Obituary
Nicholas (Nick) Trosterud of Fort Myers Florida, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2021. He was born in Bronx, NY on October 27th, 1949. He grew up in Mamaroneck, He graduated from Mamaroneck High School and he enlisted in the Marine Corp from 1968 – 1971, served in the Vietnam War and earned the title of Lance Corporal before being medical retired due to service injuries. He married Jacqueline (Jackie) Anne Cella in 1973 and were married for 48 years. During his life, he was active in his community by working in the Prison ministry, homeless community outreach and being a Deacon at his local church. He retired from Lee Memorial Health Systems where he worked as an Xray Tech for over 35 years.
Nick is survived by his Wife Jackie; His daughter Bridget; His Brother Clifford & wife Madelyn & son Cliff and his brother Vincent and son Vinny, plus all the nieces, nephews, and cousins. Those who proceeded him in death were his parents, Margaret and Vincent Trosterud, Beloved Sister Jessica Pugliese, Sister-in-law Rosemarie Trosterud (Vincent Trosterud spouse).
A Celebration of Life will be held at McGregor Baptist Church, Hope Building, on 3750 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966 on October 28th ,2021 at 2pm with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall at 3pm.
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3750 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Love always, Julianne, Jacqueline, Eric, and Vigdis
Nursing Students from NYC St. Vincent’s were assigned to Harrison Psychiatric Hospital for their ,…” psych training “
We were glad to be out of the City for the summer !!!
Who knew what a LOVE story would come out if it !!!
Jackie Cella, the “ cutest and … feistyist!!” among us .. met Nick’s mom , who was working on the unit Jackie was assigned to !!!!????
His Mom said” do I have a man for you !!!!!”
So .. the rest is history. Jackie met Nick and fell in love… Nick met Jackie and fell in love too !!!
They married with all of us cheering them on !!! We could see( even way back then) , it was a match that was supposed to be !!!❤️❤️❤️
Years and years and years and years and years later.. they are still together and in love!!! Then … ❤️ They have a beautiful daughter named Bridget !! ❤️❤️❤️
All of us who “ knew them “ back in the day!” , realized they had something real, something that could stand the test of time and change and stress etc ..
Nick was one of the really , truly , GOOD guys!!! His space in our earthly world will never be filled !
Rest peacefully and in love and happiness Nick .. you earned it ..