The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.
Nicholas Cassotta
United States army 1945-1951
korean war
corporal
korean service medal
bronze service star
Nicholas Cassotta was born in 1929. He was the son of Irene Urgo and Vincenzo Cassotta. He was married to Catherine DeCaro and had one son in 1959. Nicholas was a life long resident of Enfield CT.
He was drafted into the United States Army towards the end of WWII and was a carpenter for The Army Corp Engineers. He wasn’t deployed to Europe due to the war ending. Upon release from the army he joined the Connecticut National Guard and was deployed and served during the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal and the Bronze Service Medal. He served from 1945 to 1951.
After serving in the military Nicholas returned to Enfield and worked for The Springfield Armory. Later he was hired as a custodian for the Enfield Public Schools and eventually advanced to the position of Director Of School Facilities which he held until retirement.
After retirement he was known for being a loving father and grandfather and having an endless supply of jokes.
He died on July 26, 2000 in Springfield MA at the age of 71.
