Nicholas Cretella, age 59 a life long Stratford resident passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home. He was born in Bridgeport on May 29, 1954 a son of the late Nicholas Cretella and Jennie Pizzuto Cretella of Bridgeport. He attended the Culinary Institute after high school, and was a catering chef for many years until he became a mason. In addition to his mother Jennie, he is survived by his brother Tony Cretella of Denver, CO. Friends are invited to attend a service in his memory on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford. The hours of visitation will be held on Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the funeral home. For online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com