Obituary of Nadir Tocco

Nadir E. "Nardi" Tocco passed away Thursday April 28,2011 at home. Born April 11, 1926 in Civitella Casanova, Italy he was the son of George and Maria (Mandelli) Tocco. Nardi served in the US Navy and was transferred to the Marine Corp as a medic. Upon returningto Lockport he went to work at Harrison Radiator, Div. of G.M. where he worked as Maintenance Supervisor for 32 years, retiring in 1989. He also was a graduate of Rochester Business Institute. Nardi was very dedicated to his religion and worked tirelessly for both St. Anthony's and St. Patrick's Churches. He served as a trustee at St. Anthony's and he used to open St. Patrick's every morning at 6 AM. He was the owner of Tocco Tax Services for over 30 years and was a member of the G-9 Management Club. Nardi was an avid New York Yankee fan and enjoyed gardening, cooking, woodworking and walking. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Yolanda Cappola Tocco; loving father of Deborah (Stephen) Adorian, George (Catherine) Tocco, both of Lockport, Joseph (Jodi) Tocco of Great River, NY, Linda (Michael) Greig and Michael (Lisa Wood) Tocco both of Lockport; grandfather of Maralyn (Daniel) Miner, George P. Tocco, Justin, Ryan, Adam Tocco, Brandon and Jonathon Grieg, Christopher and Eric Tocco; great grandfather of Taylor and Haylie Tocco. Nardi also was the brother of Anthony (Lois) Tocco of Lockport and the late Angelo (Nancy) Conti. He also is survived by his dear friend Pat Tolli and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where prayers will be offered MONDAY morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock in All Saints Parish in St Patrick's Church, 76 Church Street, Lockport. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to Rose Ann Cappola for her mission school in Santo Domingo or the monastery of Saint Clare in Travelers Rest, SC would be appreciated by the family. <h3>Visitation</h3> Friends may call Saturday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM <h3>Services</h3> Prayers will be offered MONDAY morning at the funeral home at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock in All Saints Parish in St Patrick's Church, 76 Church Street, Lockport. <h3>Interment</h3> Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum.