Passing of Joe Mancuso

I am not a python guy so I did not know this person nor his framework.

But the tone of this message from his peers and the fact that this man kept working and contributing to open source (and software in general) until the end is deserving of more than 0 comments on hn.

My condolences to the family, friends and best of luck to the rest of the team that is working on (t)his framework.

RiP Mr Joe Mancuso.

I suspect, based only on approximate age, timing of his death, and location, that this is the same guy: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-coach-joe-man...

No mention of the software work, but he sounds like a pretty upstanding guy and a huge loss to his family and community.

This is a lovely message, I hope I get a message like that posted on my open source project when my time comes.

I've always felt like the code I write is a piece of myself; a monument to leave behind for others to admire and interact with once I'm gone.

For me, software development creates an unmatched feeling of alignment. The idea that you could be dead and still share this feeling of alignment with others from beyond the grave is uplifting.

I suppose some people could say similar things about artworks, films or books. For some people, it's code.

Many people appreciate beautiful art, films, books, buildings even; but few people appreciate beautiful code. I think it's partly because most people have never seen beautiful code and partly because beautiful code doesn't pay the bills when maintenance work is billed by the hour... Probably why it's rare to begin with; though generally, open source provides a refuge from this by removing (or reducing) the financial incentive.

I am just hearing of Masonite through this post, unfortunately (RIP Joe.) Now I am interested in it for a personal project I've been thinking of. Will development continue for this and are all the pieces in place to keep this project alive or will it fade to dust now?

My condolences.

Reminds me that life is short. We should all be thankful and make the most of what we have.

He looks so young in the github profile picture.

>Paying my dues to the dirt

Morbid humor is underrated. RIP Joe.

Phew, pretty young guy

Thanks for including the context in the title.

RIP, Joe