John A Nardi

John was born the son of Vito and Mary (Leone) Nardi on July 18, 1929, in Ishpeming. As a teenager he served in the United States Army stationed in Japan following World War II. He worked at Bell Hospital as Head Orderly for nearly 40 years. John was united in marriage to Doris Roberts, on February 25, 1977.

He loved Ishpeming, the Hematites, and his family most of all. He enjoyed helping on family projects, taking walks with his Lion’s jacket, going for rides with Doris and all the seasons of the UP.

He is survived by six children – John C. (Lynn) Nardi of Negaunee, Christine Ring of Ishpeming, Bob (Robyn) Nardi of Ishpeming, Cindy (Paul) Heino of Ishpeming, Michael (Diane) Nardi of Ishpeming and Louis (Chris) Nardi of Marquette, 4 stepchildren – Janet Adamini of Ishpeming, Lee Roberts of Negaunee, Linda Roberts of Ishpeming and James Roberts of Detroit; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren, brother – Phil (Audrey) Nardi of Marquette, sister – Rose (Mike) Victor of Florida, sister-in-law – Marilyn Nardi of Ishpeming, former wife and mother of his children – Laverne Holmgren LeClair, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife – Doris, brothers – Frank, Sam, and Tony Nardi, sisters – Fran Woods, Angela Dye and Janet Hayek, stepchildren – Gerald and Michael Roberts, and great- grandchild – Brayden Nardi.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon, on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home, where a memorial service beginning at 12:00 noon, with father Larry Van Damme officiate.

John’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where friends and relatives may leave a note of remembrance.