Michael Nicoletti

Michael Nicoletti, owner of Nicoletti?s Steak & Pasta Restaurant and beloved friend of the community passed on September 1, 2015. He was surrounded by his family when God took him home. He was 72.

Deeply devoted to his wife and family, Mike gave love and laughter freely. He enjoyed life and spent his days surrounded by his many, faithful friends and his large, loving family. He was loved, and he loved in return. He unselfishly gave his time, his ear, and his heart to anyone who needed him.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Nicoletti, who he adored, his sons Dean Nicoletti and John Kinder; his daughter Laurie Murray (nee Kinder); his sons-in-law Billy Meyers and Mike Murray; his granddaughters Jessica, Mandi, McKenzie, and Emelia; his grandson Owen; his great-grandchildren Aleigha, Kingston, Kamdyn, and Gabriella; his father-in-law Edwin Landis (Claire, wonderful mother-in-law); his brother Ron; his sister-in-laws Barbara Olivastro, Jane Nicoletti, and Kathy Nicoletti; his brother-in-law Joe Olivastro; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.

Mike and his wife Cheryl opened Nicoletti?s in 1987. For close to 30 years, they have delighted the West County community with their natural hospitality and family Italian recipes. Mike loved being at the restaurant. He loved being around people. He thrived on telling stories, listening to stories, on connecting with his patrons.

Mike grew up in the City of St. Louis where he attended St. Raphael. He was born on July 12, 1943 to Frank and Jean Nicoletti. His older brother Nick (who proceeded him in death), was a lifelong friend and companion and his younger brother Ron worked with him when he owned Nicoletti?s Barber Shop in Frontenac.

Mike loved to listen to his favorite musical artists: Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin. He loved poker night with the boys, travelling-especially to Palm Springs, gatherings with family and friends, and staying home and having a nice quiet dinner with his wife.

He will be missed.

Services: Memorial service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children, St. Louis. Memorial visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.