Nicholas J Lombardi

Nicholas Joseph Lombardi (1929-2023), late of North Bergen, New Jersey, entered Eternal Life early morning Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in New York City to the late Luigi and Angelina Lombardi (nee Saltoformaggio). 93 years young, Nick was predeceased by his three brothers, four sisters, and late wife, Emma (2018). He is survived by his four Children: Susan and her husband Christopher, Nicholas and his wife Maria, Kim, Peter and his wife Vicci. Loving Grandfather of Daria, Dominick and his wife Christen, Christopher, Emma-Rose and her husband Trevor, Matthew and his wife Andrea, Stephanie and her husband Rob, Alexander, and John. Loving Great-Grandfather of Iris, Phoenix, Hailey, Gianna, Lincoln, Mateo, and Vivian. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

An avid athlete (Golden Glove boxer, baseball, gymnast, swimming) played handball/raquetball through his 70’s. An enthusiastic baseball fan (Brooklyn Dodgers, N.Y. Giants, and Bronx Bombers -The Yankees) and Little League baseball coach in North Bergen, he could recall baseball statistics and World Series adversaries in a split second. His wife and he provided for their family, he a dedicated and respected New York Typographical Union printer in a career that spanned over 50 years with Metro Tag and Label. He enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing with his nieces and devoted companion, Cynthia (2021), watching Jeopardy and Family Feud with his grandchildren during weekly “Pizza Nights,” and was The All-Time Master Champion of Scrabble, Wordle, and "Bingo!" He always remembered and celebrated everyone’s birthday; he was especially fond of St. Valentine’s Day.

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass celebrating Nick’s life will be held at "Madonna Church on the Hill" (Madonna Parish Cemetery and Mausoleum) located at 2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 on Wednesday, February 1 at 11 A.M.