January 23 1935 October 14 2019
John J. Nicolardi Sr. January 23, 1935 – October 14, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation John J. “Johnny” Nicolardi, Sr., 84, of Drums, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on October 14, 2019. Born and raised in Hazleton, he was the son of the late John and Lena Orlando Nicolardi. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his sister Lucille Kassock. Johnny was an accomplished musician, playing in several area bands throughout his high school years. Upon graduating from Hazleton Sr. High School, Class of 1952, he immediately began his career at the Gerry Woodring store followed by Power Electric Supply Company, All-Phase Electric Supply Company and finished his almost 70 year run at Friedman Electric before retiring at the age of 80. Anyone who knew Johnny, knew that the three greatest passions in his life were his Family, the Philadelphia Eagles and vacationing every year “Down the Shore” on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. He was a member of the Hazleton Unico Club and sat on the board of directors for the Police Athletic League. He also was a swimming instructor for PAL as well as the chairman for their annual light bulb fund raising sale. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Jacqueline Wendel Nicolardi, Drums; son, John Nicolardi, Jr. and wife Eileen, Drums; daughter, Cathy Nicolardi and her husband Mark Gatski, Danville; grandchildren David Nicolardi, Portland, Oregon; Regina Nicolardi, White Haven; Amanda Winters, Austin, Texas; Christina Owings and her husband Brad, Denver, Colorado; Angela King and her husband Eric, Bloomsburg; great grandchildren Tyler and Riley Owings, Denver, Colorado; Te’a and Jonathan King, Bloomsburg; brother-in-law Thomas Kassock Sr., Hazleton; sisters and brothers-in-law Sally Heaney and her husband Marty, Hazleton; Anita Baldari and her husband John, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, 420 South Mountain Blvd, in Mountaintop with Father Joseph Evanko officiating. There will be no viewing prior to the service. A private burial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Krapf and Hughes Funeral Home, Hazleton, is assisting the family. A special thank you to Doctors Jodi Lanko and Yagoob Mohyuddin and the staff from Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care, kindness and compassion during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to Penn Medicine Development, Attention: Amyloid Clinic, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104. SERVICES Mass Friday, October 18, 2019 10:00 AM St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church 420 South Mountain Blvd Mountain Top, Pa Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John J Nicolardi Sr January 23 1935 October 14 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Drums, state: Pennsylvania