of Chelsea, Michigan, age 91, died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. He was born January 1, 1924 in New York, NY, the son of John & Louise (Stolfi) Taddonio. On June 27, 1947, he married Helen Cotter, and she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Richard (Jamie) of Grass Lake, John (Ann) of Manchester, Thomas (Doris) of Manchester, Paul of Davison; three daughters, Sr. Anita Marie Taddonio of Livonia, Theresa (Shawn) McFall of Plainwell, Helen (Chuck) Taddonio-Wayner of Topeka, KS; a sister, Anita (Jim) Bonnanzio; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Florian Taddonio and his parents.
Dominick was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. He served in the US Army during WWII and Korea and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1973. He was a university professor at Castleton Teachers College in Vermont, University of Detroit, Eastern Michigan University, University of Buffalo New York, and the University of Michigan (where he received his Ph.D). Dominick had a love for athletics, influencing many lives as a track, cross country, tennis and basketball coach and mentor. He ran 16 marathons, including 8 Boston Marathons. Dominick had a strong love for his family, and instilled the love of the outdoors to all.
A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Jan. 2, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with the V. Rev. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Friday 2-6 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Great Lakes Alzheimer’s Association.