James A. Ondo

James A. Ondo, loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, of Woodbridge, Virginia died peacefully on January 7, 2023 at Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 18, 1942 in Pennsylvania to the late Andrew A. and June E. (Shifter) Ondo. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Joyce A. (Zackey) Ondo they were married in 1963, had four children, and lived in Woodbridge, Virginia. He had two siblings, Jack Ondo, of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Judith Bell of LeContes Mills, Pennsylvania.
He was survived by his four children, Trisha Ondo of Bristow, Virginia; James A. Ondo Jr of Amissville, Virginia; Christopher S. Ondo of Front Royal, Virginia; and Brenda J. Braun and Michael P. Braun of Woodbridge, Virginia. He had six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; Tiffani (Ondo) and Aaron Minnoe of Spotsylvania, Virginia with their children Evelyn, Waylon, and Madelyn Minnoe; Olivia Ondo of Richmond, Virginia; Christopher and Cameron Ondo of Winchester, Virginia with their children Kai and Holden Ondo; Brandon and Maggie Braun of Ruther Glen, Virginia; Dawson Braun and Casie Wells with their children Graylyn Braun and Luke Wells; and Makayla Braun of Woodbridge, Virginia.
He was a devoted husband and father who cared deeply for his family. He instilled the values of family, honesty, hard work, and faithfulness in his children. He loved taking his family to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina for vacation, a tradition adopted by the entire family. He enjoyed surf fishing with his sons, grandsons, and friends, walking/driving on the beach, and taking his wife to find seashells. He was an avid fan of baseball; he coached baseball teams for many years and made many lasting friends. He was an instant fan of the Washington Nationals and rarely missed a game. He also enjoyed watching football and Nascar. He loved listening to Polka music and going to Polka dances with his wife. He was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church for over 50 years, an Usher, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked as a Heavy Construction Superintendent for more than 50 years for JP Smith and Shirley Contracting. He worked on infrastructure throughout the DMV, you would be hard pressed to drive somewhere in the area that he did not affect. Giving back to the community was important to him. He had a positive impact on people in all areas of his life. The world was a better place with him in it and he will be missed. We are comforted knowing that he is with God and reunited with his wife, Joyce, who he dearly missed.
The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm Monday, January 16, 2023 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA 22193. The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12pm Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 14160 Ferndale Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22193. Interment will follow at St. Peters Catholic Church, 12762 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747.