Nicholas Cribari, 85 of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012. He is survived by his daughter: Lynne Major of Crete, IL; son: Ken (Sandy) Cribari of Dyer, IN; grandchildren: Julie (John) Henry, Lindsay Major and Michael Major Jr.; great grandchildren: Samantha, Tommy, Jack and Emma; brother: Anthony Cribari of Dyer, IN; Preceded in death by wife: Doris; brothers: Dominick, James and his twin brother: Frank. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March, 13, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Stan Zack officiating; Entombment will be at Memory Lane Cemetery, Schererville, IN. Nicholas was a loving, husband, father, papa and uncle who was very committed to his family. He was an avid golfer and achieved golfing his age for 2 years in a row. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and served his country proud as a Navy veteran. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area in his memory would be appreciated.