Contributions to the tribute of Gerard A Nardone

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Earl Wicks posted a condolence

Saturday, October 11, 2025

I knew the Nardone family. I went to first Street school and Columbia high school as well. I graduated in 1949. I worked at Berlin’s department store as well. Sorry to hear of. Gerard’s passings. My name is Earl Wicks. I am 95 years old and so far going strong. I now live in Virginia. I have been trying to hear from anyone that graduated in 1949.

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Pete Coccia posted a condolence

Saturday, August 16, 2025

I grew up in South Orange and was fortunate to work for Gerry in High School and College. Gerry was the consummate business man. He taught myself and coworkers how to act in a professional manner when helping customers. These skills helped me tremendously as I worked in Banking in New Jersey and New York for forty one years. Gerry blended business skills with energy,communication skills with a warmth that was seen by customers and workers. Gerry was the first manager I knew to say “the customer is always right” , decades before it became a common catch phrase. Gerry required us to work hard but some how humor was part of our daily routine. My coworkers and I still get together and recall our time working for Gerry. How lucky for us to have those experiences and memories. Thank you Gerry for every thing you did for us.

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Ed Frick posted a condolence

Friday, August 15, 2025

What a wonderful testament to a beautiful man. I remember my Mom telling all of us, "We are going to Gerry's for clothes". He was always welcoming and nice when mom walked in with all of us, (5 at the time, soon to be 7 of us). He was a South Orange/Maplewood legend

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Michele O’Connor posted a condolence

Friday, August 15, 2025

I remember him every time I am at the corner of south orange ave & Vose when he had the clothing store. I worked at the sandwich factory. That was nearly 50 years ago! That’s the kind of impression his smile radiated. A truly nice guy.

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The family of Gerard A Nardone uploaded a photo

Thursday, August 14, 2025

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Richard Farrell posted a condolence

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Gerry hired me as a young boy in Bellins baby town , worked in girls town and went on to work in Boys town all through high school . He was funny , talented and took care of all of us . So sorry he will be missed .

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Anna Cappaze Sautner posted a condolence

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Funny, gentle man who loved life and enjoyed a good joke. Fond memories of The Church Street Gang. Jesus needed a Crossing Guard. Ann Cappaze Sautner

A Memorial Tree was planted for Gerard Nardone

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Jacob A Holle Funeral Home

Gerard A Nardone

1932 - 2025

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