Nicola "Nick" Vaccaro

Beloved husband of the late Maria (nee Nero). Loving father of Gino Vaccaro, Clara (Ron) Jones, and the late Antoinette (1954). Cherished Nonno of Audrey Jones. 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. Predeceased by his siblings: Tony (d. Louisa) Vaccaro, Domenic (d. Angelina) Vaccaro, Mary (d. Salvatore) Stranges, Maria (d. Salvatore) Vaccaro, Elizabeth (d. Antonio) Stranges, and Peter (d. Paulina) Vaccaro. He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Dad loved his gardens. The bigger, the better!

“We are our father’s garden. We are his legacy.”

A sincere thank you to the nurses and staff who cared not only for our Dad but for us as well. Danielle, you were our rock at GNGH - thank you.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patterson Funeral Home, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls. A Funeral Liturgy will be held in the Chapel at the funeral home on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Fairview Mausoleum. If desired, memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com.