FORT PLAIN - John J. Nadalin, 72, of River Rd. passed away peacefully with family by his side April 12, 2015 following a long, courageous, inspiring battle with cancer. Predeceased by his soul mate and beloved wife Kathy (Sellick) Nadalin, brother Michael Nadalin, and parents John and Helen Nadalin, he is survived by his niece Jessica Nadalin and loving friends. Born July 6, 1942 and raised in Astoria, NY, John met and fell in love at first sight with Kathy while both studying at Pratt Institute. They married July 1, 1968. John went on to become a successful architect designing and building many homes and apartment buildings across New York City and Staten Island, some alongside his brother Michael. John and Kathy then moved to reside in Woodstock, NY for many years where John had a small farm and Kathy continued her artistic career. They then enjoyed their yacht and explored the inlets along the east coast down south to Florida and up the Hudson and Mohawk Valley as far west as St. Johnsville, NY where they retired to a home built by John himself outside of Fort Plain, NY. John was a devout Christian with many passions including traveling, hobby farming, animals, architecture, and politics. He was extremely talented, intelligent, and driven. He could, or convince friends, to do anything he put his mind to. He cared deeply for his family and friends, was a caregiver to his loved ones, and a dedicated husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed and his legacy will live on in all the lives he touched. His funeral arrangements are with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street in St. Johnsville, NY. Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea (518) 568-2300. His funeral service will be held 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015, with Rev. R.W. Williams officiating. Calling hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to the funeral home service. In lieu of flowers, John's family requests donations be made to the ASPCA of your choice. To leave an online note of sympathy, please visit www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.