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Nicholas J. Mongiardo

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas John Mongiardo announces his passing on October 9, 2024. Born on January 22, 1940, in Piermont, N.Y., to Joseph and Mariantonia Mongiardo, he grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. After High School, he attended Seton Hall University, where he played basketball.

During his distinguished professional career, he served as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, initiating and managing many health programs affecting hospitals and nursing homes. Earlier in his career, he worked for the Federal Government in public health programs. After his retirement, he was a health care consultant with Cicero Consulting Associates Company. He has been a resident of Florida for over 15 years.

Nick’s family and friends were always his top priority, and he dedicated treasured time to being with them. He led an active social and athletic lifestyle, including basketball, tennis, softball, bocce, running and walking, well into his senior years. His family and friends enjoyed his pleasant quiet social company and often listened to his soft and gentle singing, as he crooned the tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others. Nick’s sense of humor was like no other. He had an incredible gift for story-telling, turning any situation into something funny. He had a unique way of making people laugh. He was an avid reader, and an enthusiastic fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants and Florida Gators. He will be remembered as an especially humble, kind, loving and caring person.

He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria Ventresca; sons, Gary (Kristy), Michael and Mark (Gina); and daughters, Donna, Denise and Debra Hamilton (Clay). His grandchildren include Nicholas, Justin, Giavanna, Marco, Gianni and Sophia; and great-grandchildren, Enzo Vincent and Luna Jade. Predeceased by his brother, Anthony, he is survived by his brother, Dante (Paulette), Anthony’s widow, Nina, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial visitation on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support pulmonary fibrosis research at NYU Langone Health. Please send gifts to; NYU Langone Health, Attn: Jamie Bienstock, One Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016 or online at http://giving.nyulangone.org/goto/NicholasJohnMongiardo.

To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com

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