Nicholas T. Taddonio

Nicholas T. Taddonio, age 93, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, January 10th, 2011 at Parkcliffe Community, Toledo. He was born November 5th, 1917 to Nicola and Anna (Donnola) Taddonio in New York City, New York but the Bronx is where he called home. Nick was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran serving his country proudly for 5 years, discharged as a Second Lieutenant. He continued to serve in the Reserves for another 20 years earning the rank of Major. During the war, Nick was stationed at Camp Perry where he met the love of his life, Helen. They soon married and settled in Toledo, where they raised their children. Nick went on to continue serving his country as an I.R.S. Treasury Agent retiring in 1978. Nick was a member of the K of C for more than 25 years as well as an avid golfer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and he cherished the time spent with family.

In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Helen (Schemenauer) Taddonio, 4 infant children; his brother, Aldo and his sister, Madeline. He is survived by his loving children, Thomas Taddonio, Ann (Peter) Hessman, Eileen Taddonio, Beth (Michael Kelley) Taddonio and Steven (Denise) Taddonio; grandchildren, Nicholas (Monica), Joseph (Canary), Betsy (Michael), Maxwell (Chad), Alex (Rob), Kelly, Sonya (Michael)and Julie (Jesse); great grandchildren, Nicholas, Patrick, Julia, Leah, Michael, Morgan, Brooke and Connor.

The family will receive guests Friday from 2-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). A Military Presentation will begin Friday at 7:45 p.m. in the funeral home.

A special thank you goes to the staff of Parkcliffe Community for the loving care and support that they provided for Nicholas and his family. They are exceptional in what they do.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Northwest Ohio Alzheimer's Association.