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1937
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2016
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Joseph Curto Obituary
He was born on Nov. 27, 1937, in Canastota, the son of Louis and Mary (Cuccinotto) Curto.
Joe is a lifelong resident of Canastota, attending the Canastota schools.
He was a custodian at the Canastota schools for 35 years, retiring in 1993. He, also, worked at Key Bank in Canastota for 21 years, and had previously been a produce farmer in Canastota.
Joe enjoyed working, talking with people and telling stories, helping his son at Lou's Village Service, and spending time with his family.
He married Sandra J. Bishop on May 6, 1977, in Oneida.
Surviving besides his wife, Sandy, are: two sons and a daughter-in-law, Louis and Mary Curto of Canastota, and Joseph J. Curto of Astoria, N.Y.; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Paul Meador of LaBelle, Fla.; a step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Michelle Bennett of Port Orange, Fla.; and a step-daughter, GayAnn Bennett of Parishville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James St., Canastota. The Rev. Anthony F. Tosti will officiate. Interment will be in St. Agatha's Cemetery, Canastota. At Joe's request, there will be no calling hours. In his memory, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13204, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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April 3, 2016
I would like to thank everyone who sent messages regarding the passing of my husband Joe Curto..we have a son (Joey) and 44 years together..I miss him with all my heart..it is nice to know he had so many wonderful friends.. no one will miss him as much as I do..thanks everyone.. Sandy Curto
March 7, 2016
Joe, Jr. and family:
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Dennis Alvord
Carol Wands
March 6, 2016
To the curto family, sorry to hear of Joe passing,he will be missed,and my heart goes out to you .
john s. patane
March 5, 2016
Joe was always a welcomed sight when brought my cars into Lou's. And I thoroughly enjoyed sharing memories with him on those many occasions. I will miss seeing him. My condolences to Louie, Mary Jo, Sandy and all the family
March 4, 2016
Dear Louie & Mary Jo and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know I'm thinking about you and you are in my prayers.
Donna Mariano
The Todd Family
March 3, 2016
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We always enjoyed talking to him when you were working on our vehicles. He was a sweet man and will be missed.
Ross Stagnitti
March 3, 2016
Our prayers go out to the Curto family. I remember the Curto family as a youngster growing up in the mucklands of Canastota. Joe did buy my parents farm in Indian Opening I believe in the 60's or 70's.
Joe was a great guy with a sense of humor and a kind heart. He was always ready and willing to help whenever needed. I am sure family and friends will miss his strong work ethic and dedication to family.
Todd Bennett
March 3, 2016
To all of the Curto family - Sorry for you loss. Joe was a great guy and I was sad to hear the news.
Jamie Schon
March 3, 2016
Lou and family, sorry for your loss, a great guy, always there for you, be it a ride or just to talk with always interesting just to visit with him... Reminds me of my dad.... Be proud to know you were a part of that ..
Jamie. Schon ;
Becky Hilts-Oster
March 3, 2016
Lou and family- Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with him. Surely will be missed.
William Coleman
March 2, 2016
God Bless you and all your family. Your dad was a great individual.
Bill & Vicki
DAVID GRAVES
March 2, 2016
So Sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers
ROBERT PERYER
March 1, 2016
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING, I ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM WHILE WAITING FOR MY CAR OR THE FRIENDLY RIDES HOME WHEN I NEEDED THEM. BOB AND JUDY PERYER
Eric Kimball
March 1, 2016
So sorry to hear the news of Joseph's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carl & Lynne Ahnert
March 1, 2016
Lou and Joe's family, Carl & I are sad to hear of your father's passing. He was always so friendly and eager to visit. I remember him from years back in school as well. Carl always enjoyed seeing him at Lou's. Our prayers and thoughts are with him and your family at this time.
Juanita Cortese
March 1, 2016
Sandy and family. So sorry for your loss.. Joe will truly be missed..
John Sorci
March 1, 2016
Louie sorry for your loss Joe was a staple in Canastota and I always enjoyed running into him and chatting.
March 1, 2016
Lou,sorry for your loss.Your father was a great guy and I enjoyed talking and trading stories with him. Thinking of you and your family. Pat and Duke Emmi
Diane and Joe Long
March 1, 2016
Louie, so sorry to hear about your dad. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Len Argentine
March 1, 2016
Lou, sorry to hear about your dad. I remember him well and he was always talking. We worked on the family farm in our younger days.
Dave Quilter
March 1, 2016
Lou,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a fixture at the shop for a long time. I know he loved being there. It was fortunate you were able to spend so much time with him.
samantha willard
February 29, 2016
you will be greatly missed grandpa joe I always enjoyed working on projects with you and listening to your stories about when you were a kid you always had my utmost respect and I know you will be looking down on all of us everyday and I will teach my kids what you taught me about your incredible work ethic and to always help your fellow man and expect nothing in return fly high grandpa love your granddaughter samantha willard
S & R Jackson
February 29, 2016
Deepest sympathy.
Lisa Noble-Walton
February 29, 2016
My Prayers to Sandy and Lou and the rest of the Curto Family. Isn't it crazy how people can remember the little things that people do you can always remember. Growing up in a small town and having people like Joe as a neighbor patron in our store and a dear friend to my family. I know my parents are in heaven waiting to see there dear friend in heaven! God give you all strength and understanding. Love Lisa Noble
Chuck Sweeney
February 29, 2016
Lou,
So sorry for your loss.Your Dad was a great guy and ever so proud of you and your accomplishments! He loved to tell stories about you growing up. We to, our proud about how you looked after your father, He will be greatly missed.Lou, Mary jo and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies, Chuck and Cathy Sweeney& Family
Helen Grems
February 29, 2016
TO A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO ALL & WOULD VISIT WITH MY SISTER MARGARET BOLTON & MYSELF WHEN WE WERE AT LOU'S SERVICE & WISH I HAD KNOWN HIM SOONER & KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE
GOD BLESS LOU & ALL THEIR FAMILY
A FRIEND HELEN GREMS& DENNIS & ALSO MARGARET BOLTON
Sandie Nicholson-Cary
February 29, 2016
Joe was an amazing man. So helpful and caring to everyone he encountered. He was a wonderful friend to my family growing up. I always had the utmost respect for him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Gayann Bennett
February 29, 2016
I love you and miss all the good times we had together and the many bowls of lentil soup and fried zucchini and white spaghetti I'm happy u were a part of my life I learned a lot from u I know I'm not ur biological daughter but u helped raise me from the age of 6 yrs old and u r the only father I ever knew so I love u daddy rip
Art Broga
February 29, 2016
Joe always was a great help to me at school...a true "right-hand man." My wife's and my thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Lou, and the entire family.
February 29, 2016
to a dear friend who sang to me when at gays mom my heartfelt tears for you and family.
Lori Hood
February 29, 2016
I loved talking to Joe while I waited for my oil changes at Lou's . Prayers to the family , I'm so sorry for your loss.
Gene Pavone
February 29, 2016
My sincere sympathies to all the family . Whenever I saw Joe, he had a great smile and outgoing personality.
Irma Sandoval
February 29, 2016
Lou-I am so very sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed talking with your dad. He always gave me rides back home. He will be missed. He was a good man.
Deborah Ditoma-Snyder
February 29, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss Lou and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Fox
February 29, 2016
So sorry to hear, I always enjoyed listening to his stories. He had such an appreciation for us girls working at Aldis. I will miss running into him,
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