Thomas A. "Tom" Dardes, 47 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Mario Dardes and the late Tomasina (Parisi) Dardes.

Tom attended local schools and was a 1988 graduate of Niagara Catholic High School where he played football.  He was employed at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Security where he worked and supervised the floor as well as  numerous shows and events.  Tom also owned and operated his father's original business, Mario's Foreign Car Garage in Niagara Falls, NY.  Tom was a Dallas Cowboys fan, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing drums and spending time with his family and friends.  Tom was a quiet and gentle man who was loved by everyone who met him.

Besides his father, Thomas is survived by his longtime companion, Nadeen Burr and her children Alexis and Nico Ciotoli; brother, Mark (Michelle McNamara) Dardes; cousins Linda (Paul) Forster and Tanya (Richard) Sweitzer and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 10th at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish St. Joseph's Church, 1401 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY at 10 a.m.  Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls, N.Y.