Nicholas J. “Nick” Barnett
December 7, 1934 - October 18, 2024
Nicholas J. “Nick” Barnett, age 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 7, 1934, he was a son of the late James and Anna (Hanrahan) Barnett. Nick graduated from West Catholic Boys High School in 1953. He made his career as a customer service foreman for Philadelphia Gas Works for 40 years, retiring in 1995.
A devout Catholic, Nick was a member of Holy Family Parish. In his younger years, he coached youth sports. Nick will always be remembered as someone always willing to help everyone.
In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his siblings, Jim Barnett, Anna Martin, and Mary Muldoon and son-in-law, Dan Salvato. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia (Shafron) Barnett; daughters, Tricia Salvato and Kathy Homa (Dave); sister, Sister Eileen Miriam, IHM; and grandchildren, Nicholas and Ryan Salvato and Alicia and Katelyn Homa.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00 am. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Nick’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or online by clicking here or to AccentCare Hospice, 6400 Shafer Court, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018 or online by clicking here.
Patricia Balzano
Uncle Nick,
Rest-in-peace!
Love,
Michael and Patsy
Dawn Zaimes
So sorry for your loss. Sending my heartfelt condolences to your family.
Michelle
You will always be, Nicky & Mrs. B t me ….. you were a jokerster & a sweetie at the same time
Rest easy Nicky and shine down on Mrs B –
Chrissy and Matt McNeill
Rest in Peace Uncle Nicky. You had a good long life. Everyone is waiting for you. Much love and prayers to you Aunt Pat, Tricia, Kathy, Dave and the kids. Love you all. Peace.
Love,
Chrissy and Matt xoxo
MARK Hafner
Trish I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family
Joseph Roach
Kathy: my condolence to you and your family.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Deacon Joseph Roach
Holy Family Church