Obituary: Nicholas Caldarola, 77, Of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT — Nicholas Caldarola, 77, of Danbury, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at his home in Danbury. He was the husband of Antonio Pereira da Silva.

Nick was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Frank Caldarola and Phyllis Schmenti. He attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, and received his BA from The City University of New York.

Nick served in the United States Air Force, based in Texas.

In addition to his spouse Antonio, survivors include his sisters: Carmela, Claudia, and Marie. His nieces and nephews: Claudine, and Lauren Cozzi, Nick, Phyllis, Nicholas Anthony, John and Victoria Scalici.

Nick was a great husband, a kind and loyal friend and always made the best of any situation. Nick’s personality always lifted your spirits and he would light up a room. He had a great sense of humor, quick-witted and a wonderful storyteller. Nick could always be counted on, especially in time of need. Nick was close to family and had many long-standing friendships. He will be dearly missed by all.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at Holy Child Roman Catholic Church, 4747 Amboy Rd., Staten Island, NY 10312.

A Celebration of Life in Danbury will be held from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at the Ethan Allen Hotel, 21 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury, CT.

Please omit flowers. Contributions in Nick's memory may be made to the Danbury Hospital Foundation, POB 22539, New York, NY 10087-2539 or to the American Cancer Society, POB 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.