Ronald Savior "Ronnie" Tardo Sr.'s Obituary
Ronald Savior “Ronnie” Tardo, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Mandeville, LA. He was 84. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joanna Tardo Grass, his granddaughter, Erica Grass, his parents, Sam and Geneive B. Tardo and his brother Robert Tardo.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn C. Tardo; his children, Karen Payan (Mark), and Ronald Tardo, Jr. (Sheryl); his 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren his sister, Jacquelyn Doiron and his brother, S.J. Tardo. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St Bernard Parish before moving to the Northshore.
Ronnie enjoyed cooking, planting vegetables in his garden, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was affectionately known as “Papa” to all his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 2:00pm from E J Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA and the visitation will begin at 12:00pm until service time. Interment will be private at a later date.
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