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04-06-2011, 08:39 PM
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Joe Mondello Passes
I just recieved word from Joe Spagnoli that Joe Mondello passed away this morning.
We were fortunate to have Joe as a special guest at the recent MCACN show. In addition to putting on several seminars, he also brought along his own personal 442 Wagon, which was on display next to the Hurst display. The MCACN office staff really enjoyed having Joe at the show, as on Sunday, he brought in several cases of wine from his vineyard, and joined us in a celebration of a great event. RIP Joe! Bashton MCACN Managing Member 
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04-06-2011, 09:40 PM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
Never built an Olds Engine without some components from Mondello.
Always enjoyed chatting with him at Olds events or when he picked up the phone at his shop.Made a nice wine too! His son Bernard submitted the notice at Realolds power.
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04-06-2011, 10:27 PM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
My Condolences to the Mondello Family.
Dan
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04-06-2011, 11:17 PM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
Prayers and condolences to Joe's family and friends..
Wasn't he the real Doctor Oldsmobile all along although portrayed by an actor for Oldsmobile publicity ads?. ~ Pete
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04-07-2011, 02:13 AM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
He was a true, living legend. When you hear the name "Mondello", you automatically thought Oldsmobile.
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04-07-2011, 03:01 AM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
My condolences to the Mondello Family
I had spoken to Joe a couple of weeks ago as he was doing some engine work for me.. I will miss his friendly advice..and fine porting work... RIP Joe the real Doctor olds!!!
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04-07-2011, 03:27 AM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
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04-07-2011, 04:04 AM
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Re: Joe Mondello Passes
True, most everyone knows of Joe with Oldsmobile, but Joe knew heads and airflow about as good as anyone!!!!!
Look on the old Swamp Rats-- Heads by Mondello Stone Woods and Cook--- Heads by Mondello Vortec head design for Bowties-- thank Joe for a lot of help. My car has a couple of Joe inspired items in the engine compartment. I feel like a heel as I saw Joe, but did not say 'hi' in ChiTown last fall. I was lucky enough to have Joe pick my car out and have him pose with it and 2 other outstanding Olds at the OCA nationals in Denver in 2001. The performance community lost a huge member of legendary stature. God Speed Joe!!!!!!
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