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Joseph DeCanto Obituary
Napierville, IL
Joseph Evans DeCanto, age 24 of Napierville, IL found peace on Tuesday, November 29th, 2016. He was born on June 19th, 1992 in Nashville, TN to Deborah Griffey DeCanto and the late Joseph Francis DeCanto. Evans graduated from UIC- Chicago with a business and marketing degree. He enjoyed golfing, lawn care, numerous outdoor activities, and was skilled in repair of small engines.
Evans is survived by his adoring brother, John Glenn DeCanto and half-sister Vickie Wright. He was also blessed with loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, December 4th at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Gateway Funeral Home with Brother Steve Kirby officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Committal service will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, TN.
The family wishes to extend special appreciation to Dr. Keith Avery, PsyD. for continuous support and care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America at www.mentalhealthamerica.org and the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be left at www.gatewayfh.com.
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Jamie McDermeit
December 9, 2016
Deb, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I wish you and your family God's peace for today, heavens hope for tomorrow.
Dixie Hall
December 4, 2016
Deborah our very deepest condolences to you and your family keeping you in our thoughts and prayers .
Jordan and Dixie
Omar Ansari
December 4, 2016
Evans will always be remembered. I'm very grateful to have shared moments with him. The most pleasant human being. My thoughts are with you, John and Mrs. DeCanto.
Kathleen Rimac
December 4, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
December 3, 2016
Rip
December 3, 2016
Emma Donovan
December 3, 2016
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you all close to my heart and in my prayers.
Angela Oliver
December 2, 2016
Deb, with a heavy heart I want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
December 2, 2016
Deborah and John we are so sorry for your loss. May the God of heaven comfort you and give you peace as only he can. You are in our prayers.
Polly Smith
Sid and Judy Mathis
Mary Klabacha
December 2, 2016
Deborah and John- I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Murphy-McLain
December 2, 2016
Deborah and John you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God provide you strength during this difficult time and provide you peace in knowing that Evan is with his loving father until you are all together again. God Bless
Donna, Mike, Kara, Max and Joe Steiner
December 1, 2016
We are so deeply saddened to learn of Evans passing. So many fond childhood memories with my three kids. He was a dear, sweet boy that was extra good with our Joseph. Kara is at a loss of words and heartbroken. Please know we are praying for you all.
ROSE ZAPEL
December 1, 2016
DEB, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS. VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR YOUR SON AND FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Phil & Jan Kanning
December 1, 2016
My wife and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We will remember the times Andrew spent with Evans. My God help you find peace.
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