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Joseph F. Prezioso

Joseph Prezioso Obituary

PREZIOSO-Joseph F., of Bethpage on August 26,2004. Beloved husband of Mary. Devoted father of Joanne Bourqure, Madelyn Cordeiro, Debra Koudelka and Susan Vannucci. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Daniel, Kimberly, Alyson, Tiffany, Brandon, Nicholas, Michael and Brittany and great grandfather of Luke Joseph. Dear brother of Robert. He was a Dedicated Educator and Coach and a Inspiration to many. AKA "Joey Nice Guy" and "Coach". Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home (1 mile North of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30PM and 7-9:30PM. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. James RC Church, Seaford. Monday 9:00AM. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 27, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Prezioso

21 Entries

Gary Reid

February 27, 2020

Mr. Prez once wrote "you must pass to stay with football" on my report card. He changed my life from that point onward.

Raymond Reid

February 5, 2019

I remember Coach Prez as this little Italian guy that grabbed my face mask and asked me who I wanted to be. I've been diffrent from that day. Straight tough love that I needed. PDQ

Frankie Nunez Jr

June 13, 2018

I was the DWC website and thought of Coach Prez. I always wondered what happed to Coach. I was saddened to see that he passed away in 2004. He gave me a shot on the team and even gave me a pair of old cleats since I couldn't afford any new ones. I loved the man and he always motivated me to do better. As I joined the Army and continued to live my life as a civilian, I always remember the encouraging works of Coach Prez. God Bless You Coach and God Has A Good One In You! By The Way, We'll Beat Kennedy! I Know We Will.

NOLAN MIURA

February 23, 2018

I was a student at DWC from 1969-1973 , and this man made such an impression on me , that i have til this day... he would always come up to me during Football Gym , grab my long hair , and He would say to me " YOU KNOW , YOU CAN MAKE THIS TEAM , IF YOU GET A HAIRCUT " R.I.P Mr Prez.

Pastor Jay Gooding

June 3, 2017

I too played at DWC (77-79). Till this day some 40 years later I can still hear Coach's voice. "Get to my office and bring me some oatmeal cookies" lol. When I run into my former teammates we still talk about those Govenor days

Thank God for Coach Prez

David Steinberg

September 10, 2004

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Mr.Prez was a great person. I went to DeWitt Clinton from 74-78 and played football under Mr.Prez. He was a like a second father to me. I never have and never will forget Mr. Prez.

elizabeth graham-tierney

September 9, 2004

Even though I left Clinton in 1974, I will never ever forget Joe...his drive, his enthusiasm, his compassion and his commitment...his laughter...my heart goes out to you.

walter kelly

September 8, 2004

To the Prezioso Family,

I am sorry for your loss. The world has lost a beautiful man. Be strong because I know Coach Prez would want it no other way. Coach Prez was an inspiration to me. I am a former player for Coach Prez(1979-1982)at DWC and would always remember how he would have "sit-downs" with me and talked about life in general. His words really did make a difference in my life and I appreciate everything he has done for me. GOD BLESS THE PREZIOSO FAMILY. Walter Kelly, DWC '82

joanne prezioso-bourque

September 7, 2004

thank you all for writing. my dad was one of a kind. i will always miss him. the love our family has for him and each other is what sustains us and makes us strong loving people. we are truly blessed to have had a dad like him.

kim koudelka

September 6, 2004

we are all lucky to have had the best grandpa in the world. He is someone i will admire and look up to for the rest of my life...

Donna Sweikow

September 5, 2004

Joe Prezioso... a warm, loving heart, big smile, outstanding attitude and sense of humor. Joe saw the best in people and encouraged them to shine! I've never known a more loving, caring and generous father, grandfather and husband.

Joe Prezioso was a major icon in the lives of everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathy to my best friend and her family. I know the hurt is deep and although he is terribly missed, all the beautiful memories we have of of him, will keep him alive in our hearts forever!

I Love You All...

With Deepest Sympathy,

Donna Sweikow

joanne and john bourque

September 5, 2004

forever in our hearts. you will always be with us. we love you.

Douglas & Debra Koudelka

September 1, 2004

You will live in our hearts forever. Thanks for all you have done for us.

You have touched many lives and have been a great role model for so many.

We love you.

Susan Prezioso (and family)

August 31, 2004

Our hearts our broken...We loved him very much. He'll always be missed, DWC was a better place because of our dad. Thank you for your heartfelt responses.

Madelyn Prezioso and the Prezioso Family

August 31, 2004

Thank you for all of your thoughts at this hard time. Our Father was a loving and kind person. 100's of football kids, teachers and friends came to the wake and we were greatfull to see all of them. We will miss him everyday with all or hearts.

Robert (Bob) Amlin

August 29, 2004

Dear Prezioso Family,

As a teacher, and former student at DWC Joe leaves a wonderful legacy. He was a caring, and kind man to his colleagues. He was a wonderful father figure to the many young man who came under his charge.

Viola Hublitz Miklitsch

August 28, 2004

I knew Joe in Grammer school in the Bronx. He was a nice guy. I am sorry for your loss, God Bless you all.

Paula Shubert

August 28, 2004

I was so sorry to hear about your loss.My sincerest condolences to all of you. May you always be comforted by the memories of how much he loved you.

David Fuchs

August 27, 2004

Dear Mrs. Prezioso,

My sincere condolences to you and everyone in your family. I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Clinton for over thirty-five years. He was an outstanding educator, chairman and coach with high moral and academic standards and he cared deeply about the many thousands of students, including those whom he coached for so many years on the football team. Coach Prez, as he was known to all of us, was a De Witt Clinton High School legend - among the great leaders in the school's long tradition - and he'll be remembered by everyone who knew him.

Sincerely,

David Fuchs

Charles Horowitz

August 27, 2004

I remember Joe as a warm, caring person. A great footbal coach as well as a fine human being. I woked at DeWitt Clinton HS with Joe for many years and my memories of Joe have always been fond memories.

James Garvey

August 27, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Prezioso family. I was a colleague of "Joe Prez" at De Witt Clinton since 1967 and had the deepest respect for him as a teacher and coach. He touched the lives of thousands of students. He will not be forgotten.

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