Nicholas W. Tucci

1981 - 2020

Nicholas W. Tucci obituary, 1981-2020, Middletown, CT

Nicholas W. Tucci

1981 - 2020

Nicholas Tucci Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2020.
Nicholas Whitney Tucci of Middletown, Connecticut and Ridgewood, New York died on March 3, 2020 at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. Born on April 3, 1981 in Middletown, he attended Middletown public schools and graduated from Middletown High School in 1999. He attended Yale University and graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in Theater Arts. At Yale, Nicholas was a member of Saybrook College, the Suite 13 improvisational comedy troupe, and the 1999 Ivy League champion Yale Football team. He was active in undergraduate theater, appearing in over thirty Yale student stage productions with notable leading roles in A Streetcar Named Desire and Angels in America.

A professional actor based first in Los Angeles and more recently in New York, Nicholas had 41 screen credits that included feature and short films and network television programs. Best known for his roles in You're Next, Choose, and Long Lost, he appeared in a total of 16 feature films. Noteworthy television appearances include Homeland, Quantico, Person of Interest, Blacklist, Daredevil, Pose, Ramy, and Channel Zero. Nicholas also appeared in a variety of off-off Broadway and regional theater stage productions in New York and Connecticut.

He is survived by his parents Alexander and Marjorie Allison Tucci of Middletown, his sister Natalie Tucci Shoff, her husband Harrison of Brooklyn, NY and their son Theodore Whitney Shoff. Additionally, he is survived by his paternal grandmother Flora Tucci of Chester, Connecticut, his uncles Richard, Theodore, Michael, and John Tucci, uncles Thomas M. and Gerard Allison, and aunts Linda Tucci Lichtman, Christine Bednarz, Suzanne O'Shea, Lorolie Wishart and their respective families.

A gathering to remember and honor Nicholas' life will take place on a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nicholas's memory may be made to the Beat the Streets Boxing Club and Community Center at 121 South Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut 06450. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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June 27, 2023

Jody Shawn Brachman posted to the memorial.

June 27, 2023

Kara Joyce Waycott posted to the memorial.

March 1, 2021

Bill Denert posted to the memorial.

Jody Shawn Brachman

June 27, 2023

I'm good u my condolences bye

Kara Joyce Waycott

June 27, 2023

Im sorry for your loss Mrs Tucci. - A former student

Bill Denert

March 1, 2021

Sandy, always remembering you and your entire family. From your long-time friend and neighbor,

Bill Denert and Donna

April 2, 2020

Sandy, Marge, Natalie, Teddy, Richard, Linda and Michael we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.

Sincerely,

Bill and Donna Denert

janet tibbetts

March 17, 2020

Sandy,Marjorie,Natalie and extended family,

We have lots of good memories Nick going way back to Mommy Pat's and Gianelli's and beyond. So devastated to hear of Nick's passing. He was a very determined and talented spirit. We are so grateful that with your guidance and support that he was able to pursue his dreams. His memory will live on in our hearts. May peace be with you.

Janet, Robert and Katie Tibbetts

Lise Wilcox

March 10, 2020

Sandy ,Marjorie ,Natalie, Linda, Richard, Ted, Michael, John, wives, cousins, and Flora, my thoughts are with you now. I know the strength of your family will help you through this difficult time. Peace be with you.

March 9, 2020

Dear Mr. Tucci and Family:
Although I never met Nick, if he was anything like his Dad, he was a treasure to this world.

My thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,

Amy House (Rand)

Cheryl Walsh

March 9, 2020

Sandy, Marjorie, Natalie and all of the Tucci family;

I want to say how deeply sad and sorry I am for the loss of your remarkable son. So many fond memories are flooding back and I will cherish them. Sending prayers and much love

Karen Golden

March 8, 2020

Alex, Margie and family - Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved son Nicholas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bruce and Karen Golden and David and Nancy Wodatch

John Robinson

March 8, 2020

Mr Tucci & Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loving son. May the good Lord be with the family at such a time as this.

dave (doc) schloss

March 8, 2020

sandy and family ,
my deepest condolences

Katie Legato

March 7, 2020

I met Nick when he was working alongside my father. We became friends from there. He was smart and funny and sweet and I adored him. Thank you for sharing the gift of him with us all. Sending you love and light.

Jeffrey Roberts

March 7, 2020

Incredibly sorry. Never knew him but he made You're Next. Again, so sorry for your loss and as a fan, miss him so much already.
-Jeff. R

Christopher Serra

March 7, 2020

To the Tucci Family,
Our deepest condolences and thoughts of peace and comfort in this very tough time.

Nick was a good childhood friend of mine as I have fond memories of playing various sports with him, hanging out at each other's house.

He was a very focused young man with intelligence and drive. I will cherish those memories forever.

Thoughts and prayers to your family!

Chris Serra & The Serra Family

Angela Church

March 7, 2020

Margie, Sandy & family,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of Nick.
Know that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Angela & Patty

Gale Yost

March 7, 2020

MArge, my heart goes out to you and your family. Right now I'm remembering all the conversations we had about Nick and the excitement I felt listening to you talk about his acting accomplishments.
Sadly I never had the pleasure of meeting Nick but my memories of your smile whenever you spoke of him will always be with me.

Michelle Lionello

March 7, 2020

Dear Tucci family,
I'm so sorry for your incredible loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Jack Botti

March 7, 2020

Dear Sandy, Marjorie and the Tucci Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Nick. It was a pleasure coaching Nick in the Youth Football League, and with you Sandy along side of me, Nick was a good heads up ball player and a good kid, great memories!

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Jack Botti & Family

Janet DuBois

March 7, 2020

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. May you have strength during these hard times. Nicholas will always be in your hearts. I am so sorry.

Janet Perruccio DuBois

Frank Tarallo

March 7, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Johanne Meehl

March 7, 2020

Tucci Family

I am so sorry for your loss of Nick. Remember all the good times at hockey events and baseball. I lost Jonathan last year to cancer. The lost of your son is Devastating.

Joan and Rich Tomc

March 7, 2020

May our Lord wrap your family in His care and love. Nick will always be a part of us.

Peter & Linda Mascaro

March 7, 2020

Sandy, Marjorie, Natalie and family.
We are so sorry to learn of Nick's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and God Bless

Robert

March 7, 2020

I had the very good fortune to work with Nick, he was a joy to be around, a great actor and an even better person. Saddens me to no end to hear of his passing. My most heartfelt condolences on your great loss.

Rob Legato

Frank Tarallo

March 7, 2020

So sorry for your loss.
Frank Tarallo

March 7, 2020

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Patty Chandler

March 6, 2020

Marge, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Sharon Vumbaco

March 6, 2020

Marjorie, Sandy and Nat-Words cannot express what we are all feeling. Sending you all our love,
Sharon, Alyssa and Joey

Kelly Derosier

March 6, 2020

Rest easy my friend...love you Nick and the Tucci family! Thank you for letting me in during such a private and personal journey. Love you all Kelly Derosier

March 6, 2020

From all the Shoffs, we will miss Nick's big place in our extended family. Sandy, Marjorie and Natalie, our hearts are with you.

March 6, 2020

Sandy, Marjorie, and all family and friends. Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Nicholas. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Bob & Deb Gill

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