Obituary of Nicholas A. Biondi

Nicholas A. Biondi Nicholas A. Biondi, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather known for his devotion to family and friends was called home to God on September 18, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Queens, NY on June 14, 1929, he moved to Goshen, NY where he lived most of his life before moving to Claryville, NY and finally Flowery Branch, GA. He owned and operated Nick's Auto Body Shop in Middletown, NY for 25 years, retiring in 1985. Following retirement he worked for Lothar's Body Shop in Middletown, NY. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years (1948-1952) during the Korean War. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. John's Council #1106, Goshen, NY serving as financial secretary for 33 years. An avid outdoorsman, he most enjoyed his Claryville home in the "Mountains" and hunting with family and friends, especially his best friend Ted Mudrick, whom he met in the Marine Corps. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Martha (Grippe); 5 sons: David and wife Lucia of Princeton, NJ, Richard and wife Joyce of Denville, NJ, Nicholas and wife Laurie of Cortland, NY, Robert of Flowery Branch, GA and Anthony and wife Janice of Surprise, AZ and 1 daughter Christine and husband Peter Wanczyk of Florida, NY; sister Sara Post of Melbourne Beach, FL, brother Michael Biondi of Middletown, NY and sister-in-law Carmel Biondi of Middletown, NY; 11 grandchildren: Victoria, Richard, John, Jason, Nicholas, Lucas, Nicole, Noel, Allison, Kathleen, and Gianna; 3 great grandchildren: Kierstyn, Rieley and Hazel; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Elizabeth (Dolce) Biondi, infant son Nicholas Jr. and brother Albert Biondi. Nick will be continued to be loved in our hearts and forever missed. Visitation will be Friday, September 21, 2012 from 1-3 pm and 7-9 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, NY In lieu of flowers, donations in Nick's memory can be made to the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen. To leave the family a personal condolence please visit www.donovanfunerals.com