Joseph Gibson Lardi
Born August 27th, 1942
Eternal Rest May 26th, 2011
Joseph Lardi of Largo (formerly of Gardner, Illinois) passed to his eternal rest on the morning of May 26th, 2011. Joseph was born in 1942 to Joseph and Phoebe (McNulty) Lardi of South Wilmington, Illinois and was the youngest of four children. He attended Gardner-South Wilmington High School, from which he graduated in 1960. He served his country and was enlisted in the US Army from 1964-1966. Joseph was a proud Viet Nam Veteran.
On June 22nd, 1968 Joseph was married to Trisha Yatuni of Gardner, Illinois, and in 1969 had a son, Shawn, of Aurora, Illinois. He and Trisha lived in the North-central Illinois area for many years, until moving to Largo in 1993. Joseph worked for Diane Nelson, Pinellas County Tax Collector, and was Assistant Agency Administrator in Mid-County.
Joseph retired in December of 2010, and afterward enjoyed his retirement rooting for his beloved Chicago “hometown teams” of the Bears and the Cubs.
He is survived by three sisters: JoAnn (Ronald) Barron of Michigan, Janis Winchell of South Wilmington, Illinois, and Jacque (Joe) Joyce of South Wilmington, Illinois. He is also survived by his best Buddy, brother in law Richard (Gerry) Yatuni, of Largo. Joseph is also survived by his beloved wife, Trisha, and son Shawn, as well as his mother-in-law Frances Fournier of Largo, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, as well as his favorite Aunt and Uncle Thomas (Hannah) Treasure, formerly of South Wilmington, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that memorials be made to the Suncoast Hospice of Florida in Joseph’s name. Donations may be made at www.thehospice.org.
Mass will be said Friday, June 3rd, 2011, at 10:30am, at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater. Interment will be at 1:30pm, in Bay Pines Veteran’s Cemetery with Military Honors.
Trish and family, Joe will be deeply missed, he was a good friend and so much fun to be with. We will miss his smile and laughter, it truly was an honor to have known him. Our deepest sympathy, Love George and Sandra
Joe, we are all better for knowing you. RIP Frank & Mary
To our brother and best friend. You fought a long and hard battle to the end, now you have found peace and tranquility.
Rest In Peace!
Trish and family, Our thought and prayers are with you. Joe has found peace. He was a wonderful friend. We love you, Larry and Eleanor
Trish & Family,
May God keep & comfort you, and be there for every new tomorrow.
RIP Judy & Bill Malofey
Joe had a wonderful attitude. He will be remembered and missed by all that crossed his path.
Joe will be missed for so many things, his gentle kind soul, his way with people, his wonderful sense of hummor and his brave spirit. He brought much joy to many and leaves this world a better place for having been here to touch our lives. I feel personally blessed for having known and worked with Joe and considered him a friend.
Joe’s humor and laid back style will be missed.
My heart felt condolences to Joe’s family.
Trisha & Family
I would like to expres my sincere sympathy to the Lardi Family. May you find comfort knowing that many people are thinking and praying for you.
As his employer, I would like to share with his many friends what a wonderful employee he was at the Tax Collector’s Office.
Joe was always first in and last out of the office. He was quiet and went behind the scenes to accomplish tasks; never lookng for praise. He cared about the employees that he supervised giving them advice on how to get ahead in the office.
Joe cared deeply about those that served in the military and often went out into the audience and greeted them; thanking them for their service.
As you may recall his office, his paradise, it said a lot abut the man that was an assistant in the tax collectors office.
We will truly miss him but we know he is with God and that he is in a better place now. On earth, he was a true “GEM”.
Diane Nelson
Trish and family,
Joe will be missed very much, he has left a mark on the world he touched in a profound way. Patti and I will be thinking of and praying for you and your family.
May your dear sweet soul rest in peace now Joe.
Dear Trish and family, one could never meet a sweeter and more kind man. Some people have the gift of making people feel important-Joe was one of those people. He never complained but you know he was going down a very difficult road…
God bless you all through this very difficult time.
All our prayers, Susie & Marc Blanco
Dear Trish and family, We want to extend our sincere sympathy. Joe’s absence will be felt by all who knew him, but the memories of his smile,the love he gave you, and all the good times you had together will fill a lifetime. God blessed you both with a special gift of love together. I know your faith will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Joe’s suffering on earth is over, but he will enjoy eternal life with God.
All our love and prayers,
Bobby and Susie
Joe was an awesome co-worker and an even better man. Please be comforted knowing that he touched the hearts on each person he met. May he rest in peace.
Trish and family, Our thought and prayers are with you. I had the great pleasure to work with Joe as his supervisor. He truly was a great man and a person that I was always able to count on. He is missed here at the Mid-County Tax Collector’s office. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you & family. Love Nelson Soto & the Mid-County family.
Dear Trish, Shawn, and family,
We want to extend our sincere sympathy. Joes absence will be felt by all who knew him, but the memories of his smile, the love he gave you, and all the good times you had together will fill a lifetime. God blessed you both with a special gift of love together. I know your faith will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Joes suffering on earth is over, but he will enjoy eternal life with God.
All our love and prayers,
Bobby and Susie
Joe always put a smile on my face. He was a great co-worker and friend. We had some great times at South County Tax Collector Office. Joe will truly be missed. Our prayers are with the Lardi family.
To Great-Uncle Joe, My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. May the light shine on your face eternally.
TRISH & SHAWN,
THANKS FOR TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF MY DARLING LITTLE BROTHER. YOU WERE THE LIGHT OF HIS LIFE.
I KNOW HE IS WITH MOM, DADDY &AUNT HANNAH & UNCLE TOM. AND MY OWN DARLING JOE. CAN YOU IMAGINE THE STORIES THAT ARE BEING TOLD.
TAKE CARE. I LOVE YOU BOTH.
JACQUE
Trisha, Shawn and familySo sorry to hear Joe’s passing. You Are in our thoughts and prayers.
Trisha, Shawn and familySo sorry to hear Joe’s passing. You Are in our thoughts and prayers.