Salerno Sr., Nicholas M. of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024

Loving son of the late Madalena (Zelandi) and late Michael Salerno.

Dear brother to the late Florence DiGiacomo and her late husband Charles DiGiacomo, the late Virginia Moulaison and her late husband Clark Moulaison Sr., and the late Marie Mazziotta.

Loving husband of the late Teresa Salerno (Ferreira).

Devoted father of Adrienne Salerno-Giugliano of East Boston, Christopher Salerno of Chelsea, and Nicholas Salerno Jr. and his partner Kelly Cahill, of East Boston.

Cherished grandfather of Josslyn Marie Giugliano and Scarlett Rose Salerno, bringing joy and laughter to their lives.

He also had a special place in the hearts of his many nieces and nephews, who looked up to him with admiration and affection.

Known as “Uncle Nick” to hundreds, if not thousands, of friends around East Boston, Nicholas was a pillar of the community. His warm smile, kind heart and generous spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. His true passion, aside from his family, was coaching Little League Baseball. For nearly 40 years, he dedicated his time and energy to mentoring young players in EBLL, instilling in them not only the skills of the game, but also the values of sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance. His impact on the lives of countless children and families in the community will be remembered for generations to come.

Not only will he be missed by his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched, but his legacy of love, kindness and dedication will continue to inspire and uplift all those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Family and friends will honor Nick’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home in East Boston on Wednesday, July 31st from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Thursday morning at 8:30 AM before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church in East Boston for a 10:00 AM funeral mass.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the East Boston Little League in honor of Nicholas’s memory.