Nicholas A. D'Andrea

Age 85 Years, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Joliet on July 3,1939 and a life-long resident, he attended Joliet Township schools, graduating in 1957 from Joliet Township High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin, the University of Miami and Butler University, graduating in 1962.

Nick was a registered Pharmacist in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Florida and Arizona and was the long-time owner of Ranch Pharmacy in Joliet. He was an avid and experienced skeet shooter. He achieved and won a National Skeet Shooting Championship in 1955. Nick was a man who loved family traditions, cooking, taking his family on vacations and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He also was known for his home-made wine and home-made Italian sausage.

Nick will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many.

Preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Rose (nee Puleo) D'Andrea; his twin brother, James; his sister, Rosalie D'Andrea and daughter, Nicole Trevino.

Survived by his beloved wife of 65 Years, Marilyn (nee Seeman) D'Andrea; his children, Armand (Anne) D'Andrea, Christopher D'Andrea and Renee (James) Murphy; his son-in-law, Jaime (late, Nicole) Trevino-Vasquez; his dear grandchildren, Andrea D'Andrea, Ashleigh (Adam) Saxen, Stefani (Ken) Feldmeier, Nicholas Trevino, Nicola, Nina, Isabella, Natalie and Leonardo D'Andrea; his great-grandchildren, Ayden Kern and Timothy J. Churnovic; his sisters, Marion D'Andrea and Patricia (late, Gus) Martinucci; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends also survive.

Visitation for Nicholas A. D'Andrea will be held at the Farkas Funeral Home, Richard J. Tapella Funeral Director, 3201 West Jefferson Street, Joliet on Monday morning from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following the visitation at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church/St. Paul's Campus, 18 Woodlawn Ave. Joliet at 10:00 am.

Per Nick's wishes, cremation services will be respectfully accorded following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Nick's memory to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Il 6043; St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.