Salvatore J. Nicolette

Mr. Salvatore J. Nicolette, age 80, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Frankfort, NY on September 11, 1932, Salvatore was the son of the late Enos and Margaret (LaMazzo) Nicolette. Raised in Frankfort, he was a graduate of Frankfort High School. After graduation, Salvatore joined the United States Navy honorably serving in the Korean Conflict. He later attended MVCC. On June 4, 1955 in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, he wed the former Frances Bruno; together they shared 57 years in a close and devoted marriage filled with love and respect. For a number of years, Sal worked in the Data Processing Department at General Electric, and later at UNIVAC. With an entrepreneurial vision and an enduring work ethic he subsequently ventured into business for himself with The Pizza Factory at Charlestown Mall. He relocated to Marcy and opened LaPizzeria Plus, retiring in 1994. Sal was cheerful and outgoing, and he felt happiest in the company of family and friends. A proud and protective patriarch, he regarded his children as his first priority. When he was in the company of his grandchildren he would light up like a Christmas tree. He so enjoyed the time, fun, and pranks he shared with them. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life: interacting with his buddies at the Schuyler Commons, meeting with his former high school classmates for their once-a-month breakfast club, traveling with his family, and avidly rooting for the NY Yankees, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Syracuse Orange Basketball team. He held a strong belief in his Catholic faith where he practiced at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Salvatore is survived by his wife, Fran; his daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Michael Padula of Oriskany; his son and daughter-in-law, Sal and Barbie Nicolette of Whitesboro; his cherished grandchildren, Drew and Sydney Nicolette; his sister, Rosalie Nicolette: in-laws, Jerry and Marie Bruno, Donald R. Paciello, and Diana R. Grumboski; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and his beloved canine companion, Magic. He also leaves his long time childhood friend Steve Salamone. He was predeceased by his in-laws Richard V. Grumboski, Shirley A. Paciello, and Jerry and Anna Bruno. The family extends sincere appreciation to Deacon Sam Salamone for bringing Holy Communion to Salvatore every day; and Dr. Scott Brehaut, Dr. Clifford Soults, and the nurses and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center CCU and Emergency Department for their professional care and compassion. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St.,corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church in lieu of floral offerings; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Salvatore’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial, with Military Honors conferred by the US Navy, will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski and friend Deacon Sam Salamone. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Salvatore J. Nicolette

September 11, 1932 - January 20, 2013