Nino J. Rea

Nino J. Rea Born December 30, 1959, called to Heaven July 18, 2023 Beloved son of the late Tony Rea Sr and Edith Rea. Beloved brother of Angela, Donna (John), the late Dominic, Tony (Terese), Nina (Graham), Dino (Fran), Angelo (Michael), Elena (Mike), Diana (Kirk), Gino (Shannon), and Mario (Amy). Dear Uncle of Anthony (Natalie), Jay, Ross (Antonietta), Maria (Chris), Chris (Meagan), Pete (Rachel), Andrew (Sarah), Tony, Lauren (Brian), Johnny, Michael, Francesca, Dominic, Angelina, Dillon and Zachary. Dear Great Uncle to Gianna, Audriana, Gabriella, Charlotte, Cora, Giovanni, Brenden, Noah, Jane, Jack, and the late Anthony Nathaniel. Nino was born on December 30, 1959, and grew up in a family of 12 brothers and sisters. He was the 7th child born to his proud parents, having joined six other siblings and not yet knowing that there would be five more to come. He was born between two other brothers with the three of them becoming known as the “3 little boys” throughout their childhood. As with most of the older kids in the family, he was assigned a crazy nickname from his older brother Dominic. Nino was given the nickname of “Boo-nu,” a nickname that Nino took pride in, and one that stuck with him throughout his entire life. In addition to working in the Marketing field (in which he obtained his college degree), Nino was also very active in the food industry. Nino was a great cook, following in his mom’s footsteps, and spent a lot of time in the kitchen. He was perhaps the happiest while cooking, always wanting to help, always loving when he could assist with the many family dinners or planning new food creations for his many friends. A bit later in life, Nino found a calling for assisting the youth. He became a tutor and worked in alternative school programs mentoring many young people as they completed their high school educations. Nino was loud, and had an infectious laugh and smile, always joking, and always singing. Nino always took pride in being the “favorite uncle” to his nephews and nieces. He was very proud of his Italian heritage and his large family, and loved deeply, cherishing his family, friends, Vince and Gerardo as well as all of his beloved pets. Nino loved being on Facebook to keep up with family and friends, and to discover new family members. Nino was very strong and determined. He had a kind soul and was very brave despite some of the challenges that life threw his way. He faced life’s battles valiantly, and persevered and continued even when the road was very difficult. Nino possessed a very strong faith. He loved God and served God his entire life. He is now at peace with the God he so loved and is certainly being rewarded with the peace he so deserves. Everyone who knew Nino knows that he is now in God’s presence saying: “I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing” (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Nino will be greatly missed by his entire family and all of his friends. He joins his mother and father, and his brother Dominic in Heaven where he can certainly claim the reward that Jesus promises to his faithful followers. The family will greet friends on Saturday, September 9th at at Community Christian Church at 10:00am with a memorial service starting at 11:00am. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made in Nino's memory to Community Christian Church Food Pantry at 42400 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314. Share memories with the family at Mandziukfuneralhome.com

Nino J. Rea

December 30, 1959 - July 18, 2023