Hinsdale South High School Alumni
Darien, Illinois (IL)
Joe Montalto
Hinsdale South High School
Class of 1975
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JOE'S PROFILE
First Name | Joe |
Last Name | Montalto |
Graduation Year | Class of 1975 |
Gender | Male |
Current Location | watseka,il |
Hometown | Willowbrook, Illinois |
Relationship Status | Married |
About Me | I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat ...(read more) |
Class of 1975 Alumni
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Matt Schuler
Class of 2006
Ronna Zahner
Class of 1973
Steven Kress
Class of 1998
Jodie Steiner
Class of 1988
Dennis O'brien
Class of 1983
Jason Howell
Class of 2004
Amy Polk
Class of 2004
Mark Whitaker
Class of 1999
Carl Misek
Class of 1975
Larry Colvin
Class of 1976
Melissa Hammock
Class of 1996
Nirodh Shah
Class of 1985
Carolyn Gee
Class of 1969
Connie Gamelin
Class of 1973
Joann Bronec
Class of 1973
Rob Mcdougle
Class of 1975
Janet Tunget
Class of 1971
Beth Lake
Class of 1982
Susan Carls
Class of 1974
Tom Reif
Class of 1985
Arnold Arquines
Class of 1990
Debbie Formato
Class of 1974
Julie Anderson
Class of 1991
John Smith
Class of 1989
Upcoming Class of 1975 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1975 Reunion for Free
A Weekend of Events Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary as Hornets
Invited Classes: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Date: Oct 06, 2023
Description: We are currently planning the event ... stay tuned for more details
Recent Class of 1975 Reunions
Hinsdale South Class of 80 Reunion and All Alumni Party
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 08, 2010
Description: We are hostinig the "Picture Perfect Memories" Class of 80 Reunion. From 7-11 it will be members and guests of...(read more)
Hinsdale South Class of '75
Invited Classes: 1975
Date: Aug 14, 2010
Description: Class of "75,,,,A casual 35th reunion,, Save the date,,, August 14, 2010 ,,,, the question being,, VENUE????? ...(read more)