Soave "Phil" DeNardo

Soave “Phil” DeNardo, age 76 of Kinnelon, formerly of Oakland NJ, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 28 surrounded by loved ones until the end.  We can be thankful of those final days in which we were able to talk, laugh, and say goodbye to the “Phil” we knew and will always love.

Soave “Phil” DeNardo was born on May 30, 1948 to Grace and Gustavo “Gus” DeNardo of Philadelphia, PA.  He was formerly employed at Drakes Cakes where he performed as a maintenance mechanic. 

“Phil” was an avid collector of everything; from baseball cards to coins-he enjoyed collecting it. He was the “armchair” quarterback and lifelong fan of all Philadelphia sport teams. Phil enjoyed playing the piano and was especially fond of the rhythm and blues genre, as well as Mo-Town music.  Many of us can remember Phil playing the piano at his son’s wedding-a great memory which we hold dear to our heart.  He loved horror movies, science fiction, Star Trek, and old mystery television shows.  Even though Phil complained about them, he thoroughly enjoyed snuggling with the dogs in bed!  

Phil was predeceased by his parents, Gus & Grace DeNardo, his sister Grace DeNardo, his brother Vincent DeNardo and his daughter Stephanie Learsch DeNardo. 

Phil is survived by Liesa DeNardo (Learsch), his sons and their spouses Philip DeNardo and Michael and Alexis DeNardo, his daughter Dawn DeNardo, his sisters Renée Novello and Aurora DeNardo, his grandchildren Gavin & Adrianna DeNardo, Scarlett & Alexandra DeNardo, Casey Garrity, Austin Garrity, Paul Hilbert, Jaydan Harte & Jordan Harte, as well as nieces and nephews.

Phil is now at peace and can rest easily with his daughter, Stephanie, and siblings.

A private memorial mass will be held in his honor followed by a celebration of his life TBA.

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