Nicholas Alleva

Beloved husband of the late Roseann Alleva, loving father of James Alleva, Philip Alleva and the late Nicholas Alleva Jr., father in-law to Dorothy and Donna, cherished pop pop of Nicholas, Isabella and Philip and dear friend to many.
Nicholas was born and raised in Brooklyn NY and after childhood attended Saint John's University, earning a bachelor's degree after concluding his studies in Pharmacy. He enlisted in the United States Army where he was awarded a medal as a rifleman sharpshooter later being assigned to a medical unit. He was honorably discharged and began his career in Pharmacy owning his own pharmacy business. He sold his pharmacy business and began a career with the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs which later became the Drug Enforcement Administration. He worked for many years as a Special Agent targeting high level drug trafficking organizations specializing in undercover operations. After retiring, he worked in the private sector where he was a security consultant and director of security for several pharmaceutical companies throughout the tri-state area.
During retirement in his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Aside from spending time with his grandchildren and family, one of his greatest joys was being a member of the East Harlem Giglio Society. This society celebrates the life of Saint Anthony by carrying an 80-foot-high tower called a Giglio which is carried by one hundred men. After being a member for several years, he became a Lieutenant and then Capo Di Paranza. He also was a member of the Sons of San Paolino and the Hudson Valley Giglio Boys where he continued his celebration of the Giglio.
Nicholas brought so many smiles to people he met during his wonderful life. He was a man who treated everyone he met with love and respect. He always went out of his way to help everyone first and himself last. He was an old school proud Italian that cherished being born and raised in an Italian family.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
American Heart Association
Visitation:
Monday, December 8, 2025
2-5 & 7-9 PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
2-5 & 7-9 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535
Funeral Mass:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
St. Pancras Church
72-22 68th Street
Glendale, NY 11385
Tel: (718)821-2323
Interment:
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718)894-4888