John "Nick" Dominick Latella
Died: Jun 2, 2013
John "Nick" Dominick Latella, 93, of Liberty Township, NJ died on June 2, 2013 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Born on June 24, 1919 in Sharon, PA to the late Pasquale (Patsy) and Marie (Mary) Legge Latella.
John lived in Liberty Twp., NJ for 2 years coming from Stewartsville and previously lived in Washington, NJ. He was an Aviation Welder for Ariel Metal Products, Caldwell, NJ. He also owned a gas staton in Chester, NJ and owned Riverside Garden Center in Mansfield Twp., NJ. He was an avid bowler at the Bel-Pike Lanes and was a Captain of a Senior Bowling League; he played golf up to a couple of years ago and loved to play poker and horseshoes. John proudly served in the United States Maritime Service (US Coast Guard) during WW II.
He is survived by sons John D., James H., Ronald W., Robert and Kenneth G. Latella; step-daughter Irene Kester; step-sons Edward Ernest and Joseph Egnatzky; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; many great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Predeceased by first wife Florence (Tremper) Latella in1994 and second wife Anna (Egnatzky) Latella in 2011. Predeceased by a son Barry in 2003 and two brothers Joseph and Mario Latella.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 7, 2013 , 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840 with the Funeral Service following at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, 4 Hillcrest Avenue, Mendham, NJ 07945 following the funeral service.
A repast will be held after the burial at The Lamplighter Inn, Rt. 24, Chester, NJ. 07930
John lived in Liberty Twp., NJ for 2 years coming from Stewartsville and previously lived in Washington, NJ. He was an Aviation Welder for Ariel Metal Products, Caldwell, NJ. He also owned a gas staton in Chester, NJ and owned Riverside Garden Center in Mansfield Twp., NJ. He was an avid bowler at the Bel-Pike Lanes and was a Captain of a Senior Bowling League; he played golf up to a couple of years ago and loved to play poker and horseshoes. John proudly served in the United States Maritime Service (US Coast Guard) during WW II.
He is survived by sons John D., James H., Ronald W., Robert and Kenneth G. Latella; step-daughter Irene Kester; step-sons Edward Ernest and Joseph Egnatzky; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; many great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Predeceased by first wife Florence (Tremper) Latella in1994 and second wife Anna (Egnatzky) Latella in 2011. Predeceased by a son Barry in 2003 and two brothers Joseph and Mario Latella.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 7, 2013 , 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840 with the Funeral Service following at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, 4 Hillcrest Avenue, Mendham, NJ 07945 following the funeral service.
A repast will be held after the burial at The Lamplighter Inn, Rt. 24, Chester, NJ. 07930
Condolences:
Linda Latella
#7
June 6th, 2013 7:56 am
From the years that I was married to Jim, I have fond memories of “Pop” from all those great family gatherings years ago in Diamond Hill. He was always such a fun person to be around and we will miss his great wit and charm.
I extend my sincere condolences to all of you at what I know is a very sad and mournful time. I wish I had the opportunity to have known him more in his later years. I can see how his personality and strength has been passed into his sons, their children and great grandchildren… and in doing so; he lives on in all of you and those who loved him.
For most of his life, he was active and strong as a horse, don’t you think? In that sense, he was very lucky. When I look around at men his age it is hard to find many who are as healthy as he was. You know that we all pray that our own passing will be swift and without pain. So he left this world in peace, serenity and with some dignity… that is good.
It is always sad when we lose any member of our family whether we are close to that person or not because it is one less person left on earth that makes the family special. He lived a long and rewarding life and accomplished so much in his lifetime. I will always remember him as the hard working, loving and decent man that he was.
My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. May you find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all of us who share your loss. Please know that I am sharing your grief at this very sad and difficult time.
In Deepest Sympathy,
~Linda Latella
Irene
#6
June 6th, 2013 7:33 am
My mother met "Dad" later in life. They were great together. They had a lot of fun traveling, bowling, golfing, playing cards with their group of friends. Dad even became quite a scrabble player! Dad welcomed me as a daughter. I will greatly miss our conversations and movies. He could still remember, almost 99% of the time all the actors and actresses. I am very glad I spoke with him and let him know how much he meant to me. Dad, I will always hold a special place in my heart and will miss you terribly.
Patricia Prado
#5
June 5th, 2013 5:31 pm
My Prayers and Thoughts going out to The Latella Family for their Loss
Helen Nieves
#4
June 5th, 2013 3:00 pm
I will miss our poker nights...God bless you and your family during this time!
Angela
#3
June 5th, 2013 2:36 pm
So sorry to all the family. He will be missed..
Gail and Bruce Howell
#2
June 5th, 2013 12:45 pm
When i married Barry, it was so easy to use "Dad" when I referred to Nick. He welcomed me into the Latella family with open arms. Even after Barry passed away he continued to send very personal cards for my birthdays and holidays and let me know that he welcomed visits and phone calls. He even tried to teach me how to play Pinocchole (a lost cause!). The last time I saw "Dad" he was his usual warm, welcoming self and said I should bring my husband, Bruce, over and we could all play cards! I am sad I did not get my birthday visit in. The Latella family is fortunate to have had such a wonderful father for so many years. He will definitely be missed!
Amanda Noll
#1
June 5th, 2013 11:32 am
You will be greatly missed, Grandpa!
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