Nicola "Nick" VACCARO

Nicola 'Nick' Vaccaro passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (nee Nero) and loving father of Gino Vaccaro, Clara (Ron) Jones, and the late Antoinette (1954). Nicola is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Rosaria (the late Benito) Aurora, Italia (the late Frank) Nero, Raffaela (the late Mario) Vescio, Diamonte (the late Fiore) Roperti, Florence (Domenic) Nero, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He will be remembered for his love of gardens. Family and friends received Nicola at Patterson Funeral Home, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls, on February 6, 2026, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy was held in the Chapel at the funeral home on February 7, 2026, at 11 a.m., followed by entombment at Fairview Mausoleum.