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Joel Tudisco Obituary
He resided in Canterbury with his wife, Erin (Cmar) Tudisco. Joel worked full time to support his family: homeschooling their three sons, Noah (13), Landon (11) and Oliver (6). He devoted every free moment to his kids, their learning and their growth. Joel grew up in Groton, where he met Erin, and they began their lives together, before kids, in New London.
In his short 45 years, Joel dedicated himself to the service of others in the nursing field. Known for his boundless passion, he most recently worked caring for those struggling with mental illness. Joel's legacy expands far beyond his profession. He was a lifeline to many, always there when no one else was. Many people have shared they would not be where they are in life if it wasn't for him. Joel touched the lives of all those he met, in immeasurable ways. Those who knew him will always remember his kindness and love for his family and friends, his wit, and his non-stop sense of humor. Joel would humbly describe himself as "just a guy," but he leaves a legacy that says so much more. There is a huge emptiness felt because of his loss. Joel was dedicated to Erin and was her best friend. He was also a loving Dad and best friend to their three boys. Joel was happiest spending countless hours around the fire, listening to music, playing cards and pickle ball with his family.
In addition to his wife and children, Joel is survived by his parents, Jack and Anita (Green); sister Lisa; nieces, Alexus and Camilla; Erin's mother Barbara Schacht Randall; his sister-in-law Kristin and husband Ian; nieces, Maya and Sage; nephew Dakota; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was also an organ donor, continuing to serve others with the gift of life. His smile and kindness will never be forgotten.
Erin and her boys wish to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support they have received during this most unexpected and heartbreaking time. Services will be private. A celebration of Joel's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to help defray funeral expenses, medical bills and to provide assistance with the ongoing needs of Joel's wife and three young boys, would be gratefully appreciated and can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-the-tudisco-family
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Tudisco
Katie Kyle
June 24, 2024
I just wanted to stop in and say that Joel is still being missed dearly <\3 he was my mental health provider since 2020 and he was truly exceptional and provided me with so much help. I´m still grappling with his loss, and my heart goes out to his family, sincerely.
Normand Poulin
April 6, 2024
He was the best man in his profession. I am in recovery thanks to Joel, was devastating to hear he passed!
Lauren Santacroce-Lyon
April 4, 2024
When praying for Joel my memory goes to two occurrences again and again. One was when the pool was complete but the temporary fence was up and I remember him saying to me "it´s so hot can I take a dip" as he was already mid-air over the orange fence doing a cannon ball with the biggest smile on his face. The other that I have always held dear was when I was in labor and my water broke and Joel was the transport at L&M and I was mortified and he was singing all the way to the labor floor . These memories and his infectious smile are memories we all will hold dear!
Dana George
March 27, 2024
Joel has been one of my providers for several years now. I never left a session feeling unheard. He was passionate, open-minded, and extremely kind, with a coolness about him that he always reminded me of when he said "right on!" after I shared something positive. I am truthfully so devastated by his loss and will keep his entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Glorimarie Pena
March 27, 2024
I´m grateful for your kindness and the help you offered me, Joel. My condolences to the family and friends.
Jedediah Robertson
March 25, 2024
I´m very sorry for your loss to his family. I just wanted to share I was always so scared to have Joel as a provider because I truly was scared that if I had to get over on someone it couldn´t be him because I know he was really good at his job . When we finally had no other ppl that could take me I started with Joel . He changed my life forever and gave me so much damn hope when I couldn´t even muster up the smallest amount myself. He was always bragging about his amazing family and I told him I envied him so much . I thank you Joel for giving me another chance on life, my family and all of the great other perks that my life brings me. We bonded a lot over the love of riding our motorcycles , I think it´s about time I hang up my helmet.
Alison Warren
March 14, 2024
Joel became a friend to me years ago. He was so positive! And funny. I just want Erin...his children..Lisa, his nieces and his parents to know how sorry I am for your tremendous loss!!
Jennifer Goodwin
March 11, 2024
Joel, I´ve been blessed with for 3 years, when I didn´t want him originally as a med provider, simply because he was male. Thankfully he wasn´t most men. He´s been beautiful in helping in my healing from trauma in my childhood and marriage. A man to trust that what he states is actually how he felt. No holds bard.Yet forever relaying truth on top of comfort. I´ve been doing telehealth with him for well over a year, (would see him on therapy days with his kindness)and I loved hearing his children expressing in the background. I´m ultimately thankful I got to experience that aspect of him outside of clinical setting. Joel you are such a beautiful gift to so many. You are hugely missed. Thank you for being a huge blessing to me.
Anita Tudisco
March 11, 2024
Memories of Joel
Yolanda Arroyo
March 10, 2024
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Tudisco family. Joel was a wonderful person. His smile and kindness will never be forgotten.
Rosann DiRoma
March 10, 2024
We just love the Tudisco family, Erin, Noah, Landon, and Oliver are all so loved. Joel was such a wonderful husband, son, father ,uncle, friend and Loved by so many. Joel will continue to live in others and will be in our hearts and thoughts always and forever, RIP Joel, we all just love you.
Christopher Borowski
March 10, 2024
Joel was such a blessing to know. The whole atmosphere of a room would completely change as soon as he walked in wearing a smile from ear to ear. Me thinking, "what is Joel gonna say this time?" lol. Deepest condolences to all. I know he touched a lot of lives and made the world a better place. Rest easy buddy.
Adrienne Mc
March 10, 2024
Sending Joel´s family prayers and healing while light. Joel and I used to study together during our associates program at TRCC, always a bright light and smart wit. Rest easy Joel your brotherhood/sisterhood of fellow nurses will take it from here,
Suzette Roan
March 10, 2024
We are so saddened by Joel´s passing. I have so many memories of growing up on Chapman with Joel. Our love goes out to Erin, the boys, Anita, Jack Lisa and Joel´s entire family.
Danny Grady
March 10, 2024
Joel was such a great guy! Sending prayers and condolences to his family and friends
Kendra Clark
March 10, 2024
On my very first day working as a Correctional Nurse, I was greeted by this bouncy, energetic, intelligent and quick-witted nurse who not only helped me get acclimated to this new environment, but he also remained solid and genuine in nature. He praised and acknowledged hard work, he saw the good in everything and pushed me to never become complacent. He would call me "Old Eagle Eye" as we laughed at the many things that he and I saw that others did not. I will miss the laughs, the jokes and the random known facts he would share without prompting. May his family find comfort during this time of grief. And know that Joel leaves behind a legacy of being a kind, good natured human being who radiated positivity when in his presence.
Brianna Suchomel
March 10, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with Joel´s family. He always spoke so highly of his wife and kids. He was a huge influence in my life, encouraging me to go back to school and helping me get clinicals at his place of work. He will be missed by a lot of people.
Jessica Cone
March 10, 2024
Joel was an amazing person inside & out. We will never forget his amazing smile ear to ear. He helped my boyfriend so much & for that we are super thankful! Every time he saw us walk in with our son he always talked about his kids God Bless this family and our condolences
Ally Maccio
March 10, 2024
I was one of Joel´s long time patients. He helped me in ways no practitioner ever has and took so much care in everything he did. I will miss him immensely and send love and prayers to the family
Sydney Fogarty
March 10, 2024
I was a long time patient of Joel´s and I owe so much of my success to him. He was the first provider who ever took me seriously and the genuine compassion and desire to help me was what kept me going - a bright light in a dark place. I will miss our time together dearly and I wish family and friends peace and love always
Judy Clark
March 10, 2024
I have fond memories of Joel and had the opportunity to see him frequently while working at L&M before he finished nursing school. At no matter what level, he radiated good vibes and boundless empathy which can be rare in young men these days. His smile would warm you immediately. He was truly a gift to many and will leave a gaping hole in many hearts. Hold tight to the memories and I will keep you all in my prayers. Prayers to Erin and those beautiful boys as well
Anita Tudisco
March 10, 2024
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Lenore Palmer
March 9, 2024
Joel was one in a million. I met him first when he did his clinical rotation at westerly hospital. He was a great student nurse, brought fun and humor to our day, and was exceptional with patients. After he graduated nursing school he came to work with us on the medical floor. He excelled in nursing. He was one of the most genuine and solid human beings ever. The friendships that he made stay with us all and we carry him and his family in our hearts.
Heather Marshall
March 9, 2024
What a beautifully written memorial. As one of the patients blessed to have been under Joel´s care these past two years, I couldn´t agree more: his demeanor was consistently so genuine, kind, compassionate, and often funny. I don´t trust easily, and I trusted Joel implicitly; some people just have a bright light that shines from within, a spiritual warmth. In that way, Joel truly glowed...and we are all better off for having known him. I can almost hear him reassuring me today, as I feel `dramatic´ for taking the news of his passing so very hard: "It´s okay to give yourself permission to grieve." I know with my entire being that Joel has brightened the divine kingdom with his return, and will continue to lovingly support, guide and protect his beloved family from "above." Until we meet again...I pray with you for his wife sons and parents.
Elise Fernstrom
March 9, 2024
Erin and the boys, Words don´t seem enough. We are heartbroken for you. Please know that you all continue in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. Erin, if you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out, you know how to find me. Joel was an amazing force and as you´ve told me during our conversations Erin "he is very good at what he does." I felt honored to learn with him as my mentor/preceptor and will miss the time lost, however hold fast to all the amazing, detailed information and effort he placed into my learning. He was truly invested and unlike many very sincere about it. I wish you could´ve watched him literally at work, how he set some of the most ill patients feel at ease, free to truly communicate without feelings of being stigmatized. He truly made a difference. I loved the stories he shared with me about you and the boys. How he love you all SO very much and was so proud of all of you and your innate goodness.The last time he waved goodbye to me is etched deeply in my brain. A true blessing to this world Joel was. Lifting you up in prayer. Elise and Dave Fernstrom
Donna McGrath
March 9, 2024
Jack and Anita So very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Frani Peabody
March 9, 2024
When my appointment was made where Joel works I knew he had to be special... Tina told me about him, how kind he was, his caring ways he was coming with... I was looking forward to meeting Joel. Today I received a text to call because there has been an emergency and my appointment had to be canceled with Joel. My Heart goes out to Erin and their children along with Joel´s Mom and Dad, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and, all of his friends... I wish I could have met Joel, I know he was exactly as I was told. A true caring person ~ Thank you for sharing with us
Lizzy Bain
March 9, 2024
Thank you so very much Joel for all the support & guidance.. you helped me become a stronger person.. you will be greatly missed..
Kimberly Wright
March 9, 2024
I would like to thank Joel for helping me change and get my life back! He was a great person that poured his heart into his work! For the brief time I have gotten to know him he has touched my life in ways I cannot describe and for that I am thankful! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family wife and sons! Gone but never forgotten
Morgan Miller
March 9, 2024
I worked with Joel back when I was with Perception Programs, Inc. There was never a dull moment working with him! Always a pleasure and never failed to put a smile on everyone´s face. This is so sad to find out about. May he rest in Peace.
Justine fandell
March 2, 2024
Hi Joel you´re gonna be forever missed you were a great doctor and was very easy to talk to if I was going through a difficult time. My condolences to your family during this difficult time
Jose roman
March 2, 2024
Hoy le soy Gracias a Dios pot haberte Conocido Ty fuistes una persona important en mi vida comp in Herman´s recuerdo las vexes que te due a ver in la officiant y hablamos la partisan tuba me dolio muchisimo le dot los mas pessimist a la familia y descants empaz mi amigo te extranare muchisimo
Lisa calle
March 1, 2024
Joel was always there for me and I feel lost without him. He was always positive and smiley prayers to his wife and children I´m in tears honestly you will never know how much this hurts me. Only with him I felt safe and secure that will never happen again. Fly high Joel say hola to my beautiful daughter I´m so sad
Logan Indigo Tappe
February 29, 2024
Joel was my psychiatrist. But he was more like my therapist. My therapists kept revolving but Joel was there, always. He helped me realize things about myself my own parents couldn´t recognize. Life is cruel, and it is also beautiful. Joel has taught us all that in a way because though he has left us in body he will always be with us in spirit. My mother lost her father very young and I cannot begin to understand how his family could cope with this when I barely can. Thank you Joel, and thank you to his family who I´m sure he made so proud. He gave so much of himself to others and I will never forget him or stop thinking about his three sons and wife- and how wonderful they must be because they loved Joel and had the privilege of his clear unconditional love. It´s strange how someone you never met in person can shape your life so deeply. I realized he passed on my younger brother's birthday. There won´t be another year that goes by that I don´t celebrate his life on the same day. Thank you for the words and wisdom. I hope you´re being taken care of as well as you cared for everyone else. Thank you.
Lizzy
February 27, 2024
Thank you so much, for just being real, understanding & supportive, you are one of the good ones.. & their are far & few between..im so grateful I got too know you & you helped me thru difficult times.. I know your not here in physical state.. but your energy and soul will always be shining down
Tricia Machinski
February 26, 2024
Joel was an amazing person and nurse. I worked with him and during a tragedy he voiced "I never give up on anyone !" I carry those words in my care for patients and say it all of the time. God rest him and guide his family in this difficult time!
Dorothy H Papp
February 26, 2024
"When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Kahlil Gibran
Bon Courage to us all and may Joel's loving energy continue to inform each of our lives all the rest of our days.
Scott Wilson
February 26, 2024
It is a shock to me that Joel is no longer with us in this realm. What I would like to say is that I had a tremendous amount of respect for his drive to better himself, and the lives of his family. What a tremendous loss to the world it is that someone like him has left this world so soon.
My prayers and condolences go out to his family, and may they find peace and comfort with family, friends and each other. God Bless!
Bill Pedace
February 26, 2024
Jackie, I was very sorry to read of Noel's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
Bill Pedace, Los Lunas, NM
Cher Muscarella
February 25, 2024
Erin and family,
As you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Joel was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. May your memories offer you comfort as you navigate through this difficult time
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