Frederick Cuono Tardi, 70, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN.
He was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Chicago to Leo Sr. and Dorothy (Mancini) Tardi.
Frederick was a veteran who honorably served in the United States Navy. He grew up in Chicago and spent summer months in Michigan with his family. Frederick had a passion for fast cars and motorcycles, but most of all spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren.
On Sept. 13, 1990, in LaPorte, he married Debbie (Christian) Tardi, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Heather Sigman of Florida; one son, Sean Tardi of Michigan; one stepson, Robert (Jami) Christian, and one stepdaughter, Megan Christian, both of LaPorte; one sister, Virginia Tardi of Colorado; two brothers, Leo (Julie) Tardi Jr. and Guy (Sandy) Tardi, both of Michigan; and 11 grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Mary Keane.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
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