John Nesci

It is with great sadness that the Nesci family announces the death of their beloved father, John (Giovanni Battista) Nesci, best known as "Pa", on Thursday, September 29, 2022. In the days leading up to his death, Pa enjoyed final farewells from family and friends in the comfort of his own surroundings. Pa's last moments were peaceful, with an occasional smile, and loving glance.

Born on May 18, 1938, in San Giovanni di Gerace, Reggio Calabria Italy, he was the son of the late Dominic Nesci and Caterina (Papandrea) Nesci. Pa was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States when he was 18 years of age. Pa pursued his education in Connecticut and became a licensed hairdresser, a profession that he loved dearly. Pa eventually opened his own salon, John's Hair Design, in Berlin, CT. Pa worked very hard for many years serving his valued customers.

Pa loved people and always strived to make someone else's day better with a kind word or gesture. Pa did not have a mean bone in his body. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to family, work, and God. Pa had an incredibly strong faith and often preached the word of God. Pa was very proud to be an American citizen and was extremely patriotic. Pa loved visiting our nation's capital, memorized each president's name, and loved traveling throughout the United States. In 2011, Pa traveled to Quantico, VA to attend the FBI National Academy graduation. There Pa met a National Academy instructor who had just retired from the Marine Corp as a Major. Moved by Pa's love of country, the Major presented him with an American flag that was flown over an American military base in the Middle East.

Pa was very proud of his sons, retired Meriden Police Lieutenant Salvatore Nesci and retired Detective Sergeant Robert Nesci. Pa enjoyed supporting the men and women of the Meriden Police Department and their many initiatives to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Meriden. Pa frequented many National Night Out events and was always happiest when he was helping others.

John was predeceased by his former spouse, Graziella Panetta, and his beloved daughter, Loredana Nesci, Esq. John is survived by his sons, Salvatore Nesci and his wife Diane, Robert Nesci and his wife Giuseppina, grandchildren Catherine O'Neill (spouse Michael O'Neill, great grandsons John & Francis O'Neill), Sebastian Nesci and spouse Samantha Nesci, Dominic Nesci, Skylar Massaro, Rocco Nesci-Reagan, and Santino Nesci. John leaves behind many cousins in the United States, Italy, and Australia. Saying goodbye is never easy to a man who loved his family so much. We will miss you every day, of every month, of every year, until we can see your loving smile again. We can never begin to thank you for everything you have done for us as a family. We thank you for being our Pa, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Father in-law, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend. May God welcome you into the Kingdom of Heaven with open arms. Your memory will live in our hearts and minds forever.

We would like to thank the many kind and loving caregivers from the Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Center. A special thanks to Diane Nesci for providing Pa with loving in-home medical care and Giuseppina Nesci for her nurturing support during these difficult times.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, October 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. Everyone is invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Saturday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home to Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Mount Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Avenue in Meriden at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, Ct 06473. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.