OSWEGO – Nicholas J. Todaro, 99, of Oswego, passed on September 24, 2020.
Born and raised in Oswego he was the son of the late Vito and Domenica (Calderone) Todaro.
Nicholas was a graduate of Oswego High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Syracuse University. He was employed by Oswego County where he worked as a probation officer. Nicholas also worked for General Electric in his earlier years. Nicholas married his wife, the late Katherine Scoville Todaro, and together raised their family in the central New York area.
He was proud of his time in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Idaho when he was 16. Nicholas was a proud Purple Heart WWII Veteran with the United States Marines. He served our country from 1942-1945. He was a collector who enjoyed stamps, coins, books, and antiques.
He was also a faithful member of church, most recently Blessed Virgin Mary in Warners NY. Nick was a faithful Catholic and until two years ago drove every Sunday to worship at the Traditional Latin Mass. Very devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Nick prayed the Rosary daily, leading the rosary prayers at Parkrose Estates prayer gatherings.
Mr. Todaro is survived by his daughters Elaine Fenton of Jacksonville, Florida; Maria Gemma Todaro; and Nicola Todaro, of Fulton, and his step-daughters and step-sons; six grandchildren Sean, James, and Andrew Fenton, Julie Layher, Susan Fowler, and Theresa Kawaley; and many great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Nicholas was predeceased by his loving wife, Katherine, his son Frances, and several brothers and sisters.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 30 at 10 a.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Warners, New York. A graveside service and burial with Military Honors, will take place on Tuesday, October 13 at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Cemetery Oswego. Arrangements are in the care of Nelson Funeral Home.
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