Nicholas (Nicolo) Martin Mortillaro, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Riverview, FL on October 14, 2012.Born March 30, 1923 to the late Stefano Mortillaro and Santa Sciambra. He was the devoted husband to the late Catherine Leightman, his beloved wife, of 60 years. He is survived by his loving daughters Barbara Sandoval of Fairview, Texas and Kathleen Chenet of Riverview, Florida. Father-in-law of Jerry Sandoval and Richard Chenet. Nicholas was the proud and loving grandfather (PawPaw) to Melanie Capps (Kenneth) and Christie Bartoli (Danny), and the great-grandfather of Chayse, Kade and Ryder Capps; Alexis and Bella Bartoli. Brother of the late Rose Collins, Catherine Heric, Jennie Mortillaro, Santa Coogan, Joseph Mortillaro, Jennie Bensel, Lena Hartenstein, Vita Aiavolasiti, Mary Schernbeck, Victor Mortillaro and Stephen Mortillaro. Nicholas was a native of New Orleans, La and a past resident of Metairie, La for 53 years, He retired from the United States Post Office after 35 years of service and was a World War II Veteran serving his time in San Francisco as a Hospital Medic at Letterman General Hospital. Relatives and friends of the family are welcome to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St.; on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held on Monday evening, October 22, 2012 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. and on Tuesday morning from 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow at Hope Mausoleum. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com
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