Nicholas E. Conti

Nicholas E. Conti, a 56-year Beacon resident, was Called Home peacefully by the Lord on October 24, 2022 at his home in Beacon; he was 90 years old. Nicholas was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 4, 1931, son of the late John & Carmela (Opinante) Conti.

Nicholas served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955, and received an honorable discharge for his service.

Nicholas was a passionate author and playwright publishing 17 books and approximately 25 plays which have been performed in England, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, and across the United States. When he first moved to the Hudson Valley, he was a radio announcer at WBNR and other area radio stations. Previously, while in New York City he was an actor and singer working both on- and off-Broadway, on numerous TV shows and movies, and even had the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall.

Nicholas is survived by his two sons Gregory and Daniel and their wives Susan and Jennifer, his long-time love Christine, and his grandchildren Emma and Nicholas. He is predeceased by his wife Jean and his brother John.

His Family & Friends will gather to remember his Life on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 5-8pm at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am, Friday, November 4 at St. Joachim Church, 51 Leonard Street, Beacon, followed by interment and military honors at St. Joachim Cemetery, 325 Washington Avenue, Beacon.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial donations to be made to Mid-Hudson Animal Aid, 54 Simmons Lane, Beacon, NY 12508. The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the staff of Castle Point VA Medical Center and Hudson Valley Hospice for their dedication and compassion. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com