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Henry Nydam Obituary
Henry (Hank) J. Nydam, 84, of Pompton Plains, passed away on May 31, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Henry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elaine, his son, Paul Nydam and partner Julia Cannarozzi, his daughter Sherri Harrington & her husband Ken, his son, Scott Nydam and wife, Chris, his grandchildren, Michelle Becker & her husband Sean, Ashley Gennaro & her fiancé Justin Topasna, Ami Nydam and Michael Nydam, great grandchild, Chloe Becker and his siblings Ken Nydam and Jan Bush. Henry is also survived by many other family members and friends.
Born and raised in Clifton, NJ, the son of Henry and Cornelia Nydam, Hank worked with his father in the Milk Delivery business before creating his own dairy delivery business. Hank served in the Navy as a Gunner's Mate traveling around the world. In 1955, Hank married Elaine Schmitz and raised 3 children. Eventually he became owner/operator of Nydam Trucking along with his dad and brother, Ken. Hank was a volunteer fireman and active member of the NJ Motor Truck Association. He had a great sense of humor and was loved by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 2-5 PM at Cedar Crest Senior Living, 1 Cedar Crest Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 at the Woodland Commons Conference Center. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made in the name of Henry J. Nydam to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate.
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Valerie & Butch
Valerie & Butch White
June 4, 2017
Uncle Henny you will be so missed. I remember the day we were all over at your house here in Florida when Jean and Ted were still alive because they were there too. We were talking about the list Aunt Elaine wrote up about the different kinds of food you won't eat and why, like Cheerios cuz when you pour in milk they float to the top of the bowl and then float out, we had such a good laugh over that and there were other ones but that one stuck in my mind. I said wow you're just like me I think it would be easier to write a list of foods that we would eat. it's times like that that I miss when you guys were here. Every time I get Cheerios I can't help but think of you. You had a good life and now you're at peace. Til we see each other again....
Wilma Schmitz
June 4, 2017
Elaine we are with you even if we're not there Henny will always be in our thoughts and we will always remember all the good times we had with you both we Will be with you soon. love you Bob & Wilma
Kim Van Tran
June 3, 2017
I treasure the memory of spending vacation with Hank & Elaine in Puerto Vallarta with Sherri. What a gorgeous smile he had! Appreciate his kindness, and may he rest in peace.
Ken & Sherri
Ken Harrington
June 3, 2017
A wonderful writeup for a truly beautiful spirit. I loved his sense of humor, and plan to share a few anecdotes on Sunday. I'm grateful to have known Henry and spent quality time with him. He will me genuinely missed.
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