John Nitti

John Nitti of Delray Beach Florida passed away on September 9, 2022. He was 87 years old. John was born on March 2, 1935 in Triggiano, Italy to Vincenzo and Marianna Nitti. As a young man John initially immigrated to Toronto, Canada. He eventually found his home in Westchester County, New York where he started his career as an automobile technician. Shortly thereafter he met the love of his life Marie (Ricca). Together John and Marie ran a highly successful auto repair business for over 35 years in Chappaqua and Pleasantville, New York. They raised their only son Vincent there and were active within their community and church. John and his wife retired to Delray Beach, Florida where he was a resident for over 20 years. His passion and pride was his garden. To John, gardening was life. He also enjoyed playing bocce with his neighbors in their community league. Most of all he loved spending time and going on vacation with his family. He was extremely proud of his family, especially his 2 grandkids, John and Christina. They were the twinkle in his eyes.

John is survived by his wife of 60 years Marie (Ricca), son Vincent, daughter-in-law Jessica, and grandchildren John and Christina. All of Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Also surviving John are brother Dr Giuseppe Nitti and sister-in-law Giovanna Nitti of Triggiano, Italy, brother-in-law Carlo and sister-in-law Maria Ricca of Yonkers, NY, sister-in-law Tina Nitti of Toronto, Canada, brother-in-law Lorenzo Masciopinto of Triggiano, Italy, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. He is predeceased by his siblings Rocco Nitti, Michele Nitti, and Teresa Masciopinto (Nitti).

John lived a true American dream immigrating with a suitcase, building and leaving a legacy that all could be proud of. He will be immensely missed.