Nicholas Marco passed away January 17, 2020 at 6:10pm at the age of 95 surrounded by his loving family. He was Born in Giovinazzo, Italy on May 13, 1924 to the late Francesco Marcotrigiano and Lucianna Bologna. In 1930 at the age of six he and his family emigrated to America. In 1942 at the age of eighteen he joined the U.S. Army, proudly serving as a member of C company 8th Armored Infantry Battalion 20th Armored Division, in the midst of World War 2. After the war he married the love of his life Isabel Turturro who he leaves behind, having just celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. He was the devoted Father to daughters Lucy and her husband Mark Weinrub, Jean and her late husband Ed Thal, Maria Wood and her husband Brian Costello, son Frank Marco and his wife Kelly, and daughter Chris Marco. Grandfather to Jason & Jenny Weinrub, Andrew & Maia Shaffer, Greg Weinrub & Beth Surich, Nicole & Jay Havekost. Great Grandfather to Nicholas & Chris Shaffer, Colten and Bailey Havekost, Zachary & Taylor Weinrub. He also leaves behind his youngest brother Frank Marcotrigiano and his wife Angela. His Sister-in-law Maria Marcotrigiano (Romanelli) and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his sister Frances and her husband Nick and brothers Vincent and his wife Mary, Dominic and his wife Frances and Angelo.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 6 to 9 PM at the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home at 4061 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33308. Tuesday, January 21,2020 we will have Mass at our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 1400 South State Road 7, North Lauderdale, FL. at 11:00 am with interment to follow.
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