Nicholas J. Bondarek Sr.

April 15, 1949 - April 8, 2022

Nicholas J. Bondarek Sr., of Chesterfield, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at the age of 72. He was born April 15, 1949 to the late Jack and Lorice Bondarek. Beloved husband of Vera. Dearest father of Nick Jr. (Tammy), Jacob (Dawn), and Bernadette (Randy) Jacobson. Loving grandfather "Giddo" of Madison, Amira, Jade, and Jack. Dear brother of Georgette "Dee" Ministrelli. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Nicholas is remembered as a family man and a supportive father. His children fondly recall seeing him at all of their sporting events, cheering them on from the crowd. He also cherished time spent with his grandchildren, who will forever affectionately refer to him as "Giddo". In his earlier years, Nicholas enjoyed watching boxing and was lucky enough to attend some big time title fights in person. While growing up, he made some close friends and was able to maintain that friendship through the years; one of his favorite things was the annual hunting trip up north with that same group of childhood friends. In his later years, Nicholas became a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, enjoyed watching the Wheel of Fortune and King of Queens with his wife, and buying and selling antiques at antique shows Vera, his brother-in-law, and sister-in-law. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Road (North of 22 Mile Road) Shelby Township. Friends and family will gather Thursday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until an 11 a.m. funeral service.