Nicholas R. Fantini
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Nicholas R. Fantini, 69, of East Fallowfield, PA, formerly of Dunellen, NJ, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Coatesville VA Hospice Unit in Coatesville, PA. He was the beloved husband of Colleen Byrnes Fantini with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Ralph and Margaret Zostalta Fantini.
Nick served honorably in the US Marine Corp from 1958 to 1962. He was self employed in the trucking industry. While living in New Jersey, he was active as Scoutmaster, for over 30 years, with Boy Scout Troop 29 of Dunellen, NJ and he served as both Elder and Deacon at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Dunellen. A resident of East Fallowfield for the past four years, he was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg, PA.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Laura, wife of Lou Irizarry of Long Branch, NJ, Nicholas J. Fantini and wife Colleen of Maineville, Ohio and Katherine, wife of Timothy Jones of East Fallowfield, nine grandchildren and two brothers; Ralph Fantini of Scotch Plains, NJ and Anthony Fantini of Port St. Lucie, FL.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm from the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365 and also on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm from the 1st Presbyterian Church of Dunellen, 218 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen, NJ 08812.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to BSA Troop 29, c/o Manfred Geiger, 110 Front St., Dunellen, NJ 08812 or The Coatesville VA Hospice Unit, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Praying for you all.
Fantini Family,
Saying I am sorry seems so empty compaired to your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Fantini. The way he treated Mrs. Fantini and the kids. He always seemed to be happy and full of life. I remember his hugs and the love you knew he had for all of us kids at church.
Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be missed.
Love and prayers to you all,
Heidi Huber Mack
Mr. Fantini
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I will always remember my scoutmaster. Gary fritsch Troop29 (1973?)
A role model who left a legacy for generations to come
I was so saddened to hear the news that a such great man has been taken from among us. No doubt that words can do little to ease the grief that "Mr. Fan's" family must be feeling right now, but without a doubt your loss is shared by many, many others whose lives were touched and influenced by Nick Fantini.
Although many years and miles have come between our time together, a significant portion of who I am today: my values, experiences and memories, were gifts given freely and passionately by this man. Even as a youth, I marveled at how much Mr. Fantini gave of himself as scoutmaster, parishioner and family member. Mr. Fan often used examples of his own youth to encourage other young men to rise above their current situation and become model citizens and contributors to society – just like he did.
Today, when I think of the many lives he touched over the years and the lessons passed down, it is clear that his impact on this world has not ended with his passing – it will be carried on through countless others who had the honor of having their character forged in his presence.
My regret is that I never took the time to tell him all this myself as the years have brought me awareness. So I can only hope it will be some consolation to his family.
If the measure of a man is the legacy and influence he leaves on others, then Nick Fantini was a giant. He will be sorely missed.