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for James Tardanico
Richard P. Costa
August 16, 2025
Miss Ya James!
January 2, 2010
Dear Tardanico Family, I just found out about James and my family and I are shocked and sadden by the news of his passing. We send you all our prayers and thoughts during this Holiday Season. He has helped us in the last 3 years reshape our land and he was going to finish it off in the spring time. He was an artist with that excavator! He was a hard working, honest, funny, wonderful guy and we enjoyed his company. My niece was 4 when James started helping us and she would always wave to him when he was working and say "that’s James’ big truck". He made an impression on everyone.
May he rest in peace and know that he made a difference in our lives. I know when I look up in the sky now and see a funky looking cloud that he is just landscaping heaven.
Sincerely,
Laurie, Thom, and our whole family, Neil, Kim, Karissa, & Danica
Karl-Smiley Kaizerman
October 20, 2009
I'm quite late in getting the news sad to say.
James,
Thanks for the great memories. Water skiing in Lakeville. Shifts in the cleanest red van on the planet.Lots of laughs at location "X" It's been many years but I know you were still that strong willed guy we all knew and loved. Rest in peace Plate. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Tardinico family.
Lis Zamcheck
September 6, 2009
Dirty/Plate
We miss you more than words can express!!! All our rides, Sunday Dinner, Strawberry Shortcake & just hanging out doing a whole lote of caklin.
Our thoughts & love are with the entire Tardanico Family!! If you need anything at all we are a phone call away!
Happy early Birthday My Friend!!
Much Love
Lis & Tim
Jenn Skarinka (Spagone)
September 1, 2009
To the Tardanico Family- My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. I was close friends with Maureen growing up, and have many memories of the Tardanico family. May your find comfort and strength in the memories you had together.
Al Laureano
August 26, 2009
The Tardanico family are in our thoughts and prayers.We will miss him pulling in our driveway on his bike early in the morn to go for a ride or blowing the horn as he went by our house at the end of the day. He will be with us always on every ride and every gathering.
Tom & Barbara Roche
August 25, 2009
Snowmobiling, motocross on Sundays with spaghetti & meatball dinners, growing up...Thanks for the memories James, they will always be there....
Tracey Kepics
August 25, 2009
Tardanico family,
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your brother, son, James. I didnt know James personally, I am a friend of Marie's from college, but have met a few of the Tardancico's over the years. May you all find peace in the so many memories you all had together.
Peace be with you all..
~ Tracey A. Kepics
Glen Paulsen
August 24, 2009
I know the loss of a son and a brother is sad and revealing as to the core of our lives. My deepest sympathies. I remember James working so well on the backhoes for Jeff. He was a artist at his profession. May you all seek the Lord for His grace and compassion now and evermore.
Elaine
August 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tardanico family.
August 24, 2009
Although we know at such a time there is little we can say. We want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our Deepest Sympathy, Russell Tardanico and Family
Krystina Konop
August 24, 2009
Although I only really knew James through the memories my mother, his cousin, has shared with me, I know the mark he's left on both my parents' hearts. Being a Tardanico, I know what family means to us and how each member is cherished and loved so unconditionally and I am just so sorry for your loss. All of my prayers are being sent your way!
with love,
Krystina
Richie Costa
August 23, 2009
I will miss so many things James did like calling whene something went wrong, stopping by the shop with coffee and whatever he home made for lunch, him cooking supper or comin over for supper, mostly the laughing, we enjoyed each others advice on anything. He was a survivor and a sharp business man. i watched him work his way up every inch of the way on his own with no help and he took care of anything he got like no other,, i think this is why we got along so well as we bothe needed to get the most out of our equipment and tools. I am excited to see the interest from Neil to continue JMT Escavating and paving business Jim worked so hard to create, i know Jim would have wanted that and Neil to be at the wheel. Ime also hopefull any freinds of Jims will lend a hand to help him get things going i know i will. Sincerely Richie Costa [email protected] 774-406-7289
Jane Callanan
August 23, 2009
Debbie, Jeff and all of the Tardanicos,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. I am sure that you have many happy memories to comfort you and to keep James alive in spirit.
Sincerely,
Jane Callanan
susan martin
August 22, 2009
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the the family of James,i didnt personally know him ,i am a friend of steve,and hes a wonderful person,my prayers are with you all Sue Martin
August 22, 2009
Tardanico Family,
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you always, James please give us a sign of what it is like on the other side, I hear it is better than the crazy world we are in right now. God Speed
Maureen
August 22, 2009
James had a short but fulfilling life. Remember the good times spent with him. It helps with the healing! I'll remember his laughter the most. It was contagious! I don't even know how many years I heard it, too many to count. God Bless the Tardanico Family.
JIMMY & JERI CONNOR
August 22, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry Silva
August 22, 2009
Jeff,Steve,Neil and all the Tardanico family:Donna and I along with all of us at Silva Engineering are sorry for your loss, and hope and pray that you will keep his memory alive in the days to come.
STEVE DECOSTA
August 22, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Marie Tardanico-Kjelgaard
August 22, 2009
James, my brother, I am so heartbroken. Even though I did not see you much because our lives were so different, you know I always thought of you. I love you! P.S We ate your chocolate chip birthday cookies.
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