah Watterson (LLS)

Susan Campagna

April 28, 2011

John.....Rest now, my friend. You were an incredible inspiration to so many, myself included. I am proud to have been a part of your "team" from Children's 5. Rest now... it's time to rest. My love and sympathies to your mom and dad, Lenore, Jason and your mom's sister who always visited at night. May God bless and support you all.
Love, Susan

A MOTHER

April 28, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, no one should have to lose a child! I will be thinking of you all.

kendra bailey

April 28, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Montanaro family...I didn't know John personally but knew so much of him and your family through my mom (Debbie Anderson). What an incredible young man!!! And what an incredible family!!! You are all in my thought s and prayers! Kendra Bailey (Rochester, NH)

Peggie Dallaire

April 28, 2011

Dear Montanaro Family: I remember you all from the years I worked at The Tomorrow Fund. You were always such a close, loving, spiritual and strong family, and you have been through so much. I want to extend my most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved son/brother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Peggie Dallaire.

Karen Bernstein

April 28, 2011

I am heartbroken to learn about John. I remember what a wonderfully hard-working 5th grade student he was. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Nicole Femino

April 28, 2011

To the entire Montanaro family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and John during this sad time. John was a truly wonderful person and will be immensely missed. Know he is at peace and sending love your way.

Chip Palmer

April 28, 2011

To the Montanaro Family - Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of John. His strength and courage in the face of adversity will serve as an inspiration to others. Take comfort in that and in your memories.
The Palmers - Chip, Carol, Grace and Sam

Nancy Parrella-Crosby

April 28, 2011

Debbie and John and Family, I am saddened by the loss of your beautiful son. I remember the issues he had as a baby,and I admired the way you navigated the path with love and faith. I pray that you find solace knowing he is at peace.

JOHN BELL

April 28, 2011

JOHN AND FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU. AGAIN VERY SORRY.

Jessica Nacaroglu

April 28, 2011

Dear. Montanaro,

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of John. You are in my prayers.

Nancy Parrella Crosby

April 28, 2011

Deb and John, I'm so sorry to read about John. Know that he is at peace.

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