Vincenzo B. "Jimmy" Nardelli, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Atina, Italy he was the son of the late Michael and Benedeta Nardelli.
In 1944, Vincenzo married his loving wife of 69 years, Amelia (Volante) Nardelli, in their hometown of Atina, Italy. Together they immigrated to the United States in 1956 and settled in Niagara Falls, NY where they have lived until the present time. Jimmy worked at various local industries throughout Niagara Falls and retired after 30 years from TAM Ceramics. He was an avid hunter and member of the 3F Club in Lewiston, NY. Vincenzo also enjoyed tending to his garden.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Nardelli is survived by three children Gerald (Linda) Nardelli (Cathy Williams) of Cape Coral, FL; Mario (Cheryl) Nardelli and Silvana (William) Castiglione both of Lewiston, NY; eight grandchildren Gerry (Joanne) Nardelli, II, Stephanie (Raymond) Browder, Trina (Robert) Pool, Gina (William) Vona, Noelle (Eric) McGuire, Cara Nardelli, Valerie (Marc) Bellanti and Bill (Crissy Avery) Castiglione; fourteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Antonio Nardelli of Italy and Ernesto Nardelli of Venezuela. He was predeceased by two sisters and one brother, as well as his sisters-in-law, Gina Ranalli (late Anthony) Ranalli and Theresa (late Anthony) Volante.
There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 5th at 9 a.m. in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.