Nicholas C. Amodeo

Nicholas Crescent Amodeo, aged 69, passed away peacefully on March18, 2025, held by his wife and children. Unmatched in his dedication to serving his God and his country, he was a trusted mentor and supporter to everyone he met. Nicholas was the beloved husband of Domenica Raffaela; for forty-three years they worked together, traveled together, and built a family together. He was the treasured and adored father of Domenico C. and Luciana F. Amodeo.

Nicholas was a lifelong student. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, Field Artillery. He held a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Boston University, a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics and Operations Research from the University of Northern Colorado, and a Master of Science degree in Vocational Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. His military education included the Air War College, Command and General Staff Officer Course, and Logistics Executive Development Course. Nicholas could be found on the rare, quiet Saturday watching lectures on Computational Complexity Theory.

Nicholas served in the United States Army for over thirty-seven years. In that time, he served across the nation and the world from the swamps of Fort Polk, Louisiana, to Vicenza, Italy, where he would meet and marry his wife, then welcome his son. At every base and in every office, Nicholas established a fierce following of trusted and loyal friends and peers. He would support and mentor them through their careers, through graduate and postdoctoral degrees, and through promotions to General Officer. And when they succeeded, he took joy in celebrating their successes. Nicholas listened, he advised, and he served those around him endlessly.His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit two awards, five awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, nine awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. He was also authorized to wear the Army Staff Badge.

Nicholas’ true legacy is his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He worked tirelessly for his family. He would take his daughter sledding in the middle of the night to ease her asthma attacks. He went to every Scout camp, wrestling tournament, and track meet with his son. And he took his wife traveling, throughout Italy and Europe, stopping at every market on the way.

Nicholas loved his grandchildren deeply, took the greatest joy in all they did, and was beautifully present to them each and every day. He loved exposing them to new things and traveled with them as much as he could; taking them skiing in New York, sightseeing in Colorado, and to innumerable baseball, hockey, and basketball games. His dream came true when he took Leonardo, Massimo, and Neyla to Italy, showing them the country he loved and introducing them to their third and fifth cousins in Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

A consummate storyteller, Nicholas loved to teach his grandchildren about life. He made them laugh with stories about the strict nuns who taught - and disciplined - him in Catholic school and the innumerable antics he and his friends would get into, running around the streets of Brooklyn. He never taught them a lesson without first telling them a story.

Nicholas' loss is devastating and will always be felt. He leaves his wife, Domenica (Russo), his son, Domenico (Julia), and his daughter, Luciana (Simon Peter). He has three grandsons, Leonardo, Massimo, and Danylo, and one granddaughter, Neyla.

He is also survived by Alice Amodeo, Marian Winn, and Catherine Amodeo.