Mr. Lordi grew up in Livingston and graduated from Livingston High School. He served as a Marine before entering Rutgers University.

After his discharge from military service, Mr. Lordi met and married Kathleen (nèe D’Alessio) and had two daughters, Donna and Christina Lordi. The couple raised their children in Livingston.

Mr. Lordi served as the president of the Aquinas Academy PTA for many years and was an active member and volunteer at St. Philomena Church.

A funeral service will be held today, April 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Philomena Church.