TONELLI, ALEXANDER R. Alexander R. Tonelli, of Milford, died peacefully April 4, 2014, at Whitney Manor. He was the husband of the late Josephine Martini Tonelli. Father of Joseph (Joanne), Ronald (Rose), Robert and the late Alexander (Josephine) Tonelli. Brother of the late Rose DiBartolomeo, Theresa Maio and Louis Tonelli. Grandfather of Joseph (Tina) Tonelli, Lisa (Ed) McCarthy, Joseph (Linda) Tonelli, Dawn (Jerry) Keish, Jim (Jeanne) Tonelli, Tanya (David) Coady and Liza (Chris) VanWilgen. Great-grandfather of Alexis and Nicole Tonelli, Ian and Connor McCarthy, Ryan, Casey, Matteo and Grace Tonelli, Caitlyn and Justin Keish and Derek Coady. Alexander was born in New Haven, December 29, 1915, to the late Antonio and Mary Mariotti Tonelli. He was the supervisor of the custom stock shop at the Olin Corp., where he worked for many years. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed being a part of his children’s and grandchildren’s lives. Alex was a member of the Notre Dame Fathers Club and was well liked by his many friends. His funeral will leave the IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 11 Wooster Pl., Monday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 10. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tonelli Family Scholarship, c/o Notre Dame High School, 24 Ricardo St., West Haven, CT 06516. Sign Alexander’s guest book online at www.iovanne.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2014.

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December 11, 2014

One Spring day in 2000, Alex walked into the Dirgo back yard while we were having a BBQ. He said he wanted to see what we were doing. Prior to that encounter, we barely spoke with him since circa 1967! He 'hung around' with us for many years after that day. Great guy, we had fun together. -The Dirgo Family

April 17, 2014

Joe, Bobby, Ronnie and families
We're so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our uncle Lolly will certainly be missed, he really was one cool guy! Your mom and dad are together again, we hope heaven is ready.
Love you all,
Richard and Denise

April 8, 2014

Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss. We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family from our family. Bob and Barbara Oliver

Mike Sabo

April 8, 2014

Mr & Mrs Tonelli, Joe, Dawn, and Jim, Very sorry for your loss. Even now, I find myself driving by the house on Shadyside wanting to beep the horn and wave to him out front. Deepest Sympathies

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Angelo & Carol DEugenio

April 8, 2014

Bob we would like to offer our condolences for your loss.

Mike Sabo

April 8, 2014

Mr & Mrs Tonelli, Joe, Dawn and Jim, So sorry for your loss. Even now I can't drive by the house on Shadyside without thinking I should be beeping the horn and waving to him out front. Deepest Sympathies

Mike Heffernan

April 7, 2014

Hi Joe and family.Sorry to learn of your fathers death. My wife and I are babysitting in California for our grandchildren.We saw the obituary on the internet. Regards,

Mike Heffernan

KATHI AND TOM KROLL

April 5, 2014

JOE, RONNIE AND BOBBY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS THE PATRIARCH OF A GREAT FAMILY.

RENATO CARBONI

April 5, 2014

JOE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD AND GRANDAD OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
DOLORES &RON CARBONI

Phil Grande

April 5, 2014

Joe, Our condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Phil and Vicki Grande

gail and jerry biondi

April 5, 2014

Bobby.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Please extend our sympathy to Liza and your family. Your Dad is in our prayers.

Kevin Campion

April 5, 2014

Joe Tonelli Nice person and great at Bb

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