April 27- 1947 –
October 27- 2017
Life Legacy
SACCO, Nick – The world is a less joyful place with the passing of Nick Sacco on October 27, 2017. Nick was that rare individual who knew the true meaning of friendship, family, loyalty and commitment. No one who met him would ever forget the experience. Born on April 27, 1947, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Nick straddled many worlds -the food, beverage and hospitality industries, the worlds of conjuring and cardsharps, family and philanthropy, and, quite devoutly, Catholicism-all seamlessly. Intent on a business career, Nick attended both Niagara and York Universities. But he often said that he never forgot so many of the lessons he learned growing up in “The Falls”. Nick was recognized as a super salesman and manager in the food and beverage business, rising to become a National Sales Manager at Minute Maid (Coca Cola Ltd.) He treasured time with family and friends and was passionate about his magic (where he was respected internationally as an organizer, consultant and arm-chair performer). Wherever he went – from one end of the country to the other in restaurants he managed, in offices he worked and in the countless locations where he made sales calls – he made friends and left an indelible impression. To paraphrase Mark Twain, Nick never let his schooling get in the way of his education. Nick was the consummate people person. Whether he knew someone for five minutes or fifty years, he went to great lengths to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. Mentoring was a large part of his life, particularly for young people, and he did that unselfishly, brokering deals and relationships for individuals and organizations and otherwise assisting however he could on one condition: that he not be recognized publicly for any of his efforts. He was an authority on Sherlock Holmes and the history of comedy. And he and Barbara loved to travel, Mexico and Italy being two of their favourite destinations. He and Barbara had just returned from an unforgettable trip to France and Portugal and Spain. Nick was interested in good food, great wine, old movies and mesmerizing magic. Most of all, he was devoted to Barbara, whose beauty, courage and inner strength were his constant source of inspiration. . He is survived by his loving wife Barbara and his brother Michael (Diana), several nieces and nephews and countless friends. He is predeceased by his father Peter (Ted), mother Angeline, brother Louis and sister Frances. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. visiting Tuesday 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1 pm at Our Lady of the Scapular Church. Cremation will follow. In memory of Nick memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation or Our Lady of the Scapular Church and would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nick Sacco – April 27- 1947 –
October 27- 2017.source
Death notice for the town of: Niagara-Falls, Province: Ontario
death notice Nick Sacco – April 27- 1947 –
October 27- 2017- mortuary notice Nick Sacco – April 27- 1947 –
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