Deacon Nicholas M. CaraDonna

  Deacon Nicholas M. CaraDonna, Jr., 76, of Centerville, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He actively celebrated a traditional Christmas Eve with his family. Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Sandra M. (Belsito) CaraDonna; three sons, James N. CaraDonna and his wife Cindy of Oxford, John M. CaraDonna of Hyannis and Joseph P. CaraDonna and his wife Valeria of Ashland; two daughters, Linda M. CaraDonna Whitcomb and her husband Charles of Hyannis and Cheryl CaraDonna Braley and her husband Bryan of Centerville; seven grandchildren, Peter and Marissa Markarian, Justin and Jessica Ashe, Rachel, Jenna and Lucas CaraDonna; several cousins, nieces and a nephew. He is predeceased by his sister, Cynthia Donahue. Nicholas was born in Worcester, son of the late Nicholas and Geraldine (Evans) CaraDonna, Sr., and had lived there most of his life, moving to Centerville on Cape Cod in 2009. Nicholas graduated from Sacred Heart Academy later earned an Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College; he then graduated from Assumption College with a Bachelor’s Degree. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Nicholas was Vice President of the former Multibank Service Corporation, more recently known as Bank of America for 20 years retired in 1994. Before his retirement, Nicholas became a Deacon for the Diocese of Worcester; he was ordained by Bishop Timothy Harrington at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on April 28, 1990. Nicholas was assigned to serve the Lord at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Worcester from 1990 to 1998, Our Lady of Loreto Church in Worcester from 1996 to 1998, and Saint Mary’s Church in North Grafton from 1998 to 2009 when he retired. His most recent assignment was for the Diocese of Fall River at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville serving from 2011 to 2015. Nicholas was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Church in Worcester. A period of calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Saint Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St., Worcester followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Saint John’s Cemetery, Worcester. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Flowers are welcome or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Nicholas can be made to: Our Lady of Victory Church GIFT Program, 230 South Main St, Centerville, MA 02632. To share your thoughts and memories of Deacon Nicholas, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com.