Dr. John S. Tardibuono, 74, of E. Hempfield Twp. died on Sunday, January 6, 2019 following a brief and unexpected illness. He was born in The Bronx, NY, to the late Eustace Tardibuono and Rose (Laviano) Tardibuono. John and his wife Rosemarie A. (Morreale) Tardibuono shared 52 years of marriage.

A graduate of Regis High School in Manhattan, he completed his Bachelor's Degree at Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, and received his Masters and Doctorate in School Psychology at Penn State University.

Dr. Tardibuono served as a Psychologist for the School District of Lancaster for 35 years and maintained a private practice, as well. He continued with his practice after retirement from the School District. Additionally, he served as an adjunct instructor at Penn State, York campus. He took pride in his service to numerous community and state affiliations, including Mental Health America, Masonic Learning Center for Dyslexic Children and Lancaster CISM, which is responsible for debriefing first responders.

As a generous man who always put his family first, he treated everyone with respect, was non-judgmental and was an exceptional listener. He was instrumental in the success of countless others, never seeking credit for himself. He had a warm sense of humor and his wit was unparalleled. His calming voice and gentle demeanor provided comfort to those in need. He enjoyed golfing, deep-sea fishing and his monthly card games with good friends. John was an avid reader and a life-long learner. Most of all he thoroughly enjoyed all activities with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Mimi, Dr. T. is survived by their 3 sons: Mark John, Lancaster, Scott Edward, husband of Joan, Bellflower, CA and Andrew Thomas, husband of Jenn Merolla, Claremont, CA; 8 grandchildren: Taylor, Cooper, Ethan, Mason, Erin, Ryan, Luca, and Siena Tardibuono; and his two brothers: Edward, husband of Margaret, Levittown, NY and Thomas, husband of Heather, Mobile, AL

A wake will take place from 6-8 PM, with the Holy Rosary Prayed at 7:30 PM, on Wednesday, January 9th at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday, January 10th at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, with The Rev. Bernardo Pistone as Celebrant. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

The family would like to thank the Oncology Unit at Lancaster General Hospital and the staff at Hospice & Community Care for their dedication and exceptional care.