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.
Tom&Ruth Harkin
09/19/2017
So very sad. Although we did not know Justin personally, we know his parents and grandparents as a wonderful, caring , nurturing family. Our hearts are heavy with this tragedy, but know that Brendan and Christine 's faith and family will sustain them.
Karen & Ron Shirk
09/19/2017
Margaret Ann & Joe, Damien, Maureen, Kieran, Tamica, Christian, Stephanie:
Our deepest sympathy to you. Justin will forever have a special place in your hearts.
Dierdre & Mark Goodrich
09/19/2017
Our family is so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and Justin. Peace be with you.
Sanela Bilic and family
09/19/2017
To Brendon and the Comito Family: Please accept our deepest condolences, so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Rosemary Lipovac
09/19/2017
Joe and Margaret Ann. So sorry for the loss of your grandson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Braccia (Reiss)
09/19/2017
Christine, there are no words to express my sadness for you and your family. No condolences or sympathy could ever compare to my heartfelt sadness over this incredible loss. It's a difficult battle that he fought.....but he is at peace now. I am, so very sorry.
Ron Petersen
09/19/2017
To the Comito family I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Dodie Georges
09/19/2017
You are in Gods hands now Justin. We send all our Love to your family as they struggle through this. May you all find some peace in your hearts. You are loved by so many- but the greatest Love is from God.
James Barth and Family
09/19/2017
We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out from us to the entire Comito family. May you all find peace knowing Justin is with God.
Craig and Marilyn Millhollin
09/19/2017
We are so sorry for the Comito family's terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Taylor
09/19/2017
Sometimes you can do everything right and still not control the inner battles some people face. I am so sorry for your loss- I pray for comfort for all of you!!
Molly Munro
09/19/2017
Justin was such a kind and gentle soul. There's no doubt in my mind that he's at peace with God right now. I am terribly sorry for your loss and will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
Tyler Lumadue
09/19/2017
I only knew Justin for a few years, and only got to hang out with him a handful of times, but when I got the pleasure to he always gave out this amazing vibe and always had a joke that would make me laugh. Prayers go out to the Comito family. God bless
Marie Anderson
09/19/2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Justin and your family. He was in my locker bay my junior year and he made me laugh every day. He would come over to my house when I'd have parties and he was always super fun and kind. His friendship really meant a lot to me. I am really going to miss his insights and kindness. I am so so so grateful to have had him in my life.
Trish Sackett
09/18/2017
I had Justin in Spanish class his freshman year, and we spent a few moments out in the hall deciding who would do most of the talking in class, after a few of those talks we decided it was better if I did, and we then actually spent a great deal of the year joking back and forth. The next 2 years he would often stop by my room just to chat-- I really enjoyed talking to him. Our son Aidan also thought a lot of him, and they were pretty good friends. Aidan and I are both so very, very sorry for your loss, we are constantly thinking of all of you, and we are praying for your family.