Nicholas Vatalaro Sr.

Nicholas Vatalaro Obituary

RAVENA Nicholas J. Vatalaro Sr., 84, entered eternal life Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Nick was born in Coxsackie, son of the late Costantino and Rose Graziano Vatalaro. He graduated with honors from Coxsackie High School and received the Bausch & Lomb Science Award. In 1983, he retired from the field of television and electronics repair. Nicholas was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving during World War II. Nick was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jane Delehanty Vatalaro. Survivors include his daughters, Paula Vatalaro and Kathryn (Gary) Meyer; sons, Nicholas Jr., Michael (Cindy), Mark (Sandra), Stephen, Matthew (Sandra) and Thomas Vatalaro; 14 loving grandchildren; sister, Letizia Vatalaro; and several nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his sisters, Sylvia Theysohn and Santa Montelone; brother, Emery Vatalaro; and grandson, Michael Vatalaro II. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 24 at St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Sunday from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Contributions in memory of Nicholas may be made to the Capital City Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1999, Albany, NY 12201-1999 or to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Vatalaro

9 Entries

Nancy Malphrus

July 26, 2006

Kathy, Matt, Paula, Nicky, Mike, Mark, Steve and Tommy,

I was sadded to hear about your Dad!

I had a lot of good times at your home years ago and remember that your Dad was always very nice to me. I am sure he thought I was a pest but never showed it, to me anyway! I don't think he ever knew my real name, he always called me FROG!! One time, a few years ago he saw my sister and ask how I was doing and he refered to me as Frog or Toad! LOL. Your Mom was great too! God Bless all of you and always remember the good times over the years that you had with your Dad and Mom!! Sorry I didn't make the Funeral I would have like to see all of you and give you hugs!

My deepest sympathy to all of you,

Nancy & Tommy Malphrus

Cindy

July 24, 2006

Paula, Nicky, Mark, Stevie, Kathy, Matt and Tom

It took me a while to convince your Dad that I should be part of your family. He might have been a stubborn Italian but little did he know that he was tangling with a more stubborn Dutch girl. I knew that I wanted to be part of your family and I was faced with the challenge of winning him over, it didn't take long. I found out that he was a lot softer than he wanted me to think that he was, especially when I handed him a homemade lemon meringue pie. I'm going to miss that along with buying the Christmas box of chocolate covered cherries every year. I'm going to miss the twinkle in his eyes as he watched our kids grow up and I will miss hearing him tell them how proud he is of them. I'm going to miss hearing him say at family gatherings that he was the luckiest man in the world. He loved each of you unconditinally with his heart and soul and you were so lucky to hear him say it time and time again. I loved your Dad, I love your brother and I love each of you and when the sadness of his passing lessens, the many happy memories will sustain us. He's home with the love of his life, his mother and father, sisters and brother, and our precious angel Mikey. That thought brings me comfort and makes it easier to say goodbye for now, I hope that it does for each of you as well. May our circle be unbroken.

John Malinowski

July 23, 2006

I am sure that none of you would remember me,...but Nick and Mary Jane were two of my very favorite cousins. It was your Dad's enjoyment of electronics that inspired me to study the same in College and to be successful in that same field in the military. I know that you will miss him dearly, and you should. He was a fantastic man and a friend to all who knew him.

God Bless you all in this time of sorrow and joy! (Joy, because he is finally reunited with the love of his life.......as if they were ever really separated!!!)

jerry wilsey

July 23, 2006

TO; paula, nick.mike. steve. I Would like say that I am sorry for your loss. I understand your loss.I hope that the last many years that you took the time to tell dad how you felt. I know that your dad "knew" how much you all loved him. I remember him as stern, but still let you kids have space and learn. I thought a lot of both your dad and your mom. They both welcomed me to your home and to be a small part of your family. TO all of you " I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS" I may have not seen you all in many years but you all in my heart and in my mind at diferent times. your freind always jerry c. wilsey aka arlo.

James Dutcher

July 23, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathy from an old family friend.

Debbie Oatman-Gaitan

July 23, 2006

To The Vatalaro Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I rememeber when we were young and use to hang out at your house; your Dad was always so patient and kind. I know that your memories will help you all to get through this difficult time.

Debbie Oatman-Gaitan

Hope Van Nuis - Weidman

July 22, 2006

Dear Paula and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Biscone

July 22, 2006

To the family of Nick, I extend my heartfelt sympathy to each and everyone. I will always remember Nick and his kind smile---a true gentleman and a pleasure to have known him.

Tammy Kot - Glasheen

July 22, 2006

Dear Vatalaro Family,

In this time of grieving, it may be good to pause in some quiet place and let your mind be still. Consider the treasure of memories that you and your loved one created together.

Then, little by little, begin to know, deep in your heart, that the promise of God will someday be fulfilled. You and your loved one will meet again, as surely as day follows night, as sure as spring comes after winter.

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