http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2008/01/15/in-memory-of-joseph-altomonte-sr/ Professional Golf Equipment at Down to Earth Prices! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:26:29 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2008/01/15/in-memory-of-joseph-altomonte-sr/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Tony Nelson Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:27:21 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?p=278#comment-259 Jeff I just learned of Mr. Altomonte's passing at the PGA Show. My sincerest sympathies go out to Betty, Rob, Joey & Beth. In my humble opinion Joe Sr. ranks right up there with Karsten Solheim & Ely Callaway in regards to his position within the golf industry. His influence, especially the component and special make ups, is second to none. As you well know I had the opportunity to work for Joe for several years. Those years under his guidance helped to form my career. He was a mentor, friend and confidant. His memory will go on forever in my life as well as the lives of countless others. Jeff
I just learned of Mr. Altomonte’s passing at the PGA Show. My sincerest sympathies go out to Betty, Rob, Joey & Beth. In my humble opinion Joe Sr. ranks right up there with Karsten Solheim & Ely Callaway in regards to his position within the golf industry. His influence, especially the component and special make ups, is second to none.
As you well know I had the opportunity to work for Joe for several years. Those years under his guidance helped to form my career. He was a mentor, friend and confidant. His memory will go on forever in my life as well as the lives of countless others.

]]> http://blog.hirekogolf.com/2008/01/15/in-memory-of-joseph-altomonte-sr/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Gary Johnson Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:53:37 +0000 http://blog.hirekogolf.com/?p=278#comment-260 I happened to glance down at the Hireko news and saw the beginning of this article. I was quite surprised, although I knew Joe Sr. was getting up in years. I met him in 1973 when my father took me with him on a business trip to Newark to see the Faultless Golf factory. My father worked for Firestone Tire and was interested in putting the Faultless golf ball in all the Firestone stores. Joe Sr. was most gracious as he took both of us on a tour of the factory. He made us feel quite welcome and although the business endeavor did not work out as hoped, it was a great day. I often asked Rob about his father's condition and asked that he say hello for me. Although my father passed away 23 years ago, I hope that he is getting together with Joe Sr. to play a little golf soon! As I say to all golfers who have passed, may the wind always be at your back and all your putts be in the center of the cup. My condolences to all the family and always remember the wonderful times you had together. I happened to glance down at the Hireko news and saw the beginning of this article. I was quite surprised, although I knew Joe Sr. was getting up in years. I met him in 1973 when my father took me with him on a business trip to Newark to see the Faultless Golf factory. My father worked for Firestone Tire and was interested in putting the Faultless golf ball in all the Firestone stores. Joe Sr. was most gracious as he took both of us on a tour of the factory. He made us feel quite welcome and although the business endeavor did not work out as hoped, it was a great day. I often asked Rob about his father’s condition and asked that he say hello for me. Although my father passed away 23 years ago, I hope that he is getting together with Joe Sr. to play a little golf soon! As I say to all golfers who have passed, may the wind always be at your back and all your putts be in the center of the cup.
My condolences to all the family and always remember the wonderful times you had together.

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