Death date: Jan 8, 2026
Benedict F. Tantillo, 94, of Tolland, passed away on January 8, 2026, one month shy of his 95th year, at Johnson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born during the Great Depression on February 7, 1931, in Read Obituary
Sorry for your loss
Dear Terry, Judy, James, Kathy, Annie & Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews Etcetera... I Am So Sad To Hear Of Cousin Ben's Passing‼️ I Hope This Testimony Will Be A Comfort To You All, But It Is True‼️ Yesterday Morning, I Woke Up From A Dream, Where I "Saw" A Faded Photo Of Aunt Florence's 80th Birthday Portrait Beam In Front Of Me‼️ That Was It‼️ My FB Got Hacked, So I Haven't Had Access To It Since November, But Remembered I Had Judy's Email‼️
I Had A Crush On Kathy & Annie's Handsome Big Bro With The Light Eyes, When We'd Arrive At Your Grandma's & He Lived Downstairs From Her, Before He Married His Beautiful Bride, Terry‼️
I Remember Him Sitting In A Recliner Watching Julia Childs, Lol. Every Time I'd Watch Leslie Nielsen In "Mr Magoo" Watching Her, Trying To Cook A Chicken, I'd Laugh & Think Of Him‼️
One Time, Aunt Florence Was Frying Lightly Battered Squash Flowers, I Guess He Grew In Their Garden⁉️ I Never Tasted One Before, It Was Really Good‼️Tony Jr Would Laugh, But Some Of My Sweetest Childhood Memories Are Of Those Visits. One Time, Tony J & Florrie Directed Us In A Talent Show, We Kids Put On, On That Porch‼️
Uncle Joe Used To Say, "When We Get To Heaven, We're Going To Have One HalleluJah Reunion Party‼️" That Dream, Must Confirm I'm A Bartolotta Because Those Bartolotta Women Believed In The Significance Of Certain Dreams & My Mom Would Say, "There's No Such Thing As Coincidence‼️"
My Love, Thoughts & Prayers Are With You All Now & Will Be Tomorrow Too‼️ 🤗😘💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫
The measure of a man is the family he leaves behind. Mr Tantillo has left a great family and legacy behind. You will be missed at all the sporting events. I know you will be watching from above!
So many fond memories of Uncle Ben, my godfather~ sadly I was young and didn’t know our closeness would end so soon. I remember being with him in at the Rhode Island cottage, fishing and him showing me how to water ski, throwing the baseball, hanging around him in Tolland, taking drives to Dairy Queen, or the new McDonald’s. My condolences to Aunt Terry, Jimmy, Judy and family. 🙏🏻❤️RIP Uncle Ben
Steve Tantillo
My favorite memories of Uncle Ben were at Thanksgiving, sitting at the head of the table or sitting in his comfy chair in the family room. I always admired Uncle’s Ben’s quiet strength, his love for family and his appreciation for the simple pleasures of all things at home, especially his pigeons. Sending love and condolences to you all. Love, Carolyn
