BAILEYVILLE – Nicholas Adam Palladino, 34, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Nick was born on Staten Island, N.Y, on Oct. 2, 1984, son of John Palladino and Mary (Stockert) Dotson.

After high school, Nick worked as a laborer for various manufacturing companies throughout New York, Massachusetts and Maine. While living in Portland, he met his love, Jessica Wentzell. They were united in marriage on Dec. 31, 2009.
Nick loved working with his hands and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and rescuing dogs in need.
Nick was a member of Asylum Lodge #133 A.F. & A.M. in Leeds where he was serving as Senior Warden, and was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He also was a member of the Widow Sons and Bikers Against Child Abuse. Nick loved riding his bike and enjoyed participating in various fundraising rides.
Nick was predeceased by his father, John Palladino, and his step-father Jimmy Davis. Surviving are his beloved wife, Jessica Palladino; stepson Caleb Shuck and fiancé Bre Mannisto; his mother Mary Dotson and husband Michael; sister Rosabelle Davis, three brothers Raymond Roman, Brian Davis, and David Davis; mother-in-law Diane Danforth and husband Tony, father-in-law Keith Wentzell and wife Juanita; two brothers-in-law Jeramy Wentzell and wife Mona, and Shane Hernandez, sister-in-law Rachel Menard; his faithful canine companions, Abby, Mia, Maggie, Sammie, Willow and Emmett; too many nieces, nephews, friends and family to mention; and his Masonic family at Asylum Lodge #133 A.F. & A.M. in Leeds.
A celebration of Nick’s life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Asylum Lodge #133, 27 Route 219, Leeds. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared atwww.MaysFuneralHome.com
In lieu of flowers,donations in Nick’s memory may be made to: PAWS, 368 South St., Calais, ME 04619 or: Asylum Lodge #133, PO Box 105, Leeds, ME 04263
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