GIORDANO, Nicholas A. of Melrose, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after being in failing health.  He was 77 years old. Nick was born in Malden, grew up in Everett, and settled in Melrose with his family many years ago. He was a graduate of the Everett school system and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University as a mechanical engineer. Beloved husband of Raffaela M. "Ella" (Carrabis) for over 52 years. Dear and devoted father of Denise Torrisi of Tewksbury, Nicholas A. Giordano, Jr. and his wife, Deborah of N. Attleboro and Steven M. Giordano and his wife, Jennifer of Wakefield.  Devoted son of Anna (Scibelli) and the late Benjamin Giordano.  Dear brother of Marie Elaine Dwyer and her late husband, William of Wakefield and Anthony V. Giordano and his wife, Cathy of N. Reading.  Loving Papa of Ryan and Ethan Torrisi, Julia and Daniel Giordano, Nicholas Anthony Giordano, III, Matthew and Isabella Giordano.  Nick is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Nick's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home,  65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Sunday, Nov. 20 from 1-4 p.m. His funeral will be from the funeral home on Monday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett, at 10 a.m. Interment Private. Nick served honorably during the Vietnam Era in the Army National Guard. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nicholas' memory to St. Jude Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 would be sincerely appreciated.   Parking with attendants on duty.