Nicola “Nick” Galdo of Medford died on Saturday, August 7th. Born in Pratola Serra, Italy, he was the cherished son of the late Domenico and Grazia (Marano) Galdo. Nick’s family was everything to him, especially his grandchildren. Nick worked hard all his life, provided for his family, and always put their needs before his own. He loved to cook for family and friends, and tell stories while he watched you enjoy his food.
Nick was the beloved husband of the late Clara (Bellabona) Galdo, and the devoted father of Vincent Galdo and his wife Paula of Texas, Domenic Galdo and his wife Maribel of Norfolk, and Grace Galdo and her husband Trev Coccimiglio of Revere. He was the loving grandfather of Nicole, Emma and her fiancé Will, Alex and her husband Josh, Paige and her fiancé Michael, Krystalyne, Zach, Nicholas, Christopher and Benjamin and the loving great-grandfather of Josephine. Nick was the brother of Carmelina Petruzziello of Rome, Italy, Giuseppina Sorrentino of Mondragone, Italy, Alfonso Galdo of Revere, and the late Vincenzo Galdo, and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather for visiting hours at the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Tuesday, August 10th, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.