The best neighbor a family could ask . He  was there when we needed something and when we just wanted to chat.He will be missed

Rod and Maryanne Guest send their prayers for the repose of Joe's soul. They are upset that they cannot come to the funeral or visitation but they were recently exposed to covid. Rod fondly remembers Joe's U.S. Equipment days - especially the purchase of the oversees machinary/plant that earned him the largest commission ever (and he wasn't even a salesman).

Dear Joe, Kris, Josh, Erin, and Cheryl, Mark, Jeff and families, We are so sorry for your loss.  Joe was a great guy with a big personality and he will be greatly missed.  I will never again see Kousa without remembering him and his amazing cooking- what a gift those traditions are for your families.  We will be keeping you all in our thoughts. Sue and Jay Mazzenga

Wonderful family man. It was an honor to have known him.

Dear Joe, Kris, Josh, Erin, Cheryl, Mark, Jeff and families, We are so sorry for the loss of your Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather- Joe. Our family has had the privilege and enjoyed many wonderful traditional foods Joe cooked and so generously shared with family and friends. We have several of his hand made rosaries also. He was a kind and generous person with a big smile and hug to match. Keeping you all in our thoughts and know all the memories you have and the traditions you carry on honor him and the life he lived each day. Love and hugs, Carol and Rob Mazzenga

When I think about the past 40 years that I've known Joe, the word that comes to mind is Family. He valued and cherished his family. through thick and thin. He showed this many ways from teaching the girlfriends and then wives how to make syrian food, taking us to the Syrian church, passing down traditions to the grandchild, telling stories from the old neighborhood,attending functions, picking kids up, cooking, volunteering, traveling to Texas when my father died because thats what family does, sheltering family members during hard times, and many other examples. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Beth

My fondest memories and greatest lessons learned from Grandpa are from putting the dock in every year at the lake house. Grandpa would stand watch with his tool belt around his waist and 3ft level in his hand to check every post, crossbar and piece of dock to make sure everything was done right. What I loved is that although he might have a few choice words for you to let you know when you were doing something wrong or not up to his standards (by his standards I mean perfection) he would always take the time to show you how to do it the right way. It taught me the type of work ethic that if you're going to do something you'd better do it right. That is something I think he instilled in all of his grandchildren and will be passed on for generations to come. I will always cherish the memories of freezing my butt off in the water and looking up to see Grandpa pacing back and forth big level in hand inspecting every inch of that dock!  Zachary Minnehan

One of my greatest childhood memories was anything related to being at the family lake house. It's funny now to think about how that place keep us all so much closer than we likely would have ever been with out it. Somehow I think he knew that when he bought it. I also sincerely appreciated how he pretty much gave us unrestricted access to it starting at about the age of 15 or so. Most of the time with no adults around. I remember thinking what a huge responsibility that seemed like at the time and how I never wanted to loose the trust he given me by allowing me to use it when ever I wanted. That was a big deal for me at a young age.

Hard to characterize one moment as there were so many. He was a man of many talents and had advise for almost anything. From a young kid having Grandpa pick Nathaniel and I up from star of the sea & going to wendy's to get chili, to running around the lake house & Him teaching me to drive a boat for the first time.  These are a few things I'll never forget from my childhood.     	As I got older our relationship only increased & I really started to get a grasp on who He was as person, father & grandfather.  He was a man of prayer & action. His unconditional love & support for His family was self evident of that.  He would continually go out of His way to help in anyway He could, no matter what it was.      He was someone I  looked up to.  Someone I could always talk to about life. Whether it be about sports, politics, or work. He had this knack of illustrating things in such a way that always made you feel good or encouraged you to work harder.  His countless advise over the years will be forever remembered.

My greatest memories of Grandpa surround his cooking.  Not only teaching us how to make cultural dishes like grape leaves, cousa, and meat pies, but the heritage and tradition that go along with it.  Just as these family recipes have been passed down to us, we will continue to pass the tradition down to the next generation that follows, always keeping Grandpa close to our hearts and alive in our memories.

Joe was a one of a kind.  He was kind and very generous.  His cooking was something to brag about.  Grape leaves were so yummy!! His stuffed koosa was beyond tastey!!!  I will have to pick Joe,&  Kris  brains for the recipe but the food will not taste  the same!!! Joe you will be thoroughly missed not just by your family but the people you have touched in your giving life.   Mari Lynn

Some of my greatest memories with grandpa are sitting in his kitchen watching him cook while he told us stories. Cooking was one of his favorite hobbies that he could never give up (Kroger will miss him). You could always find him in the kitchen cooking a big meal for his friends and family. Cooking was his way of showing how much he loved and cared for those around him. He would always make sure my fridge up at school was stocked with chicken noddle soup, grape leaves, and sometimes even kibbee. Grandpa loved telling us stories while he cooked, no matter what they were about. I could be listening to the same story from the week before, but the passion in his voice would make it so enjoyable and worth listening to again. He always supported us in everything that we did. Making sure that we had food on our journey was his way of showing his support and love. Erin Cueter

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Joseph Cueter

November 5, 1929 – November 30, 2020

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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