Justin Michael Comito
September 14, 2017
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Justin Michael Comito, 18, lost his lifelong battle with depression and took his own life on September 14, 2017. He was born on March 25, 1999, and spent his entire life in Des Moines. He attended Dowling Catholic High School and graduated from Scavo High School in 2017. He had just begun studies to be an EMT at Des Moines Area Community College.
Justin was not on this earth long but he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He enjoyed hip-hop music, working in production at Capital City Fruit, the New England Patriots, and playing with his dog, Bella. He was a naturally funny kid and well-liked by everyone he met.
He is survived by his parents, Brendan and Christine Comito; his siblings, Danny Comito (fiancée Liza Dally) and Lily Comito; his grandparents, Joe and Margaret Ann Comito and Mike and Sue Hemphill; his 4 uncles, 5 aunts, and 10 first cousins, Kieran and Tamica Comito, Caiden and Trey; Damian and Maureen Comito, Anthony and Morgan; Christian and Stephanie Comito, Caroline, Katie, and Collin; Amanda Comito, Luca; Travis and Kimberly Ferguson, Eli and Natalie.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 5-8 PM at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines with Mass of Christian burial on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2926 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness-Iowa or to the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Leon
09/21/2017
Christine and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Praying for all of you. God Bless you and your family.
Lisa Leon (fleet feet family)
Linda Vander Hart
09/21/2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for your family.
Sue Hunter
09/21/2017
Brendan, I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find the peace that you need during this difficult time.
Fr. Tank Decarlo
09/21/2017
So sorry I could not be there for any of the services. I had similar commitments for those times. I will remember Justin at mass. Our times at .CYC together with all the Comito kids will be happier. Be assured you will not be forgotten.
Lydia Holm
09/21/2017
I first met Justin 6 or 8 years ago when he was in Taekwondo at the Y. He was one of my favorites. I was his judge at one of his blue belt tests and he did such a good job! Then we were in IDT together and we had so much fun in that class as he was getting to be a teenager. I missed him in marital arts, but I still ran into him a lot as one of the morning workout regulars at the Y. He had grown into such a nice handsome young man, and he always had a smile and hello for me. My heart is broken for you, Comito family. I'm so sorry for this loss, Justin was a wonderful young man.
Tarah Craft
09/21/2017
I am a fellow EMT student currently at Dmacc. I was not in Justin's class, but heard about his passing. I wanted to write a condolence, as I am thinking of and praying for his family and friends. 3 weeks ago I lost someone very close to me. A firefighter at 27 years old, currently pursuing his paramedic, as he got hit by an SUV while out for a run. When there is so much of a future going for someone, it's hard to understand. I pray for your trusting in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding, but know he has a purpose and plan for everything. I pray that you'll lean on the Lord and take your sadness to him. That is what has really gotten me through. Reminisce on the good times with him, and know that there are many people praying for his family and those who were close to him.
"Walk by faith, even when you cannot see."
Susie Garrison
09/20/2017
It is so difficult to understand why, we just need to trust God that Justin is finally at peace.
My heart goes out to the whole family. My prayers are with Justin finding peace and with you finding peace in your tragic loss.
Steve Holman
09/20/2017
I was so saddened to hear of Justin's death. My heart goes out to you, Brendan, Christine, Danny, and Lily as well as all of Justin's wonderful uncles, aunts, cousins, and of course, grandparents. Wishing you the comfort of all the good times with him and memories of the joy he brought to many. And also wishing you the continued support of family and friends, near and far, who mourn with you.
Rick Radcliff
09/20/2017
Thoughts and prayers are with the Comito family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Respectfully,
Radcliff Family
Sisters Jeanie and Elaine Hagedorn, chm
09/20/2017
Our hearts ache for you in the loss of Justin. May your pain be lightened with the assurance that he is now at peace with his God. Please be assured of our deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Mary Grief
09/20/2017
Brendan, Christine, Danny and Lilly,
My heart aches for you individually and as a family. Prayers for you and hugs for all children.
Mark and Mary De Jong
09/20/2017
We are so sorry for your loss. We have stood beside three friends and one employee who have gone through this type of grief. This gives us some small appreciation of the array of emotions you are experiencing.
We pray Grace and Peace for you and yours.
Mark and Mary De Jong
Dee and Gus Cordero
09/20/2017
Dear Comito Family,
Perhaps you will remember us from St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. We are deaf and are part of the Deaf group that attends Mass at St. Catherine's. Deafness can be likened to the idea of living in a bubble. We see and cross paths with people every week and know many faces, though often times we might not even know names, but are touched by warm smiles and nods and recognize those familiar faces that we often see. We would like you to know that all of us deaf members of St. Catherine's care very much and are deeply saddened by the great loss you have faced. We want you to know of our care and concern and we offer you our deep, deep sympathy. Brendan and Christine, we have seen what great parents you have been to your children. Our hearts hurt so very much for you. We pray deeply for all of you at this time of great loss. May the peace of God that is beyond all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ and may He comfort you through these painful days.
Nick Kohlhof
09/20/2017
Brendan, Christine, and the Comito Family; I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest condolences.
Shiloh S.
09/20/2017
I had the pleasure of getting to meet Justin a handful of times before EMT class. At class we sat next to each other and would talk about anything and everything. He really was a true salt of the earth person. I will miss his quick wit, incredible sense of humor and cool, calm demeanor in class. I always knew it would be a good class with him sitting next to me.
I cannot put into words how I hurt for you, Comito family. I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers.