Joseph Nitti Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joseph Nitti Jr. (Utica, New York), whose life came to an end on August 31, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph J., Sr. and Palmina Nitti (Martelli); his siblings, Clara Mae Nitti (Jernigan), Alfonso (Trudy Nitti), Dominick (Marie Nitti) and Ralph (Patti Nitti); his parents-in-law, Gerald and Louise Trotta (DeJoseph); his in-laws, Gerald A. "Jerry" II, Bonnie Trotta and Carmelita Nitti; and his nephews, James Pavone, Scott Hoffman and Gerald A. "Pepe" Trotta III.
He is survived by: his wife Rita; his children, Jerriann (Robert "Bob" Calenzo), Renee M. Nitti-Welpe (Joseph J. III) and Tiffany Nitti (Vincent M. Nitti); his grandchildren, Nicholas, Chloe Calenzo, Anthony J. Calenzo, Lauren Griggs, Sarah and Anthony "AJ" Schirripa; his great grandchildren, Giuliana Rose Calenzo and Anthony J. Calenzo; his siblings, Rose (Thomas Tallarino), Delores Melita (late Mark Melita) and Richard Nitti; his in-laws, Marie Luce (late Louis R. Luce, Sr.), Vincent, Rosalind Trotta, Frank and Gloria Trotta; and his close friends, Sandy and George Salem. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins.
A celebration of life was held on Thursday, September 5th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish (648 Jay St, Utica, NY 13501).
Memorial contributions in Joseph's honor may be made to the Abraham House online at http://www.theabrahamhouse.org.; envelopes will also be available at the service.
