Nicholas Anthony Campailla

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Anthony Campailla, 38, of Orlando, Florida. Nicholas peacefully passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Nicholas was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Campailla.

He is survived by his mother, Janice Hunt (Phillip Stephens), his sister, Sarah Peddie (Matthew), nephew, Colton Peddie, niece, Callie Peddie, and sister, Rene Campailla.

Beloved son, brother and uncle, Nicholas was known by his family and friends as Nicky, Nickle and Nico. He was a "gentle giant", a kind-hearted man, selfless in helping others and devoted to his mother, sisters, family and friends.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Nicholas grew up loving and playing baseball. He moved to Florida with his family in 1999. Nicholas graduated from Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando in 2005. Nicholas's passion for creative cooking inspired him to study at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando. Nicholas quickly became known as "The Sicilian Chef". His culinary career spanned two decades working as a sous and executive chef in Central Florida.

Nicholas applied his culinary skills to create, for the first time, a successful brunch for a local restaurant. Recently, Nicholas honed his creative cooking art as a chef in catering for special events.

Nicholas lived his faith and quietly shone his light in the world. He leaves a lifetime of cherished memories with his family and friends. He is now dancing among the stars to the songs of Phil Collins.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, April 5th 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 845 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the charity "No Kid Hungry" at www.nokidhungry.org.