Louis Joseph Mongiovi
May 11, 1949 ~ July 23, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Louis Joseph Mongiovi, Jr., 58, of 225 Beverly Road, Asheville, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Mr. Mongiovi was born in Newark, NJ, and was a son of the late Louis J. Mongiovi, Sr. and the late Elisabeth Rodewig Mongiovi. He and his wife, Jessica A. Mongiovi, owned and operated Home Town Realty.
He was a member of the Asheville Board of Realtors and was an active member of Grace Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and deacon.
In addition to his wife, Jessica, he is survived by a daughter, Pamela Blankenship and her husband, Wilson, of Asheville; four grandchildren, Jessica Mongiovi, Matthew Mongiovi, Hannah Blankenship and Ben Blankenship; two sisters, Elena Gibson of Charlotte and Elisabeth Fair of Easley, SC; a brother, Philip Mongiovi of Boonton, NJ; eleven nieces and nephews and two great-nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Drs. L. Wayne Adkisson and J. Derrill Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Skyview Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dear Jessica: We have met you at various functions that Linda and Phil Mongiovi had — I grew up with Linda and am part of ‘the girlfriends’. We just learned of Lou’s death and am so very sorry. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are feeling, but I do know that if you did not love Lou so much, it wouldn’t hurt so much. So bear that pain as a testament to your love for each other Jessica. We will keep you in our prayers, because we know that Lou went straight to Heaven and is now watching over all of you. Much love, Wendy and John Crans
Dear Jessica, Pam, and ‘Little’ Jessica,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a fine man. When Pat Horton left me a message yesterday, I was flooded with memories of a strong man that could be a big kid but that always strived to share the love of Christ, esp. with youth. I remembered how ‘crazy’ in love he was with his wife and how protective of his family. He had a righteous Sicilian temper and a marvelous sense of humor. Lou will be missed by all who had the joy of knowing him. May the love he poured into each of you sustain you as the peace of Christ enfolds you.
With prayers for your comfort,
Dorothy (and Johnny) Bevill
Eddie and I are truely saddened at Lou’s passing. I loved looking at his face as I was singing with Impact. Words really can not convey our broken hearts.
Dear Jesica, I was so stunned when our mutual friend Clyde Waters from the YMCA left me a message about the tragic news about Lou’s passing. I am clueless as to what may have happenned as I recently spoke to him by phone and all seemed well, but I am just so sincerely sorry for your loss and will pray for you and your family and friends . Lou was a great man, a great friend to me, and I wish you and your family the very best. So very sorry for your loss. Benn Grant
Jessica, Pam and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Lou’s sudden sickness and death. He was having so much fun at the Community Celebration. He was a wonderful man and did so much for the Church, the youth, and the community. It is a great loss. We will miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Our love.
When God Calls Our Love One Home!
We feel so sad when those we love
Are called to live in the home above.
But why should we grieve when they say goodbye and go to dwell in a cloudless sky.
For they have but gone to prepare
The way and we’ll meet them again some happy day.
For God has told us we’d be together.
So let His promise help soften your sorrow and bring you new strength for a brighter tomorrow.
Poem by H. Rice
Love to the family from Parry and James Rogers
Jessica & family,
We are here to support and comfort you. We will remember our wonderful Lou. He will be surely missed by our family. Lou touched our hearts more ways than we could ever tell.
Jessica & family,
We are here to support and comfort you. We will remember our wonderful Lou. He will be surely missed by our family. Lou touched our hearts more ways than we could ever tell.
Mrs. Mongiovi and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Louis’ death. I was one of the nurses who worked with him, in surgery at St. Joseph’s on Sat. I prayed for you all, during the surgery and especially after, when you were receiving the news. I am so sorry that this had to happen, but I knew that you both knew our Lord and that He would see you through this. May He continue to lift you up with His loving arms and give you strength for the coming days.
In His Love,
Gretchen Williams
Jessica, Pam, and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Lou was a very good man and special to me and my kids. I truly empathize with you and will keep you guys in our prayers.
My prayers and throughts are with you during this time. Remember your wonderful memories together, not even death can take that away. I pray your comfort is knowing he is with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS GREAT TIME OF LOSS. I TRULY KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE WHERE YOU ARE AT THIS TIME. I WILL BE LIFTING EACH OF YOU UP IN PRAYER. GOD KEEP YOU.
BETTY PLEMMONS AND FAMILIES
LOU WAS SUCH A FRIENDLY AND WONDERFUL MAN. WE WILL ALL TRULY MISS HIM. PRAYING FOR YOU.
VIRGINIA PLEMMONS
LOU WAS SUCH A FRIENDLY AND WONDERFUL MAN. WE WILL ALL TRULY MISS HIM. PRAYING FOR YOU.
VIRGINIA PLEMMONS
PAM I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD.I KNOW YOUR HEARTS ARE ACHING AT THIS TIME, BUT REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND THE SMILES HE HAD ON HIS FACE AND THE SMILES GOD HAS PUT ON IT NOW…I THINK OF YOU AND THE CHILDREN OFTEN AND WE DO MISS YOU YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Dear Jessica, I just want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I had no idea that Lou was even sick. I will keep you in my prayers. May God Bless You Always, Diana Revis (The Floor Show)
We met Lou in Haywood County where he did appraisals for Clyde Savings. Always a gentleman and kind to everyone. We will miss him.
For Jessica, Pamela and family … I am so sorry about Lou … I will never forget him especially in the small group sessions conducted by Wayne … I came to know Lou as a warm, caring Christian man … He will deeply missed … The Lord be with you.
Dear Jessica,
I heard about Lou’s death from my parents while I was away in Pennsylvania. I am sorry I was not able to be at the funeral, but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy my memories of Lou from when he and Dad worked together. I remember best his laugh–so easy, loud, and generously applied. I don’t think I got most of his jokes at that age, but the sound of Lou and Ted laughing together will remain fixed in my mind.
I will never forget the respect with which Lou treated me and my sisters as children. He was always interested in what we had to say, regardless of whether our communications were worth hearing! His kindness and generosity were amazing. I am only sorry that I did not know him better in later years.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and Pam, and since I couldn’t be at the funeral, here’s a long distance hug. *hug*
Much love,
~Nathan