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Eugene R. "Geno" Nardelli
1929 - 2008
Eugene R. "Geno" Nardelli
1929 - 2008
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Born October 19, 1929 in North Attleboro, he was a son of the late Peter and Maria Nardelli.
Geno was a lifelong resident of North Attleboro and a 1948 graduate of North Attleboro High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 as a jet mechanic during the Korean War.
He worked as a firefighter and mechanic for the North Attleboro Fire Department for 31 years before retiring in March of 1986. He also worked for the North Attleboro Park and Recreation Department for over fifty years before retiring completely several years ago.
Geno was a member of the Sons of Italy in North Attleboro for many years and was also a great supporter of the North Attleboro Firefighter’s Kids Day charity, volunteering his time at the event since its inception. He was an avid sports fan and could be found on the fields of North Attleboro cheering his favorite team to victory.
He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and shared in their joy when they competed in football, basketball, cheerleading and quad racing. He was their biggest fan. Geno also had a competitive spirit whether it be bowling in the North Attleboro Bowling League or challenging family members to horseshoe matches at many family outings.
He is survived by his six children and his sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Kelly Nardelli, Jean Marie and Steven Langille, Steven and Karla Nardelli, Cindy and James Brennan, Beth and Robert Grimes and Julie and Christopher George all of North Attleboro; 12 grandchildren; his sister, Emma Irvine and his mother-in-law, Anita (Fisk) Thorburn both of North Attleboro; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his four sisters, Nancy Lucchetti, Julia McAvoy, Mary Stack and Carmella Kivlin; and two brothers, James Nardelli and Michael Nardelli.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. in the SPERRY & McHOUL FUNERAL HOME, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro.
A funeral with Firefighter Honors will be held from the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, Park Street at 10 o’clock. Burial with Firefighter and U.S. Military Honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Attleboro Firefighters Kids Day Fireworks Fund, 50 Elm Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.
To sign an online guestbook for Geno, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
December 1, 2009
Thinking of you...can't believe it has been a year already. Miss and Love you - Marisa and Brett
Scott Erickson
November 30, 2009
Hard to believe a year has passed.
Miss you my friend. Too the family;
Thinking of all of you today and hope you can find solace that Geno is at peace and with your mom.
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day Dad...I miss you more than imaginable...my house goes on the market today...pretty soon Chris & I will be leaving your legacy...Love you!!!
Cindy
May 11, 2009
Hey Dad,
I miss you so much. Think of you everyday.
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May 9, 2009
Hi Dad,
I think of you and mom everyday, all day. We're all doing OK, but it is not the same without you and mom. Don't forget to wish her a happy Mothers Day.
Love you and miss you - Stevn, Karla, Makenzie and Emily
April 17, 2009
Papa Geno -
Thinking of you today!
Missing you - Love - Marisa
April 13, 2009
We love and miss you so much Dad!!! Thinking of you & mom always...
Love,
Julie, Chris, Ethan & Adam
Cindy
April 13, 2009
Hey Dad,
Had to have Easter without you and Mom, but we all were together just like you would have wanted it. I love and miss you so much.
Always so proud of his grand kids
March 16, 2009
Cindy
March 16, 2009
Hey dad haven't been here is a few but not a day goes by that I don't think of you and mom. I luv and miss you soooooo much.
Melissa Reardon
February 27, 2009
Gino,
We miss you so much. I know your watching over us. Thank you.
Missy
Jean Langille
February 15, 2009
Thinking of you today and always.
I really miss you.
We loved to visit papa, we miss him!
January 3, 2009
Papa in all his glory - surrounded by all of us
January 3, 2009
Chillin' with some of his girls!
January 3, 2009
Just hangin' out with dad
January 3, 2009
Marisa Cloutier
January 1, 2009
Papa Geno - It's been so hard for me to come here and write you a note...not really sure why but I'm sorry I haven't been here sooner. I think of you and Mrs. Nardelli everyday. I know that you must be happy to be with your beautiful bride celebrating this New Year. I also know that you are both watching over your wonderful family. You are missed Papa Geno!!! Give John a great big hug for Brett and I...I'm so sure you already did but another one won't hurt!!!
Love - Marisa, Mike and Brett
Jean Langille
December 31, 2008
Hey Dad,
Miss you like crazy. The holidays are real tough without you and Mom. Watch over us in the New Year.
Love you so Much.
Cindy
December 28, 2008
Hey dad,
Made it through christmas, wasn't easy not having either one of you there but we were all together just as you and mom would have wanted it. Love you forever.
Melissa Reardon
December 25, 2008
Bette and Gino,
Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. I miss seeing your face in the window when I drive out of the yard. I'm still trying to figure out who I'm going to talk to this summer, when my friend isn't there. I will never have another neighbor like you. We love you very much, the girls always talk about you.
Cindy
December 23, 2008
Hey Dad,
Sure will miss your face christmas morning usually the first one at my house ready to take control of the remote, miss you so much.
Jean Langille
December 22, 2008
When you really care for someone you would do anything for them, this is love. Love is a second life: it grows into the soul, warms every vein and beats in every pulse.
Thank you for so much Love.
What a Crew !!!
December 19, 2008
Papa and his boy
December 19, 2008
Cindy
December 15, 2008
Hey dad and mom,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you both. I miss you both so much. Christmas will be here soon and can't believe your not.
Karen Fiske
December 14, 2008
Julie & family, I was so shocked to learn of your dad's passing. I had no idea he was even sick. I'm sorry I was not there to pay my respects but, I did not learn the news until three days ago. I always thought of him after your mom passed away & wondered how he was. I kept meaning to drop him a note but, my nephew was diagnosed w/Synovial Cell Sarcoma in May 07 & our time was consumed with trips to hospital & spending time with family, praying,etc...We lost Richie on 8/9/08. I'm grateful he's no longer suffering & I truly hope your dad did not suffer. I got to talk to your dad each time I delivered avon to your mom & enjoyed my talks with both of them. They made you feel like you were family, they were such friendly, comforting, compassionate people.
I'm so sorry you had to go thru the pain of losing both parents in less than 2 years, that is so unfair. But,
grateful your dad is not in pain & is now with your mom once again. They're such a wonderful pair. Know that you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything. All my love and sympathy, Karen Fiske
Morey LeBlanc
December 14, 2008
Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing and can only hope that he and your mom are looking down on all of you as you navigate through life and will guide you all through their spirit. I am sure that it has been a tough year for all of you. All my love and my prayers for you Cindy in this tough time. Morey LeBlanc (Yuba City, California)
Judi McQuade
December 9, 2008
Julie, Beth and family
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Collard
December 8, 2008
It saddened me immensely to learn of Geno's passing. He was the person who convinced me years ago to join the NAFD back when I wasn't sure what career path to follow. I have just retired after 31 years on the Department and I am so very proud to say that Geno was a great friend and co-worker. Geno was a wonderful person and he can never be replaced and will never be forgotten. My sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to Peter, Geno's son and another of my fellow firefighters, and the entire Nardelli family. Rest in Peace, Geno.
Dale Collard
Debbie and John Curren
December 8, 2008
To the Entire Nardelli Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was such a wonderful loving man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Thresher
December 8, 2008
To the Nardelli Family, my sincere condolences for the loss of Geno. I received the sad news after returning from a vacation on Saturday. I always enjoyed getting together with Geno and Bette and had a great deal of respect for both. North Attleboro has lost an irreplacable asset.
Jean Langille
December 8, 2008
50 today Dad, Who'd have thought!
I know you are looking over me today with Mom by your side and I love and miss you more than words can ever express. Thank you both for the strength, love, memories and giving us the wealth of family that will hold us together in your memory.Always watch over us and guide me as you would have wanted me to be.
I will miss you always my best friend and loving Dad,
Jean
Deborah Grimes
December 7, 2008
To the Nardelli Family my deepest condolenses......I only found out very late Friday evening.....Your dad was wonderful, and always made us feel like one of his own children.....
So so sorry
Deborah & James, Joseph and Alexandria Grimes of Norton
Deb & Rick Hamilton
December 7, 2008
To the entire Nardelli Family
Geno will always be one of the most amazing people in the world. No matter what I asked him he'd find a way to help. Rick will always remember the fun times at the campground. You know he's happy being back with your mom and that they're watching over all of you.
Our deepest sympathies.
Deb and Rick & Tom Simms
Ralph Gilmore
December 7, 2008
To entire Nardelli family. Allow me to extend my most sincerest sympathy in passing of my long time good friend, your Dad "Geno". I will miss him dearly and only wish I could have been with you but was out of town.
Adele & Tom Corrigan
December 5, 2008
All you Nardelli kids have our sympathy. Your Dad was one in a million,as you know. You look up Good Guy in the Dicitionary and there he is smiling at you. He will be surely missed.
Roger Mercier Jr.
December 5, 2008
To Pete, Jeanie, Steve, Cindy, Beth, and Julie: From the whole Mercier family, please except our heart-felt sorrow for the passing of your wonderful dad. Betty and Gene were the envy parents of every "Falls kid" They have left behind memories in many minds of what perfect parents stand for: love, patience, direction, understanding, and always being there when needed....!!! The true beauty of your wonderful parents shines in the remarkable seeds they have sewed. I love you all, and pray that your saddened hearts find comfort in your wonderful memories, and give you strength to fulfill your great journey. I beleive you have all made your parents very proud and always will.
Dave Paulhus
December 5, 2008
Nardelli Family,
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
We will all miss you so much Geno.
Deepest Sympathy
The Paulhus Family
Melissa Reardon
December 5, 2008
To the Nardelli Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Papa Geno was a wonderful man he welcomed me and my kids into your family like we were family too. We will miss him deeply. I will miss seeing your dad's face and talking to him about everything. Your in our thoughts and our heart.
Love, Missy
Denise Pouliot
December 5, 2008
To the Nardelli family, sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Emilio Abatecola
December 5, 2008
To the Nardelli family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of you dad, he will be in our prayers.
Emilio & Lucia Abatecola
Chris Reale
December 5, 2008
To The Entire Nardelli Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Geno was a great man and I will truly miss him. Every time I saw him he put a smile on my face. From the time I met him he always made me welcome. I will always remember him the way I should….sitting at the football game enjoying what he loved the most, his family, friends and North Attleboro sports. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl (Martin ) Ayotte
December 5, 2008
Beth,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
My prays and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Kevin&Paula Fazio
December 5, 2008
To all of you Folk's
To much to soon, We are so sorry to hear of "Geno's "passing We will miss Him. You all will find strength in your family. God Bless
Amy (Caldwell) Ahlgren
December 5, 2008
To the entire Nardelli family,
I was saddened to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I will always remember all of the good times that we had growing up on Mount Hope Street!! Take Care.
front desk
December 5, 2008
Dear Beth and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories see you through these difficult times.
From all of us at the Front Desk
Cindy
December 5, 2008
Dad,
We love and miss you so much already but I know your with mom now watching over all of us.
Love you with all of my heart,
Tom Simms Sr & family
December 4, 2008
To the Nardelli Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Geno was a very special person and our family has many memories of him. He wll be missed.
Kathy Doucette
December 4, 2008
To All the Nardelli Family,
My prayers are with you all. Gino will be miss by all. He was one of the greatest people I have ever meet. He was deeply caring and loving and always had something good to say about everyone. I know I will miss him deeply. He was one of my most favorite customers at Honey Dew. He is someone I would have like to call Dad. My he rest in peace now with his loving wife.
Brad & Denise Maher
December 4, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Nardelli family. Geno was always there with a smile and a comment...usually sports related and always had an opinion...especially about the officiating! He always made you smile. He loved his family and will be missed!
Linda McGowan
December 4, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a very kind and friendly person and we will miss talking with him.
Linda and Richard McGowan
Erica & Larry Fecteau
December 4, 2008
To the entire Nardelli Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. he was a great man and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything.
Geno at NAFD "Old Timers Night" 2007
December 4, 2008
Bob and Phyllis Brunelli
December 4, 2008
To Geno's family
Take comfort in knowing that now you have two special guardian angels to watch over you.Your Dad will be missed but never forgotten.
kenneth kingsford
December 4, 2008
To the Nardelli Family I wish to express my deepest sympathy and offer my prayers to you all. Geno will be missed by all that knew him
Susan Shannon
December 4, 2008
I just loved your Dad so much. As kids, we spent lots of time at your house - as did most of North Attleboro over the years! It was like another home - I remember the fire alarm in the hallway and we would listen for the sequence of bells to know where the fire was at that time. I guess that ages me! Your parents were a big part of my life and I am so blessed. Personally, I am very glad I was able to see Uncle Gene about a month ago and joke around with him even in the hospital.
With a heavy heart and much love,
Susie Radnor Shannon
Rachael Murray
December 4, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!
Rachael (Spencer) Murray, and the rest of the Spencer family
Dan, Melissa & Kyle DelSignore
December 4, 2008
To the entire Nardelli Family -
We are sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love -
Dan, Melissa & Kyle DelSignore
Patricia Johnson
December 4, 2008
To All of the Nardelli Family:
Our deepest sympathies at the passing of your dad and Papa, Geno. His spirit and legacy will live on- just look at the faces of his 12 beautiful grandchildren. North's "#1 Fans" will now be watching over all of us.
Love and Prayers:
Don, Patti, Regan, Danny and Patrick Johnson
Nathan+Susan Noble
December 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all you guys, I'm sorry I didn't get to see him at the end. We're greatful to see his pain and suffering is over.
love you all.
Jon Woodbury
December 4, 2008
Dear Jean & Family : Sorry that you had to say good bye so soon to another parent . Your Mom & Dad are together now. Maybe you can find comfort knowing that. Stay strong. Best always , Jon Woodbury
gena beckett-vanbever
December 4, 2008
The Nardelli Gang, I was saddend to hear the news of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your family has such a great strength, due to the great up bringing from both of your parents. May your love and strength as a family always keep on.
Joanne and Ed Doherty
December 4, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Call if you ever need anything.
Sincerely,
Edward Doherty
December 3, 2008
Dear Julie,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep your family in our prayers. Call me if you ever need anything.
Richard Kelley
December 3, 2008
Sorry for you loss, Gino was a good man and will be missed.
Lisa Kelley
December 3, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. Geno was good, kind -hearted soul, and will surely be missed. There will always be a seat open for him at Honey Dew.
Paula & Fred George
December 3, 2008
Julie,Chris and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Knowing that your Dad is now without pain and suffering is hopefully a small comfort to you. You have such a wonderfully close family and that will also help ease some of the sadness you all share.
Know that we are here for you both, and just let us know what you need.
Love to you both and to your family.
Dad and Paula
Frank & Paula Filosa
December 3, 2008
To all of the Nardelli family: I am very sorry to hear of your loss your dad sure was a swell man he served his country his community & with the deepest pride all of you his loving family. I always knew i could share with him my frustrations of auto repair with a good laugh!! God Bless you all through this difficult time.
John J Gaumond
December 3, 2008
Very sorry to hear about this,Geno was a very popular man in town, and he had a lot to proud of with the whole nardelli family.
Jeanne and Maureen Kelley
December 3, 2008
I wanted to say how sorry we for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. Geno was a good, caring, kind hearted soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Shawn Pierce
December 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Geno is finally reunited with Bette and keeping her company while watching over all of us. Julie had sent me an email telling me of Geno's condition and for me to stop in and say hello.. well I went on thinking I'll get over there "tomorrow"... Geno's a trooper..he's not going anywhere. I never did make that stop and I learned a big lesson.. Don't ever wait til "tomorrow" because "tomorrow" may not be there. I will miss you Geno..when I moved into 409 Mount Hope St. many years ago, you didn't know me from a whole in the wall. But from Day One.. you treated me like family, as did the rest of your family. I will never forget that. Rest in Peace my friend.
Buddah
Farrah Beach- Garnham
December 3, 2008
To the entire Nardelli family,
I was so saddened to hear of Geno's passing. He was so funny and sweet when he was in our store last summer. I have heard so many great stories about Geno from my father and I know that he was a kind and loving man with a wonderful family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Elaine Hyland
December 3, 2008
May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you'll share with others. He will always be there in your hearts.
George & Joan Lallier
December 3, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Nardelli Family and Anita in the loss of her Son-Inlaw.
amy moore
December 3, 2008
so sorry for your loss. i just recently got to meet geno when i started working for honey dew donuts in north attleboro. He was a wonderful person,and will be greatly missed.
Don & Celine Hassell & Family
December 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your famiy at this time of grief. May all the fun memories help bring you throught this time of sorrow.
Kim Manning
December 3, 2008
Geno was the most caring and loving man I ever worked with!! Your dad was the greatest guy!! I worked with him at the zoo and he used to bring me his newspapers every week for the animals. Him and I would chat everyday about all the things going on with the zoo!! Boy, did he love that job before all the stress started!! I loved working with him and I am going to miss his beautiful smile that he had!! He always made my day brighter I will tell you that!!
Your dad was an Icon to the Town of North Attleboro and will be deeply missed by all that new him! My thoughts and prayers to you all!
Kenny and Lori Erickson
December 3, 2008
To all of Geno's Family,
It is with a very heavy heart that we sign Geno's guest book. We loved Geno so much and although we are glad that he is not suffering anymore...we can't help being selfish....still wanting him to be here with all of us. Life will not be the same without him. He was a bright spot in our lives and we will miss him more than we can tell you.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you all....today and always.
We Love You,
Amanda Dean
December 3, 2008
Hi Geno,
I hope you know how much we miss you already. May you rest easy and always remember how much you were loved, not only by your family and friends but by the entire town. We'll be seeing you..
Love,
Amanda
Lauren Noble
December 3, 2008
I feel so sad that you have to suffer like this - you have been through so much as a family. If there was any way I could ease the pain, I would. I know that the love and memories will give you the strength you need (once again) to go on.
Geno was sooooooo well loved and well-known in this community and this is such a great loss to everyone.
The last thing I heard Geno say was that the thing he loved most was to be surrounded by his family and everyone he loved. He truly was, right up until the end, surrounded by that love and that is his true legacy.
You continue to be in my heart and prayers! I love you all.
Tammy Dean
December 3, 2008
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
With Loving Memories & Deepest Sympathy,
Our love, The Dean Family
Julie (Fulton) Hobson and Family
December 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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