Biografia

Bryant College's Class of 1985 honored alumnus Nicholas Colasanto by dedicating a common room on the second floor of Bryant Center to him. Dubbed "Nick's Place", the room contains a television set and is decorated with sports posters and pennants. The room also has a small shrine commemorating Colasanto featuring a dedication plaque and a photo of him in a Bryant sweatshirt. There also are two framed artifacts, a Bryant College tie and an apron, both worn by Colasanto in his Coach role on Cin cin (1982). The apron is signed by Cin cin (1982) co-stars John Ratzenberger, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt and Ted Danson, and bears the inscription "In memory of our dear Nicky. We miss you pal".

Spoke fluent Italian

Is buried in the same grave with his older brother Joseph Colasanto.

Served in the United States Navy from January 22, 1943 to July 3, 1945. Held the enlisted rate of Coxswain, under the service number 823 51 38.

Veteran of the Second World War who was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button.