Joseph F. Eates, 94, of Monongah, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born March 4, 1926 in Monongah, a son of the late Dan and Gaetana Eates. He is survived by the love of his life of 70 years, Ann DeMary Eates. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother, Anthony and his wife Lucy Eates of Fairmont; his dear nieces and nephews, James A. DeMary of PA, Joan M. Aresteh of TX, Antoinette Eates and David Habenstreit of MD, Monica and Mike Kelly of PA, Michele and Keith Lewis of ID, Anthony Eates and Jenifer Hadley of S. Charleston, WV, Patti and JT Hodges of Morgantown, WV, Danny and Frances Eates of PA, David and Chris Ezzi of Fairmont, WV, Susan Maple of Fairmont, WV, and several great nieces and nephews that he loved very much. He was also survived by very special cousins, Patti and Brian Evans, Betty Ann DeMary, Michael David and Beth DeMary, Robert DeMary, Michael and Kathy DeMary, Ruth DeMary, and Mary Jane DeMary.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his siblings, Nicholas Eates, Angeline Eates, Mary Eates, Dominick Eates, and Michael Eates.

He was a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and former president of the Holy Name Society. He was a 4 ^th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, former president for 50 years of St. Barbara's Nursing Home Board of Directors, former president of Local 507 American Federation of Musicians, Fairmont, and a former member of Ray Vingle, Joe LaRosa, and Jimmy Morgan Orchestras. He was also a former manager and member of the UMWA District 31 Band. Joe and Ann were recipients of the 2010 Monongah Citizens of the Year at the Monongahfest.

He was employed as a sales manager of the plumbing department of Fairmont Supply Company. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army in Germany. Joe was known for his infectious smile and his kind and generous spirit.

The family would like to give thanks to his special friends, Julia Pride, Linda Bonfantino, Father Vincent Joseph, Deacon Lou and Barbara Belldina, Denise and Mike Roncone, Joe Welty family, Sharon Core, and Deacon David and Martha Lester. Also, a very special thanks to the staff on the 7 ^th floor of United Hospital Center for all their loving care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church 687 Maple Terrace, Monongah, WV 26554 or St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home 134 St. Barbara's Road, Monongah, WV 26554.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public visitation, but private services and committal will be held for the immediate family. At a later date, a memorial Mass will be held. Pallbearers will be Roger Huffman, John Boy Palmer, Bob DeMary, Michael A. DeMary, Michael D. DeMary, Jerome Evans, Mark DeMary, and Mike Roncone. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com.

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