Nicholas J Altomare

After a long and fulfilling life, Nicholas Joseph Altomare, age 94, passed away in St. Augustine, FL at the Bailey Family Center for Caring on October 8, 2018.Part of the country’s greatest generation, Nick was born September 19, 1924 in the Bronx, New York to Nicholas and Amelia Altomare. After a fulfilling life, beloved son, father, husband, grandfather, friend and patriot will soon be joining the love of his life, Marilyn, who recently passed in November 2017. These two wonderful loving, caring parents would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on October 5, 2018.We would like to quote a letter his wife, Marilyn, wrote to Nick on his 80th birthday, “He grew up as a normal youngster until he met me at a CYO basketball dance. This was just before my 16th birthday. We dated a few times before he enlisted in the Army on July 4, 1942. By the way, he lied about his age and he was only 17. Shortly after he shipped off to Fort Lewis, WA, he became a member of the 125th Radio Intelligence Company and he deployed to the South Pacific. He was assigned to a Philippine Gorilla unit and was in the invasion of Luzon. Shortly after the war was over in August 1945, I saw my future husband on New Year’s Eve. Thirty seconds later, he proposed and I said yes.”Known for his extraordinary memory, love of history, quick wit, and the desire to do everything his way, he is best known for his love for his family. Nick will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Morrill (Joseph deceased) from St. Augustine, FL, son, Nicholas Altomare deceased, (Deborah) of Savannah, GA, and COL Michael Altomare (Selinda), USA (Ret) from Springfield, VA. Nick was also blessed with 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and an adopted great grandson.To really understand this amazing man you need to understand his laser focus. Because he enlisted into the army at age of 17 he was unable to complete his high school degree. Those that knew him understood that he had incredible self-drive, dedication, and a zest for life. He worked his way up the corporate ladder and with additional schooling (mostly self-taught) from Con Edison, he achieved a position of Nuclear Plant Operator that took others many years of schooling.Nick, success is measured by the happiness you brought to others, and the love of those you left behind. In this case, we all consider it mission accomplished. You will be greatly missed!Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on October 21, 2018 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine, FL with Deacon George Murati officiating. Burial will take place at Jacksonville National Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m. on October 22, 2018 with Father Richard Perko officiating.

Nicholas J Altomare

September 19, 1924 - October 8, 2018