Gelardi, Nelson of Everett passed away on September 19, 2016. Loving long-time companion of the late Ann Hayes. Beloved step-father of Johanna Vecchia and her husband Frank of Woburn and the late William Hayes. Dear brother of Matthew Gelardi and his wife Elaine of Wakefield. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the JF Ward Funeral Home 772 Broadway, Everett on Friday, September 30th, 2016 at 10 am. Visitation will be Friday from 9 to 10 am. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.