Jim Altadonna

Jim Altadonna, age 67, passed away from heart failure at his home in Lakeland on Monday December 1, 2014. Born June 8, 1947 in Centralia, IL, he was the son of the late Jasper and Mary Margaret Altadonna. Jim began his career working in the family grocery store and then moved on to work as a Business Owner / Sales Executive in the Digital Office Equipment Industry for over twenty years. He was a wonderful father and devoted family man. He enjoyed being in the sun, cooking, good cigars, and spending time with family and friends he cared for so much. Jim is survived by a loving family that includes two daughters: Tosha Bollent (Dave) of Apollo Beach, Maria Lauder (Johnny) of Walnut Hill, IL, three grandchildren: Trevor Altadonna, Logan Lauder, and Max Lauder. He also leaves behind his brother Carl Altadonna and wife Pud of Sandoval, IL, the widow of his late brother Frank, Shirley Liddle of Mount Carmel, IL, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, December 5, 2014 from 10am to 11am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to SPCA Florida in Lakeland at www.spcaflorida.org or a charity of one's choice.