GIANDOMENICO
Nicholas J. Jr., of Norwood, formerly of Walpole passed away on February 13, 2026. He was 83 years old.
Nick was a graduate of Walpole High School and a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed sharing his stories of time spent in the service from 1959 – 1963. He traveled across Europe in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the Navy aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. He was an electronics technician, focusing on installing and repairing radar systems in fighter and transport planes. Following his time in the service, Nick spent many years coaching youth hockey in Westwood and traveling to Canada to watch his son play. Upon retiring from a successful career at Telco in Norwood, Nick enjoyed working at the skating rink in Kingston. Above all else, Nick loved spending time with his family especially his cherished grandchildren of whom he was incredibly proud.
Nick was the dear and devoted husband of Frances (Franciosi). Loving father of Nancy Vantangoli of Norwood, and Nichoals J. Giandomenico III and his wife Kallie of Boynton Beach, FL. Cherished grandfather, “Githo,” of Gabrielle Saulnier and her fiancé Theo Tsantinis, Nicholas Vantangoli and his wife Elizabeth, Sarah Vantangoli, David Giandomenico, and Jordan Giandomenico. Dear brother of Linda Zahner of Mansfield. Dear brother-in-law of David Franciosi and Donna Barron. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Nick’s Funeral Mass was held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond St. in Walpole. Visiting services provided by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St. in Norwood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nick’s memory may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 510 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 (www.stjude.org)
or to
Blessed Sacrament Church (https://www.walpolecatholic.net/give)
Nick will be laid to rest with US Navy Military Honors at St. Francis Cemetery in Walpole.
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