Nickolos Peter Daniolos, 77, of Marlborough, CT, beloved husband of Donna L. (Garrard) Daniolos, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Middlesex Hospital following complications from cancer. Nickolos was born on March 13, 1947, in Hartford, CT, to the late Peter Nickolos and Rita Marie (Christian) Daniolos. He was a devoted husband, father, Papou, brother, and friend, known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for those around him. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, Nickolos served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant during his time in the Marine Corps Reserves. His dedication extended beyond his service, as he generously volunteered his time and effort to the Young Marines of Hartford, where he mentored and helped shape the lives of many young individuals.

Nickolos enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a bus driver with Connecticut Transit, where he worked for over 40 years. After retiring, he continued to stay active, taking on a role as a parts delivery driver at Monaco Ford.

He was an active member of his community, being a Mason with Anchor Lodge, a member and past commander of American Legion Post 197, and a member and past motor patrol captain of the Sphinx Shriners. Nickolos's commitment to helping others, especially children, was unwavering, and he made a lasting impact through his charitable work and community involvement.

Nickolos is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Donna L. Daniolos; his three children, Kimberly (Daniolos) Evans, Roberta (Daniolos) Salafia, and Peter Daniolos and his wife Kimberly; and his five cherished grandchildren, Hannah Anson and her husband Daniel, Sarah Evans and her partner Rachael Harris, Marissa Daniolos, Nickolos Daniolos, and Gabriella Salafia. He is also survived by his sisters, Erene (Daniolos) Clark and her husband Thomas, and Katherine (Daniolos) Rink and her husband David. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Nickolos and Rita Marie Daniolos, as well as his sisters, Elizabeth (Daniolos) Fanopoulos and Marie Jane Shirley.

Funeral service for Nickolos will be held Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the Chuch Friday from 11am to 12pm. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in memory of Nickolos P. Daniolos to Shriners Children's New England, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104-2396, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to helping children. To share a memory of Nickolos, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com