Dr. Enrico Nicolo's Obituary
Dr. Enrico Nicolo, 79, of Jefferson Hills, PA passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Ripa Teatina, Italy to Costantino and Anna Nicolo.
Enrico is survived by his loving wife Judy Nicolo; daughter Melisa and her husband Ryan; grandchildren Archer and Max; siblings Maria and Isidoro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Franca.
In his younger years, Enrico was recruited to play professional soccer but chose to attend medical school. Enrico attended La Sapienza University and completed his medical studies at the University of Roma. He married in 1976, and relocated to the US in 1979 where he began his practice. He spent many years as a General Surgeon at McKeesport Hospital and Jefferson Hospital.
Enrico had a remarkable career in the US and abroad, during which he served as the President of the US section of the American College of Surgeons and the American Hernia Society. Enrico was also a respected member of the International College of Surgeons. His contributions to surgical literature were many, with numerous articles, monographs, and books on the study of hernias.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and lived for his family.
Enrico will be deeply missed but remembered fondly through his work and the lives he touched.
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 from 2-7pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, PA, 15236.
A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, May 2nd at 10am.
Burial will be handled by Jefferson Memorial Park.
Online condolences can be made at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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