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Joseph Nicolino Obituary
Des Moines
Joseph Dominic Nicolino, 67, passed away June 26, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. Joseph was born December 29, 1949, the son of John and Phyllis Nicolino in Des Moines, Iowa. Joseph is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Jason (Amber), Kristina (David Fucaloro), Matthew Halverson, Ryan ( Miranda) Halverson and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 29 from 4 to 8pm at Tonini Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10am Friday, June 30 at St. Anthonys Catholic Church.
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Your wife Shirley
June 22, 2023
NOT a day goes by that I don't talk to you and miss you. You are my great love. Till we meet again. I love you!!!
SHIRLEY HALVERSON-NICOLINO
June 22, 2021
It has been 4 Years since you went away. My heart still hurts !! I love you forever. Take care of our baby Grandson Wyatt until we meet again. Love your wife.
Shirley Nicolino
June 22, 2020
It's been 3 years Friday June 26 since you left us. It still hurts just as bad as it did that day. I miss you so much and you cross my mind a hundred times a day. I loved you then and will always love you. I hope you found peace and have no pain now. Love you
SHIRLEY NICOLINO
February 19, 2019
LOVE YOU
March 20, 2018
I miss you so much. I love you honey. Love your wife
Dave Heldt-
July 5, 2017
We will miss you Joe
Dick Summy
June 29, 2017
Great man, great friend! Joe and I go way back from St. Anthony's to Lincoln high school. We had a lot of fun hanging out together, you will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Nicolino family. R.I.P. Joe.
Cal Morton
June 29, 2017
Prayers for your family.
Lindy Fitch
June 28, 2017
Shirley and family,
Our hearts are heavy learning the loss of Joe, he was a kind soul and a gentle man with a great sense of humor. If he had nothing to say he would just smile. Our hearts thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
June 28, 2017
Joe & I go back to middle & high school. We did some crazy stuff together! After graduation 4 of us
including Joe took off for Colorado. A trip we still talk about!! May God guide you through the gates of Heaven. Love, Dominic Tucci
Tom and Mary Wacome
June 28, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
Scot Hardie
June 28, 2017
You have my condolences on your loss.
June 28, 2017
You have my condolences on your loss.
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