Joseph H. "Joe Nick" Nicotera

Mr. Joseph H. “Joe Nick” Nicotera, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born in Utica on January 13, 1937, the son of the late Humbert E. and Theresa A. “Tessie” (Sciallo) Nicotera. He was raised and educated locally. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. On July 23, 1960 Joseph married the former Cynthia A. Mallace with a pledge of self-sacrificing love and devotion, a promise he kept for 52 years. Joe worked as a clerk at the United States Post Office Supply Room, the position from which he retired after more than 30 years of civil service. He was a member of Local #1820 of the American Postal Workers Union. Joe was an honorable man whose first concern was the well-being of his family. He will be remembered most for his courage and the love he imparted to those he held dear, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and loved the time spent with his buddies at his “Hunting Club.” He was also fond of the happy family memories shared at the Nicotera camp which inspired him to continue traditions at his own camp with his son and his son’s friends, many of whom considered him a second father after all the times they spent at Nicotera’s Beaver Dam Hunting Lodge. He was a fervent fan of the best of major league baseball, the New York Yankees. He practiced his Catholic faith at his parish, the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Joseph is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his daughter, Teresa M. Klein of Las Vegas, Nevada, and the memory of his son-in-law, Thomas Stephen “TSK” Klein, who passed away on August 14, 2012; his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph C. and Joyce A. Nicotera of New Hartford; and his grandchildren, Thomas Klein, Jennifer Nicotera, Joseph Nicotera, Carla Nicotera, Michael Nicotera, and twins Catherine Nicotera and Zachary Nicotera. He will always be remembered by his brother and sister-in-law, Fred J. and Pauline Nicotera of New Hartford and their daughters Gioia Nicotera, and Marisa Nicotera; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws Roger and Nancy Brooks, Tony and Shirley Milasi, and Charlene and Roger Willard; and his many wonderful friends. Joseph’s family accords deep appreciation to the Utica Fire Department Rescue One staff and members of the Utica Police Department for the valiant efforts. The family will honor Joseph’s life in a private gathering. By family request, please omit flowers. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joseph’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday at 12:00 Noon at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial with Military Honors will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Joseph H. "Joe Nick" Nicotera

January 13, 1937 - May 1, 2013