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Nicholas Sforza Obituary
Nicholas (Big Nick) Sforza, 83, of Venice, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Waterbury, CT on May 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Nick and Jennie (Tiso) Sforza.
Nick is survived by Linda M. (Cerasale) Sforza, his wife of 33 years; his sister Janice Sforza of Waterbury; his son Nick Sforza Jr. and wife Laura of Bristol; and his daughter Jodie Zajkowski and husband Lester of Northport, FL; his grandchildren Megan and husband Edwin, Nicholas and fiancé Jaime, Jenna, Zack, Zoey, Tyler and fiancé Hannah, and Nate; and great-grandchildren Bryson, Noah, Jameson, Peyton, and Nicolina. He also leaves behind his aunt Agnes Geruch of Naugatuck; his brothers-in-law Dan Cerasale and wife Pat of Meriden, Jeff Cerasale and wife Chari of Venice, FL, John Cerasale and wife Tanya of W. Columbia, SC; and sister-in-law Jean Carta and husband Lou of W. Columbia, SC, as well as many cousins and good friends.
Calling hours for Nick will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9 - 11:30 a.m., with a memorial service from 11:30 a.m. - noon, at Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow St., Waterbury, CT. To sign the online guestbook or to leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com .
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