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Josephine “Jodi” M. Pontelandolfo (nee Del Palazzo) Jodi, 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, their daughter Laura Ann Pontelandolfo (David Martin), and brother-in-law Nicholas Pontelandolfo. She was also the beloved aunt of Kathleen, Lisa, and Mark Pontelandolfo and cousin of Mariann (Michael) McNally,Continue Reading
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Josephine “Jodi” M. Pontelandolfo
(nee Del Palazzo) Jodi, 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, their daughter Laura Ann Pontelandolfo (David Martin), and brother-in-law Nicholas Pontelandolfo. She was also the beloved aunt of Kathleen, Lisa, and Mark Pontelandolfo and cousin of Mariann (Michael) McNally, Allison, and Kristin McNally.
Jodi graduated from Temple University. Jodi taught history and psychology at a number of local high schools, including Cathedral Academy in Camden and Washington Township High School. She was proud to watch her students learn and grow into responsible adults.
Beyond her professional life, Jodi was an avid reader, consummate shopper, and loved a good crossword puzzle. She could often be found checking on her garden or heading to Atlantic City for dinner with Frank.
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm and Friday 9:00 – 10:00 am at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am at SS. Peter & Paul RC Church, Washington Twp. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
In honor of Jodi’s life, in lieu of flowers or other acts of sympathy, her family would encourage any donations to the American Cancer Society.
“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”
Rose & Nick Mesisca
left a message on March 15, 2025:
Frank… Nick and I were so saddened to hear of Jodi’s passing. Remember us … TURNERSVILLE DAIRY WUEEN OWNERS? We have spoken of the two of you many times over the years and remembered your favorites were SUNDAE SUPREME. You were two of our favorite snd best customers. Nick and I send healing prayers to you and your family. REST IN PEACE JODI. Nick & Rose Mesisca
Deanna Ettore
left a message on March 13, 2025:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jodi. I taught with Jodi at WTHS for a number of years before her retirement. She was a funny, kind, inspirational woman and was always there to lend an ear to me. Jodi will always be remembered as a passionate teacher and advocate for her students and family. My thoughts and prayers are with Frank, Laura Ann, and their entire family. I hope the wonderful memories of Jodi provide you all with some comfort during this difficult time.
Donna Crisante
left a message on March 13, 2025:
So sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing. Although I haven’t seen her in years our families were friends. Sending heartfelt condolences to her husband and family.
Leslie Kaiser
left a message on March 12, 2025:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ponte! We all loved her and her awesome psych class. One of the best classes I took at WTHS! She always made it interesting, fun and always had a kind word. Prayers to all her family and friends and former students like myself who were so positively impacted by this lovely woman.
Holly Schilling
left a message on March 12, 2025:
In memory of Josephine “Jodi”
M. Pontelandolfo, Holly Schilling lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sean McGuigan
left a message on March 12, 2025:
She was the best teacher I ever had. I had her for psychology my junior year of high school. Mrs. Pontelandolfo was the reason I went into the psychology field and am now a school counselor. I will never forget the things she taught me and what it meant to be a good person and educator. She will be missed.
Holly Schilling
left a message on March 12, 2025:
Jodi was part of “The Bus Stop Girls”—35 years ago we met at our children’s school bus stop and formed our supportive group—The Bus Stop Girls—we went through many of life’s turmoils ---marriage—divorce---death, and we were always there for each other. Jodi, I always thought of her as “The First Lady” of the group—her kindness, insite, intelligence, joy and entertaining skills we remarkable—she always made you feel like you were cared about and supported. I will miss her very much—but I will always keep a seat at Lunch for her---because she will always be with us---her Bus Stop Girl---Holly
Joe Marko
left a message on March 12, 2025:
Laura, your mother was such a bright and wonderful person. Every time I had the pleasure of being in her company was a blessing. My most heartfelt condolences to you, your father Frank, and husband David for your loss. God bless and comfort you.
Beth Ann Lumpkin
left a message on March 12, 2025:
Frank and LauraAnn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jodi was one of the first teachers I met when I started at WTHS 13 years ago. What a wonderful person and she was so dedicated. She continued to help with Military Hall of Honor after retirement. Jodi had such a beautiful soul. Your family is in my prayers.
Claire Hooker (Neri)
left a message on March 12, 2025:
I had the pleasure of being taught by Jodi at Cathedral Academy. She was a favorite teacher of mine. My deepest sympathy.
Kristin Lis
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Laura Ann:: The loss of a mother leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may you find comfort in the arms of those who care about you.
With love, Kristin
Sandra Snyder
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Sorry sad to hear!!!
Such a great teacher and kind person!!!!
Surely will be greatly missed!
Many Blessings surround the family at this time!
Deborah J Carchidi
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Frank and LA,
Words can never express how very sorry I am for the loss of Jodi. She was by far the perfect mom and wife. She will be missed by all of us who knew her, worked with her and shared entertaining duties with her. What a wonderful woman and we were all blessed to have been in her company.
With deepest condolences
Debbie & Anthony Carchidi
Tom Thomas
left a message on March 11, 2025:
I cannot put into words how heartbroken we all are about Jodi's passing. Jodi was a patriarch and a second mother to many of us who knew her, and one of the nicest people I have ever met. She had a kind word for all and lit up the room when she was there. We also know how hard this is for Frank and Laura Ann since they were an incredibly close family. Our love and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Cheryl Stillman
left a message on March 11, 2025:
So sorry to hear of Jodies passing. She was a wonderful teacher of mine at Cathedral Academy in Camden many years ago. She was a bright light and a leader of the future women that she taught. She will be remembered always. Your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Chuck Resnick
left a message on March 11, 2025:
To Laura Ann and Frank:
I first met Jodi on the day Laura Ann was sworn in as an attorney in NJ in Woodbury by my good friend, Hon. Anne McDonnell, right in the judge's courtroom. Jodi was beaming, as she rightly should have been. I also saw Jodi again at Laura Ann and David's wedding. She was beaming, as she rightly should have been. All my memories of Jodi are her beaming with happiness about her daughter, one of my dearest friends. That is how I will always remember her. Beaming. Somehow, I think everyone reading this post who knew her better than me will have the exact same memory, just more instances of it. She was an incredibly lovely and gracious woman. She (with Frank) raised a truly magnificent daughter. May God rest her soul.
Terry Flem
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Jodi and I knew each other for 35 years our children grew up together. She was more than a neighbor and friend, to me she was like a sister. I will miss her very much.
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Rose & Nick Mesisca
left a message on March 15, 2025:
Frank… Nick and I were so saddened to hear of Jodi’s passing. Remember us … TURNERSVILLE DAIRY WUEEN OWNERS? We have spoken of the two of you many times over the years and remembered your favorites were SUNDAE SUPREME. You were two of our favorite snd best customers. Nick and I send healing prayers to you and your family. REST IN PEACE JODI. Nick & Rose Mesisca
Deanna Ettore
left a message on March 13, 2025:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jodi. I taught with Jodi at WTHS for a number of years before her retirement. She was a funny, kind, inspirational woman and was always there to lend an ear to me. Jodi will always be remembered as a passionate teacher and advocate for her students and family. My thoughts and prayers are with Frank, Laura Ann, and their entire family. I hope the wonderful memories of Jodi provide you all with some comfort during this difficult time.
Donna Crisante
left a message on March 13, 2025:
So sorry to hear of Jodi’s passing. Although I haven’t seen her in years our families were friends. Sending heartfelt condolences to her husband and family.
Leslie Kaiser
left a message on March 12, 2025:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ponte! We all loved her and her awesome psych class. One of the best classes I took at WTHS! She always made it interesting, fun and always had a kind word. Prayers to all her family and friends and former students like myself who were so positively impacted by this lovely woman.
Holly Schilling
left a message on March 12, 2025:
In memory of Josephine “Jodi”
M. Pontelandolfo, Holly Schilling lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sean McGuigan
left a message on March 12, 2025:
She was the best teacher I ever had. I had her for psychology my junior year of high school. Mrs. Pontelandolfo was the reason I went into the psychology field and am now a school counselor. I will never forget the things she taught me and what it meant to be a good person and educator. She will be missed.
Holly Schilling
left a message on March 12, 2025:
Jodi was part of “The Bus Stop Girls”—35 years ago we met at our children’s school bus stop and formed our supportive group—The Bus Stop Girls—we went through many of life’s turmoils ---marriage—divorce---death, and we were always there for each other. Jodi, I always thought of her as “The First Lady” of the group—her kindness, insite, intelligence, joy and entertaining skills we remarkable—she always made you feel like you were cared about and supported. I will miss her very much—but I will always keep a seat at Lunch for her---because she will always be with us---her Bus Stop Girl---Holly
Joe Marko
left a message on March 12, 2025:
Laura, your mother was such a bright and wonderful person. Every time I had the pleasure of being in her company was a blessing. My most heartfelt condolences to you, your father Frank, and husband David for your loss. God bless and comfort you.
Beth Ann Lumpkin
left a message on March 12, 2025:
Frank and LauraAnn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jodi was one of the first teachers I met when I started at WTHS 13 years ago. What a wonderful person and she was so dedicated. She continued to help with Military Hall of Honor after retirement. Jodi had such a beautiful soul. Your family is in my prayers.
Claire Hooker (Neri)
left a message on March 12, 2025:
I had the pleasure of being taught by Jodi at Cathedral Academy. She was a favorite teacher of mine. My deepest sympathy.
Kristin Lis
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Laura Ann:: The loss of a mother leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may you find comfort in the arms of those who care about you.
With love, Kristin
Sandra Snyder
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Sorry sad to hear!!!
Such a great teacher and kind person!!!!
Surely will be greatly missed!
Many Blessings surround the family at this time!
Deborah J Carchidi
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Frank and LA,
Words can never express how very sorry I am for the loss of Jodi. She was by far the perfect mom and wife. She will be missed by all of us who knew her, worked with her and shared entertaining duties with her. What a wonderful woman and we were all blessed to have been in her company.
With deepest condolences
Debbie & Anthony Carchidi
Tom Thomas
left a message on March 11, 2025:
I cannot put into words how heartbroken we all are about Jodi's passing. Jodi was a patriarch and a second mother to many of us who knew her, and one of the nicest people I have ever met. She had a kind word for all and lit up the room when she was there. We also know how hard this is for Frank and Laura Ann since they were an incredibly close family. Our love and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Cheryl Stillman
left a message on March 11, 2025:
So sorry to hear of Jodies passing. She was a wonderful teacher of mine at Cathedral Academy in Camden many years ago. She was a bright light and a leader of the future women that she taught. She will be remembered always. Your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Chuck Resnick
left a message on March 11, 2025:
To Laura Ann and Frank:
I first met Jodi on the day Laura Ann was sworn in as an attorney in NJ in Woodbury by my good friend, Hon. Anne McDonnell, right in the judge's courtroom. Jodi was beaming, as she rightly should have been. I also saw Jodi again at Laura Ann and David's wedding. She was beaming, as she rightly should have been. All my memories of Jodi are her beaming with happiness about her daughter, one of my dearest friends. That is how I will always remember her. Beaming. Somehow, I think everyone reading this post who knew her better than me will have the exact same memory, just more instances of it. She was an incredibly lovely and gracious woman. She (with Frank) raised a truly magnificent daughter. May God rest her soul.
Terry Flem
left a message on March 11, 2025:
Jodi and I knew each other for 35 years our children grew up together. She was more than a neighbor and friend, to me she was like a sister. I will miss her very much.
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