Nicholas Joseph Montano, 99 years old of Palm Harbor, FL died on July 1st, 2025, peacefully at his home with his family by his side, following a long, well lived, life.
Born on March 1st, 1926, in Utica New York, the son of Rocco Montano & Cora Dolce.
On June 23rd, 1979, he married Birthe “BIBI” Knudsen in the country of Denmark. Together they shared 46 years of Marriage.
Nick leaves behind his beautiful wife, Bibi, his daughter Linda Thurston, his son & daughter in law Nicholas Jr. & Cheryl Montano, his Grandchildren, Brittney Bosse, Nicholas Montano III & Delos Thurston. His sister & brother-in law, Marian & Joe Swinski. His Danish family, Thea Sorensen, Bastian Christensen & Frederik Christensen and as well as several other nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in Death by both his Parents, Brothers Frank & Donald, his sister Catherine and his Beloved Daughter, Debbie Montano.
Nick was a veteran of the US Army & Served in the Korean War. He was a Utica Police Officer, in Utica, New York for over 33 years; he was in the Metro Division and rode a Police Motorcycle for 20 years. He also worked for the Oneida County Sheriff Dept. in the Correction Center.
When they retired & relocated to Florida, he worked part-time at AMC Theater, Palm Harbor for 20 years, collecting tickets & greeting Customers with that famous smile. He was a member of Veterans Clubs, St Lukes Catholic Church, Highland Lakes and Several Retired Police Officers Clubs & Associations.
Nick loved the Beach, water, lakes, boats, motorcycles & the outdoors. He loved the sun, spending many years getting golden brown & proud of it! He loved playing cards with family & friends.
Nick & Bibi loved to travel, they have been all over the world on vacations, cruises & tours, but there second home was Denmark, they traveled to Europe every year for 40 years! They had so many friends & family members around the Globe. When the word got out of his passing, his family was overwhelmed with people from NY, CA, FL & Europe all reaching out with their thoughts, prayers & well wishes.
Nick was a devoted family man; Bibi, his children & grandchildren meant the world to him… Family was always first! but his family was extended to all his friends & neighbors, especially the “Gorse Court crew” in Highland Lakes. They were the lucky people that got to see him daily, in his driveway rocking chair, telling some jokes, talking about stocks, or just passing the time away. He loved to talk to friends & strangers alike… he always had time for a smile & a chat, those who were luckily enough to know him, will miss those times dearly…
The Family wants to extend a special Thanks to Father Paul, the Nurses, Shay & the whole team at Suncoast Hospice of Pinellas County. They took great care of Nick, right up until his passing that evening.
Memorial Donations can be made to Circleofcaring.org
A Memorial Mass Service will be held July 16th, 2025 @ 10am at St. Lukes Catholic Church in Palm Harbor FL
