Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Grace (Mirabella) Nofi.
Nick was a sales associate for several lumber companies including American Lumber and Cranston Lumber. He later worked for Home Depot before retiring. He was also a US Army Veteran, attached to the Military Police.
He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Triggs Golf Course. In addition, he was a professional singer at many venues.
He was the father of Susan Gervais and her husband Jesse, and Nicholas Nofi III and his wife Tai; grandfather to the late Allan, survived by Brett, Nico and Noah, as well as great grandfather of 6. He was also the brother of Richard, Robert and Dorothy and the late Walter Nofi.
His funeral with visitation will be held Monday February 4th at 9:00 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Matthew Church, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick’s memory to the St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.