Nicholas C. Galante, age 84, of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree and Quincy, died peacefully, Monday, December 9, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family.

Nicholas was born in Quincy, to the late Nicola and Amelia “Lillian” (Brandolini) Galante. Raised and educated there, he was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1957. At Quincy High, he excelled as a member of the basketball team and later played semi-professionally in the Cranberry League. He was also one of the top high jumpers in the state. He then went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard.

Nicholas lived in Weymouth for the past thirteen years, previously in Braintree for over forty years, and earlier in Quincy.

He was employed by Instron, in Canton, for over forty years, in the Purchasing Department. Following his retirement, he worked as a starter at Weathervane Golf Club in Weymouth.

Nicholas was a former member of the Torre dei Passeri Social Club of Quincy. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at Braintree Municipal Golf Course.

Beloved husband of the late Angela A. (Stracco) Galante.

Devoted father of Ronald N. Galante and his wife Cheryl of Marshfield, and Denise M. Caruso of Braintree.

Loving grandfather of Lauren, Madelyn and Anna Galante, Nicolette, Drew, and Adam Caruso.

Dear brother of the late Robert Galante and his late wife Mary.

Nicholas is also survived by his companion, Diane Tricomi of Braintree, as well as many cousins and in-laws.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy on Monday, December 16, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Tuesday, December 17, at 10 a.m. Interment, with military honors, to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

For those who wish, donations in Nicholas’ memory may be made to Tufts Medical Center, Development Office, 800 Washington Street, #231, Boston, MA 02111 or by visiting https://giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/give-now.