Nicholas Agresta

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Nicholas Agresta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 1, 2026.
Nicholas Agresta, 85

Loving Father, Grandfather & Brother, Army veteran, Classic Car Enthusiast

Nicholas Agresta of Cape May County, NJ passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on February 26, 2026. Born in Newark, NJ, Nicholas was the son of the late Anthony and Jennie Agresta. Before retiring, he worked in sales and management with NEA Products for Northeast Automotive in Belleville, NJ

He was a proud veteran, having served in the US Army, a member of the Knights of Columbus, he was an active member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Cape May, NJ. Nicholas loved classic cars and enjoyed showing them.

Nicholas is survived by his daughter Aster Elliott, his grandchildren Caroline and Olivia, and two great grandsons. He is also survived by his sister Irene Wendling and her husband Frank, his sister-in-law Karen Priore and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia.

Visitors will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St. Nutley on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1-4 pm

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church, Belleville on Monday March 9 at 10:30 am followed by entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to www.liverfoundation.org

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Upcoming Events

Mar

8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home

267 Centre Street, NUTLEY, NJ 07110

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

9

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

St. Peter's Church

155 William Street, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.