Nicola Salvatore Gallicchio

"Nick" Gallicchio, 72, beloved husband of the late Ada Armida Gallicchio, died Friday March 28, 2008 at Hartford Hospital with his daughters at his side. Born in Laurenzana, Italy, son of the late Giambattista and Teresa Gallicchio, he immigrated to this country in 1960, living in West Hartford. In the 60's Nick ran his own shoe repair shop in Hartford and years later, joined by his wife, opened the Professional Shoe Repair and Dry Cleaning business at the mini mall in Bloomfield. In the late 70's both he and his wife opened the General Stop in CIGNA. Nick enjoyed his time with friends at the Luna Social Club, playing cards and visiting with "the guys at the coffee shop". He adored his two little dogs, BJ and Pepper, who provided him with loyalty, unconditional love and great source of comfort. Each year he tended his garden and was especially proud of his prize tomatoes. Nick's favorite activity was spending time and playing with his family and grandchildren. He most enjoyed preparing his famous "nonno's pasta" for family and friends and watching his grandkids stuff their little bellies. He is survived by his two daughters Terri Gallicchio Mazzucco and her husband Dave of North Granby, Leslie Pellegatto Carpenter and her husband Dennis of Nashua, NH, two step-children Gail Pellegatto Mutch and her husband Tim of Laconia, NH, and Robert Pellegatto and his wife Lina of Wethersfield. In addition, Nick is survived by six grandchildren: Nicolas 11, Derek 9, Nicholas 9, Camden 3, Anthony 3, and Dominic 2. His brother Rocco Gallicchio and his wife Carol of Newington, his brother Antonio Gallicchio and sister Francesca Coluzzi both in Italy and several nieces and nephews also survive him. We love you, Nonno. "Always the biggest and the best!" The funeral will be Wednesday April 2nd at 9:30 a.m. from the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Hartford. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, April 1st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation 925 White Plains Rd. Trumbull, CT 06611.

Nicola Salvatore Gallicchio

April 19, 1935 - March 28, 2008