MADISON - Tracy T. Loniello, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026, from his mental illness. He was born on July 19, 1973, the son of Thomas Loniello and Audrey Culp Schwark. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1992.

Tracy was a loving and quiet man. He enjoyed being with his brothers and other family members. He enjoyed going to his Aunt Karen’s house for spaghetti with his brother, Andy, and talking to his Aunt Donna over the phone and going to breakfast with her.

Tracy’s special place was going to the Yahara House and being with all the wonderful people. He was proud of being there for 32 years. He also liked living at the Capitol Centre. He loved having his own place and enjoyed the wonderful people who also lived there. Tracy enjoyed playing music - listening to CDs and tapes, watching all his movies, walking in his neighborhood and eating at his favorite Chinese restaurant.

Tracy is survived by his mother, Audrey Culp Schwark and his stepfather, Mike Schwark; two brothers, Steven (Kathy) Loniello, Andrew (Rebecca) Loniello; half-sister, Connie Milanese; four nieces, Shawna Loniello, Lindsey Loniello, Marissa Milanese and Ashley Milanese; special aunts, Donna Culp and Karen Nondahl; and his good special friend, Linda Campbell. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas M. Loniello; grandparents, Gorden and Jenny Culp, Emmanuel Loniello, and Geri Thomas; aunt, Jackie Fell; uncle, Roderick Culp; and aunt, Annie Loniello.

A gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. A graveside service will follow at SUNSET MEMORY GARDENS, 7302 Mineral Point Road, Madison, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Yahara House www.yaharahouse.org/donate.

My sons and I want to thank the fire department and the police officers and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office for the wonderful help you gave my son, Tracy.

To my son, my heart is broken, you are not here. I will always love you forever. I will miss our special Taco Tuesday calls and the laughter and little jokes we did.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Tracy T. Loniello

July 19, 1973 - February 10, 2026

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