Raymond Thomas Nardoianni - Cremation Society of Virginia

Raymond Thomas Nardoianni

March 14, 1925 - February 4, 2013

Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office

5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 474-9409 |

Christ the King Church

1803 Columbia Ave.

Norfolk, VA 23509

7576221120 |

Saturday 2/9

Raymond Thomas Nardoianni, 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2013. Born in Utica, NY to Mary and Rocco Nardoianni, he was preceded in death by Antoinette Annutto sister and Peter Nardoianni brother. He is survived by wife Ann Lanigan Nardoianni and brother Ronald Nardoianni, 6 daughters—Mary, Kathy, Gina, Sheila, Theresa and Sharon—their spouses, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several generations of nieces and nephews, as well as cousins in upstate New York and Italy.
He attended high school in Dolgeville, NY where he played in the band competing with other Mohawk Valley bands. He trained and worked at a dental lab in Syracuse, NY before enlisting in the Navy, where he drove an ambulance in Norfolk during WWII, where he met his future wife, Ann Lanigan. They were married on 11/11/44 and recently celebrated their 68th anniversary. Raymond retired from the US Post Office in Norfolk after 24 years as a letter carrier.
He and Ann had a thriving catering business, Nardi-Anna Catering, and provided the Italian concession the first 3 years of Harbor Fest. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, serving for a time as General Manager, a member of the Alhambra and also Sons of Italy. As a parishioner at Christ the King Catholic church, he sang in the choir and was a canter for 5 years.
He and Ann spent many happy times traveling to wonderful places, especially Italy where Ray has many relatives. He loved golf and regularly played with his golf buddies. His devotion to his wife and family was exemplary— the home, the center of family life.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic church on Saturday, February 9th at 10 AM. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to St. Jude’s Hospital. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office

5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

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1803 Columbia Ave.

Norfolk, VA 23509

7576221120 | Map

Saturday 2/9

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We are all deeply saddened by his passing .He was a great man .he was a role model of what a man should be.you will always be in my heart uncle Ray.

Dear Ann & all of your wonderful family, Our love and deepest condolences to all of you in your time of sorrow. Ray was a vibrant, fun person and will be missed! He will keep the heavens joyful! You are all in our prayers. Love to all.

"May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars." Brandon, Rocco please tell everyone we are Deeply sorry for your loss and send our love and prayers .....Good times and memories last forever Much love from the Funghini Family

I am so sorry for your loss. He was certainly loved by his Family. All of you are in my prayers. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow, Gail

My deepest condolences go out to the entire family. Though we lost a great man in this life, heaven gained a saint! We have the eternal hope of Christ that we will all be united with Ray in glory. God Bless You Sincerely, Daniel P. Diaz Field Agent Knights of Columbus

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Mrs. Nardoianni and family: I wish to express my condolences on the passing of Mr. Nardoianni to be with his Heavenly Father. As a young boy growing up I recall the times I spent in your home and how much love your home contained. Mr. Nardoianni was a wonderful example of what a man and a Father should be. I will hold you and the family in my thoughts and daily prayers and may he rest in eternal peace. Sincerely, Charlie Cameron, Christ the King School - Class of 1959.

Dear Mrs. Nardoianni, Mary and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know that you have wonderful memories of a special husband and father. Your family life was a wonderful example to me of how a family should be-loving and respectful of one another. I still have wonderful memories of visiting your home. Thank you for sharing your lives with me as I was growing up and watching and learning how I wanted my home to be. God has seen us all through many trials and sorrows, and He always will, He never changes. God bless you and your precious family. With much love, Kay Horton Atkinson

I Just want to say I looked at ray like my own poppa I never experienced grandparents but ray was a wonderful man who loved his family he will truly be missed by many people love u ray and r.I.p rest in Paradise my prayers go out to the whole family love u all

My deepest sorrow for all of you. Ray will be deeply missed. All of you will be in my prayers. My God bless you all. Bob

Ann and family; Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your hubby and Dad. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

There is so little that one can say, but my heart goes out to the entire family. It was always apparent thru my friendship with Kathy how close the Nardoianni family is and know that this closeness will give each of you strength in the days ahead. Best wishes, Alta

Kathy and family, Fond memories of a few catering events!!! Including my own wedding....and working for you a bit! My heart goes out to you all. Kathy, it was so good to talk to you in December when I was in Hawaii. Please do call me again. I cleared my incoming calls and forgot to save your number. My folks sure loved you and appreciated your folks! Dad loved "Hello Dollies". Still a favorite of ours! Hold on to the good memories. Much love and compassion to you all. Sandy Livsey

Ray was a great guy and I know he will surely be missed. He was an inspiration to me and I hope others as well. He joins my parents in heaven and we have another guardian angel to look after us all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as i know it must be difficult.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.