Dominique Joseph Tardif

My condolences to DJ's family.

So very for you and our loss.
I knew DJ from Rotary starting in the 1970s and just purchased some slippers from him the beginning of the year from the house.
Always a great smile with soooo many stories.
Especially about joining his Dad on Rotary trips up North.
May God Bless you all and may DJ RIP. Rotarily, Lee

So sorry to hear about my young cousin passing away. It's really a tragic way to go. Joey was full of life and fun to be around. Rest in Peace

Oh DJ , you will surely be missed on this earth. Such a good human!

So sorry to hear of DJ´s passing. I worked for him back in the 70´s when he took me on as a worker making deerskin items for Stanley Hyde above The Framery on School St. He was a good guy and ran SH successfully for many years; always enjoyed stopping by to catch up.

Truly always enjoyed his banter when we would pop into his shop .. always left with a smile and a story

I will definitely miss this man. I have been to Rockport 44 times. Each with at visit stopping in to talk to my friend. We would talk exchange stories and purchase a few things. Every day I use a leather belt bought in his shop. I´ll be back DJ will be in my thoughts.

It was always nice to see DJ in the shop. My daughter worked there for several years, and he was always friendly, and called me "Mom" until the last time I saw him. RIP, DJ. I´ll never walk down the Neck w/o thinking of you.

My family sends the most heartfelt condolences to the Tardif family.
DJ was one of the first friends we made when we moved to Rockport in 1986. He made a special delivery on Christmas Eve in a snowstorm to my house with a leather coat I bought for my husband. DJ was kind, funny, never afraid tell it "like it is", a dedicated Rotarian - we had fun. It is sad to think of not seeing DJ around town. And, his spunky spirit is everywhere.

DJ was my Bearskin Neck neighbor for 45 years, and it was always a pleasure to encounter him. His friendly greeting and smiling face were as bright and welcoming as the sunflowers he carefully tended, and his offers of help were always there. It was a gift to have him nearby. To his loved ones - know that he was cherished by the community he did a lot to create.

It is hard to imagine DJ gone. He was so full of life over the years we knew him. He gave our daughter Tessa a start in the world of work. We would always pop in for a chat whenever we were at Bearskin Neck. He was kind, funny and so interested in us, as a family, and in particularly Tessa as she grew up and took the skills she learned from working in the Leather Shop with her in the jobs that followed. We are so grateful for his role in her life and having known him all these years. Our condolences to the family, he left a big hole in the lives of so many that is impossible to fill.

Dear DJ's Family!

We are so incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of DJ. He was a truly special person, and we'll miss him dearly.

It was always such a pleasure TO HELP OUT whenever DJ ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HIS TECH AT THE SHOP.
We really enjoyed helping him out with all of his tech needs, big or small. He always had a good story to share and a laugh that would fill the room. We appreciated his trust in us and the genuine conversations we shared.

DJ will be so surely missed by all of us here. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

ADAM / AOP3D TECH

We hadn't chance to meet, but thank you so much for giving my nephew such a wonderful life. He spoke highly of you in your life and now in your death. I can see in your picture the person you are inside. RIP DJ. And thank you for everything you gave to my nephew...so much love.

Our sincere condolences . So sorry to hear about your loss. Erika and Michael Mattson

I loved seeing DJ on my sales trips.. what a kind, funny and generous human. I am so sorry for your loss.

It´s difficult to find words that properly convey the kindness, the spirit, the honesty in his smile. His passing leaves a void that simply cannot be filled. From the first time I met him to the last time we chatted, I can say without hesitation that each time we talked was meaningful. We could share laughter, anger, caring, frustration and anything else without judgement of each other. I´ll miss his wry humor, and honest commentary. What a loss.

I knew DJ from growing up and living on the neck. He was a very nice person and well liked by all. Rest in peace, you will be missed.

DJ was so much fun on and off the "Neck"! Known him for so long working and living down Bearskin Neck and talking to him when he was in front of his house on my walks! Hugs go out to his kids and grandkids He will be missed.

Always enjoyed chatting with DJ when we visited the shop. Our deepest condolences to the family.

I met DJ when my husband opened a gallery across the way from Bearskin Neck Leathers. Such a pleasant, witty, enjoyable, hard-working neighbor. So very sorry to hear that he has passed. Sending sincerest condolences.

D J was always kind and generous to me, was a long time friend to my father Neal Jacobs who was also in the shoe business. Both were concerned with our community. DJs loss is very sad for his family and us all.

I met DJ in 1975 when I bought my first pair of Frye boots from him instead of from Walter Dyer! We became instant friends from that moment on. We laughed together, cried together, watched our children grow up and graduate together and recently shared photos of our grandchildren together. I loved him for his kindness, his silliness, his charm and for the ever present twinkle in his eyes. He was my forever friend and I will miss him. And so Tyla, Sarah, Daniel and Rusty, I am heartbroken and devastated for you all. I share in your grief. I hold you all in my heart. Love Always... Karen (Moore) Ellis

DJ was a Bearskin Neck Icon, a loyal Rotarian and a cherished neighbor. He´ll always hold a special spot in my heart. Thinking of you all! With sympathy and love, The Bajoras and D´Antonio Families

We are deeply saddened to hear of DJs passing. We enjoyed being neighbors for over 20 years and have many fond memories of all the Tardifs. Our sincere condolences. Jessica and Greg

I'm sorry for ya'll loss! Your dad was always so kind and funny!
Praying and thinking of your family!

So sorry to hear about Dj .. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed... Deepest condolences to the family...