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Nate Accardi Obituary
Born: December 23, 1934 in Cleveland, OH
Died: January 19, 2022 in Sterling, IL
Nate J. Accardi, 87 of Sterling, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Nate was born on December 23, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Carlo and Gaetana (Morana) Accardi. He was a United States Army Veteran. Nate married Judy Thomas on June 29, 1957 in Lakewood, Ohio. He worked in human and industrial relations for World Color Press. Nate enjoyed sports, including the Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Cardinals, and watching his grandson play football. He had a sweet tooth and loved eating candy and pies. He never met a stranger he couldn't talk to and cherished time spent with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of Sterling; his three children, Andrew (Elizabeth) Accardi of Dixon, Michelle (Martin) Mattes of Lake in the Hills, IL, and Matthew Accardi of San Antonio, TX; one sister, Angie (Martin) Garrity of Avon Lake, OH; seven grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christopher Accardi, Jenna and Samantha Mattes, Gael Aldeano, Alexander Accardi and Natalia Accardi; two great grandchildren, Réiltín and Etain; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Lilli.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Kay Hackenberg and Santa Harants and one brother, Jack Accardi.
Cremation rites have been accorded with the McDonald Funeral Home. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling with Reverend Bruce Ludeke officiating. A celebration of his life will continue following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory. For online condolences, please visit: www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
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Marty Garrity
January 30, 2022
Aunt Judy, Andy, Michelle and Matt. I´m sorry sorry for your loss. So many fond memories of Uncle Nate and your family! I´m sorry I couldn´t make the trip to Illinois to celebrate his life. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Marty
Elyse Harants Hahner
January 26, 2022
Dearest Aunt Judy, Andy, Michelle and Matt,
As my dad always says, "and didn't it go by in the blink of an eye?" I have so many fond memories of your dad.... a lot of laughter, great hugs and comfort, wisdom and advice as I started my career, the witness of an amazing friendship he shared with my mom and my dad.... He certainly raised three beautiful and wonderful children who I am lucky to call cousins and friends... and gave us all an example of what a strong commitment to love and marriage in his 64 (and a half ) years marriage with Aunt Judy. We are all so blessed to have known him and shared in his life. Sending you all so much love and hugs. I know he and Santa are having the best reunion in Heaven together. I love you guys.
Donald Harants
January 24, 2022
Dear Judy, Andy, Michelle and Matt,
My heart is heavy as we say goodbye to brother Nate. Nate and I were blessed to always have a strong relationship and friendship throughout our lifetime, beginning when we first met at the gas company so many lifetimes ago. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Nate and tell Santa how much I miss her. Love Donald
Roy Firtha
January 24, 2022
I'm so very sorry for your loss Aunt Judy and family
Kim Beesler
January 21, 2022
We were neighbors to Nate and Judy for over 10 years. Even when we moved across town, we would stop in to see them at least once a month. No matter when we were at their house, Nate would always offer us a drink or something to eat. He was a caring, giving, and a great friend. We love him and all his family. He will be missed but never forgotten and always in our hearts.
Hugs
Roy Firtha
January 23, 2022
May my favorite uncle Rest In Peace and his family know that God is smiling
Helen Burgess Aitkens
January 22, 2022
IAM so SORRY FOR YOU LOSS Judy AND FAMILY. Nate was a kind and friendly Person To all
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