John Nardone

We are saddened to share the news that John Nardone, Founder and President of Modern Tools, Inc. passed away suddenly on April 4, 2024. John was a self-made man who was widely respected by his many colleagues, friends, and family. Over the last 35 years, he grew a small machine tool company into a very successful business that is the legacy he proudly passes down to his children.

John spent over 40 years happily married to the love of his life, Susan, and they lived their lives to the fullest. They had spent the last ten years being "mudbirds" - as soon as ski season ended, they packed up their golf clubs and headed south to Venice, FL. In addition to Susan, he leaves behind his son, Erik and wife Leah, his daughter Emily and husband E.J., his grandchildren James, Violet, and Avi, to whom he was the adored "Gingka"; his sisters Jacinta Nardone and Gina Sutcliffe, her husband Tom and many other beloved family members.

John's presence was the bedrock of his family, offering unwavering support and guidance throughout his life. Many people outside his family also looked up to him for his wisdom, humility, and counsel. He was considered a great friend, mentor, and a respected patriarch figure.

An avid skier and golfer, John pursued these passions with the same vigor and heart that he applied to every aspect of his life. He loved nothing more than spending time with family in his home in VT. His tenacity on the slopes and the fairways was admired by many, and his absence will be felt in these places by those with whom he enjoyed them.

Renowned for his punctuality, it is with a touch of John's humor that the family imagines he would remind us all not to be late for a celebration to honor his well-lived life. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 26 from 11:00am-3:00pm at Bear Hill Golf Club, 2 North Street, Stoneham, MA 02180, with Words of Remembrance from 12:00-1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations be made in his memory to Grace Cottage Hospital, 185 Grafton Road, Townshend, VT 05353.

John's legacy will live on by all who knew him and we will feel his presence in every memory. Swing on, John, where the fairways are eternal, the greens forever manicured, and the slopes loaded with powder on a bluebird day.