Rudy Imondi

Rudy Imondi, 53, Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, St Rita's Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born in Boston, Ma on June 22, 1956 to Rudy and Martha Imondi, both of whom preceded him in death. On August 31, 1985 he was damn lucky to have married Sally LaVergne. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Rudy Elizabeth ( Nait ) Mathewson, Dominic Imondi ( Candace Bryan ), and Annie Imondi ;and a grandson Krew Bryan. Rudy was a graduate of Sidney High School, class of 1974; and attended Ohio University in Athens, Oh, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He is survived by his aunt Mary Colby; brothers Craig ( Helen ) Mumaw, Joe Imondi, Tom Imondi; brothers in law Tom ( Nanette ) LaVergne and Bruce( Sally ) Lavergne; nieces and nephews Christopher, Lauren and Nicole Mumaw, Anthony and Christina Imondi, David and Ryan LaVergne, Amy Lavergne, Jenny Carlson and Mike Anderson. Rudy was an active member of St Paul United Church of Christ, in Wapak, where he was a 1st and 2nd grade Sunday school teacher, and a past President of the Church Council. He coached and mentored many children through the Cridersville Baseball Association, Wapak Warriors; and was a boisterous fan of the St Joe CYO Basketball, Wapak High School Football and Soccer teams. Rudy made friends wherever he worked, including Amos Press, Piqua Battery, Interstate Battery, Greve Auto, and most recently Olive Garden in Lima. He also owned Sports Stuff & More in the Lima Mall where he shared his love of sports memorabilia. He was a life-long, rabid Boston Red Sox fan; and vastly proud of his Italian heritage. Best known for his infectious sense of humor and un-paralleled story-telling, what will be missed most is his big heart and gregarious nature. He will live on in the hearts of the hundreds of lives he touched. In lieu of flowers please remember him with gifts to the Cridersville Athletic Association or St Paul's UCC. Celebration of Life will be 1 pm, Saturday, Feb 6th, at St Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, Dr Alex Gondola officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 4 to 8 pm, Friday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta. Rudy will lie in state from 12 noon until time of service Saturday at the church.

Rudy Imondi

June 22, 1956 - January 31, 2010