Nicholas “Nick” DiPadova

Nicholas DiPadova, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and the heart of his family, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 94. He lived a long life, but one that never felt long enough to the people who loved him most.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary, his father, Anthony, and his brother, Tony. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda, his seven children, Mark, Aaron (Sara), Dannielle (Robb), Nikki (Shane), Toni (Row), Nicholas (Bree), and Michael (Holly), and his 22 grandchildren: Austin, Bryce, Camryn, Taylor, Kylee, Ryan, Payton, Kendall, Robby, Kaden, Ella, Keaton, Tre, Karsyn, Marky, Kyler, Kortney, Gianna, Millie, Rocco, Ezra, Ezekiel, and grandson #23 on the way. He will be waiting for the day he is reunited with each and every one of them. In the meantime, he will be missed by his family greatly.

Nicholas was born on August 22, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the Bronx on Hunts Point Avenue. He joined the service in 1951 and served until 1955, where he worked as an Air Force mechanic. He later moved to California, where he met his wife; they were married on September 21, 1971, and raised their children on Rolling Road in Woodland Hills, California, for 38 years, where he worked as the president of Autologic.

He spent the later years of his life at his home in Gilbert, Arizona, where he cooked many a meal for his wife, kids, and grandchildren. He could fix anything and everything, and if you mentioned a problem, he remembered—often checking back in with a call or voicemail—just to make sure you were okay. There will never be enough meals shared, Starbucks or Costco trips taken, advice given, or laughter remembered to fully capture the love and guidance he gave.

If it were up to him, Nicholas would have never left his family. He loved them deeply, showed it daily, and held on to them for as long as he could.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.