Felix "Phil" Nolan

Felix “Phil” Nolan, 70, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Ralph Crash said it best, “Jesus needed a drummer.”

Felix was born in Utica, January 18, 1954, the beloved son of  Leonard and Antoinette (Salvatore)  Nolan. Felix attended schools in Utica, where at a young age, he developed a lifelong passion for music. An accomplished and talented drummer, Felix played with various bands, including Hi-Density, Side Effect, and Newport News. He spent many of his free hours in his home recording studio, creating music that brought joy to him and others.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Felix retired as a custodian from the New Hartford school district. He will be remembered as a generous and talented man, known for his unwavering loyalty and readiness to lend a hand when needed.
 

Felix is survived by his two sisters, Charlotte “Lottie” Cardillo of Utica, and Lucille “Lu” Latini and her husband, John Latini III of New Hartford; three brothers, Leonard Nolan and his wife, Anna, of Liverpool; Francis Nolan, and John Nolan, both of Utica,  as well as, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and he was very much looking forward to the arrival of his great nephew, Ronald III’s baby, who would have made him a great-great uncle.  Felix enjoyed a close friendship with Amy Sears and her children, Gary Howard Mazza and Goddaughter, Mariel Antoinette Mazza.
He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Antoinette, in 2012; father, Leonard; older brother, William Nolan; aunt, Mary Zdyb; great-nephew, Adi Dedic; and most recently, his brother-in-law, Ron Cardillo, the man who introduced him to music more than six decades ago.
 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 12 Noon, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet visitors in church from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Felix, please consider donations to  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

"Music is well said to be the speech of angels."

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