Federico Montelongo
June 26, 2020
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Federico Montelongo was born at Des Moines General on December 23, 1971, to Americo and Colleen Montelongo. He passed away at home on June 26, 2020.
Rico attended Cattell Elementary School in Des Moines. In 1980, his family moved to Bondurant where he finished his education, graduating in 1990. During his high school career, he was active in football and baseball. After high school graduation, he moved to Chicago where he completed his education at the Universal Technical Institute and began working for UPS.
Rico was an avid sports fan. He loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, but he quickly became a fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. One of his greatest joys was tailgating at football games with his family and friends.
Rico also loved to travel, especially to Mexico to visit his grandmother, aunts, and many cousins. Las Vegas was also a favorite destination of his. Other interests of his included going to the Iowa State Fair and getting his 1965 Riviera ready for Goodguys Car Show each year.
Rico was a very caring person who was always thinking of others. He will be dearly missed by his parents, Americo and Colleen, as well as his brother. A.J.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Juvencio.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, 301 Prairie Street in Bayard, Iowa, with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery.
The family would love guests to wear their favorite team apparel during the visitation.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Rico.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pete and Karen DePhillips
08/04/2020
It is with heartfelt sympathy that we convey our sorrow to you in the loss of Rico. We will always remember Rico's smile! It was contagious! Rico was smart, hard working, very knowledgeable, and had a a great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed. May you find contentment in your loving memories. With our deepest sympathy, Pete and Karen (I apologize for our late response)
Beth Foreman
07/04/2020
Colleen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Deb Davis
07/04/2020
I am so sorry to hear about Federicos passing. We enjoyed watching him play baseball games in high school with our son. Sending hugs to all of you.
william phillips
07/03/2020
Sending my deepest condolences to Rico's Family , I always enjoyed working with him at UPS he had a quick wit and a sly smile RIP my friend
Denise Coffman Hodges
07/03/2020
My sister Mary Jo Coffman LaValla and I where shocked and very saddened to hear of Federico's passing. Mary Jo babysat Federico, and I would go with her sometimes. Then I got to babysit. He was such a sweet little boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Colleen, and your family.
AJ Montelongo
07/02/2020
To all those that have called, posted or commented. My mother and I thank you very much. It means the world to us to know how many care.
To me he was the biggest DORK in the world. Yet the BEST brother one could have. The man couldn't do enough for other people. If he changed your oil, you probably left with new shocks and brake pads. And yet it was so hard to do anything for him. You had to do it without telling him or force it upon him. That was just Rico. A lot of life lessons and knowledge of technical things, I learned from him. Not to mention being a 9 or 10 yr old hanging out with you high schoolers. Many lessons there.
Once again THANK YOU!!!!!!!! SALUTE! Mi hermano
Craig Boelling
07/01/2020
Sorry to see Rico passed. He was a great baseball teammate in HS who always had an upbeat attitude and a smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
T Perrigo
07/01/2020
Sorry to hear about Rico.
He was always quick that smile. So sad.
Greg james
06/30/2020
Vaya con DIOS mi amigo! I worked with Rico at UPS for 20+ yrs. He will always be my friend! I never saw him without a smile. We had a million laughs. He had the ability to make a friend within a minute. He is a guy who would always be there when you needed him. Bri and I will miss you VERY much. Our prayers are with the family during this time of loss.