David J. Nicolini, 65, of Manchester died on Friday, January 8, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Hartford the son of the late Darville and Eileen (Wakely) Nicolini and had lived in Manchester for several years. David was a US Army veteran and had formerly worked at Bay State Elevator, Co. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Dylan and Chelsea Nicolini of South Windsor, his daughter Melanie Lynn Nicolini of Sioux Falls, SD and his siblings Edward Nicolini of Wareham, MA, Patricia Lupacchino of Manchester, CT, Carol DiFronzo of New Hartford and Mary Eileen Pritchard of Central Village, CT and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester on Saturday, January 16th from 1:00 - 3:00. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorial donations to a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com