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John Joseph Nazionale of Mooresville, NC passed away on June 8, 2022 at the age of 70. He was the son of the late George Joseph and Emma Romagnoli Nazionale. John was born on January 22, 1952 and was a resident of Follansbee, WV before moving to Mooresville, NC in 1996. John left behind his two sisters, Marian Helmke and Kathy Clark and two brothers, George and Joseph Nazionale along with his "Mooresville family" which he was such a part of with his love and fellowship. After graduating from Brook High School in 1970, John began working at his family-owned business, Nazionale Distributing Corporation, in Follansbee, WV. He worked there for 20 years where he became Vice President. During this time, John was a member of the American Motocross Association from 1977 to 1983. He raced his motorcycle from coast to coast with great success and respect. John was offered a position with Pro Motor by his lifetime best friend, George Gable, in 1996, facilitating his move to Mooresville. He was now a part of a team working on NASCAR engines. In 2004, John took a position with Hendrick Motorsports and became part of that NASCAR racing team. There he received 6 Champion Racing rings as part of the team. John's love and knowledge of race cars continued after retirement. He was a regular at dragstrips and as part of the pitt crew or as a fan. He spent many hours with friends at the engine shops and very seldom missed watching a NASCAR or NHRA race with his "Mooresville family."

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John Joseph Nazionale

January 22, 1952 - June 8, 2022