Joseph L. Tondalo, Sr., 83, of Sackett Point Road, North Haven formerly of Fallon Drive, North Haven passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Bride Brook Health & Rehabilitation Center, Niantic. He was the husband of Katherine DiMaria Tondalo. Joe was born in New Haven on July 31, 1932; son of the late John and Angelina Cirillo Tondalo Petrucci; served his country faithfully in the US Air Force during the Korean War; had worked for the city of New Haven Sanitation Department, the State Canteen and later for the New Haven Regional Water Authority until his retirement. He was an active member of the Jolly Timers. Father of Joseph L. Tondalo, Jr. (Jackie), Martin Tondalo (Susan), Vincent Tondalo, John Tondalo (Kate) and the late Cheryl A. Tondalo. Grandfather of Tia, Martina, John and Nicholas. Great-Grandfather of Isabella, Sophia, Alexus, Julian and Dylan. Brother of Ann Guarino, Jean Trimachi (James), John “Jake” Tondalo, Jr., (Lucille) and the late Frances Luizzo and Angelina Dalip. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 pm.
Sue and Marty, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you
No words can express the hurt I feel in my heart for the loss of you my Uncle but the Sprit who surrounds me tells me you are at peace till we meet again you are forever in my HEART ❤️❤️❤️Love you my Uncle (Godfather) ????????????
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Tondalo from our days on Fallon Drive. We were a tight community back then. My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Martina!! Very sorry for your loss…we love u…do u know how much u look like ya poppy?? I just realized it and I had to tell you…;) prayers sent up babe
DAD! I MISS YOU ALREADY… SO MUCH.I keep hearing you yell and preach to me about life and the lessons I must learn sometimes the hard way.It still hasn't truly hit me that your really gone..On to a better place.To be with cheri again.Please say Hello to Cheri and all the angels up There. DAD I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER…..LOVE YOUR SON VINNY!
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I will make every effort to come to the service on that Sunday evening.
Very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you
So sorry for your loss
Joe Marty Johnny and Vincent I know that Dad will be missed he had to go couldn't fight no more to many health issues.may he rest in peace and you mom understands that he did all he could. LOVE TO all uncle Jake and aunt Lucille
To all Uncle Joe's family, We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that your memories, and family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Love, Dawn and Rich
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
My deepest sympathy for my Auntie Kitty and my cousins Joey Marty Vinny and Johnny and there family's may the Lord comfort you all in this time of sorrow ❤️????❤️
We extend our profound sympathy on Joe's passing.He was a kind man, and wonderful husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
So sorry to the Tondalo family. My heart goes out to you all. May god bless you all …
My deepest condolences to your family
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts,prayers and hugs to your entire family
Mr. T will be greatly missed. May God rest his soul. You will be greatly missed.
Tondalo Family…so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. May God's peace and presence comfort you today and always. May you smile when remembering the good times.Hugs
Hey cous, gonna miss you and all the fun times we had throughout the years. Rest in peace. Say hi to Joe for me and give him a hug. My condolences to Kitty and family.
Vinny, my heart goes out to you and your family. May it comfort you to know, he's in a better place. He will be is my prayers for sure. God bless you and your family.
Tookey
To the Tondalo Family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Joe rest in peace.
Marty, I am so sorry about you losing your Dad. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. We will be there Sunday night but if there is anything you need, no matter what, don't hesitate.
Poppy you were a amazing husband, father, and most importantly a grandfather. There is so many wonderful things I can say about you but I am sure everyone including you already knows it. I want you to know that I will forever remember all the talks we had, how you would tell me to work, work, work, and earn and earn because no one else will do it for me. To do what I had to for my family, and the last thing you said to me was make sure I do everything and anything for my son, you said you loved me to to much, very very much. I will never forgot how much you told me you loved me and how much you think I have grown. I hope that you will look down on me and be proud, real proud. Please do me one favor pop, please watch over our family. These last couple of days have been hard, but I feel you getting me through. I love you so much. Corey says he will miss you at the poker table, and telling him how good all the pastries are, at daddy's parties! I am so glad you got to meet Julian, remember what j told you when you passed? I said I would MAKE SURE I told him all about you, and I will. You will truly be missed, but I know you are no longer suffering. I love you pop! save a seat for me on the other side!
Love you lots,
Martina
Dear Ones: It was my pleasure to work with Joe in our club. I could not ask for a better man to have my back. He truly would do anything that was needed. I have the most respect for him as I watched him look after Kitty. I am a better person by having my path cross with that of Joe's. Heaven is even a better place with the presence of Joe. Rest In Peace Dear Friend until we meet again.
Very sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with all of you.
We had the honor of being your neighbor in Pembroke pine fl. Thank you for 12 years of fun filled memories you will be missed
To the Family of Joseph L. Tondalo Sr., Lt. Shea Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 201 of Waterbury, Ct. want you to know that your loved one is in our thoughts and prayers. We thank him for his service. Betty Fries, President