On April 6, 2017, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 92 years.
Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Rita M. Nastasi (nee DiSeveria). Dear father of Rita (Gus) Cotey and John Nastasi, Jr. Devoted grandfather of Kimberly (Ari) Klein, John (Erica) Nastasi and James (Ashley) Nastasi. Loving great grandfather of Katie, Claire, Paige, Jacob, Reese, Bennett and Joshua. He is also survived by a grand doggie, Zeus; two sisters, Josephine Young and Anna Calley and many nieces and nephews.
John was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 13th Airborne Glider Division as a medic. He was a recipient of the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. John was a longtime owner of Nastasi's Furniture, Oaklyn, NJ. He was a proud Pop-Pop, always caring, loving, supportive, positive and generous with family and friends. John was a true man of integrity.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Monday evening 6 to 7 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Prayer service will follow at 7 PM. Interment private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1347 Perrineville Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 (
www.wish.org
).