John Anthony Nardella
October 4, 1942 ~ February 2, 2013
John Anthony Nardella, 70, of Oakton, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side on the evening of February 2, 2012. He was the adored son of the late John Patrick and Frances Rose (Grillo) Nardella. John was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Altoona Catholic High School, he continued on to receive his Master Degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.
John worked as a Professional Chemical Engineer for the Federal Government for the majority of his career and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved his Italian heritage and most enjoyed sharing good meals and conversation while relaxing with his family and dear friends. He gave endless support, loyalty and kindness and passes on the everlasting gifts of a cherished family and unconditional love to his wife, children and grandchildren.
John is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Lana Paula Nardella (Barber); his beloved children John P. Nardella (Mindi), Christopher S. Nardella (Andrea), Ann M. Lloyd (Scott); his sister Nancy Marie Romagnoli; his nieces and nephews and 10 grandchildren, Abigail Mae, Claire Elizabeth, Samuel John, Christopher Alec, Ava Jean, Taylor McKenzie, Helena Therese, Edward Scott, Mark Henry, and Francesca Laura. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Laura C. Ward.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA on Friday, February 8 at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will follow in the church gardens columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics Virginia-Area 26. 11350 Random Hills, Suite C-140 Fairfax, VA 22030 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield MA 01202.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
John worked as a Professional Chemical Engineer for the Federal Government for the majority of his career and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved his Italian heritage and most enjoyed sharing good meals and conversation while relaxing with his family and dear friends. He gave endless support, loyalty and kindness and passes on the everlasting gifts of a cherished family and unconditional love to his wife, children and grandchildren.
John is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Lana Paula Nardella (Barber); his beloved children John P. Nardella (Mindi), Christopher S. Nardella (Andrea), Ann M. Lloyd (Scott); his sister Nancy Marie Romagnoli; his nieces and nephews and 10 grandchildren, Abigail Mae, Claire Elizabeth, Samuel John, Christopher Alec, Ava Jean, Taylor McKenzie, Helena Therese, Edward Scott, Mark Henry, and Francesca Laura. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Laura C. Ward.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA on Friday, February 8 at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will follow in the church gardens columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics Virginia-Area 26. 11350 Random Hills, Suite C-140 Fairfax, VA 22030 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield MA 01202.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I have played Briscola with John for many years. I will miss his smiling face and his willingness to help others.
Lana: Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Jules and Marcie Romagnoli
We will miss John. He was a formidable adversary at the briscola table, and a great participant in the love of and immersion in the Italian culture. John, our discussions on the best Italian recipes will have to wait until I join you in the hereafter. Your briscolani buddy, Dennis Santoli
Thoughts and prayers for a good man who was a wonderful father and husband. Much love to Lana and the kids.
Dear Lana and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Johnny will be missed. He was such a loving man with a contagious smile! May the Holy Spirit overshadow all of you with the love and comfort from above. God Bless. You all will remain in our prayers.
A good Knight & friend
When I spoke with John a couple of weeks ago, I was impressed with his positive spirit. He seemed at peace with what he knew to be his fate. I particularly enjoyed working with Brother John when he was Treasurer of our Knights of Columbus council. He was a loyal member and a good friend. May he rest in peace. Vivat Jesus
Lana and family, John had always been a good and steady friend. His extraordinay decency and concern for others were profoundly felt by all of us who had the honor to have known him. I was always delighted to see John at our Briscola gatherings, at both the DC Parish and the Post in VA. John was a rare person, and we shall always remember and miss him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences from our entire family. Frank Vita
Let us pray, o God, for brother john, a good man.
to my cousin …john…loved you…will always remember your kind visit to us in state college when my dad was ill. god richley bless you and you r s and grant us all Peace. Rest well dearcousin until we meet again..beyond the veil.
John always put family first! That is a quality that I truly admire! His smile and kind words were always welcomed by my family and my Grandma Rose! May you rest in peace John!
John and his family have been a part of my life from the beginning and I have always felt blessed to carry his smile and warmth with me on my journey. My deepest sympathies to Lana and family.
I understand your pain at this time since I recently had a simular situation May God give you peace and comfort in the days and years that follow. I will not be available on Friday afternoon to attend his service, since I will be traveling that afternoon, but I will light a candel on Friday morning at Nativity when I attend the 730 mass. God Bless you family
Look forward to celebrating John’s life through the beautiful wife, children and grandchildren left behind. May you all be inspired by his journey on earth! Our Deepest sympathy! The Noone Family
Dear Lana & Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences…John was a great guy, so much in love with you & his family, a good friend we’ll never forget. May your wonderful memories sustain you. With loving sympathy, Tom & Lenora Irwin
Please accept our heartfelt condolence and prayers. Scott and Annie are good friends of our daughter Maggie and her husband Jordan Watts.
Please be assured of our prayers! May God grant you peace and consolation!
Please accept or heartfelt condolences. John was a classmate at ACHS 1960.His personality and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.Our deepest sympathy. Jim &Kathy Moran
Lana, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love, Bob and Nancy
Riposa in pace, John. It was great to get to know you.
I always enjoyed talking to Brother John and working with him on the numerous Knights of Columbus projects together. God bless and be at peace, John