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Joseph Houst Obituary

HOUST - Joseph G., of Islip, NY, on January 7, 2011, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Virginia Houst (nee McKenna). Lovingfather of Noreen Secor, Joseph, Christopher and Patrick Houst. Proud grandfather of Jonathan, Jacob, Ava and Alexa. Dearbrother of William Houst and Kathryn Ferrara. He was a devoted son-in-law and brother-in-law. Visiting Sunday andMonday, 2-4:30 and 7-9PM at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc.,172 Main St., Islip, NY. Funeral Mass 9:45AM Tuesday,St. Mary's RC Church, East Islip, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 9, 2011.

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January 5, 2012

I miss you ny cousin Joseph. Can't seem to delete your email. It will stay as a reminder of our many conversations, our childhood, our friendship. Love MM

January 11, 2011

Houst family. Your father, my cousin, although passed to young, lived his life admirablly. He was a great parent, friend, provider for his family. His humor and stories gave us so many laughs. He loved his grandchildren. I will miss our talks and will cherish my memories of him. He was a diamond amoung men. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret Mary San Diego, Ca

Patricia Northrup-Whitehouse

January 11, 2011

To the Houst Family,
I am so sad to hear of your dads passing. Lots of GREAT people from Windsor Street up there for him to hang with:) He will be fine. Love and hugs from me and my sisters,

Joan Vitale

January 11, 2011

To Noreen & Doug and Houst Family:
We are greatly sorry for your lost. We want you to know that Joe and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Just know he will be watching over all of you always.
Love,
Jason, Joan, Tyler and Ryan
Leland NC

Katie Houst

January 11, 2011

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Peter Louis Fiore

January 11, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

noreen aw

January 11, 2011

Dad,
I am just so glad we were able to spend Christmas together. I am also glad pi got to hear Jonathan call you grand pa. I love.you and will be missing you.

Doug Secor

January 11, 2011

Dad.....
From day one you treated me like one of your own...for that I will always be thankfull. Thanks also for giving me your daughter, the best thing that ever happened to me. It was an honor to get to know you and be apart of your loving family. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Love you.

January 10, 2011

Dear Dad,

I'm sure you haven't rested one minute up in heaven yet, making every one egg sandwiches that they've been waiting for. Love you and miss you.

Love Your "Mini-me"
Pat

Grandpa and his grandaughters

January 10, 2011

Dear Dad,
We love you and will miss you a lot. You were the go to person for the questions we didn't know the answer to you always seemed to know the answer. Love you, please watch over your grandaughters. Love your son Joe, Melissa, Ava and Alexa.

Mary Ann Ercole

January 9, 2011

Dear Joe,

Wishing you the comfort of cherished memories of your dad. His spirit will always live within your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With Sincere Sympathy,
Mary Ann Ercole & Family,
Sea Cliff, NY
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