Dominic Gilliardi's Obituary
Dominic (Nick) Gilliardi passed away on July 17, 2015 at the age of 95. Nick was born on April 27, 1920 in Tacoma WA where he lived his entire life.
Nick met his wife Lorraine of 56 years when they worked together at F.S. Harmon Manufacturing Company where Nick worked for 22 years.. Nick retired from Boise Cascade in 1985. Prior to his employment of 20 years at Boise Cascade, Nick worked in several building capacities for Western Builders and was also a roofing contractor for a period of time. Through his career, he found time to build numerous homes in the Tacoma area. Nick enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles and growing vegetables in his garden. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a blessing to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
Nick is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lorraine, his daughter Judy Rang and his nine older brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter Jody Gilliardi, brother in-law Gordon Peters, sister in-law Harriette Gilliardi, his grandsons Gary (Amie) Rang and Jeff (Jackie) Rang and great-grandchildren Carly, Adie and Garrison. Also survived by several generations of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Nick will be held on Tuesday July 28, 2015 at 1:00/PM at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 5212 70th St. W, University Place WA 98467. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services from 11:00/AM to 12:00/PM (Noon) in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel.
A reception will follow at the Mountain View Memorial Park Celebration of Life Center, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood WA 98499 immediately following interment services. Family and
friends kindly invited. Arrangements are under the direction of Mountain View Funeral Home, Lakewood WA.
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