Nicolas Joseph Anzalone

Nicolas Joseph “Nick” Anzalone, age 43, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2026, after a courageous nearly five-year battle with gastric adenocarcinoma. Born on December 5, 1982, in Chicago to Liz and Larry Anzalone, Nick touched everyone he met with his warmth and natural charm. He earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree and built a respected career in finance and security, approaching every responsibility with diligence and integrity.

He took great pride in his roles as a devoted son, brother, husband, and especially as a father. Nothing brought him more joy than being Dad to his children. A lifelong Chicago Bears fan, he carried his hometown pride with him always. He loved music, the Savannah Bananas, could quote movies with encyclopedic precision, and possessed a sharp eye for thrift-store treasures. His enviable collections of vintage clothing, records, and cherished tchotchkes reflected a life filled with curiosity and delight in the everyday.

Nick is survived by his wife, Jaleeza; his children, Nico and Luca; his stepdaughter, Maddie; his mother, Liz; his father, Larry; his brother, Larry Jr. (Ashley); his nieces, Ruth and Rose; his nephew, Bennett; his paternal grandfather, John, and grandmother, Sharon Albright; his beloved dog, Lucy; and a wide circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who felt like family. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Jakub and Janina Zelek, and his paternal step-grandmother, Karen.