Nicholas J. DiNunzio

1928 - 2025

Nicholas Joseph DiNunzio, 97, passed peacefully and went home to our Lord on June 15, 2025. Nicholas is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Beverly Ann (Marmo); his children, Anamarie DiNunzio-Rayburn and John DiNunzio (Julianne); his five grandchildren, J.M. Rayburn, Nicole Rayburn, Nicholas DiNunzio (Sophia), Domenic Skunda, and Anthony DiNunzio; along with many nieces and nephews. Nick is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Ann; brother, Joe DiNunzio and sister, Elizabeth Kordic. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Nick graduated from Ohio University. He served his country in the Korean War and retired from PPG Industries in 1984. He maintained involvement in the family automobile business until 1989. At this time, he and Beverly relocated to South Florida, where they spent many years contributing to the community and were involved with several philanthropic charities. Nick was past president of the Fort Lauderdale Navy League, Chairman of the Broward Sheriff's Auxiliary, and Commodore at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club. Nick was a devoted family man who enjoyed playing cards (gin rummy) and entertaining friends and family. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME with a prayer service at 6:30 (450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio 43065). The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Patricia A. DiNunzio Ovarian Cancer Fund, www.patdinunzio.cbo.io Or mail to 65 Courtyard Crossing Dr., Powell, OH 43065.