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Nicholas DeVito Obituary
Nicholas Dominick DeVito, 61, passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nick was born in Stamford on August 10, 1956 to Connie DeBlasi and Dominick DeVito. In addition to his adoring mother, Nick is survived by his loving wife Gina (nee Vallone), beloved children Nicholas [Sarah], Gene, and Gina Marie, his devoted sisters MaryAnn [Jim] Choquette, Donna [Fred] Held, his supportive brother in law Anthony Vallone Jr., extended family and friends.
The youngest of three children, Nick graduated from Stamford Catholic High School and the University of Connecticut. "Nickybulbs" spent a 28 year career with Sylvania Lighting. Nick was an outstanding athlete, and a loyal fan of the New York Jets, New York Yankees and the UConn Huskies. Nick was passionate about his faith and family. He especially enjoyed watching his children participate in athletics. He was a member of a small group bible study, a founder of the First Down Club at Trinity Catholic High School, a board member of the Italian Center Men's Club, founder of FNL, owner of the infamous Jet Bus and winner of the 2008 NYJ tailgate challenge. Nick took great pride in entertaining his friends and family at his home.
Calling hours are Wednesday April 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave. Stamford, CT 06902. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 5, at 11 a.m., at Saint Gabriel Church, 914 Newfield Ave. Stamford, CT 06905 (behind Trinity Catholic High School). Burial will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, 124 Rock Rimmon Rd. Stamford, CT 06903. To leave an online condolence please visit www.lacerenzafh.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nick's memory to the First Down Club (c/o Mezzapelle Associates, 700 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902) or St. Gabriel Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas DeVito
Sharon Held
March 28, 2021
I’ll always remember Nick with a big ♥ heart ♥ he was like a brother to me. I think of the jets bus that he had in his backyard before it burned. Rest In Peace my friend.
Sharon Held
Trumbull Ct
Sharon Held
March 28, 2019
I remember meeting Nick over at Vincents Resturant on Mothers Day he loved to talk about anything. He was a great friend he loved to have us sing the twelve days of Christmas hes split up the words we would sing one at a time, He loved to entertain play Santa CLaus pass out Christmas gifts to everyone and he would show us his Jets Bus in his backyard with all his jets memerobelia that he had inside of it. Hed watch the wedding video of his Daughter Gina Marie walking down the isle of Saint Catherines and say thats my baby. MayI will always keep him in my ❤ Luv u, Nick
Sharon Held
moishe herskovits
April 25, 2018
I wish your family health and wealth and great times to enjoy them.. may God bless your family... Moishe [email protected] 5393
April 9, 2018
We were so saddened to hear of Nick's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy, Mike & Carmela LaMonica
ted keane
April 7, 2018
So sorry to hear this.Some great old memories.
April 6, 2018
The Leist family wishes to express our deepest sympathy. We are deeply saddened learning that a "legend" of a man has gone on to do greater work. Nick DeVito was a gentleman, humble, caring and thoughtful. He embraced our family from day one and made everyone feel so welcome. You will be missed in so many ways, but we know God has a team where he needs you to lead. May the peace of God be on you and your family always....
Doug McAuliffe
April 6, 2018
I recall fondly my days with Nick on the gridiron - a great team mate and friend - Godspeed in his eternal life and prayers of strength for his family.
Donna Hulse
April 5, 2018
Dear Nick,
A better friend I won't ever find. You are an inspiration and a bright light to all who know you.
Best Buddies forever,
Donna
Mary (Mollo) Kokkoris
April 5, 2018
Devito family, Please accept my sincere condolences on Nick's passing. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. J-E-T-S forever.
Peg Devlin
April 4, 2018
Sending hugs to the DeVito family. May special memories of Nick provide you with some comfort during this impossibly difficult time. Lots of love, Peg, Tim and Quinn Devlin
Bobby McDonald
April 4, 2018
To the DeVito family, Nick was a great man and he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobby McDonald
April 4, 2018
To the DeVito family , Nick was a great man and he will be sadly missed.my thoughts and prayers are with you
Jacqueline Abbott
April 4, 2018
Dearest Gina,
My heart goes out to you at such a difficult time. Wishing you the strength to hold Nick's light and love in the memories you created together.
Pat Ganino
April 4, 2018
Dear Connie, Mary Ann, Donna,Gina and family
Mike and I send our deepest sympathies to you. May God bless you and comfort you. We will remember Nick in our prayers.
With love, Pat and Mike Ganino
Scott Cronin
April 4, 2018
Nick...Kevin and I loved you...Thanks for energy and positive attitude always God Bless.
Michael & Celeste Bouton
April 4, 2018
Keeping the DeVito Family in our thoughts and prayers during this especially sad time. A good man, gone way too soon.
Joseph Claps
April 4, 2018
Nick,
You were sincerely one of the parents I had the pleasure of working with. You were always honest and upfront, even when we disagreed, and I always respected that quality in you. You're speech before the Stamford High Game in 2012(?) when you told the kids you chose to come and watch them and break a long standing tradition of attending the Yale Bowl with your college teammates was legendary!! When you tore the sweatshirt off to reveal your Trinity jersey gave me goose bumps. You will truly be missed.
Teresa Layden
April 4, 2018
I'm incredibly saddened to hear of Nick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vinnie Freccia
April 4, 2018
From our high school days to being around town, to the IC men's club, Nick always expressed a greeting with a smile and a good word.
Whether Nick was your family, friend, confidant, or fellow Jets or UCONN fan, we all feel the loss. He will be missed but remembered for the person he was and the positive impact he had on many.
Thoughts & prayers to his family.
Lou DeNapoles
April 4, 2018
To the DeVito family, I was very sorry to hear of Nicks passing, Always generous to everyone, My sincere condolences and prayers to all. May he Rest In Peace
JOEL MOST
April 4, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Fil Cerminara
April 4, 2018
A true gentleman and great guy, really enjoyed working with Nick, we are very sadened over the loss, and will miss him dearly, our heart felt condolences to the Family..
Rich Rosa
April 3, 2018
I played little league baseball with Nick. I also played CYO basball against him and we played varsity basketball together at Stamford Catholic High School. He was an great athlete.
Nick was a great friend and always made me laugh. He had a smile on his face at all times. We spent many a fun night playing cards at his parent's house on Square Acre Dr. Nick was one of the boys.
Nick, you will greatly be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Rest in peace good bubby!
Karen, Scott, Kelly & Keri Gallagher
April 3, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family!!
Ben and Michelle Lionetti
April 3, 2018
Gina, Aunt Connie and all the family. We are so blessed to have had Nick in our lives. Our prayers are with you all. Maybe with him up in heaven the Jets finally have a chance.
Always in our hearts,
Ben and Michelle
Larry Palma
April 3, 2018
Dear Gina and Gina Marie. Our hearts are with you and your entire family. We will cherish the memories of years filled with laughter and joy. God bless! Ali, Kelly, Lori and Larry Palma
Nick Pensiero
April 3, 2018
Dear Gina and family.
Very sorry for you loss. Had many wonderful times with Nick at school and on the bocci court. It's was always fun talking to him about the Jets. You and your children are in our prayers. We know Nick is in a great place now. We will pray for you and your family.
Nick and Ann Pensiero
April 3, 2018
A childhood friend who was the best baseball player on the block! Loved growing up in our neighborhood. We had a blast on Square Acre/Olga Drive. May you rest in peace Nicky DeVito.
Susan Faccio
D.J. Sexton
April 3, 2018
Nick was my pal. One of the best friends of my life. I will miss him so.......
Heaven has just gotten even better.
Ralph Landi
April 3, 2018
Dear Aunt Connie, Gina, Maryann, Donna, Nicholas, Gene and Gina,
My deepest condolences to you. Although Nick and I were born as cousins we really lived our lives as brothers. We are extremely blessed to have had the time we did with him and to have been surrounded by such a great family and group of friends.
I really miss him.
Ralph Landi
The Parrish Family
April 3, 2018
Dear Gina and family.
There simply are no words to express how sad we are at the passing of your gentle giant. Nick was such an amazing person always ready with a smile and a funny story. We have so many fond and humorous memories. We pray that you all find the strength in your memories during this difficult time to help you through. He will be so sorely missed. God speed Nick, thanks for being you!
Scott and Debbie Parrish
Sharon Held
April 3, 2018
Dear Gina Gina Marie Maryann Jim & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Nick he was great plying Santa Claus at Christmas time, He always loved to celebrate Mother's Day once a year we all had a great time with him. May the Lord Jesus keep you in comfort at this difficult time.
Maria Palermo
April 3, 2018
Dear Gina,
My sister and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. I hope that all of the special memories you had with Nick will sustain you during this difficult time.
Sue deFreese
April 3, 2018
please accept my condolences to your family.
Fiona Connolly
April 3, 2018
So sorry to hear about Mr DeVito. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May he RIP.
Regards,
The Connolly Family
Dana Griffin
April 3, 2018
May God Bless the DeVito family and please accept my most heartfelt sympathy with the passing of Nick. He was a great guy! May he Rest in Peace and Soar with the Angels, Dana
Valerie (Roumeles) Kousoulas
April 3, 2018
I worked with Nick's sister Donna for many years at Clairol in Stamford and she is a good friend of mine but we haven't seen each other in years. I do remember she always talked about her brother and was very proud of him. RIP Nick
Bob Gregory
April 3, 2018
I was deeply saddened to hear of Nick's passing. May he rest in peace. So long old friend you will be missed.
Manny Blosio
April 3, 2018
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing,he played ball for me as a 15 year old and was always a wonderful kid,he sure will be missed..
Jim West
April 3, 2018
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.
I had the pleasure of coaching with Nick at Springdale Little League in the minor Division back in 1996.
He will be missed very much.
The West Family
Debbie & Chris D'Elia
April 3, 2018
Going to miss his smile. Prayers and thoughts out to the Family.
John Faccio
April 3, 2018
It saddens me to read of Nicks passing. He was may oldest friend in the world. Please except my deepest condolences. I have found memories of growing up together and the many adventures we shared. May he rest in peace.
Paul Rotante
April 3, 2018
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Steve Rose
April 2, 2018
I played football against Nick in High School, with him in the Nutmeg Bowl, and with him again as a fellow UConn Husky 75'-79'. Nick was a class act and a great guy. He will be missed. We lost him much too early. RIP Nick.
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