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Nicholas Bontempo Obituary
Nicholas was a standout basketball and baseball player during his school years at Norwich Free Academy, and beyond his own achievements, he devoted much of his life to coaching young athletes. As a respected youth coach in football, basketball, baseball and wrestling, he helped shape the lives of countless young people, many of whom went on to earn All Conference and All State honors. His involvement in athletics and coaching earned him induction into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame and recognition by the Waterford Little League North, which named "Bontempo Field" at Quaker Hill School in his honor.
He is survived by his children, Catherine Bontempo; Michael Bontempo; Christine (Bontempo) Cote; stepdaughter Kimberly Ebersole; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a total of seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue https://ygrr.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate-in-honorin-memory
The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. May 27, at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. May 28, at St. Joseph Church, Squire Street, New London.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joseph Ruffo
May 26, 2025
Dear Catherine, Michael, Christine, Sandra & entire Bontempo Family,
We are so sorry to hear of cousin Nick´s passing. He was a wonderful man. He is now with his loving parents, our Aunt Antoinette and Uncle Nick. May Nick rest in peace and his memory to those who loved him be eternal.
Fondly,
Jolene and Joseph Ruffo
Joe and Nick were 1st Cousins
Anne Ogden
May 25, 2025
Nick helped so much at Waterford North - he was a kind gentle man. I have so many fond memories. I have been thinking about him for the past month ~ when driving my his street - about 6 months ago I left him a voice mail. He has been on my mind. So sorry for your loss. I am out of Town this week and cannot make the service - but I am sending hugs to all of you. ~Anne Ogden
Tina iwanicki
May 24, 2025
Nick did our taxes for years and was brilliant. A soft spoken gentleman always with a smile on his face. Remembered and greeted you no matter where you saw him. Rest in peace .
Donna Kramer
May 23, 2025
My sincere condolences are with you. Nick was a wonderful man!
Mary Ann Newman Ruffo
May 23, 2025
He had a full and blessed life. It is so heart warming to read all the wonderful tributes Nicky has received from friends and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Your 2nd cousin, Mary Ann Ruffo Newman
Daughter of late Nancy & Jeremiah T. Ruffo
Nancy Komiega
May 23, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Nick did my taxes for many years, always kind and thoughtful. His dogs had the best life, I enjoyed seeing them whenever I was there.
Lorenzo Cicchiello
May 22, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Bontempo family.
Karen J. Harrington (née Yanchinsky)
May 22, 2025
Dear Kim,
My condolences to you, Chris, Niko and family at the loss of your Dad. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort.
Your former neighbor from 7 Cherry St.
Gary Bohara
May 22, 2025
To the family,our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nick was a great man,RIP Nick,Bo and Wendy Bohara
Kathy Napert
May 22, 2025
Nick did my taxes for years. He was spot on. Always talked about his children and grand children such a gentleman and I loved his dogs.
Jeri Duefrene
May 21, 2025
I worked with Nick at the Mohegan Sun Arena; he was so nice all of the time and was so caring. I will remember him with a smile. Rest in Peace, now he can be with his wife. Godspeed good man.
Nancy J Prochorena
May 21, 2025
I worked with Nick in the arena at Mohegan Sun we had a great time he was a super guy.
Melanie Dyer
May 21, 2025
Nick was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. He will never be forgotten. Thinking of you all! Melanie (Silva) Dyer.
roger ruffo
May 21, 2025
To the Bontempo family, our thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your father. Roger and Patricia ruffo
Peter Ververis
May 21, 2025
Always enjoyed seeing him at Mohegan Sun. Very nice soft-spoken man. My condolences to the Family.
Mike Lewis
May 21, 2025
One of the best men and coach Ive had the pleasure of knowing. And a great family man as well. My parents went to HS with NIck, we are all saddened by his passing.
Ken Fontaine
May 21, 2025
I worked with Nick for many years at the Mohegan Sun Arena. He was a pleasure to work with, talk to or to just be around. He will be missed.
Dave Fairman
May 21, 2025
Rest in Peace
Brentt Smith Sr.
May 21, 2025
Nick was such a class act, I enjoyed coaching the wrestling team at Clark Lane Middle School with him for over ten years. He taught me what´s important in life and what´s trivial. May you rest in peace Nick.
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