Nicholas "Nick" H. Nardella, 80, of Chicago passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Laverne M. Nardella nee Peterson; caring brother of John Nardella and Geraldine Kruger; cherished brother-in-law to the late Jim (Kathy) Peterson, Marilyn (James Sr.) Nemecek, the late Eileen Tomazin; fond uncle to Michael and Richard (Kim) Kruger, James Jr. (Michelle) Nemecek, Tracy (Joseph) Buchholz, Eric Peterson, Julie (David) Westerman, TJ Tomazin; caring great-uncle to Brooke (Cody) Mudd, Seth and Emily Kruger, Justin, Jacob, Jared, and Makayla Buchholz, Charlie and Danny Westerman; devoted great-great-uncle to Amberleigh Mudd. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Antoinette Nardella.

Nick proudly served in the Army as an Administrator, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War era. Upon returning from his time in the service he fondly worked at World Book, and several years later went on to meet the love of his life, Laverne. Music and sports were Nick's second love, being a devout fan of artists from the 1940's and all sports teams from Chicago.

In lieu of flowers please direct a memorial donation to Mercy Home Boys & Girls. Checks may be mailed to 140 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL, 60607, or you may make an online donation by CLICKING HERE .

Lying-in-State, Friday December 1, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of the Christian Burial, 12:00 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL 60630. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.

For information, 773-736-2300.