Monday, October 11, 2010

Sad News from the Park

Updated 6:30 PM Oct 13

Another icon on Rockport 35 RV Park has passed away. Allison provided this information a few minutes ago:

"I am so sad to tell you that Joe Altobelli died today.
He was having a relatively minor surgery on the prostate and near the end of surgery went into cardiac arrest.

Bonnie asked me to tell everyone, Keith.
Please post this.
Allison"

Joe was one of Tony's right-hand-men all the years we've been at the park. He always had a big smile and a "Hi!" when you saw him. Sometimes, it was a quick "Hi!" as he whizzed past on his tall perch atop his small-wheeled bike. Joe was always very helpful.

Joe and Bonnie lived near Virginia, MN, when not in Texas.

Bonnie's address:
Bonnie Devescovi
5591 Carriage Dr.
Mt. Iron, MN  55768

This is from the Duluth News Tribune:

"Joseph Anthony Altobelli Jr., 68, passed away in the Virginia Regional Medical Center on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010.
VISITATION: 2 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in Gethsemane Lutheran Church. A private burial will take place at Willow Valley Cemetery in Cook at a later date."


You can read part of the obituary here: http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2010/10/13/obituaries/doc4cb53bc02298f652871809.txt