Rondina, Ambrose C. "Joe", of Auburndale, August 2, 2015. Beloved and adored husband of 67 years to Antoinette (Leonardo) Rondina. Devoted father of Carl and his wife Norma of Chelmsford, Alan and his wife Pam of Norton, John of San Diego, CA, Joseph and his wife Allison of Hollister, CA, Diane and her husband Gregory Matoian of Mansfield, Donna and her husband Donato Mazzola of Newton. Loving grandfather of Erica Somerville, Ellen Rondina, David Rondina, Abraham Rondina, Dario Mazzola, Eric Rondina, Alexandra Matoian, Derek Mazzola, Allan Rondina, Michael Rondina, Gabrielle Matoian, Stephen Rondina, Michelle Rondina, Aaron Rondina, Carolyn Rondina and 12 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was a Merchant Marine during WWII. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for over 67 years, a Past Exalted Ruler, Newton Lodge of Elks #1327, Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Past Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight. Loyal member of Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish, Newton, past President of the Newton West Little League and manager of 30 years at the Waltham Supermarket. Funeral from the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., (Rte. 16), West Newton, Thursday, August 6 at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church, 1523 Washington St., West Newton at10:00 AM. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Interment in Cambridge Cemetery.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in Ambrose Rondina's memory to Newton Wellesley Hospital, ELFERS Cardiac Vascular Center, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462 or the Newton Lodge of Elks Past Exalted Rulers Scholarship Fund, 429 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.
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