Dante R. Nardini, Jr., 81, of Meriden, died on Nov. 6 at Middlesex Memorial Hospital. He was born in West Haven on May 9, 1934, to the late Dante R. and Genevieve (Langello) Nardini, Sr.

Dante was a self-employed entrepreneur and car salesman for many years until his retirement.

He is survived by his fiancée Lucille Palmieri of Meriden; three daughters, Laura (Bill) Shippee of Carver, Massachusetts, Kimberly Nardini of East Haven, and Dina Nardini of Branford; his son Dante Nardini, III of North Haven; as well as six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Dianne Nardini and his first wife, Julia (Barbiuto) Nardini.

A Memorial Service was held at the East Haven Memorial Funeral Home, 425 Main St., East Haven, 203-467-1708. Burial services were private and at the convenience of the family. Please visit Dante’s memorial page at www.easthavenmemorial.com and sign his guest book.