Alfred A. Nicolace, 90, an accomplished pianist, passed away February 20, 2016.
Born in Providence he was a son of the late Carlo and Rose (Navarro) Nicolace. Mr. Nicolace graduated from Classical High School and joined the USO entertaining troops with the Charlie Spivak Band all over the world during WWII. He also accompanied Frank Sinatra and many other well known artists. While with the Duke Blaire Band, he entertained at the wedding of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. Mr. Nicolace taught piano to thousands of Warwick and RI students. While living in Las Vegas, Liberace was a student.
He was the father of Alfred Nicolace, Diane D’Amico, Marjorie Poulin, Carolann Nicolace Silva, Michael Nicolace and Kerri-Ann Nicolace. He was the grandfather of eleven grandchildren; and great-grandfather of thirteen great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John, Ernest, Edward, Orazio, and Alphonse; and former husband of the late Lucille (Parrillo) Nicolace.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com
