Jack MONTELEONE

21 JAN 1938 - 6 JUN 2014

• BIRTH: 21 JAN 1938, Bronxville, New York
• DEATH: 6 JUN 2014, Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, IN

• MARRIAGE: 23 MAY 1959, Plymouth, Marshall, IN

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[N9650] Jack Monteleone
Jan. 21, 1938 - June 6, 2014

PLYMOUTH - Jack Monteleone, 76, formerly of Beechwood Drive in Plymouth, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Born in Bronxville, New York, on Jan. 21, 1938, Jack was the son of Joseph and Ann (Bryzowski) Monteleone. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in New York with the class of 1956. Right after high school, he enlisted in to the U.S. Air Force in June as an airplane mechanic. Jack was honorably discharged from the Air Force on June 26, 1960. On May 23, 1959, in Plymouth, Jack took Joan Marie Masterson to be his wife. Jack worked for Sealed Power from 1966-1991 and for Zimmer from 1991-2000 as a machinist until his full retirement in 2000. The couple loved traveling extensively together, visiting 47 states, including Alaska. He treasured times spent with family, and enjoyed photography and woodworking. Jack is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan, and their three children: Julie (Rodger) Cowen of Plymouth, Michael (Janelle) Monteleone of Puyallup, WA, and Richard (Dara) Monteleone of Conroe, TX, as well as, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog, Dawson. Visitation will be from 5- 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Fr. John Korcsmar C.S.C. Private family burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catherine Kasper Life Center or MoonTree Studios, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513. Published in South Bend Tribune on June 8, 2014