Nicholas Colucci Jr.
Nicholas Colucci Jr., 81, of Stewartsville, NJ, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Nick was born December 2, 1942, in the town of Phillipsburg, NJ. He was the son of the late Nicholas Colucci Sr. and Mary Marinelli Colucci.
Survivors are his wife, Regina A. MacKerer Colucci, and children; Melissa, Colleen, and Nathan Colucci. He was also a loving grandfather to his two grandchildren, Brodey and Bella. Additionally, he is survived by a brother and sister, Ronald Colucci and Phyllis Colucci.
After graduating from Phillipsburg High School, Nick was employed with a local telephone company for 10 years. Then employed at Mack Printing in Wilson Borough, PA for 22 years as a machinist. Following retirement, he worked with Cadco in Harmony Township, NJ. for 10 additional years.
In his spare time, Nick loved working in his shop, building and fixing automotive engines and fabricating obsolete parts. He enjoyed racing and rebuilding his own sprint car as well as watching races on TV. He loved time with his morning “coffee friends” conversating over old times and places.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 6 – 8 pm at the Finegan Funeral Home at 302 Heckman Street in Phillipsburg. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday at the funeral home at 10:00 am. The entombment will be at Holy Apostles Mausoleum in Greenwich Township, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stewartsville Presbyterian Church, 550 North Main Street in Stewartsville, NJ 08886.