WESTFIELD – Nicholas Angelo Roselli, 87, of Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of the family and friends who meant so much to him.
Nicholas was the oldest son of Nicholas and Mary Roselli. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work, family, and doing things with his own hands. Those qualities stayed with him throughout his entire life.
Nicholas was a proud graduate of Westfield High School, Class of 1957.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Family was always an important part of Nicholas’s life, and he took great pride in watching his family grow through the generations. His eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him tremendous happiness and were a source of great pride.
Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Frances Roselli (Pitoniak). Together, they shared a lifetime of memories, family, hard work, and love.
Nicholas proudly served his country as a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. During the Berlin Crisis, he was activated and served in France, a chapter of his life that reflected his sense of duty and commitment to his country.
A true businessman and craftsman, Nicholas spent much of his life working. He was a farmer at the family Roselli Brothers Farm and later owned and operated businesses involving gunsmithing, parts sales, and manufacturing. He had a natural ability to understand how things worked and enjoyed the satisfaction of building, fixing, and creating. His strong work ethic and determination were an inspiration to those around him.
Nicholas was also deeply involved with the Westfield Sportsmen’s Club, where he was instrumental in helping the club grow. His years of dedication and service made a lasting impact on the organization and the people who were part of it. In recognition of his many years of commitment, Nicholas was honored as an Honorary Life Member of the Westfield Sportsmen’s Club.
Away from work, one of Nicholas’s greatest loves was the ocean. For more than 40 years, he enjoyed boating and fishing along the Rhode Island shore, spending many years at Avondale Boat Yard. The water gave him a place to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time making memories with family and friends. Those days on the boat, fishing, and along the coastline became an important and cherished part of his life.
Nicholas’s faith was also an important part of his life. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield was a special part of his journey, where he celebrated a lifetime of sacraments and important moments with his family. His connection to the church remained a meaningful part of his life throughout the years.
Nicholas will be remembered for his generosity, determination, independence, and willingness to lend a hand. He was a man who valued family, hard work, the outdoors, faith, and the simple pleasures of life. His stories, his sense of humor, his craftsmanship, and the memories he created with those he loved will remain with his family for generations to come.
Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Frances; his children, Vincent and his wife, JoAnn, and Angelo and his wife, Christy; his eight grandchildren, Jared, Anthony, Christopher, Cristina, Sophia, Joseph, Giovanni, and Liliana; his great-grandchildren, Sean and Carter; and his niece and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Nicholas, and his brothers, Albert and Frederick.
Though he will be deeply missed, Nicholas leaves behind something that cannot be measured—a lifetime of memories and a family who will carry his love, his lessons, and his legacy with them.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield, Massachusetts. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nicholas’s memory to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield, Massachusetts, a church that held a special place in his heart and was part of his life for so many years.
