Suffield Obituary: Jeffrey Mandirola, 46

Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Scott Mandirola, 46, a lifelong resident of Suffield passed away peacefully on December 26, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hartford on January 9, 1972, son of Raye and Barbara (Schiessl) Mandirola of West Suffield and graduated from Suffield High School class of 1990. Jeff graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a BS in Facilities Management.

He owned and operated Jeff’s Lawn Service, an occupation he truly loved over the last 16 years. Jeff had a big heart for his animals, often referring to them as his furry children. Jeff loved spending time outdoors, his passion was golfing, fly fishing, skiing and vacationing with friends in Maine.

He is survived by his parents Raye and Barbara Mandirola of West Suffield; a sister Jill O’Brien and her husband Chris of West Suffield; two cherished nieces Sophie and Maggie; Aunt Patricia Schiessl and her companion Joe Steinberg; Aunt Karen O’Keefe and her husband Gary; Uncle Peter Schiessl; and Uncle Gary Mandirola and his wife Terry; great Aunt Joan; many cousins; and many special friends who gave him support, love and kindness and who he loved deeply as well.

Funeral Services will be on Monday, December 31, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Scared Heart Church, Suffield. Please meet directly at church. Friends may call at the Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain Road on Sunday from 3:00-7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the CT Humane Society: 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111; OR St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Po Box 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Online condolences please visit:www.SuffieldFuneralHome.com.