Carl A. "Hunch" Conito

Carl A. "Hunch" Conito

Carl Conito Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 25, 2004.
Carl A. 'Hunch' Conito, Jr., 78, of Duluth passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at his residence. He was born June 16, 1925 in Duluth to Carl and Rose Marie (Blotti) Conito, Sr. Carl attended Duluth Denfeld High School, West Junior High School and Irving School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the South Pacific from 1943 to 1946. Carl retired from the City of Duluth Public Works Department after 26 years of service. He was a member of the West Duluth American Legion Post 71, West Duluth Moose 1478, Duluth Area Bowling Association, Stadium Handicap Bowling League (Gopher Team) and AARP Senior Citizens; Carl enjoyed playing cards on Saturday's with his buddies, bowling and watching Minnesota professional sports (Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves and Wild). Carl coached the West Duluth American Legion Baseball Team from 1973 to 1976, West Duluth Senior League Baseball Team to a State Championship and the West Duluth Little League and Senior League. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maxine; son, Mickey; daughter, Lollie; grandson, Jeremy Conito; brothers, Francis Conito and Johnny and Carl Tomar; sisters, Marcella Bourgeault and Mary Mitchell; and grandson, Isaac Watterson. Carl is survived by his sons, Kenny (Mona) of Duluth and Anthony (Jody) of Proctor; daughter, Christy (Michael) Page of Duluth; brother, Ernie (June) of Duluth; sisters, Rose Schmidt of Carlton, Kate Kopari of Duluth and Evelyn (Richard) Haley of Michigan; sister-in-law, Audrey Tomar of Two Harbors; ex-wife, Lydia Conito of Morten; stepsons, Chip (Gail) Watterson of Redwood Falls and Michael Watterson of Morten; stepdaughters, Julie (Jay) Rudie of Hugo and Toni Watterson of Hastings; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces; and special friend, Lucy Taylor of Red Wing. MEMORIAL SERVICE:1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave. with Chaplain Craig Carlson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Military rites will follow the service by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Carl's family would like to express a special thanks to Bud Mitchell, Dawn Fitzgerald, Alan Mitchell, D. Edward Fitzgerald, GopherRestaurant Pull-Tab Women, Gopher Restaurant employees, SMDC Hospice nurses, Marsha and Jan and SMDC Home Health Aid, Jessica.Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 624-5200.

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May 1, 2004

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April 29, 2004

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April 28, 2004

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Linda Bourgeault (Shaw)

May 1, 2004

I am thinking of you during these difficult times. You are in my prayers.

Gary Bourgeault

April 29, 2004

We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug & Linda Freeman

April 28, 2004

Dear Ken & Tony and families, we are so sorry to hear about your dad.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always remember the good times and share them with your children. In friendship,

Juliet Rudie

April 26, 2004

We will miss Carl very much. Our family enjoyed his company and conversations over the telephone. He was the only grandpa our older children ever knew. He was very devoted and kind to them. The best quality I liked about Carl was he was a good old fashioned guy, and he was not afraid to give you his opinion (whether you liked it or not!) Thanks for being there for us Carl.



Love Julie, Jay, and the Kids.

Debra Nesgoda

April 25, 2004

Uncle Hunch was also my Godfather. I wrote to him recently and shared how I loved visiting with him on Thursdays and Sundays when we went to Grandma's house for spaghetti. I have fond memories of our family gatherings and miss getting to be with my family in Minnesota. Uncle Hunch was kind and always made me laugh. He will be missed, but I know I will see him again someday.

Brian Giddings

April 25, 2004

Thirty plus years have passed since my last contact with Hunch but I'll always remember his unselfish dedication to West Duluth youth baseball. My condolences to Kenny and all of the Conito family.

BOB BOURGEAULT & FAMILY

April 25, 2004

WE'RE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. STAY STRONG AS YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

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