06/30/2026
It is with profound sadness that I share the recent death of my brother, Jon Trudell, owner of Tin Roof Antiques. He has repeatedly returned to the shop over the last 7 years after multiple health issues. He was a fixture at local estate sales and was still "running" sales as recent as a few weeks ago. His shop was a fixture in the Maplewood area for over 47 years (next door to mine) and it was filled with typical older things, but also some of the coolest and rarest of items! He had an eye for the more unusual collectibles and loved buying things that weren't run of the mill!! He loved what he did and could never imagine retiring.
Both Tin Roof Antiques and White Swan Antiques are closed for the immediate future but we will reopen in a few months for a going out of business sale. Thank you for all the years some of you have supported us and I'm so sad to be closing, but it just wouldn't be the same without Jon next door!!
There will be memorial service at St. Cronan Church, 1202 S. Boyle Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with visitation before Mass from 5:00-6:00 pm.