- 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 Cheers (1982). The apron is signed by Cheers (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
- 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.
- Is buried in the same grave with his older brother Joseph Colasanto.
- 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.
- Although a memorial service was held after his death in which the entire cast and crew of Cheers (1982) attended, John Ratzenberger was the only cast member of the show to attend Colosanto's actual funeral, as the other actors were not permitted to take time off from filming new episodes.
- His two best known movie roles were not only boxing films, but how a boxer can ruin his career. These are Raging Bull starring Robert DeNiro, and Fat City with Stacy Keach. Though Raging Bull is the most famous, in Fat City he has more of a hands-on supporting role.
- Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1952.
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