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Nicholas Grillo Obituary
He was born on March 14, 1943, in New London, the son of Nicholas J. and Lena (May) Grillo. Nicholas married his beloved wife, Gail, on Jan. 15, 1981 and together they shared 32 wonderful years together. He was a classic car enthusiast. He owned and worked on many cars over the years. He completely rebuilt a 1935 Chevy with help from his cousin, Jimmy Macione and his friend, Fred Serluca.
His favorite past times were traveling to car shows with his friends, the Dawleys; along with gardening and cooking. He was always comparing recipes with friends. He was also known for his quick hand at the Italian Dramatic Club card nights and for his competitive winning ways at his late night card games with friends.
Nicholas served in the National Guard HQ detachment 192nd engineers. He retired from the City of New London Water Department. He was also a member of the Italian Dramatic Club of New London, as well as the New London Lodge of Elks.
He is survived by his wife, Gail (Belyea) Grillo of Quaker Hill; a sister, Donna McGrath, and her daughters, Lauri McGrath and Traci Belcher, and great-niece, Sonya Belcher; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, c/o Mary Hesdorffer, 1317 Kings St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guestbook, or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Grillo
Donna Mcgrath
April 14, 2025
Miss you every day . Love you
Donna Mcgrath
November 4, 2024
Can´t believe it´s been 11 years since you have been gone.
Miss you everyday.
Donna
Donna Mcgrath
November 7, 2023
Can believe it´s been 10 years .
Miss you everyday.
Donna
Lauri
November 22, 2013
I miss u Uncle Nick..
Donna McGrath
November 17, 2013
To my amazing brother.....I love you!!
Dee Vaughan
November 14, 2013
Gail, my deepest sympathies for your loss.
I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Dee Vaughan
Joan & vincent Falconi
November 13, 2013
Gail so sorry to read of nick passing he was a great person. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Gloria Quinn
November 12, 2013
Gail,Iam so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Nick.Please know I am thinking about you and send love and prayers your way. Love, Gloria
Tony, Ann & Joe Gigliotti
November 12, 2013
Grillo Family,
So sorry to read about Nick's passing. A great person with a terrfic personality. He will be missed by all that knew him. Brother Joe sends his condolences from Oregon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mike & JoAnn Santangelo
November 12, 2013
Gail,
JoAnn & I would like to offer our condolences to you on the passing of Nick. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace.
November 12, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of Nick's passing.He was a great guy and a good customer.
All of us at Napa Auto Parts
Mary Anne Alfieri
November 12, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Maggie Gradilone Searles
November 12, 2013
Gail I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Nick. He will be missed by many. RIP Nick I will keep you in my prayers Gail as you go through these hard times
Kevin Leyland
November 12, 2013
Gail, So sorry to hear about Nick. He was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Mingo
November 11, 2013
Gail
Sorry to learn of Nick's passing. His pain and suffering over, bless God for that. He will be surely missed by all who met him. Peace be with him.
November 11, 2013
Old school chum of Nickys. Condolences to family. a good friend.
ken fadden from England.
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Tom and Dee Serluca
November 10, 2013
Gail and family: We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Nick. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. No more pain. He is now your angel watching over you. Rest in peace, Nick. Tom and Dee Serluca
Rick & Linda Olisky
November 10, 2013
Gail,
Rick & I are very sorry to hear of Nicks passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Dominic, Sharlie & Dominic III Grillo
November 10, 2013
Donna sorry for your loss. I didn't know your brother, but if he was anything like you , he was great person. May he rest in peace.
November 10, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Millie Silver
November 10, 2013
Donna,
So sorry for the loss of your brother, Nickie. I remember so many good times when I would eat dinner at your house and how he would tease us. I always liked him. I'm sure he will be so missed. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Toni Grillo
Tom Ferino
November 10, 2013
Gail,
I am sorry. I worked with Nick for years and thought of him often even though I have not seen him in years,we got along great and he was a good man.
Gerald Maranda
November 10, 2013
Nick and I shared many good times during our single years.
Whle I have not seen him in years I still consier him a good friend.
May his soul rest in peace.
Jerry Maranda
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