Nicholas R. Nardo

NICHOLAS R. NARDO, 86 of Weirton, WV passed away Friday July 8, 2022 at Weirton Medical Center. Nick was born in New Cumberland, WV on May 25, 1936 to Nick and Katie Zielinsky Nardo. Nick was a 1954 graduate of New Cumberland high school, where he served on various clubs and athletic teams including baseball, basketball, and most notably football. His early football career took him to the Ohio-West Virginia All-Star game, and eventually landed him at Butler University in Indianapolis. Nick was a 1959 graduate of Butler University, where he played fullback for the Butler Bulldogs and earned his degree in Chemistry. After graduation, Nick worked as a chemist for Mobay/Bayer Corporation where he dedicated 40 years. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and throughout the course of his career he worked on various research teams to develop Texin, a form of plastic. Nick also enjoyed his time performing as a part of the Bayer Choir. Outside of work and school, Nick was a decades-long member of the First Christian Church. He served as an elder, an adult Sunday school teacher, and choir member. Parishioners described Nick as a leader, mentor, second father, and devout Christian. Nick met his beloved wife, Wadeanne Campbell while at New Cumberland high school. On June 7, 2022, the couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Nick and Wadeanne were blessed with three children, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In his free time, Nick tended to his pristine yard, kept his mind and body active, grilled excellent hot dogs, bratwurst, and kielbasa, watched cowboy movies and his sports teams, read and prepared his Sunday school teachings, and spent time in his community with friends and family. Nick is preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill. He is survived by wife, Wadeanne Campbell Nardo; daughter, Megen Smith (Rev. Scott) of Indianapolis, IN; son, Mike Nardo (Toni) of Conneaut, OH, Tony Nardo of Apopka, FL; brother, Gary of Richmond, VA. He loved his five grandchildren, Morgan (Bryce), Nicholas, Alexandra, Michaela, and Carissa, and had recently become a great-grandfather to Max and Milo, who made him light up with delight. Visitation will be Tuesday July 12, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at STEEL & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 380 Penco Road, Weirton, WV. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 3252 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Pastor Mark Mayer, Reverend Scott Smith, and Reverend Kevin L. Bowers will preside. Interment will follow at New Cumberland Cemetery. To honor the life of Nick Nardo, donations are welcomed to the First Christian Church, 3252 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. www.steelandwolfe.com