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Domenic Delconte Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 29 to Oct. 1, 2002.

DELCONTE
DOMENIC JAMES
Domenic James Delconte, of Franklin Park, 23, beloved son of Vincent and Bonnie, and loving brother of Maria, passed away on Tuesday, September 24,2002. He was in his final year as a pharmacy student studying at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, scheduled to graduate with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May, 2003. Domenic was the beloved grandson of James and Concetta Delconte of Clairton, and Corinne Blasko of Irwin and the late Michael Blasko; and the dearly loved nephew of Linda Delconte Kushner and Larry Kushner of Washington, PA; John Delconte of Richmond, VA; Marsha and Tony Berardo of Greensburg; Karen and Rob Stewart of Irwin; and Mike Blasko of Irwin. Also surviving are his close cousins Anthony Berardo of Gaithersburg, MD; Angela Berardo Rain of Trafford, PA;
Robert Stewart and Kelly Stewart Brady of MI; Loren Blasko of VA, Leah and Lindsey Blasko of Irwin; and Anthony and Michael Kushner of Washington, PA. Born in Elkins, WV, on November 16, 1978, he attended Randolph County Schools in WV, and North Allegheny Schools in the local Pittsburgh area. He graduated from Riverdale Baptist High School in Upper Marlboro, MD, Class of 1997, and was a member of the 1997 Riverdale High School Maryland State Championship Baseball Team. Domenic went on to sign to to play Division I baseball at Butler University in Indianapolis; he was unable to continue due to illness. Previously in 1992, he was a member of the West Virginia State Babe Ruth Championship Team in Elkins, WV. Friends will be received on Monday and Tuesday, September 30 and October 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 7720 Perry Hwy.. A funeral Mass will be held at St. John Neumann's Catholic Church on 1543 Old Orchard Rd. in Franklin Park at 10 am on Wednesday, October 2nd.
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January 6, 2003

Nancy Miller posted to the memorial.

October 14, 2002

Carol Lavrinc posted to the memorial.

October 10, 2002

Wynne, John, Lucas & Elias Fedele posted to the memorial.

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Nancy Miller

January 6, 2003

Mr. and Mrs. Delconte: We learned this past weekend (1/4/03) about Dom. We met your family briefly at the Little League field in Elkins in the early 1990's. I think you were in the process of moving but my oldest son, Steve Satterfield, is 23 and played baseball in Elkins Little League. He is the one who heard about Dom the past weekend. We are so sorry to learn of this. Ironically, Steve's younger brother, Jeff Satterfield, died in February of last year. He was 20. He had been active in baseball in Elkins also. Our lives have been shattered by his death and we can surely sympathize with your loss. My husband and I are from Elizabeth, PA and have ties to the Clairton community also. I have listed my e-mail if you would like to write to me. Again, we are very sorry. Nancy and Gary Miller and family.

Carol Lavrinc

October 14, 2002

Delconte family:

You have been and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy,

Jim, Carol, Leah and Angela Lavrinc

Wynne, John, Lucas & Elias Fedele

October 10, 2002

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Delconte,

We were so saddend to hear of your unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this awful time in your life. May God give you strength.

Sandy Guckert

October 8, 2002

Dear Bonnie, Vince, and Maria,

I last saw you at the funeral home. You could tell by the people, flowers, and feeling at that time that you all have people that love and care for you. It is hard to understand why things like this happen. Maybe we will never understand. But I believe in my heart that Dom is healthy and happy in heaven with God! You have to believe that in your heart so that you can go on. You have Maria, who will always need you, and people that love you and want to help you. Now is the hard time when Maria is back at school and the numbness wears off.

Right now just FROG - fully rely on God. He will hold you up and give you strength.

Love,

Sandy Guckert

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Graziella Siciliano

October 7, 2002

Mr.and Mrs Delconte and Maria,

I attended Butler University and had the good fortune to know and become friends with Dom. His kindness and concern for others had no boundaries, and this was apparent in everything he did. He was a truly amazing person, and I am so proud to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Graziella Siciliano

Sarah, Dabney & Family Grguras

October 7, 2002

Dear Mrs. Delconte,

We are so sorry this has happened to you (the sweetest person in the world).

Our thoughts are with you,

and hugs to you...

Sandy Stewart

October 7, 2002

Vince, Bonnie & Maria:

Our prayers are with you every day asking God to carry you through your loss. As we discussed many times the loss of our daughter at work, I never thought you would be yet another family to suffer so. Missing you at work. Our loving support will always be with you.

Sandy, Dave, Megan & Jenny Stewart

dana marzolf

October 4, 2002

Michele told me of your loss. I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of one whose birth I remember in Elkins. One cannot explain the loss of a child but we must trust in God to get us through these difficult times. May the love of friends bring your comfort - may the love of God bring you peace. God bless.

Family of Janet Connolly

October 3, 2002

Dr. Delconte and Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.

Cindy Tauberg

October 3, 2002

Dear Dr. Delconte and Family,

Our family extends to all of you our deepest condolences on your recent loss of Domenic. During this very painful and solemn time please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Cindy, Jim, Jennifer, Brandon and Joshua Tauberg

Rob Riddle

October 3, 2002

Vince, Bonnie, Maria,

We will miss that high outside fastball for a strike. Our warmest

sympathies. Prayers. Love.

Rob

Janet Calabro

October 2, 2002

I was so shocked to see this obituary, I know that this is a very sad time for all of you , May God and your belief in the after life offer you comfort at this time...you are in my prayers.

Heather, Joel, Cameron, and Garrett Flayer

October 2, 2002

Dear Mrs. Delconte and family,

Our hearts broke when we received the note from Franklin about Domenic. I remember so well all the suffering that you went through several years ago when he was so sick. Your love and devotion to your son were so evident. Words simply cannot express our sorrow.

Lisa Hatala

October 2, 2002

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Hamsini, Jay, Pavan & Prem Rajgopal

October 1, 2002

Dear Dr. Delconte and family:

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. We know that it will be hard, but we all pray that you find the strength to get over this tragedy soon.

Sincerely

Pavan, Prem, Hamsini and Jay Rajgopal

Cindy Hatcher

October 1, 2002

Mrs Delconte and Family,

I wish to expres my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your son, Domenic. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May the joy he brought you in his short lifetime comfort you in the great young man that he was and still is in heaven.

May peace be with you,

The Hatcher Family

Carl Gartner

October 1, 2002

Dear Delconte Family,

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dom's death from Dr. Serbin and my old office staff in Pittsburgh. Dom was a terrific young man and you are wonderful parents. It was an honor for me to be one of his doctors -- both Dr. Londino and I cared for Dom in a special way. No one can understand the loss of a child. I am truly sorry.

Carl Gartner

Annette Kline

September 30, 2002

Dear Dr. Delconte,

Words can not express how truly sorry we are for the loss of your son, Domenic. The support you showed us during Brandon's heart surgery really helped us get through a stressful ordeal in our lives. Now our hearts break with the loss you and your family now are faced with. Just remember that God will hold you in the palm of His hand during this trying time and He will reunite you one day with Domenic.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With love, The Kline family

Fred, Annette, Brandon, Clayton, Ashton & Mackenzie

Hank Howarth

September 30, 2002

Vince, Bonnie and Maria,

There are no earthly words to convey the profound sadness Marty and I feel for you with Dom's passing. Your son and brother taught me volumes about courage and fairness, and about finding ways through and around adversity. Dom has a special place in my heart and my prayers.

May God's grace bring you strength and healing.

Kristin Musall

September 30, 2002

I was Domenic's neighbor and am very grateful for the brief time we spent as friends. Words cannot express the loss that we all feel. I will miss his laughter most of all.

In deepest sympathy,

Kristin

Marie Cornelius

September 30, 2002

Dear Dr. Delconte,

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to you during this extremely sad time. Our sincere condolences and prayers are offered for you and your family.

May He hold you all in the palms of His hands and grant you peace and healing.

The Cornelius Family,

Jack, Marie, Nate, Steven, Mary

Shawn, Anne, Rebekah and John Funk

September 30, 2002

Dear Delconte Family:

Spending 10 weeks watching our son fight for his life and hover between life and death makes it so clear that there is no greater loss than the loss of a child. We will "pray without ceasing" for all of you.

Love,

The Funks

Lee Ann Kane

September 30, 2002

We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, Dom. Tom and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

With love, Lee Ann & Tom Kane

Diana and Bill Kerr

September 30, 2002

Dear Vince, Bonnie, and Maria,

Diana and I, Alison and Brendan want to express our deep sorrow for Domenic's passing. Our family was close to yours in many ways during the Elkins days, through school and baseball. Dom was a fine, special young man and, though we have not seen him recently, we will miss his spirit in our universe. He will never be forgotten in Elkins.

With love, Diana and Bill

Elaine & John Goldsmith

September 29, 2002

To the Delconte Family: There surely could not be a more painful event in a person's life than the loss of a child. Our hearts are so heavy for you.

Janet Klinar

September 29, 2002

Our son had the privilege of playing baseball with Dom for the Keystone State Baseball Team several years ago. He spoke so highly of your son - what a special young man. How proud you must be of him for his accomplishments and for his courage. You will all be remembered in our prayers. May you all feel God's strength and His love.

joanie martell

September 29, 2002

I was so sorry to hear the loss of your son I can remember when he was a little boy visiting your parents on Farnsworth. He was such a handsome little boy.You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Dean Martell

September 29, 2002

To The Delconte Family;

I grew up on Farnsworth Avenue in Clairton. Our neighbors were Mr & Mrs. James Delconte and their children. I remember "Vince" as always being in his baseball uniform. As I was reading the sunday paper I seen the above notice and as I read it I realized that I did know the family. I did not know the deceased as I am much older but I would like to express my sincere sympathy to his family and grandparents. I remember Mr. & Mrs. Delconte coming to pay their respects when my father passed away and I wanted to do the same somehow.

May God carry this family during this difficult time.

Vicky Gianola

September 29, 2002

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved son. Our children were students at O'Hara Elementary School (Derek, Zachary and Ryan). Please accept our condolences and know that our prayers are with you. The Gianola Family

Megan Piper

September 29, 2002

To say I am sorry seems so inadequate. Knowing from experience, there are NO words to say that can help ease your pain. I can however, offer you my thoughts and prayers...always.

Kate Kolbrener

September 29, 2002

Dr. Delconte,

You've been a true advocate for us. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

The Kolbrener Family -

Matthew, Will, Kate & Mike

Wald Family

September 29, 2002

From one baseball family to another.......There are no words that we can offer that can make you feel better. Just know that we are thinking of you in your time of pain.

John and Joann Ferra

September 29, 2002

We would like to express our heart felt sympathies to your family. Our son, Ralph, is a friend of Dom's. We all have great memories of your son. He and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Allen & Lynn Powdrell

September 28, 2002

We are deaply saddened at Dom's passing. Our son Brian always thought of Dom as one of his "favorites" when they played together on NA's team. We have spoken to Brian recently and he asked us to pass on his sympathy to all of Dom's relatives. May God be with all of you during this tough time. He's certainly with Dom now.

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