Nicola

Barila

BARILA, Nicola (Nicolino), 86, of Cliffside Park, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 28, 2026.  Nicola was born in Bagnara Calabra, Italy to Rosario and Tommasina on June 13, 1940. He worked as a union painter with District Council #10.

Beloved husband of Ersilia (Paola) for 60 years.  Loving father to Rosario and his wife Patricia, Vincent and his wife Danielle.  Devoted Nonno to Christopher, Rebecca, Sarah, and Nicholas. Dearest brother to Annunziata and her husband Carmelo, Natale and his wife Francesca, and Rosa and her husband Domenico. He is survived by many relatives and family in Italy as well as cousins, family and friends in the United States.

Nicola was a member of the St. Rocco Society, the Bagnarese Soccer Team and Social Club. He was a proud lifetime #1 Fan of Juventus.

He was full of life and loved being around people. He was happiest when surrounded by his family, being Nonno to his grandkids and growing his vegetable garden every year.

He will be greatly missed and remain in our hearts forever.

At the request of the family, donations may be made, in his name, to Englewood Hospice, the American Kidney Association and the American Heart Association.

Viewing will be held at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home at 495 Anderson Ave in Cliffside Park, NJ on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 4:00-8:00 PM.

Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Nicholas Church at 442 Brinkerhoff Ave in Palisades Park, NJ on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM.  Entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum at 2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee, NJ.