Nicholas Joseph Visconti

September 2, 1944 – September 20, 2024

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Nicholas J. Visconti, of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY, entered eternal rest on September 20, 2024, at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in Southampton, NY.  He was 80 years old.

The son of the late Nicholas Gerard Visconti and Angelina (Cirigliano) Visconti, Nicholas was born on September 2, 1944 in the Bronx, NY.  

Nicholas was a retired Deputy Chief for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) in New York City.  He spent over three decades of service in the FDNY and UFOA, where he was not only a firefighter but also a beacon of hope, courage, and compassion. His commitment to his role was steadfast, and his leadership during the recovery efforts following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, was nothing short of heroic. He played a vital role in the World Trade Center recovery operations, tirelessly working alongside his colleagues to support, recover, and rebuild amid immense sorrow and loss. Nicholas was revered throughout the department for his unwavering dedication to mentoring young firefighters and first responders.  

Nicholas’ warmth extended beyond his professional life. A loving husband and father, he cherished time spent with his family and friends. He was an active community member – generously devoting his time to Meals on Wheels, volunteering countless hours at Black Rock Fish & Game Club, and passionately supporting and coaching his children and other young athletes in Little League Baseball and Softball. As a grandfather, you could find him cheering for his grandchildren on sports fields and rinks from New York to Colorado. Nicholas had an infectious spirit and forged connections with everyone that would last a lifetime. He will be greatly missed.

Nicholas was predeceased by his brothers, Louis J. Visconti and Joseph A. Visconti.

Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife: Margaret A. (Carroll) Visconti at home; his daughters, Nicole M. (Visconti) Doherty and Kathleen B. Visconti: his sons: Christopher R. Visconti and Anthony M. Visconti; and six grandchildren; Henry and Tyler Doherty, Kylie and Madalyn DeMarco, Louis and Isabella Visconti. 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall, NY. Reception to be held at Cornwall Fire Department, 1 Quaker Avenue, Cornwall, NY.

 Donations in Nicholas’ memory can be made to: Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter, 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Box 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com