Nicola Monteleone, age 90, of Munster, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Monteleone; children, Edward (Mary) Monteleone, Tony (Mary) Monteleone, and LiLiana (late Richard) Monteleone-Altgilbers; grandchildren, Tricia (John) Lawson, Nicholas (Dawn) Monteleone, Veronica Monteleone, Brian (Jenny) Altgilbers, and Cepriana Monteleone; great grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony and Vincent Monteleone, and Johnny and Molly Lawson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franchesco and Carmella (nee Martelli) Monteleone. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday October 23, 2015 at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN, with Reverend Michael Yadron, officiating. Cremation to follow. Visitation will be held on Thursday October 22, 2015 at the funeral home, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nicola served in the Italian Army and was an avid winemaker. He retired from Inland Steel, after 30 years of service as a “Top Class Welder!” Nicola passed on their 69th Wedding Anniversary. He truly lived the American Dream.