Obituary of Nicholas D. Murdaco

Nicholas D. Murdaco, 94, of Freehold passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at CentraState Medical Center surrounded by his children. He was born and raised in Jersey City and had lived in Carteret and Jackson before settling to Freehold in 2003. Nicholas worked as a steel worker for Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Inc. in Jersey City for over 40 years.  He was a union representative and eventual Teamster President of Local #660. Nicholas bravely served in the United States Navy during World War II. Nicholas became a Gold Star Father, losing his son Alan, who was overseas serving for his country. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris Murdaco; son, Alan Langer; sister, Francie; brothers, Joey, Frank and Sandy Murdaco; and daughter-in-law, Phyllis Murdaco. Nicholas is survived by his children, Anthony Murdaco of Freehold and Donna Corrado of Jackson; grandchildren, Alan Langer of New Hamsphire,  Thomas Corrado and his wife, Heather of Jackson, Nicole Quezada and her husband, Jimmy of Jackson, Joey Murdaco and his fiancée, Maggie Brennan of Hamilton, Megan Murdaco of Freehold, and Anthony Murdaco of Freehold; great grandchildren, Jimmy Quezada, Zachary Corrado, Nicholas Corrado, Madison Corrado, Morgan Corrado, and Bella Quezada; sisters, Pauline Crappse and Anna Force; and daughter-in-law, Linda Fortin.

Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:30 PM with his funeral service to follow. Interment will be private. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com