It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Nick on December 24, 2018 at home. Nick is survived by his wife Jeanne; son Tony D’Eramo (Elizabeth); daughter Joanne (Darrell) Colwell; grandsons Kyle, Jake and Alec Colwell of Victoria and Nic Knorr of Kingston, Ontario.
Born in Bomba, Italy on November 17, 1931, Nick immigrated to Canada (arriving in Quebec) October 1951. Learning how to speak English on a farm just outside Kingston, Ontario, he went on to later enjoy a long career with Simpson Sears.
Over the years, Nick was Past President of Lions Clubs in both Amherstview, Ontario and Victoria, British Columbia as well as being Past Presidents of both the Italo Canadian Cultural Society and Sears Retirees.
Nick loved to garden, had a photographic-like memory of geography and really liked his crossword puzzles. He especially loved his grandsons and they their Papa.
Husband, Father, Papa and Friend, you will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved you.
A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Joseph Fioriti
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Bill A. Crowe Posted by Bill Crowe (Work Colleague) On Saturday, December 29, 2018
To Jeanne, Family & Friends,
Sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. Working with him for 6 years was a wonderful learning experience for so many of us. Nick’s reputation was that you needed to be prepared for ALL meetings because he covered all aspects of a decision in advance of the meeting and no one ever got a pass if they took a decision lightly.He enjoyed his FUN and glad that I got to know the RETAIL WIZARD. Hope all the great times help you all during this tough time.
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Leo van den Tillaart Dear Jeanne and family. So sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. We have many fond memories of your time on Frink Ave.,Amherstview. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Leo and Mia van den Tillaart.
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Cathy Mckernan My most sincere condolences to my friend Jeanne and the family of Nick.such a shock to me and all who knew him
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Isabel Holsgroe Sorry to hear of your loss Jeanne and family your in my thoughts and prayers.
Isabel Holsgrove
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Audrey Crampton To Jeanne and Family.
So sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. Dorothy & I send sincere condolences to you all. We always enjoyed Nick’s company at the New Horizons Club, especially when carpet bowling.
Love from Dorothy Allan & Audrey Crampton
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Kimberlee Meleca Dear Aunt Jeanne,
We are saddened at the loss of Uncle Nick. He was a wonderful man and a role model to many. I was always proud to call him my uncle and was honoured that he was my godfather. He will be missed. Marc, Jacob and I offer our deepest condolences to you, Anthony, Joanne and their families. He will forever be in our hearts and we’ll keep all you in our prayers.
Love Kim,Marc and Jacob Meleca.
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David R Dean Jeanne, Joanne and Tony and family, Judy and I are so saddened to hear about Nick. What great times we had in Kingston and wonderful memories. Nick was a friend, one of the best mentors I had at Sears and was always so positive and encouraging. Judy and Dave Dean
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Kerry, Shawn, Matthew and Luke Aunt Jeanne, Tony, Joanne and Families:
We were saddened to hear the passing of Uncle Nick. We have many fond memories of Uncle Nick.
Love Kerry, Shawn, Matt, Luke
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Sal Barresi To Jennie and family,
Our deepest sympathy.
from Maria e Salvatore Barresi
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Suzanne My condolences to you and your family JoJo. Your Dad was a sweetie.
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Mark Schilling Sorry to hear about your loss. Deepest condolences from Mark, Brooke and Ty Schilling
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Rick and Debbie Riel Aunt Jeanne, Anthony and Elizabeth, Joanne and Darrell and families.
We are so sorry to here about the loss of Uncle Nick. We have many wonderful memories of the special times we have shared with Uncle Nick. He will be deeply missed by all us. As time passes, the great memories of him will help ease the pain currently in your hearts. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rick and Debbie Riel and family.
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Ellen Connell So sorry for your loss Joanne and family. I hope many fond memories will lighten your burden over the next weeks and months.
Grew up with Nicolino in Bomba. He was a year older and spent many days together tending sheep and working our family land until we emigrated: he to Canada and I in the USA. He visited us in NY about 55 years ago. To my eternal shame I failed to maintain contacts with him and now it’s too late. My prayers and best wishes go to his widow and the entite family. Love and God bless to all