Nicola Garofolo

1927 - 2025

Nicola "Nick" Garofolo, 97, of O'Hara Township (formerly of Wilmerding), passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. Born on Dec. 8, 1927, to Maria (Pecora) and Antonio Garofolo. Nick was preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Theodore, and James; and sisters, Florence (Knezivich) and Ann (Comunale). Nick lived a long and honorable life rooted in service, devotion to family, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He carried that same spirit of discipline and integrity into every aspect of his life. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence (Dangelo), with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Nick is survived by his children, Mari (Mark) Musial, Janice (James) Frye, and Paul (Sharon) Garofolo; his grandchildren, Ben (Chelsea) Musial, Matt (Josie) Musial, Andrew Frye, Evan Frye, Colin Frye, Dillon Garofolo, Austin Garofolo, and Isabelle (Luke) Vadas; and his great-grandchildren, Isla Akagi, Palmer Musial, Jackson Musial, and Maisie Musial. His legacy of love, resilience, and quiet generosity lives on in all of them. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Jude Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 405 Westinghouse Avenue, Wilmerding, PA 15148. Followed by interment at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 1443 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137. An Italian lunch will be served after internment at Cenocola Restaurant, 2000 Commerce Lp., North Huntington, PA 15642. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences. A special thank you to Monarch Home Hospice and Dad's personal aides and nurses that worked to provide Nick with comfort and peace. Thank you all for your guidance, strength, and support. We are grateful that God brought you to our family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Nick's memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, Att: WPA Office. Nick will be remembered always for his steady presence, his devotion to his family, and a life lived with humility and purpose.