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Nelson Cacciabaudo Obituary

CACCIABAUDO - Nelson J., D.D.S., of Wantagh, NY, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022 at the age of 88. Devoted husband of Adele for 62 years. Loving father of Jean (Bill) and Charles (Jennifer). Beloved grandfather of Julia, Sophia, Marie, and Charles. Loved and missed by his many brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Nelson loved laughter and family. Nelson worked as he lived, always caring for others as a dentist for over 60 years in Wantagh. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 10:45am at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church, Wantagh. Private entombment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Northwell Health Foundation or The American Heart Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel. massapequafuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 17, 2022.

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Daniel Bosshart

February 20, 2022

Daniel Bosshart

February 20, 2022

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February 20, 2022

Daniel Bosshart

February 20, 2022

Dr. Nelson Cacciabaudo was more than just our family dentist for almost 50 years, he was more like a member of our family. When I was 8 years old, I expressed an interest in dentistry and he not only let me borrow books from him regarding dentistry but he allowed me to shadow him in his office at such a young age. He was an amazing mentor. He was still proud of me even though I decided to go to medical school to become an anesthesiologist. He navigated both my sister and myself to our orthodontist Dr. Scherr back in the late 1970s and our entire family to oral surgeon Dr. Shawn Pobiner via personal escort. Dr. Cacciabaudo cared so much about our dental health that he would come in on his off days, 7 days a week, to take care of our emergencies. On a personal note, when I was a medical student, he made sure to offer me professional courtesy for treatment during that time of my life. We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to know him, not only as a dedicated dentist but also as an extremely caring human being. I took these 3 pics on the day of my last appointment with him which was on April 28, 2016, before he retired. Our most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy go out to his family.

Eliot & Connie Levy

February 17, 2022

Dear Adele & Family,
Nelson was our family `s dentist for close to thirty years. His skillful, down-to-earth & caring manner always made us feel welcome & comfortable. Before our very young children became patients of Nelson, they would delight in sitting in his "magic chair," & being given a ride up & down. He always took an interest in our dental health, as well as happenings in our daily lives. He was a stellar human being in every way.

American Heart Association

February 17, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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St. Frances deChantal R.C. Church

1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

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