Nicola Vito "Nick" Mazzeo, age 80, beloved husband of Clara, nee Lieggi; loving father of Raffaella (Antonio) Lo Sapio, Virgilio (Nicole) Mazzeo, and Christopher Mazzeo. Dear Nonno of Clara Lo Sapio, and Vincenzo, Rocco, and Maximo Mazzeo; Cherished brother of Giovanni (late Franca) Mazzeo, Dora (late Bob) Usenovici, Maria (Paolo) Tribuzio, and the late Ninetta (late Nicola) Labbate and the late Armando (Dalika) Mazzeo; fond uncle and second father to many.

Nick loved his family and was selfless in his devotion to them. He was the consummate handyman who could fix or build anything. He loved to cook and was famous for his baked clams, seafood salad, and focaccia. He also enjoyed making wine and limoncello.

Visitation will be at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles on Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 AM to Our Lady of Ransom Church Mass 10:00 AM. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Funeral info: 847-966-7302.