Dennis Henry Nolan Sr., 78 went to sleep in peace with the Lord on January 15, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. He had been a resident of Tucson, Arizona since 2015. He suddenly passed away the day after his wife’s funeral.
He was born on October 7, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey to Henry and Ruth (Bowers) Nolan. A member of the Catholic faith, he graduated from St. Benedict’s High School in 1958 in Newark, NJ and attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.
He was easy-going and a quiet person. He loved to read and had a vast knowledge base with a love for trivia.
He met Carina Cedro in 1967. They married after meeting in July 1968 and took up residence in Parsippany, NJ and then eventually moving to Lake Hopatcong, NJ. While living in New Jersey, they were blessed with the births of three sons.
In the mid 1970’s the family moved to Florida. For a period of time they lived in Orlando, Port Orange and Jacksonville, finally settling in Green Cove Springs just south of Jacksonville, Florida where they raised their three sons.
Dennis worked as an expeditor for 10 years before becoming permanently disabled. He cared for the home and children while his wife worked. He was involved in his son’s activities and upbringing. He enjoyed family vacations at the beach and activities including camping, picnicking, theme parks and flea markets.
He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Green Cove Springs. He was proud of his three sons who learned the value of education, attended college and earned degrees.
Survivors include Dennis Nolan Jr (Christine) of Leander, Texas, Steven Nolan (Jessica) of Phoenix, Arizona and Keith Nolan (Jennifer) of Orlando, Florida and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his one sister, Sharon Nolan of Jacksonville, Florida and two cousins Barbara Simino of Wirtz, Virginia and Robert George of Smyrna, Delaware.
Mr. Nolan, Sr was preceded in death by his wife Carina.
Interment in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, Arizona following Memorial Service on March 23, 2019.
It is said that whenever someone dies, it rains because God cries for them. It rained the evening he passed.
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