Saratoga Springs, NY - Nicholas Iacovelli of Horseshoe Drive, passed away Sunday (Oct. 3, 2010) at his residence. He was 77. Born on July 17, 1933 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen and Margaret (Pupino) Iacovelli and served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958, during the Korean War. In his early years he was a horse trainer and worked throughout the country with his uncle Al Pupino. Retiring in 2000 from NYRA after 33 years, he also worked as a parimutual clerk at Belmont, Aqueduct and the Saratoga Race Course. Nicholas was an avid scratch golfer and enjoyed bowling and playing cards. He also liked the NY Yankees and NY Jets. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Joseph Iacovelli. Survivors include his loving wife, Pat (Noble) Iacovelli of Saratoga Springs; his step-children, Ellen Ritchie of Saratoga Springs, Robert Ritchie of Glens Falls, Tricia Ritchie (Donald Schmidt) and Darrell Ritchie all of Colorado; two grandchildren, Deidre Ritchie and Ondrie Aquino; one sister, Angie (Andy) Corigliano of Depford, NJ; a sister-in-law, Arlene Iacovelli of Franklin Square, LI; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bert and Mike Mahoney of Waterford and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday (Oct. 7, 2010) at The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by the Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie, Pastor. There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.