Nicholas Rocco Cacciola

April 21, 1939 - August 13, 2020

Nicholas Rocco Cacciola, a long time resident of Valhalla, New York, passed away on Thursday August 13th, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born in Tuckahoe, New York on April 21, 1939 to Rocco and Antonette (Fama) Cacciola. He attended Archbishop Stepinac High School where he graduated in 1957. After graduation, Nicholas honorably served in the United States Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina from 1959-1961.He then started his career as a lifelong butcher when he opened and ran Pelham Meateria in Pelham, NY. In 1991, Nicholas opened his second butcher shop, Valhalla Meats and Fine Foods in his hometown of Valhalla. Nicholas was the beloved husband of 44 years to Jo Ann (del Barco) Cacciola whom he married on August 15th, 1976. He was a loving father to Christine (Joseph) Marrale, Patricia (Eric) Penneys, Nicholas Cacciola, and Michelle Cacciola. Adored grandfather to Alexandra, Nicholas Matthew, and Samantha. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, Nicholas is survived by his brother Santo (Marianne) Cacciola, his sister Rose Tavolilla, as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. All of whom he cherished. He is predeceased by his brother Anthony Cacciola, sister in law Marie Cacciola, and brother in law John Tavolilla. Anyone that had the privilege of knowing Nicholas was lucky enough to experience his good nature, fun loving personality, humor and loyalty. Although Nicholas loved rooting for his hometown Yankees, enjoying a bowl of ice cream, and watching a good movie, there was nothing more valuable to him than spending time with his treasured family.