Nicholas Peluso, an Auburn native and Navy veteran who lived in Baldwinsville, died Nov. 7 at age 88. His family was with him at home when he died, according to his obituary from New Comer Cremations & Funerals.
Visitation is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 North Main Street in Syracuse. The funeral will begin there at 1 p.m., with burial afterward at Riverside Cemetery in Baldwinsville.
Born June 28, 1938, in Auburn, Peluso was the son of Michael and Philomina Peluso. His Navy service ran from 1956 through 1960, followed by two years in the Naval Reserve.
Peluso worked as a quality control engineer for Anaren Microwave before retiring in 1992. He subsequently worked as a home health aide until age 60.
Chess, pool and boating were among his interests. He frequently played pool at Canton Woods Senior Center, enjoyed boating in Fairhaven and valued spending time with his family. At Beacon Baptist Church in Clay, he belonged to the congregation and served on its Mission Committee.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Rose Peluso; daughter Theresa Kenny (Brent); brother Michael Peluso Jr. (Maria); and four grandchildren, Joshua Kenny (Nomkhosi), Bethany Kenny (Zac Biddle), Caitlin Stanley (Patrick) and Andrew Kenny. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.
Remembering others from the community
His parents and brother Donald Peluso died before him.
The family has requested memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memories and messages for the family may be shared through the funeral home’s online guestbook.
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