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1948
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2019
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Joseph Pronti Obituary
Calling hours were held at J Henry Stuhr Funeral Home, Inc. and a catholic Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity both in Charleston, SC. A military service and burial was held in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC (Section I 424).
A memorial mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Peace Parish at a date to be announced by the family.
Joseph was born on Sept. 14, 1948 in Geneva, N.Y. and was the son of the late Angelo "Sonny" Pronti and Sue (Davoli) Pronti. Joe "Hootie" graduated from Geneva High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and was a proud and decorated Viet Nam veteran. Joe moved to Long Island, N.Y. and retired after a long career as a Food Service Administrator in the Long Island public school system. He also served for a time on the NYS School Lunch Advisory Council and as President of the Long Island School Food Service Directors Association. Joseph was also involved in many volunteer organizations. Joe loved his family and friends, both long-time and newly made. When you got a hug from Joe, you know you were being hugged.
He is survived by his wife of 36 yrs., Barbara Paul Pronti of Johns Island, S.C.; daughters Michele (Timothy) DeYoung of Stewart, Fla. and Laura (Steven) Zabo of Savannah, Ga.; son, Joseph A. Pronti of Long Island; sisters Beryl Ann Pronti of Canandaigua, N.Y. and Carol Pronti of Geneva, N.Y.; grandchildren Alexandra DeYoung age 13, Joseph N. Pronti age 8, Steven Zabo age 3 and Andrew Zabo age 1; several Aunts; one Uncle and many cousins and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Pronti
robert sarratori
May 12, 2019
so sorry to here about joe RIP also a great guy
D B
May 10, 2019
My condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all comfort "who binds up the brokenhearted and comfort those who mourn" sustain your family during this most challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2.
Michael Snowney
May 5, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of another old friend. I think back about growing up in Geneva and all the good time we had. Joe was a great guy and will always be thought of as a friend. My condolences and sympathy to his family. RIP my friend.
Nicholas Massa
May 1, 2019
I'm so very sorry about my dear friend Joe, we had a lot of great times growing up!!! I will miss him and he will always be remembered as a true friend. My deepest Sympathy to his family.
Nick Massa
Daniel Vogt
April 30, 2019
I will never forget the good times "back in the day" in Geneva, Good friend, great guy! RIP "Houdad".
Pat Bennett
April 30, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss Barbara. Joe was just one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Whenever we would have a conversation he had a way of making you feel that you were the only one in the room. Just such a warm and kind way about him. He was very special and will be missed by everyone.
Maureen Federlin
April 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss. He absolutely was a great hugger. I am sorry we did not get to see u in your new home. Will miss that great smile.
Beth and John Rogers
April 29, 2019
A great patriot has fallen. We feel honored to have known Joe if only for a short period of time.
Shee Key
April 29, 2019
Though we are deeply saddened by Joseph's passing, because of our faith in Jehovah God's promise of a resurrection, we do not sorrow as those who have no hope. (1 Thess. 4:13) We have full assurance that he will live again.
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