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Fernand Tardif
January 27th, 2025
Fernand Tardif, of Berlin, CT, passed away Monday, January 27
after a long battle with dementia at the age of 84.
He was predeceased by his parents Francois Tardif, Cora Jolicoeur,
and Laurette Tardif, and sisters Olivette Tardif (husband Laurier
Fortin),
and Francoise Chouinard (husband Marcel Chouinard).
He is survived by his late daughter Sylvie (wife Dee Pliska),
and sons Marco (wife Michele) and Steve, ex-wife Huguette Veilleux,
and grandchildren Cooper, Jessica, and Kaitlyn, with
many nieces and nephews.
Fernand was born in St. Methode, QC.
He was married in Canada and worked as a lumberjack.
His family moved to Maine in 1963 where he loved to fish.
His family moved to Connecticut where he has been since 1969.
He worked for White Oak Construction on some of the interstate's
bridges.
He worked for New Britain General Hospital for ten years
and Stanley Works, retiring after 25 years.
He was a firefighter for the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department.
He loved to go deep sea fishing, bowling, and rooting for the Boston
Red Sox.
In his later years he would play bocce with his friends at the
Italian
Independent Political Club and go to the casino.
He was also a member of the Monsignor Greylish
Knights of Columbus council 3675.
Funeral services for Fernand and his daughter, Sylvie,
will be held on Saturday February 22, 2025 at 1pm.
Calling hour will precede the service from 12-1pm at the
Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square. New Britain.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
Passion 4 Paws PO Box 791 Dayville, CT 06241.
Visitation
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Farrell Funeral Home
110 Franklin Square
New Britain, Connecticut, United States
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Saturday, February 22, 2025
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New Britain, Connecticut, United States
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