Obituary of Nicholas J. Zaccagnino
Nicholas Joseph Zaccagnino, 90, of New Canaan, CT passed away on June 21, 2019 at Stamford Hospital with loving family by his side. Nick was born on October 29, 1928 in New Rochelle, NY to the late Joseph and Catherine Capasso Zaccagnino.
Nick is survived by his wife of 64 years Frances Rende Zaccagnino, 2 daughters Anne DiCeglie (Frank DiCeglie) of New Canaan, Susan Fay (Thomas Fay) of Vienna VA and 3 grandchildren Joseph DiCeglie, Danielle DiCeglie, Lisa Fay.
Nick was a graduate of Iona College, New Rochelle NY and a Navy veteran. He served in the US Navy from 1946 to 1948 on the USS Canisteo and traveled to the South Pole with Admiral Byrd. Nick was an avid gardener, established cook, dedicated craftsman and a talented salesman. He spent over 30 years with Citibank and served as an Executive Vice President traveling the world with his wife Frances.
The Zaccagnino family will receive family and friends at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan, CT on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 4-8pm. A mass to celebrate Nick’s life will be held at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 11AM.