Henry J. Nydam

Nydam, Henry (Hank) J., 84, of Pompton Plains, passed away on May 31, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Henry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elaine, his son, Paul Nydam and partner Julia Cannarozzi, his daughter Sherri Harrington & her husband Ken, his son, Scott Nydam and wife, Chris, his grandchildren, Michelle Becker & her husband Sean, Ashley Gennaro & her fiancé Justin Topasna, Ami Nydam and Michael Nydam, great grandchild, Chloe Becker and his siblings Ken Nydam and Jan Bush. Henry is also survived by many other family members and friends.

Born and raised in Clifton, NJ, the son of Henry and Cornelia Nydam, Hank worked with his father in the Milk Delivery business before creating his own dairy delivery business. Hank served in the Navy as a Gunner’s Mate traveling around the world. In 1955, Hank married Elaine Schmitz and raised 3 children. Eventually he became owner/operator of Nydam Trucking along with his dad and brother, Ken. Hank was a volunteer fireman and active member of the NJ Motor Truck Association. He had a great sense of humor and was loved by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 2 PM to 5 PM at Cedar Crest Senior Living, 1 Cedar Crest Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 at the Woodland Commons Conference Center. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made in the name of Henry J. Nydam to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate .