Damiano

Decandia

Damiano DeCandia

July 1, 1937 – December 19, 2024

Damiano (Nino) DeCandia passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Molfetta, Italy and was the eldest son of Leonardo and Rosaria DeCandia (nee Facchini).  Nino grew up in Molfetta and immigrated to the United States in 1958, settling in Hoboken, NJ and later in Palisades Park, NJ in 1974.  It was in Hoboken that he met the love of his life Teresa DeCandia (nee Gasbarro), and they were married in 1959 at St. Ann's Church. They built a beautiful life together - recently celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary - and raised three children (Leonardo, Giordano and Rosanna). Nino spent his entire career as a diesel mechanic and was a proud member of the International Longshoreman's Association. He was well respected in his trade and very proud of the fact that he helped to install the very first container crane in Port Elizabeth, now the second largest port of import in the United States. Nino will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. His engaging spirit, incredible singing voice and dancing skills brought happiness and cheer to all who had the joy of knowing him. Nino is survived by his wife, children and their spouses (Susan and Eileen), and his three siblings Mauro DeCandia, Marta Cappelluti and Giovanna Oscuro. Nino was the proud "Nonno" to his five grandchildren Christopher, Alexandra and her husband Edward, Melissa, Jennifer and Damian. He is also survived by his in-laws, nieces and nephews, extended family members and many friends who will miss him dearly.