Norman A. Tardiff

Wappingers Falls - Norman A. Tardiff, 101, of the town of Wappinger, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Golden Hill Health Care Center, Kingston, N.Y.

He was born in Westport, MA, February 9, 1915, the son of Peter and Anna (Lefebvre) Tardiff. Norman resided locally since 1946, and formerly lived in Scotland, Ct. Norman received his Master's degree at Brown University in 1940, and was an instructor in Zoology at the University of Connecticut. Drafted at age 27, he served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge, attaining the rank of Captain. After the war, he and his wife, Anne, were the owners of Tardiff's Jewelers in Wappingers Falls for 30 years. Norman was a member of the Chelsea Yacht Club since 1968, and was their historian for 12 years. He sailed extensively on the Hudson, the Sound, and Narragansett Bay. In 2001, he published a book entitled, A Boatman's History of the Hudson River. For many years he volunteered to give lectures on the history of the Hudson River at area nursing homes and colleges.

Norman was predeceased by his first wife Anne Koller Tardiff in 1976, his second wife Glenna Milligan Tardiff in 2000 and granddaughter, Nicole Tardiff in 2006.

He is survived by his children: Peter and wife Sandy Tardiff, Adrienne Kearney and fiancé Michael LaPointe, Bernadette and husband Peter Masiello, and Mark Tardiff and wife Terre Mercier. He is survived by grandchildren Maria and husband Jeff Opalka, Nicole and husband Steven Milillo, Matthew and wife Melissa Masiello, and great grandchildren, Mikayla and Anthony Masiello

A memorial service will be held at the Dutch Reformed Church, Main Street, Fishkill, N.Y. on May 15, 2016 at 2 P.M. Contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, N.Y. 10131 Arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home, Wappingers Falls. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on May 12, 2016.

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EDWARD RAGNONE JR.

October 10, 2017

To the Tardiff Family,
I knew your Father since I was a kid in Wappingers Falls.
He was a most kind and generous man.
I just found out he passed away today, October 10, 2017.
I bought a few items in his store for my mother on the holidays and birthdays through the years. I also bought my first watch from him when I was sixteen years old, which I still have. And... of course, an engagement ring.
He was so patient with children and everyone.
I remember going into his store when I was ten years old and curious about the Grandfather clock he had.
He taught me to be kind to everyone and don't ignore children.
I'm sure his goodness and love is in his family.
I know God has blessed him and is keeping him well and happy in heaven.
He is known as a Great Man for all the good he shared with others. He influenced my life and I'm sure others.
He will always be in God's heart and the hearts of the children and people he influenced.
Blessings to all of you.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Eddy Ragnone
Fishkill

Honored to meet Norman at CYC's 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony

Laura Bozeman

July 27, 2016

Linda Callis-Bennett

May 30, 2016

To the Family
I want to offer my condolences for your loss. I have very fond memories of Norman during the time when his wife Glenna was sick. I was one of the nurses that visited her in their home. Norman was quite the character. He loved to talk about his home and the Chelsea yacht club. He was a local historian with a wealth of knowledge.
Sincerely,

Brett and Diana Kolfrat

May 15, 2016

My Old Gaffer what a party 100 years of great sailing. Chelsea was always special when I could get to meet and just say hi to Norm and Glenna. My favorite Ice Boat and Chelsea Historian. Thanks to an early morning sailor he gave me new perspective on sailing a boat how to capture what the river has to offer stillness, calm, quiet morning sail most never appreciate. Norm had a wealthy attitude like he had history in him, confidence of a farmer. Glad my ice boat gave him a happiness straight from the roots of the club. I will always tell them who taught me. My Historian HRIYC Commodore15 Brett

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Richard McHugh

May 13, 2016

Mr. Tardiff knew a lot of history. He was sought after dinner speaker by groups to talk about Bannerman's Island and other history.We pray for him.

LORETTA BRUNELLO

May 12, 2016

mR tARDIFF WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED IN OUR OFFICE. THE KINDNESS AND BLESSINGS HE GAVE US. OUR SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE,
LORETTA AND NANCY(AKA STRETCH PER MR TARDIFF)
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.........
TOWN OF WAPPINGER ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

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