Nicholas John Ginardi, age 56 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 7th, 2016 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. He was born in Albany, NY on July 27th, 1960 to Joseph and Constance Christmas Ginardi.Nick attended Colonie Central High School and was employed as a carpenter. In his free time he enjoyed hunting with his friends and cooking.In addition to his mother, Nick was also preceded in death by his brother Vincent Ginardi.He is survived by his father; Joseph Ginardi of Clifton Park, NY; brothers Steven(Casimira) of Albany, NY; Joseph of Marietta, GA, and Daniel of Albany, NY. He is also survived by his nephew, Vincent Ginardi.A private memorial service will be held at a later date by the family at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Albany. Arrangements entrusted to Dickson Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 209 East College Street, Dickson, TN 37055. Phone 615-446-2313. Online condolences may be left at www.dicksonfuneralhome.com.