Joseph F. Contosta

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

I worked at The Chariot for 11 years. I loved, loved working there.
Joe and Jean were there every night. I did not know of Joes passing so I did not get pay my respects. I just want the family know they are in my prayers and thoughts.
Donna Shearn Blackham

Cousin Bobby and Family,

Our condolences go out to you during this difficult time. May God help you through it.

Love, Ben & Amy Wood

I remember Joe from the Chariot, especially the mid 60's and into the 70's. We would meet my in-laws, Carl and Betty Flecker, at the restaurant for dinner on Friday nights. Joe would welcome us and make sure we had a yummy dinner and fun at his restaurant. And I would greet him over the years at the Waterworks/Giant Eagle when I'd run into Joe and he was always gracious and asked how my family was! A fine gentleman, they don't make 'em much like Joe any more!!!

Bobby,

You know how much I liked Joe and missed seeing him walking around the past couple of years, also having a drink at the outside bar at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club. My condolences to your whole family. God Bless Joe.

I'm in Florida till April so will see you on return

Love, Lex Winans