Theodore James Fontana passed away peacefully on February 14 at the age of 92 in Hobe Sound, Florida.

Ted was born in Livingston Manor, NY on May 29, 1933 to Frank and Genevieve Fontana. He graduated from Livingston Manor High School and entered the U. S. Army in March 1954. He returned home to become a Lineman for New York Telephone Company where he worked for 30 years. 

Ted’s wife Barbara Smalls Fontana predeceased him on June 25, 2025. Ted and Barbara spent over 20 years as volunteers for the Monticello Ambulance Corps. They loved a good party and enjoyed their retirement in Lakeside Village in Hobe Sound, Florida. 

Ted was the last of the Fontana siblings. He was predeceased by his brothers Robert, Frank and Charlie, and his sisters Tess and Jen. He leaves behind his sisters-in-law Patsy Resnick and Janet Smalls (Art Salomon), nephews Gary Fontana and Jan Snyder, nieces Roxanne Snyder, Kim Fontana, Sharon Marvin and Marissa Craig, nephews Dan Smalls, niece Margo Smalls, nephews Josh Altman and Ryan Smalls, and also, his son by choice Jeremy Siegel. 

Ted will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor and his ability to always look on the bright side.

Services were private at the family’s request.

Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello.  For additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com.