James V. Nicosia age 83 of Salem, NH, died Peacefully Sunday at the Salemhaven Nursing Home, Salem, NH.
He was born and educated in Lynn, MA. He was a resident of Salem for the past 41 years, formerly of Lynn.
Mr. Nicosia was a retired manager for Lucent Technologies in North Andover, MA. He was also an electrician and owned his own business. Jim was a US Army veteran, serving during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion Post in Salem. Jim loved to sing and was a member of the Salem Senior Singers, & the Sunshine Spreaders of the VFW. He was a former member of St. Joseph Church in Salem, where he was a member of the choir. Jim loved to help people and fix things for them. He was also an avid bridge player and was a life master in contract bridge.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Annamarie (Pitzi) Nicosia of Salem, NH
1 Son: Joseph & his wife Margaret Nicosia of Westford, MA
2 Daughters: Maryanne Nicosia & her husband William Tarmey of San Diego, CA
Andrea & her husband Alan Zalewski of Pelham, NH
Brother in Law: Vincent & his wife Patricia Pitzi of Enfield, CT
Grandchildren: Jennifer & Jill Zalewski, & Kathryn Nicosia
Several Nieces & Nephews
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 10 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Cremation will follow.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 9 from 4-7 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Salemhaven Nursing Home Activities Fund, 23 Geremonty Dr. Salem, NH 03079