Daniel J. Nardello

Daniel J. ‘Danny’ Nardello, 88, of Lewiston, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in the arms of his granddaughter, and in the company of his dear friends at his residence Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Angeline (Valery) Nardello. Daniel was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Sergeant with Troop C, 86th Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron from April 8, 1942 until his honorable discharge on September 25, 1945. He was involved in the campaigns of Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland, and was awarded a Purple Heart for being wounded in action in Belgium, as well a Bronze Star Medal, the European African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. On October 15, 1947 Danny married Angeline V. (Pane) Nardello in North Tonawanda, NY. Mrs. Nardello predeceased him on November 13, 2005. As a licensed plumber, Danny was a member Local Plumbers Union in Niagara Falls, NY, and worked many years for his families plumbing business. During his retirement years, Danny enjoyed cooking and caring for his wife Angeline. He was an adventitious Yankee fan and love talking Yankee shop with whomever was willing to challenge him. He was known by all for his famous signature tomato salad. He spent the last two years in the companionship of his granddaughter Shanie. Together they enjoyed spending afternoons at the Ft. Erie Racetrack, playing slots at the casino, long lunches at the Como, Fridays at La Bruschetta, and sipping blackberry brandy by the fire at Dave’s Last Chance. He will be remembered most recently as a bowling mascot and bocce cheerleader to Shanie and her teammates. In accordance to one of Danny’s final wishes, he requested that sincere gratitude be expressed to his friends and caregivers at Our Lady of Peace for the exceptional love and care he felt so fortunate to receive from them. Mr. Nardello is survived by one daughter, Donna (Carl) Parkinson of Raleigh, NC and was predeceased by one daughter, Camille McCowen. He is also survived by his loving granddaughter, Shanie McCowen of Lewiston, NY; sister, Stella (late Joe) Conti of Florida; lifelong friends, Mary and Frank Burns and Tucker Hennigan; step-granddaughter, Ashley Semola of New Jersey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by three sisters and two brothers, Phyllis (Frank) Mauro, Constance (Tom) Romano, Lydia (Carl) Colletti, Emilio (Lydia) Nardello and Frank ‘Popeye’ Nardello. Friends may call on Monday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Tuesday, May 13th at 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. David Griffin officiating. Entombment with Military Honors will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston NY.