Nicholas F. Verdi

Today I learned of the passing of Nick Verdi. We were very good friends in high school and in college and I cannot express how sorry I am about his death. He was a wonderful person and friend. We lost touch when I moved out of state though we telephoned occasionally until the 1980s. I thought of him often and missed his friendship. My parents and family were very fond of him and he was frequently at our house on Liberty Avenue in Belleville. I will never forget our college spring break...

Nick, You honored me as one of my groomsmen during my Wedding. I'll never forget and always hold dear,the friendship we had over the past fifteen years. You were very generous and always treated my family with dignity and respect. Your type of frankness and honesty on all subjects was refreshing to me because you were a "straight shooter", a type of person that is lacking in today's world. I will miss your special kind of honesty. My family will greatly miss the friendship we shared over the...

Unlce Nick, you always made me feel loved and part of your heart. I will always cherish the few moments we spent together. I will miss you!

I'm so lucky to have a 40 year friendship with Nicky. He thought of me as a little sister and I love him as my brother, May he rest in peace with the Lord.

It is with a very sad heart that I need to let everyone know that last night a very dear friend of me, Tony, and Billy and a very dear friend of P and A Auto Parts passed away. Nick Verdi died after stoically battling cancer for an extended period of time. Nicky came to work for P and A during our very beginning. We had one store in Maywood NJ and Nicky was a sales rep for Woodbury Automotive. Tony and Nicky knew each other for years before from the automotive industry. Tony brought...

Nick a.k.a Napa Nick,

We will always remember our Friday lunches. You were truly a great friend & we will miss you.

Our Love Always,
John & Michelle Braffa