Domenick A. Nardo

The Nardo family sadly announces the passing of their father, Domenick A. Nardo, on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Domenick was a loving husband to his wife Marie L. Nardo(Ciccarelli), from September 22nd, 1951 till her passing on March 24th, 2014. Domenick, a loving father, is survived by his 3 sons, Anthony J. and his wife Rosemary(Pinto) and her daughter Cara Flynn, John D. and his 2 sons John Jr. and his wife Alina, Christopher and his wife Jamie and newly born Great Granddaughter Zoey Marie, and Son Domenick (Nick) Nardo.

Domenick was born on Nichols Street in Newark on July 14, 1928. He attended Central High School where he ran track, and as a young man formed a song writing partnership with his friend Tommy Falcone. Domenick, always good with words, was the lyricist. They published and sold songs. Later he attended Fairleigh Dickinson University where he received a degree in Accounting. Domenick worked for many companies before college and later became Comptroller for Chock Full O’ Nuts of NY, after which he also worked for St. Tropez Swimwear. Finally retiring in 1995, he enjoyed many hobbies, including model making, boating and writing poetry. Domenick resided with his family in Irvington and later moved to Berekely Shores, Bayville, NJ. While living in Irvington he was an active member of St. Paul the Apostle Church where he held several titles; Scout Master, Usher, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. He was also the president of the Holy Name Society and Parish Council President, overseeing the writing of their constitution. Later, he was also an active member of his parish, St Barnabas Roman Catholic Church in Bayville, NJ. He was also an active member of the United States Power Squadron of Watchung, NJ, for 25 years earning the titles of Captain and Pilot, along with helping with their financial accounting.

Our dad’s core principles were based on a strong sense of family, faith and patriotism. He shall be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Domenick on Sunday, March 1, from 3pm to 5pm at Galante Funeral Home located at 2800 Morris Avenue in Union. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Domenick on Monday, March 2, at 9:30 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church located at 306 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven cemetery located at 225 Ridgedale Ave in East Hanover.