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Mike Nadeau

1961 - 2017

Mike Nadeau obituary, 1961-2017, Washington Township , PA

BORN

1961

DIED

2017

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Ruggiero Funeral Home

126 East Pennsylvania Ave.

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Mike Nadeau Obituary

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Mike Nadeau, 56, of Washington Township, Pa., passed away at St. Luke's Hospital, on Dec. 6, with his loving wife, Paula, holding his hand by his side. Born on May 4, 1961, in Chapeau, Quebec, he was the son of the late Mary LaPierre Nadeau and Acey Nadeau. He was greatly influenced by his parents who gave him his strong work ethic, taught him to be kind and generous and blessed him with the ability to build or fix anything, hunt, fish and bake. Mike was a high school graduate who started his paving stone career sweeping the floors and worked his way up to chief operating officer and part owner of Techo-Bloc Corp, in Pen Argyl, where he worked for the past 14 years. Mike believed that with hard work, dedication and passion, he and anyone could accomplish anything. He instilled these values in his employees, friends and family.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Paula Pantaleo Nadeau, and his 15- year-old daughter, Teresa, who was his pride and joy. His greatest moments were playing guitar with Teresa, listening to her sing or play piano, watching her act and time spent fishing on his
boat with "his girls." Mike is also survived by his loving brothers, Dr. John Nadeau (Stephanie), and Hugh (Ginette), both of whom he greatly loved and admired, and who traveled far to be at his side during his illness; his sisters, Rosie Flanagan (Bob), and Jean McConneghy; his mother-in-law, Isabella Pantaleo; and sister-in-law, Frances (Bob). He was pre-deceased by his sister, Joan; a brother, James; and his father-in-law, Philip Pantaleo. Mike will be greatly missed by the people in the U.S. and Canada he touched, encouraged, taught and influenced, including his many nieces and nephews, co-workers, employees and friends, especially his partner, Charlie Ciccarello, and his best friend, Chris McAllister, who was by his side and helped take care of Mike and his family during his illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Ave., Pen Argyl, Pa. There will be visitation hours, Monday, Dec. 11, beginning at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., all at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Roch's Cemetery, West Bangor. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made in Mike's memory to the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer, www.lustgarten.org, 415 Crossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Dec. 8, 2017.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rose Beam

Friend

December 2, 2023

Things will never be the same since u left us. RIP Mike.

Rose and Kyle Koch

Friend

December 7, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rose and Kyle Koch

Work

December 7, 2021

Paula:
Think of you and Teresa often. Hope you are both doing well and have found peace and happiness once again. Wishing you both a blessed and happy holiday season. I am sure Mike is watching over you both. :)

Linda and Todd Kepfinger

Linda Kepfinger

Work

December 2, 2021

He was a wonderful person, husband, and most of all a great father. You are missed by a lot of people.

rose beam

Friend

December 3, 2019

My heart is with you Paula & Teresa, I was so saddened to hear of this...I was always so Happy for you that you found Mike, this wonderful man & husband that brought you such a bright future & life...I hope all these great memories will somehow get you both through this hard time for you..I will always be here for you anytime you need me or just want to talk..You were so very blessed to have him & you still are blessed with a beautiful daughter to carry on as the joint love of you & Mike..Love You..Rhonda

Rhonda Patella

December 19, 2017

Dear Paula and Teresa

Over the past few years I had the incredible privilege of working with Mike at Techo-Bloc. The truly unique passion he displayed for his craft was only exceeded by the love and reverence he had for both of you.

Rarely in a lifetime, do we have the opportunity to meet someone as remarkable as Mike. His wittiness and genuine warm-heartedness were qualities that stood out instantly. He had an innate ability to understand people and make them feel welcomed.

Despite his passing, Mike will always be with us. His commitment to excellence, loyalty and benevolence will be the beacon that guides us forward.

Words can't begin to express how sad we truly are. On behalf of all his Canadian Techo-Bloc colleagues, please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Pablo Palacios

Pablo Palacios

December 12, 2017

We were so saddened to hear about the loss of a much loved husband and father. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you. May Our Blessed Mother comfort Paul and Teresa at this difficult time.

The McCoy Family

December 12, 2017

Paula, Theresa, and family, I was shocked to hear of Mike's death, he was such a wonderful and caring man! I know that he will guide you and give you strength, as he did in his lifetime. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to all your precious memories that fill your heart. God bless all of you

December 11, 2017

Todd & Linda Kepfinger

December 11, 2017

Dear Paula and Teresa:

Our deepest condolences to you both. Remember, you both now have one more guardian angel in heaven, always looking down and keeping you both surrounded in his love and safekeeping. Always find peace in the great love that you all shared.

With love and sympathy,
Todd and Linda Kepfinger

Todd & Linda Kepfinger

December 11, 2017

My deepest condolences on the passing of Mike. I enjoyed working with Mike and I had the unique pleasure of creating a series of videos in which Mike promoted the benefits of the Hess machine technology and the high standards of the Techo-Bloc operations. The videos were so well-received (most people thought Mike was a hired actor!) that they were distributed globally to all English-speaking markets. I used to kid Mike that they were building statues to him in certain parts of India, which greatly amused him. Mike was always gracious when we asked for permission to take other producers on a plant tour, which resulted in every producer leaving with the certain knowledge that they had a lot of work to do to catch up. He was a true partner to the rise of Techo-Bloc and a force in our industry. During our many dinners, he never tired of glowingly speaking about the true loves of his life, Paula and Theresa. You could sense that it was a special love. I myself lost my own father when he was too young, and I always tell my children that he is with me now more than ever. Which is more than true. Love transcends all dimensions, and has no limitations. God Bless you, Mike! We will miss you. May you forever be enfolded in the warm embrace of the Greatest Love of all.

Kevin Duggan

Friend

December 11, 2017

Dear Paula and Teresa, All of us at Topwerk America and Hess Group are so very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. We have so many good memories of our years working together. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Gudrun Hess

December 10, 2017

Words cannot express how sad we are to hear of Mike's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you both in your time of sorrow.

BERNADETTE TJON-ALOI

December 9, 2017

Paula, We are all very sad to hear of your loss of Mike. You and Teresa are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Romano, Liz, Vicki, Debbie, Jill and Patti

Patti Miller

December 9, 2017

Friends for Life

Clare & Spencer Warner

December 9, 2017

Our Dear Special Friends, Paula and Teresa. Such a sad loss to everyone that knew Mike. We have shared some of life's most important memories with you. If we had never met in Jamaica, we would never have gone back a year later to then get married. How wonderful to have Mike as our best man. Mike introduced Spencer to the epic annual snowmobile trip. That would never of happened if we had never met. As Mike said in his wedding speech to us, "Friends for Life". We will always treasure our friendship with you and we will all miss Mike. Sending you all our love Spencer, Clare, Oliver, Jack & Sam xxxx

Spencer & Clare Warner

December 9, 2017

Paula, Teresa and family,
May you feel God's presence and may He give you the strength needed to see you through this difficult time. Mike will be dearly missed.
Dan and Kyleen Rundle

Kyleen Rundle

December 8, 2017

So sorry for your loss he was a great man, we were good friends in high school

Joanne Rehel

December 8, 2017

Hi Mrs. Nadeau,
I have known Michael for about 30 years through work. I always enjoyed working with him. Be assured of my prayers towards him, you and your daughter Teresa.
May God give you and Teresa the strength to endure this difficult time.
Sincerely Josef Ott

Josef Ott

December 8, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to Paula and Theresa as well as The Nadeau and Pantaleo Families.Went to school with Micheal and he was a great guy.

Janice Polacsek

December 8, 2017

Dear Paula, We all feel for you and your daughter at this sad time. Know that our thoughts are with you. He was well liked by all of us. Very sweet man and always made us laugh. We are deeply sorry for the loss of such a fine man. With heartfelt sympthany, Sincerely Dr. Damaraju and staff

December 8, 2017

Thinking of you at this sad time and keeping you in my prayers.Mike was a wonderful man, may he rest in peace.

Patricia Kessler

December 8, 2017

I am deeply saddened to hear this news. God bless you Paula and Theresa .❤

Lois Lapierre

December 8, 2017

Dear Paula and Teresa
Sending many thoughts and prayers to you both during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Karin Curcio

December 8, 2017

Colleen and I are very sorry to hear of Michael's death. Our sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time.
Danny and Colleen Donlan

December 8, 2017

Paula and Teresa, We are so sorry for the loss of a great husband and father. He will be deeply missed by everyone,family and most of all TBC truck drivers. He will always be in our prayers. Love Rose & Kyle Koch

ROSE BEAM

December 8, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

ROSE BEAM

December 8, 2017

Paula,Theresa and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful person and our hearts go out to you. God Bless you and help you through this difficult Tine

Katherine Kerler

December 8, 2017

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300 W. Babbitt Ave, Pen Argyl, PA

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