Nicholas Castanhinha, 44 of Mattapoisett died February 15, 2020 unexpectedly at home.
He was the husband of Jennifer L. (Hibbert) Castanhinha.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Frank and Irene L. (Boisvert) Castanhinha, he was raised in Dartmouth before moving to Mattapoisett in 2014.
Nick enjoyed outdoor activities with Jacob and Joshua including the beach, sports and playing in the yard. He loved cooking for the boys and movie nights with them. He was very proud of his family and gave his all to his home team each day.
In addition to being a passionate and dedicated father, Nick was a popular and much respected member of the New England pro wrestling community. For the last 28 years, Nick competed in professional wrestling under the name Nick Steel. He was known just as much for his legitimate toughness in the ring, as he was known for his incredibly big personality out of the ring. Nick was a mainstay at Top Rope Promotions out of Fall River, where he was a valued role model and locker room leader. He was also a long time wrestling instructor at The Lock Up Wrestling Academy. It was there that Nick touched so many lives over the last 20 years. He was a loyal friend and coach. He loved teaching at the school and passing on his knowledge to the next generation of wrestlers. It is through wrestling that Nick made uncountable connections and unquantifiable differences in the lives of his peers. He was an incredibly loved and respected man by all.
Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Jacob Castanhinha and Joshua Castanhinha, both of Mattapoisett and Caelan Castanhinha of Taunton; a brother, Frank Castanhinha of Easton, PA; a sister, Gina Marie Castanhinha-Sanders of Buckeye, AZ; and several nieces and nephews.
His visiting hours will be held on Saturday, February 22nd from 4-8 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Jacob & Joshua Castanhinha Children’s Fund c/o gofundme (account being set up now.) For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
