John “Jake” William Tondalo, Jr., 72, of Northford passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lucille Mastriani Tondalo for 50 years. The cherished father of his three children, Michele Tondalo, Jacqueline (Sam) DeFrancesco and John William Tondalo, III. Grandfather to his precious grandchildren, Austin and Christian DeFrancesco. He is also survived by sisters Ann Guarino, Jean (Jim) Trimachi, step-brother Harry (Pearl) Petrucci, step-sister Carol (Robert) Gill as well as many dear and loving nieces, nephews, and close friends. Jake was born in New Haven on December 10, 1945 and is predeceased by his parents John and Angelina (Cirillo) Tondalo. Predeceased by his step-father Harry Petrucci, one brother, Joseph Tondalo and two sisters, Angela (Tony) Dalip and Frances Tondalo. Jake worked for many years at the Town of North Haven and part-time at John’s Refuse until his retirement. Jake will be remembered for his quick wit, one of a kind saying and his deep love for his family. He was a long-time member of the Madison Rod and Gun Club. Jake had many hobbies, loved to hunt, fish, water ski, shoot skeet, split wood and pick mushrooms. He will be dearly missed by all.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven at 10:00. Interment will be private and at the conveniences of the family. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Hope Foundation, PO Box 1216, Cheshire, CT 06410.
Jake you will be missed RIP
I am so so sorry for the loss of your Dad Jackie , Dan Brianna and I are praying for you and your whole family . Please give my love to your mom and sister .and of corse the boys too ,
God bless you all durning this very difficult time .
Love the Muscio’s
Lucille and Family, So sorry to hear of Jake’s passing. He was so strong for a very long time and
fought a hard battle with you and your family by his side. A great guy. My sincerest condolences, Patti
Lucille and family my heart goes out to you at
This time and in the days ahead
Sending my deepest sympathy
Thoughts and prayers to you all
May our condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. We pray the love for Jake is forever carried in your memory. Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. May the memory of Jake bring you and the Family comfort and peace.
Jackie, Sam and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying the peace of the Holy Spirit will comfort all of you in your time of trial.
Blessings
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Dear Lucille & children no regrets you all were so loving to Jake he is at peace now
rest in peace jake thank you for teaching us to make the famous hamburgs at the madison rod and gun club
RIP. Jake. Many great times at Potter County PA
Pat.
I’m so sorry to hear about Jake’s passing. Jake was one of my dad’s best friends and a truly great guy. I can remember the yearly raccoon hunting trips with all the kids, the hound dogs and walking through the woods…so much fun. During the summers in High School I use to work for the town part-time, one summer they needed extra help on the garbage trucks so I volunteered. Jake took me under his wing on his truck with Anthony and we had a ball. He can’t get in trouble now (Lol) but he let me drive the garbage truck for an entire Cul-de-sac while he and Anthony grabbed the cans…it was so much fun and probably funny to watch all at once! Now Jake & Bob can hang out all the time, lord the trouble they will get into. I can hear them now…Hey Fee, how the @#$*@# have you been!
Love,
Dan, Pam & Bob
My dearest Uncle may you Rest In Peace now free from pain and always know you always have a special place in my heart till we meet again forever in my heart. And to my Aunt Lucille and children my deepest condolences and may all the memories we have and share help to comfort us all at this time . Love you Donna
To my most beloved sister in law, Lucille and her children and grand children. Words can not express my heart felt sympathies for our loss. He is gone but never will be forgotten. Love you all.
Michelle and Family we are so sorry for your loss
To my friend Jake we hunted for 30 years in Potter contry at Shiloh Lodge and I loved every minute of it.the memories we made with bush ,buzzy,Patsy,Joe and edyboy will live in my heart forever.forever your friend fatty
Rip my friend.we shared 30 years hunting Potter county at Shiloh Lodge with bush, buzzy, Patsy and edyboy memories that will last forever.jake I’m proud to be your friend forever.fatty
Dear Lucille and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear Jake. You did everything and more right. You were his advocate, nurse, nursemaid and companian and we are sure he appreciated and loved you all the more. God bless you all.
Love,
Jeannie and Bernie
Jake was part of our Wed. Sheet Shooting Group at the Madison Rod & Gun Club.
We really enjoyed his company and humor. Thanks go out to Jake for teaching me how to shoot skeet better.
He will remain famous at our annual Game Dinner for his “Venison Burgers”.
It was a pleasure knowing Jake for a very long time,
Dave Morawski, Madison Rod & Gun Club
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Sorry I didn’t get by to pay my respects don’t ck mail much. If you need anything let me know.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lucille and family .. Jake will be so very missed he was a great person with a huge heart and he always had a smile to share.
Aunty Lu, Michele, Jackie and John. So sorry for your loss. Uncle Jake was one of a kind. Sending prayers. Love you all.
Dear Lucille,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones on the loss of a very special guy. We are happy we got to know a very special person. May you remember all those fun times and good memories with your special man. Thinking and praying for you.
To the Tondalo family, my deepest condolences. There are no words. My heart is broken. Jake was one of the best and he will be forever missed. Rest In Paradise Jake!
To the Tondalo Family: We were saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. Jackie and Pastor Sam, we are praying for your family during this difficult time.
Dearest Lucille and family…so very sorry for your loss. May the grief that fills your heart be chased away by warm and happy memories of your beloved Jake.