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.
Jo Alice
09/20/2017
To the Comito Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alicia & David Claypool
09/19/2017
We are so sad to learn of your heartbreaking loss. May peace and memories of good times with Justin sustain you in the days and years ahead. Sending strength and courage to Brendan, Christine and your family, with loving hearts.
Carolyn Hinchliff
09/19/2017
So very sad and sorry for Justin and all of the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and know so many are hurting also.
Tom Primmer
09/19/2017
Holding you all in my heart through prayers.
Kathy Rahm
09/19/2017
To the entire Comito family, so so sorry. I can't imagine the pain you are all feeling. May God just hold you all during the coming days, weeks and years ahead. Craig and I will keep you all in our prayers. God has welcomed Justin home and he is at peace.
Mary Riedesel
09/19/2017
To all who loved Justin I send my sincere sympathy. "Grief never ends...but it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith...It's the price of love".
Becky Cunningham
09/19/2017
I was Justin's Spanish 2 teacher at DCHS. Justin figured out very quickly how to make me laugh and did just that frequently. I enjoyed his engaging personality and quick wit. He was one of those kids who stopped by my room just to say "hi" even after Spanish 2.
I am so sad to learn of his passing from this life.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories be a comfort.
Julie Harvey & Jake
09/19/2017
Keeping the Comito family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Lobaito
09/19/2017
Brendan, Christine and the Comito family. My deepest condolences on the loss of your son. May remembering the good times you had with him bring you comfort in your times of sorrow.
Jodi Beavers
09/19/2017
I'm just heartbroken for your family's loss. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I was on a public housing board with Brendan several years ago.
Tom and Kathy Stenzel
09/19/2017
Brendan, Christine and all of the Comito family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your United Family is with you in spirit at this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kellie (Couch) Eash (Ben Couch)
09/19/2017
Dear Brendan, Christine and family, our hearts ache for your loss. We pray for strength and comfort for your family during these next days, months and years as you cope with the loss of Justin. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Kevin & Debbie McFarland
09/19/2017
Dear Christine and Brendan, Danny, Lily, Margaret Ann & Joe, Damien, Maureen, Kieran, Tamica, Christian, Stephanie and all of The Comito family...Our hearts break for you as you work your way through these next days, weeks, months and years. We do know that you have the best network of supportive family, friends and clergy to help you along each step of the way until the ultimate reunion with Justin eventually comes. In the meantime, may he rest in peace and let he perpetual light shine upon him. Strong, heartfelt hugs and love, Kevin, Debbie and Sean
Andie Thomson
09/19/2017
Brendan and Christine and all the wonderful Comito family..my deepest sympathies to you. May God grant you peace to deal with this difficult time. Thinking of you with heavy heart...Andie
Terry & Maureen Tobin
09/19/2017
So very sorry for your loss, which was so beautifully expressed in your note to the St Catherine's community. We will keep your family in our prayers, and pray for peace and patience.