Nicholas F. Minicucci, Sr. 90 of Lewiston, NY passed away peacefully at his home with his devoted wife at his side on Sunday January 17, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Julia (Floramo) Minicucci.

Nick was raised and educated in Niagara Falls, and moved to the Lewiston area in the late 1950's. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a member of the 263rd Infantry Regiment, 66th Panther Division from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. He was involved in the campaigns of Northern France, and awarded the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Nick began his working career in Niagara Falls with National Graphite, during which time he also owned and operated along with his father, Nick's Liquor Store. He went on to work for James Maroon, Vaughn Doors, and alongside his son Nicholas with Medical Biotics and son Robert with Health System Services.

Nick was a longtime parishioner of St. Peter's RC Church in Lewiston and former president of their Holy Name Society. He was also a board member of the Niagara Falls YMCA, 4th degree member of the Knight Of Columbus Council 247, a member of Our Lady of Angels Association, Niagara Falls Builders Association, Niagara Travel Club, American Legion and Nick's Como Gourmet Club. Nick was also an avid golfer and member of the Niagara Fall Country Club. He was especially proud of being the oldest member to win the Governors Cup and also serve as Porter Cup Marshal. In his younger years, Nick coached soccer for the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League.

Mr. Minicucci was predeceased by his first wife Rosa Louise (Chiocchio) Minicucci in 1985. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie (Romero) Mezhir Minicucci, his sons, Nicholas (Susan) Minicucci, Jr. of Allendale, NJ Robert (Kristy) Minicucci of Youngstown, NY, Lt. Colonel Stephen (Patricia) Mezhir, Retired USAF of Colorado Springs, CO and Paul (Larry Brohman) Mezhir of Niagara Falls, NY his grandchildren, Molly (John) Phillips, Nicholas (Jennifer) Minicucci, III, Michael (Amanda) Minicucci , Matthew (Cassandra) Minicucci, Robert Minicucci, Jr., Richard Minicucci, late Thomas Minicucci, Katie Minicucci, Charles Mezhir, Nicholas Mezhir and Shane Mezhir, 12 great-grandchildren, Susan, Cassandra, Jack, Shae, Nicholas IV, Madison, Grayson, Cole, Amelia, Sadie, Reese and Luke as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and Godchildren. He was also predeceased by his brother Anthony (Mae of Niagara Falls, NY) Minicucci, his brother-in-law Robert (Barbara of Danbury, CT) Chiocchio and was the lifelong friend and brother of, Albert (Patricia) Chille and late Ralph (Ezita) Chille.

Nick's family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers Martha and Frudy for their compassionate care.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday January 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter's RC Church 620 Center Street Lewiston, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. The Knights of Columbus Council 247 will conduct a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. If desired, memorial; offerings may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY 2805 Wehrle Dr. Suite. 6 Williamsville, NY 14221or a charity of one's choice.