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Michael Rotondi Obituary
Vestal: Surrounded by his loving family, Mike, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20th. He was predeceased by his Italian immigrant parents, Filomena and Nicola Rotondi. He is survived by his "belove-ed" of 57 years, Connie (Muscatello); his children, Nick Rotondi, Bernadette (David) Brinsko, Michael (Heidi) Rotondi, & Elisa (Jeff) Eaton; his grand & great-grandchildren, Nicole (Eric) Schrader, Kellie Musa, Tyler & Karleigh Eaton, Erica, Olivia & Little Eric. Also surviving are his sisters, Amelia (Lorenzo) Incitti and Marie Rotondi. Mike graduated from Union-Endicott High School in 1946, where he played Varsity Football and Track. He graduated cum laude from Springfield College and received his Master's from Syracuse University in 1951. Mike proudly served overseas in the U.S. Army where he was head football coach for 2 seasons, with 16 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie. He was head track coach for 2 U.S. Army track teams. "Roto" spent many happy years teaching and coaching in Vestal & UE, and left a lasting legacy to all who knew him. He embraced his catholic faith and loved every minute of his life. Nothing made "Tacker" happier than being in the company of family and numerous close friends. We will be forever grateful for the years we were blessed with him. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:30 am from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St., Endicott, and 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal, were a funeral mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Tuesday 4-7 pm. Expressions of sympathy in Mike's memory may be sent to "Vestal High School-Dollars for Scholars."
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rotondi
Sponsored by Class of 1980.
Phil Eiche
October 18, 2020
My favorite coach! I’ll never forget you coach ❤
Joe Sever
October 17, 2020
Solid guy, good coach, good father.
Chris Coleman
November 19, 2011
Thanks for everything Coach Rotondi. You'll be sorely missed but your legacy continues on in so many of us.
seth&deb (carne)howard
November 8, 2011
A man who saw something in each individual student . Mr. R is only one of 2 I know of , his friends and co-workers bragged about and he said little of his own achievement . precious memories of a man taking each student aside and chatting , teaching , one to one , teaching how to be an adult .
he had pet-names for each of us ; part of our character he saw and brought out . he wasnt just teaching ; he was living a dream it seemed . Often a first glimpse of true "Love of Life & Living" . thank you .
Jim Stevenson
November 1, 2011
Coach was a key part of an institution at Vestal that will long be remembered. He inspired, he disiplined, he motivated, and he moved. All with a very personal touch. He mentored young athletes to grow the inner strength to succeed in sport and hopefully in life. I'm grateful that he pushed me then. Thanks Coach!! My condolences to his family and the entire community.
Laura Brown Adams
October 31, 2011
I'm sorry to hear the news of Mr. Rotondi's passing. His life is a great example of a life wonderfully lived by the lives touched and smiles it produced. My prayers are with everyone he touched. Vestal Class of 1979
Laura Hannon Smith
October 30, 2011
I have fond memories growing up next to Mr. Rotondi! All the Rotondi's had a special place in my heart. Even though I left nearly 30 years ago, I enjoyed keeping in touch at Christmas cards and IF I ever came thru Vestal, I ALWAYS stopped to visit them. It was like a second home being at their house, always welcoming, always interested a big heart! When ever I heard the Saying, you make a better door than a window, I would think of him. When i watched Friday Night lights football..I would think of him.... When ever I saw a BMW, I would think of him and his car! When ever I see spanish rice or home made pizza, I think of Mrs. Rotondi. So many memories..... Thank you! You guys were like a second home. You have no idea how much an impact you had on me. You may be dead, but rest assure you will not be forgotten! My thoughts are with you all, I am so sorry that I didn't see this sooner, I would have loved to have come pay my respects in person.
October 30, 2011
Mr. Rotondi was such a great man and heaven sure gained a go-getter with a fantastic sense of humor! God bless him and his family and friends, our prayers are with you all.
Bob Stanton
October 30, 2011
In each of us there is something special. We can choose to share it or hide it. Mr. Rotondi was a sharer. He gave of himself in the way he treated people. He recongized in each of us what our special abilities were. Then without even realizing it we were sharing, and learning,and teaching,and growing. I am a better person because I was lucky enough to have had Mr. Rotondi in my life.
Dennis Getchell
October 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Rotondi family. I was a student of Mr. Rotondi at Vestal High.
Jane DiNunzio Wallen
October 27, 2011
Before Mike and Connie married, Connie would babysit for us when we lived on Badger Ave in Endicott. She was my all-time favorite babysitter because she would read us story after story. I thought someone so beautiful would surely marry a prince. And she did.
Phil Eiche
October 27, 2011
My most favorite coach, oh I remember when you would call out (Ike, Ike the Spike, sprints.....) Mr. Rotondi made track fun, made football fun, made sports fun. Thanks I'm forever indebted to you.
Mary (Mur) Outman
October 27, 2011
What a wonderful, wonderful guy Mike was.. Knowing him as a neighbor and family friend at Oak Hill Ave and laughing at his jokes through the years. He always brought a smile to your face. And Connie, his "Beloved" was truly his beloved... Things will be lonely without him here ,but know that he was welcomed in heaven by his mother and father and all his friends.
His memory will always be in all of our hearts...with a smile....
Pat O'Connor-Allen
October 27, 2011
Dear Elisa,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was such a wonderful man. I know he will live on in spirit and watch over you and your family. I am sorry I missed the viewing and funeral Mass. I am down in our Florida home until April. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Cappellett
October 27, 2011
To the Rotondi family, Our condolences and prayers to all of you. I was deeply saddend to hear of your loss. Coach Roto was an amazing man, a true mentor, a leader and a great friend.I feel very blessed to have had Mr. Roto in my life and I am very greatful for his guidance. Tacker touched so many of us and will be missed. God bless all of you.
- Mike, Darla & Dominic Cappellett
Suzanne (DeBlase) Heyda
October 26, 2011
The Rotondi Family
Our deepest sympathy to your family on Mikes passing. Even though its been 27 years since I worked with Mike at Vestal High School,it seems like only yesterday. I can still hear Mike calling to me across the gym "Hey sweet sue what's new".
Bowen Family
October 26, 2011
Mrs.Rotondi and family, we are so sorry for your lost, everybody knew him and loved him. We will miss him walking up and down the street to say hello and check up on us, or sitting in his chair outside by the road enjoying the sun. As a little one and up to now he loved me, i love him. We all enjoyed their anniversary get together, the block party's, everything. It was great to know him and have him as a neighbor. love you guys very much, love ya
Gabriel Cicciarelli
October 26, 2011
TO MICHAEL ROTONDI'S FAMILY-MY CONDOLENCES-WELL,WE HAVE TO TALK ABOUT THE OLD DAYS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ENDICOTT...I REMEMBER MIKE (TACKER) ROTONDI,JIM (CHIGU) GUCCIA,FRANK (CROOKS) LONGO,JIM (NYAY)ROMA AND MANY OTHERS...WE SAT ON THE BENCH IN FRONT OF THE CAROSEL (MERRY-GO-ROUND)AND HAD SOME GOOD TIMES...WE SANG SONGS LIKE-(YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE)OR (CHE LA LUNA MEZZO MARE)WE PLAYED MARBLES ON THE GROUND AND MIKE AND JIM WOULD ALWAYS BEAT US...WE LOST A LOT OF MARBLES...BUT WE ALSO WON SOME BACK...WHAT GOOD TIMES WE HAD..MIKE WAS A GREAT GUY..HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED..A GOOD PIESANO AND A GREAT FRIEND...MIKE, SOME DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN AND WE CAN GET ALL OF OUR OLD FRIENDS AND GO SIT ON THE PARK BENCH AND SING OUR SONGS AND PLAY MARBLES...MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND..YOU WERE THE BEST...WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER NORTH SIDER WHO BECAME A GREAT TEACHER AND A WONDERFUL COACH...GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Fred Gianakouros
October 26, 2011
Coach will always have a special place in my life. He was a positive influence for all of us at Vestal.
Michael Montalto
October 26, 2011
Coach was a true icon of what it meant to grow up in vestal! His passing marks the end of an era in vestal that will never likely be achieved again. His love of his work and all the students showed in eveything he did. It is with great pride I can say i knew him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Dom and Paul Salamida
October 26, 2011
He will always be "Iron Mike" to the Salamida brothers, Dom and Paul, UE class of '60 and '61. He was so pleased with his new Mercedes sedan, that he "forced" us to wash and wax the car on delivery. The family may never know all of the people he touched in his life. He knew we had lost our father at a very young age, and he used that stern exterior to coach at every oppertunity, often giving us a ride home to the North Side of Endicott. A brief encounter, a lifetime of memory.
In deepest sympathy,
Dominic and Paul Salamida
Kristin & Tony Parish
October 26, 2011
Bernadette, We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Paige Gales
October 26, 2011
Mike and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you all.
Patti-Jo Brennan
October 26, 2011
I have great memories of Mr. Rotondi that I will cherish forever; he was such a fantastic man. I always awaited holidays and parties to be with him.
October 25, 2011
My thoughts go out to you all. I loved him very much and he is going to be sooo very missed around here. Love always Maggie
Rhonda Harvey
October 25, 2011
Mike and family, Sorry for your loss--I hope the outpouring of love from the community helps you deal in this time of sorrow.
October 25, 2011
Nick, Mike and the rest of the Rotondi Family. Sorry about the passing of a great guy. I stopped by the house last year to see Coach, but I was too late, he had just left for vacation. I know he is up in the sky, coaching with Hoover and Gennett.
RIP Coach
Dave Burger
Arraijan, Rep de Panama
Dar Moore
October 25, 2011
Dear Mike and Heidi......so sorry to hear of your loss...please know you're in my thoughts
Kathy Cornick Senn
October 25, 2011
ROTO... was such an amazing and special person. He made a huge difference in a lot of young people's lives, especially mine. You always be remembered with heart felt memories Roto!!! We love you
Michael Demetros
October 25, 2011
He was my Teacher. He was my Coach. He was my Mentor. He is the reason I became a teacher. He demonstrated to me how much kindness and caring one had to have in order for his students and players to have success. As an adult I was proud to call him a friend and neighbor.
Coach I am forever indebted to you...God Bless.
Your Golden Greek
Debbie Bell
October 25, 2011
To the Rotondi family,
So very sorry for your great loss! In prayers and thoughts.
Steve and Debbie Bell
October 25, 2011
Rotondi Family;
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow and loss of a great man. Always remember the happy memories. In Sympathy, Phyllis & Jim Flick
October 25, 2011
Dear Aunt Connie, Bernie, Nick, Michael-John, Lisa, What a loving, close, caring family you are. My heart goes out to you especially, Aunt Connie, having Uncle Mike at your side for 57 years. When I was a little girl at our family gatherings, Uncle Mike used to scare me with his big booming voice. I realized as I grew older to enjoy the love that radiated from his unique sense of humor. When I married Jimmy, Uncle Mike's favorite phrase was "The Greek". Bet you already have a track team assembled in heaven Uncle Mike!
We'll miss you dearly. Love, Mary Camille, Jimmy, Marcaesa, Jimmy & Stavros
Gary Shuta
October 25, 2011
R. I. P. My Friend
Julie & Paul Cerasaro
October 25, 2011
To the Rotundi Family,
Deeply sorry to here of Mike's passing. Your family is in our family's thoughts & prayers.
Kate McPherson
October 25, 2011
Mike,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amy McManus-Palmer
October 25, 2011
I will always remember Mr. Rotondi as a wonderful man! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
JOHN PEASE
October 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave Ciotoli
October 25, 2011
In 1959 at George W. Johnson Elementary on Endicott's northside we got word that we were getting a new gym teacher, he was fresh from Germany and he was a tough drill sergeant. The word was that he was a strict guy and don't cross him. We learned quickly that he was a strict type guy and he also brought a great deal of fun when you dealt with him. Five years later some of us had to meet with Mr. Rotundi again in the old UE "Pitt", the original gym at UE High School, for our first session with our freshman football coach and he had a problem. Mr. Rotundi had 120 9th graders that wanted to play for him. He said he couldn't keep that many and he would have to wittle that number down to around 60. There would be an A team and a B team; the B team would play smaller schools. He also said that the next three days would be the most difficult ever for many of us because of his conditioning structure. He said that if we weren't the best team we would be in the best shape and our injuries would be few. He was very tough and football practice had no right to be that much fun. The team went undefeated and unscored upon until we had Vestal 28-0 late in the fourth quarter when half the lights there went off and they scored 6 points. He had a patented move for this situation; he threw his baseball cap to the turf and looked up to the heavans for about five seconds. There was probably more but I remember one player who sustained a sprained ankle during that season. Over the years I would run into him here and there and even as an adult I could never address him other than Mr. Rotundi. I'm sure Heaven will appreciate this great man.
Kathy Carbo
October 25, 2011
To the entire Rotondi Family,
My condolences to you, Mr Rotondi was a great Teacher and respected by all. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
October 25, 2011
Dear Bernadette and Dave,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your father was a Vestal Legend. He was admired and respected by all.
Love Greg and Melody McGuire
SCOTT NOVAK
October 24, 2011
All my prayers and sympathy go out to all the Rotondi family!A great man and teacher!!!!
October 24, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Rotondi family. We have fond memories of Mike during the early 70's when Ron and Mike coached together at Vestal High School.
Ron and Nancy White Voorheesville, NY
Linda (Davie) & Tom Roloson
October 24, 2011
The students of Vestal High School were blessed to have had Mr. Rotondi as part of their lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bernie and the Rotundi family.
Bill McmANUS
October 24, 2011
Tacker was the exception not the rule, one of the nicest guys I could call a true friend. He will be dearly missed.
Joseph Jablonsky
October 24, 2011
Mike and Mom- We are very sorry for the loss of such a great man who touched the lives of many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love- Joe, Nicole and Evan
October 24, 2011
R.I.P MY FRIEND AND MENTOR. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY A TON OF PEOPLE. I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!
Cathy (Giordano) Cavitt
October 24, 2011
Bernadette,
Very sorry to hear about your father.
With deepest sypmathy,
October 24, 2011
It's truly amazing how many lives Mike Rotondi affected, how comfortable he was with his authority, and how well he handled it. My condolences to Connie and the rest of the family.
Steve Nyschot
Kensington, MD
Michelle (Potter) Griffis
October 24, 2011
Lisa-I am very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen Kotchick
October 24, 2011
Roto, You've touched more lives than you'll ever know. There is a little part of you in all of us that passed through the halls of Vestal High School. My sincere condolences to the Rotondi family. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
Cass & Laura
October 24, 2011
Connie and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May all of your wonderful memories help you thru this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
October 24, 2011
Dear Rotondi Family --
You have my deepest, heartfelt condolences on Mike's passing... I shall always remember "Tacker" as a true gentleman with whom I shared a warm and lasting friendship growing up on Endicott's North Side...
Although this is a very difficult time for you, may you derive some measure of solace in the memories of the many happy times that you enjoyed together, and in the confidence that Mike now rests in peace... REQUIESCAT IN PACE...
Tony Vetrano, Skaneateles, NY
Todd & Sara Parsons
October 24, 2011
Mike and Hiedi
We are sorry to hear about your loss.You are in are thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jane McKercher
October 24, 2011
You will be sadly missed by all who were touched by your kindness, warmth and generosity.
October 24, 2011
Lisa and family
I was so sad to hear about your dad's passing. I have so many memories of Roto during my days at Vestal High School as a member of the varsity club and track team. He had nicknames for all of us and always called me "Wheels" long after those wheels slowed way down. He had such a booming voice and was a wonderful coach. Our prayers are with you.
Linda (Wiley) Myers, Vestal Class of 86
Sandy&Leon Shultz
October 24, 2011
Dear Connie and family, We were sad to read the news of "Big Mike's" passing. Your whole family was such an asset to the Willard Ave. neighborhood. Our memories are many but our favorite is how he always sang "If you knew Susie like I know Susie". He will be truly missed but I promise you Kate and Duke met him and welcomed him home. Wish we could be there, all our love and prayers are with you at this time.. Sandy, Corky and Susie Shultz
Bonnie Fiorelli
October 24, 2011
Michael, Heidi and family,
I'm so sorry to see that your dad passed away. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bonnie and Al
October 24, 2011
Heidi and Mike,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Munson
Rick Bonczek
October 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Thanks 'Mr. Rotundi' ... your spirit and encouragement always left me feeling so positive, like I could conquer anything! Rick 'Bonsai' Bonczek (Binghamton, NY)
Marce, Mike, Grant & Quinn Pastor
October 24, 2011
Elisa, Jeff, Tyler, and Karleigh,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Abashian Williams
October 24, 2011
Mike and family,
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking about you all and hope that the memories of your father will help to comfort you all in this time of loss. What fond memories I have of him - his voice and his kind heart.
Take care,
Cathy
Fred Getz
October 24, 2011
Coach Rotondi was one of my favorites at VHS. I transferred to VHS during 10/65. Michael was always one of the most upbeat people there. He sized me up by squeezing my arm and said "football". I wasn't so good at that but had more success in throwing discus with him looking over my shoulder always. He had the greatest stories about coaching track and the loudest coaching voice--when he needed it. I was always motivated when Coach Rotondi was around. I have always cherished many warm thoughts about him in my years since graduating in 68 and always will. My deepest condolences to his family.
Rhonda Fisher
October 24, 2011
Connie and Family, I was so saddened with the loss of Mike he was the best in every way he was so special to us and you all are like my second family I love you all and you all were so lucky to have a husband,father, Grand dad whatever he was to us all was SO SPECIAL!!! HE WAS THE BEST!! FLEMMER (Rhonda)
Mary Jane Sedlack
October 23, 2011
Marie, I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your brother. I know what a close family you all were. Please know I will keep you in my prayers.
jerry and kate defruscio
October 23, 2011
Connie and family, We are sad to hear the news. We have many wonderful memories with you from our trips to Europe and Lancaster over the last 50 years. We had such fun! The Pioneers have lost a great leader. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Jerry and Katie
Maribeth Mali (Angelo)
October 23, 2011
My prayers and thoughts to your family, Mr. Rotondi was a wonderful man. I had the honor of knowing him while I attended and graduated from Vestal, class of 1987. He touched so many lives and I will always remember his warm smile and kind words. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to all of you. May all your wonderful memories give you peace and comfort at this time.
Frank Muscatello
October 23, 2011
Aunt Connie, Nick, Bernie, Michael John, Lisa and family,
I was very saddened when my Mom and Dad called me to tell me that Uncle Mike, my Godfather, had passed away. As anyone who ever met him knows, he was a very unique person who possessed a wicked sense of humor, passion for the good things in life, and deep love and caring for all of his friends and especially his family.
I truly cannot think of a single time when I saw Uncle Mike that he did not both make me laugh and make me feel good about who I was as a person. When he asked you how you were doing, he really wanted to know and you always had a sense that he was really cheering for you.
I will forever hold him dear to my heart and know that his spirit will be with all of us who were lucky enough to have known him.
With much love,
Godson Frank, Margaret, Frankie, Natalie, Sofia and Olivia Muscatello
October 23, 2011
A GIGANTIC VOICE...BUT EVEN A BIGGER HEART! YOU WILL BE SO MISSED.
LOVE YOU,
LULU
cookie travis
October 23, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord God bless you and be with you and help you through this most difficult time.
Stacey Clapman-Wolfe
October 23, 2011
I enjoyed many conversations with "Roto" in the Varsity room. He taught me alot. He will truly be missed. RIP Coach
October 23, 2011
To the Rotondi family, my condolences on your loss. I was one of the many who were enriched by his humor, enthusiasm and warmth while a student at Vestal High School. I have many fond memories of him and to this day (a good 25 years or so later) I think of him affectionately. "Roto" really was one of a kind!
Jill "Latsadini" Lazzarini
Dave Drew
October 23, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Rotundi turned my life around when I was in High School, with one serious talk - just between the two of us. I had the utmost respect for him. He will be missed by so many.
MICKEY DONOVAN
October 23, 2011
TO THE ROTONDI FAMILY,I REMEMBER AT THE ENJOIE POOL HIM YELLING "HEY DONOVAN GET OUT OF THE DEEP WATER OR I WILL TELL YOUR FATHER"THEN HE LATER HAD FUN TEASING OUR DAUGHTER MAUREEN ABOUT HER SHOT PUT THROW ---HE WAS GOING TO TELL HER FATHER(me) ALWAYS SMILING AND LAUGHING HE WILL BE THOUGHT OF AS A KIND HEARTED SOUL---OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY MICKEY AND LAURA DONOVAN SUN LAKES AZ.
Hollie Grimaldi Flores
October 23, 2011
Mike I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Tom Muscatello
October 23, 2011
Dear Aunt Connie and cousins, my heartfelt condolences. I will always remember "mannaggia la miseria" when he saw me. I feel so privileged to have had him in my life. A huge hug of comfort to you all. Love, Tom Muscatello (nephew/cousin)
October 23, 2011
To the Rotondi family, God bless all of you. I was saddened to hear about Mike's passing. I have many happy memories of Mike, but the most cherished one is that, even though he wasn't in the best of health, he came to see me on the day that I retired from Vestal High. I can't tell how much that meant to me. May this wonderful man rest in peace.
Pat Kubik
Kellie Musa
October 23, 2011
"My Grandpa was the best Grandpa in the whole wide world." That is what I thought when I was little, and as I grew up, I realized just how true that was. My Pop was my bestfriend, and I was his best girlfriend, little did I know that I was one of the many "main squeeze's" in his life. He would take me everywhere with him. Wherever we went, people knew my grandpa. He always had a nickname for anyone we ran into. I called him Pop, others called him Roto, maybe coach, fuzz, or Dad. We all knew him as loving, caring, funny, warm hearrted, and one of a kind. Something else we all share is the love for Michael Rotondi, and the love we received from him in return. I promise anyone that met him never was be littled or angered by his words. No one has a bad thought or memory about Michael. In honor of his memory, lets all try to live just a little like Michael Rotondi. If we all took something from him, we all would be better, happier people, and the world would truely be a better place. Thank you Pop for being such a wonderful man. I will love and miss you forever. Your number one girlfriend and granddaughter. Kellie Musa
Frank Bertoni
October 23, 2011
To the entire Rotondi family....Please accept my deepest condolences. Roto was truly one of my heroes as a young man and I always tried to be the kind of teacher and coach that he was for me and so many others. He epitomized all that a young man growing up stood for. He was always fair, tough...yet with a gentle spirit and a quick smile....and respected by everyone who knew him. Over the years I knew him as a friend of my dads, my track and football coach, a wonderful grandpa for Kellie and as a friend. He will be missed greatly.....he was truly one of the great ones. R I P Mike
Maralena Dropp
October 23, 2011
Marie -- I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I remember you speaking fondly of him when we worked together. My prayers are with you.
Roger Winters
October 23, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of Coach Rotondi's passing. He was a devoted coach in football and track, and I was fortunate to play under him....my condolences to his family...
October 23, 2011
Mike and Heidi-
We are saddened to read about the loss of your Dad. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
-Joe & Kathy Sever (Longboat Key, FL)
Mike and Debbie Hill
October 23, 2011
Mike and Heidi,
Our sincere condolences to you and your families.
October 23, 2011
Your Husband, Dad, Grandfather was the nicest man I knew in High School. He was the best coach, teacher and Varsity Club advisor EVER!! I'm so sorry for your loss of such a great man. Thought and Prayers to all of your family - and may the memories you share bring you strength at this time. God Bless, Jill (LaRose) King, Cincinnati, OH.
Kellie Musa
October 23, 2011
"My Grandpa is the best Grandpa in the whole wide world." That is what I would think when I was little, and as I grew up I realized just how true that really was. He was my Pop, my bestfriend, I was his number one girlfriend, and little did I know all those other "main squeeze's" he also had. My Pop would take me everywhere with him, and when he would we would usually run into some he had a nickname for. I called him Pop, you might of called him Roto, Fuzz, Dad, Tacker or whatever it was. We all called him loving, caring, funny, warm hearted, self-less, and one of a kind. He had no regrets in his life. I promise anyone that he has met, he never be littled, or angered with his words. I know everyone he met, he loved, as well as they loved him. Please keep his spirit alive by living everyday the way Michael Rotondi would. If we all were a little bit more like my grandpa, the world would truely be a better place. Thank you Pop, I love and miss you forever. -Kellie Musa
Marybeth (McManus) Perrino
October 23, 2011
Such a wonderful Man, he touched so many lives. Prayers to all of you.
Jean Musa
October 23, 2011
Mrs. Rotondi, I am so sorry to hear the news of Mr. Rotondi's passing. You can't but smile everytime you think of him. He always made you laugh with his nicknames for everyone and made a friend no matter where he went. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Jean "the Machine" Musa
Jocelyn Young
October 23, 2011
Connie, "Bubbles" and family. Soo sorry to hear about Fuzzy.He was always so nice to me when I saw him. My heart goes out to you, Uncle Mike , Nick, "Aunt" Bern and Lisa, and the rest of your family. All our love. Jocelyn Steve and Olivia.
Moira Prister
October 23, 2011
Rest in peace Mr. Rotundi, you will never be forgotten
Chick Muscatello
October 23, 2011
Aunt Connie, Nick , Bernadette, Michael John and Lisa very sorrow to hear about Uncle Mike. He was truly a wonderful person loved by anyone that met him.Glad I got to see him over the years when him and aunt Connie visited Mom and Dad in Florida. Love and prayers for all of you and for you Uncle Mike one final " SQUASH THE GRAPES".....
October 23, 2011
Aunt Connie and Cousins, We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Mike's passing. I will always remember him when he would say "Coventry" and calling me "Diddly Di". Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Love, Di and Rick
Doug Barina
October 23, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. He is a better place now but we will all miss him.
Doug Barina, Beverly Hills, Fl.
October 23, 2011
Mike and Heidi I'm so sorry with your lose. May I offer my condolences to your family on the passing of Coach Rotondi.
Joe Mollo
Melbourne, Fl
Mayor John Bertoni
October 23, 2011
What a wonderful man Mike was and always had a special way to remember others. I remember as a sixth grade student of his ,he posted the Geo. W. All Star Basketball team on the gym door.Not being that good I was anxious to see if I made the final 12.Going down the list my name was not there and the final name was"All Star".A bit disappointed later that morning in gym class we lined up and he looked at me and said"congratulations All Star".I was the happiest kid in the world. We only played Geo. H. Nichols and I scored a basket in the game.Coach Rotundi for the next 50 years,and I kid you not,called me "All Star"every time he saw me as we got to be good friends.He loved his Family and forever loved the North Side of Endicott where he grew up and to always see him with his friends and Family was always a joy.He never lost his roots and loved his Vestal bond as well. God Bless you Mike Rotundi,you were a true Northsider,a friend to all who knew you,and a loving husband,Father,Brother and Coach to the max and the best to all around you.I and so many will miss you and will always remember you....from your "All Star"
Tim Traver
October 23, 2011
Rest In Peace to a wonderful man who loved his family and the kids he taught, and who loved Vestal and all it had to offer. Vestal Football never had a more devoted member of the coaching staff. God Bless you Mr. Rotondi. Tim Traver and family.
Betsy, Bob Truman
October 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
All our love,
Bob and Betsy (Ross) Truman
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