Nicholas James Guadagnoli

Nicholas James Guadagnoli

Nicholas Guadagnoli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel) - Edina on Jul. 31, 2025.
Nicholas James Guadagnoli

Nicholas "Nick" James Guadagnoli passed away on July 23rd, 2025 at the age of 61. He was a resident of Shakopee, Minnesota.

Nick was born on February 19, 1964 in Walsenburg, Colorado. He was the loving son of Beverly (Kennedy) Guadagnoli and Nick Frank Guadagnoli.

A talented athlete, Nick attended Trinidad State Junior College on a baseball scholarship. During his work life, he was employed at various hardware distributors and a trucking company. Nick worked in many roles to include office work and long-haul trucking.

Nick had a passion for sports and the arts. He was a woodworker and loved the medium of ceramics. He enjoyed fishing and camping, books and music, and nature's gifts of lightening, thunder, and fireflies. Nick loved spending time with his family.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Beverly Guadagnoli.

Nick is survived by his wife of over 27 years, Becky (Miller) Guadagnoli, of Shakopee. He is survived by his children Andy Bolton, Nicole Kowalcyzk (Dennis), Aaron Bolton (Nellie), granddaughter Olivia Bolton and grandson Augustus Kowalcyzk. Nick is also survived by his sister Dana Guadagnoli (Sharon) and his brother Gene Guadagnoli (Judy).

Arrangements for cremation are made with the Cremation Society of Minnesota. Nick requested there be no formal memorial service. Nick's family will have private remembrances of his passing.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to contribute to Nick's memorial. Please send contributions to the Cremation Society of Minnesota: 7110 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435.

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