John Gualandi

JOHN GUALANDI LEESBURG, FL FORMERLY OF HAMMOND, IN John Gualandi, 76, born to Gino M. Gualandi and Mary Jane (Rooney) on July 20, 1934 passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, FL. John Gualandi leaves his four loving daughters: Mary Jane (Tim) Kelly, Shirley (Scott) Patellis, Pamela (Jim) Cronin, and Darlene (Thom) Nelson; longtime friends: Robert Booth and Tootsie (Danny) Grando; and the mother of his daughters: Marlene (Shelton) Keen. He is survived by three sisters: Rosemary Weller, Darlene Andre, and Shirley (Lee) Jovas; one brother, Michael (Patty) Gualandi. John is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by parents: Gino and Mary (Rooney) Gualandi; infant daughter, Mercedes Carolyn Gualandi; and brothers: Gino and Joseph Gualandi. John (Jack) retired after 40 years of service at Inland Steel. He had spent the last ten years of retirement living in Leesburg, Florida. John enjoyed collecting fine china, glassware, figurines, and clocks. He loved yard sales, flea markets, dining out, and winning at the casinos. John was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He will be remembered for his unending generosity. God grant him eternal rest. The Celebration of the Life of John Gualandi will be held March 24, 2011 at Ridgelawn Funeral Home (4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408) from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a special remembrance service at 7:00 p.m. On March 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (7132 Arizona Avenue, Hammond/Hessville, IN 46323), there will be a 10:00 a.m. viewing, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass. Burial will be at the Ridgelawn Cemetery.