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James Contino Obituary
Des Moines
James A. Contino, 50, known as Guido to family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 8, 2012 after several health issues.
Guido worked as a banquet chef for over 20 years in the Des Moines area. Karaoke, music, the guitar, sketching, fishing, trivia and Shirley Temple movies all brought him great joy. He loved to spend time with family and friends and made every party better with his good humor, warm smile and music. Guido was also an avid fan of the Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings and the NY Yankees.
Guido is survived by his wife, Sande, a son Alex (Danae) of Long Island, NE, a daughter Cassie (Paul) Greene of Evansdale, IA, and a new granddaughter, Sophia Contino.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the home of Guido and Sande over the coming days. Messages of condolences may be left for the family at www.MerleHayFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Contino
Dan DeBoest
December 17, 2012
God bless Guido and his family.
Lisa DeBoest
December 16, 2012
Guido, Thinking of you always brings a smile to my face...I was glad to know you. Toasted "Brooklyn!" in your honor today!
Alex Contino
December 13, 2012
Dad,
I love you so much. The hardest part will be not being able to call you and tell you about my day. I know you are in paradise playing tunes and being happy.
Love you
Your son
Mike Rote
December 12, 2012
You will be missed. You were always a pleasant person and a good person to me. I was glad to call you my friend and enjoyed the laughs and beers we had together. God Bless
arlene krull
December 12, 2012
To my big brother, I love you and will miss you very much. I know it is for the best as cancer, and it was hard for you in the last year. Youu are at peace now, no pain, no worrys, no struggling. Love you always, your baby sistter
Jim Copic
December 12, 2012
You will be greatly missed.
Jim Copic
December 12, 2012
you will be missed my friend,may God bless your family in your time of sorrow.
Russell Leitz
December 12, 2012
You'll be missed.
You'll always be in our hearts. Keep a cold one for me.
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