John J. Todaro, 82, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg.
Born January 7, 1934 in Easton, he was a son of the late Liborio and Lucy (Zammatore) Todaro. He and his wife, Rosina (Nesci) Todaro, were married 54 years.
John was a property manager and entrepreneur in the Easton area. He was also known as “John from Palmer” on various local radio stations.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the Italian American Culture Club.
Surviving with his wife, Rosina, are three daughters, Lucy Dadlani of Bethlehem, Rose DeFranco of Forks Township and Cathy Dolan of Easton; a son, John Todaro of Nazareth; a sister, Teresa Fretz of Wilson Borough; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Todaro died earlier.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th and Lehigh St., Easton. Entombment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Contributions may be made to Miracle League of Northampton County, P.O. Box 3424, Palmer, PA 18043. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
The Messina’s
December 4, 2016 at 11:42 am
We are so sorry for your loss. We’re sure your loved one, John Todaro will be watching over us all from a better place.
Our deepest sympathies,
Ileah and Vitto Messina
Roseann & John Affa
December 9, 2016 at 8:15 am
Dear Rosina, Lucy, Rosemarie, John & Kathy, We are so sorry for the loss of your dear father and our cousin, John. May he rest in peace, he is now with his Mother Aunt Lucy and brothers Tom & Joe. We will miss him. Love Roseann & John Affa