Nicholas Joseph DiBiase
July 25, 1924 ~ April 2, 2020
Resided in:
Portland, ME
Portland - Nicholas Joseph DiBiase, 95, formerly of Woodlawn Avenue, passed away April 2, 2020 at Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough.
Nicholas was born at his family's home on Walnut Street on July 25, 1924. He was the son of the late Ambrose and Anna (Del Ponte) DiBiase. Growing up in Portland, he attended Portland High School. He left school to honorably serve during World War II in the Philippines as a Coxwain USNR SV-6 in the United States Navy. When he returned home, he began his career as an Iron Worker for the union. Throughout his life, he also worked in construction and sales.
Whether Nick was having a few beers with his family while watching the game, scratching his lottery tickets, or having Sunday dinners with his famous Italian spaghetti sauce; his greatest enjoyments came from spending time with those he loved. He was a lifetime member of the South Portland VFW Post 832, the Harold T. Andrews Post and a Golden Eagles at FOE Eagles.
Nick was a proud communicant of St. Peters Romans Catholic Church. Every summer he looked forward to attending the Bazaar with his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Above all else, he adored his grandchildren and he did whatever he could to ensure he was an active part in their lives. Even creating a Facebook account at the age of 90.
In addition to his parents, Nick was predeceased by his brothers, Sam and Tony.
He's survived by his children, Cathy DiBiase, Nick DiBiase and wife Sandy, Mike DiBiase and wife Jeanie all of South Portland, and David DiBiase of Portland. He is also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, Jon, Mara, Tim, Mandy, Zach, Nick, Aliseia, Danielle, Matt, Sam, Joey, Jimmy and Lauren. As well as 12 great-grandchildren. Brothers, Ambrose DiBiase and wife Cynthia of South Portland, John DiBiase and wife Dorothy of Portland and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours celebrating Nick's life will be held on Friday, June 5 from 3-6PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 10AM at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Due to anticipated restrictions, attendees are requested to wear a mask to all services. Attendance limitations may be in place to meet state mandates. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland. To view Nick's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough. https://mainevets.org/locations/scarboroughdonations/
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To the Nicholas Joseph Dibiase family. We the Dibiase Girard family, want to express our sincere condolences. My mother and Nicholas’s father were first cousins. We, her children however, remember Nicholas, Ambrose and Cynthia, also John and Dorothy, of whom our relative closeness is ongoing. We are so sorry. Love, Calvin and Exelia Bickford, Fred and Nancy Hayman, Emile Girard, Mary Noonan, and Will and Judith Kendrick.
– fhayman@maine.rr.com
Nicky visited Ferrante’s Store & family on Washington Avenue frequently when I was growing up in the 1950s & 1960s. I liked him a lot and he became like an uncle to me. I gave my son his 1st name. I haven’t been to his house on Woodlawn Ave for ages but I will be attending his wake & funeral. He was a really good man. Peter A. Ferrante
– Peter A. Ferrante
Rest In Peace pop! We will miss you Love Nick,Sandy, Matthew and Samantha
– Sandy DiBiase
we would laugh and told jokes
he was my great dadone
loving
he was a great man
i loved see him