Birth date: Feb 9, 1925 Death date: Jun 23, 2012
Nicholas C. Silvaggio, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday at the Francis House. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and resided in the Syracuse area for most of his life. Nicholas was a 1942 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy a Read Obituary
Our prayers are with all who knew and loved Uncle Nick. Tony and I visited him on the way back home to Kentucky after Tony's daughter, Suzanne's, wedding last August. This was my first time to meet Uncle Nick and Sister Rose after hearing the wonderful childhood stories from Tony and from Dortha. I immediately fell in love with him. It did not take long to see that sparkle in his eye, that neither time nor age could dim. We shared a meal with Nick and Rose and were thoroughly blessed. I praise God for His giving me this chance to meet such a precious man and as his life has testified to his faith, we look forward to seeing him again in Eternity. Rosie, we are praying for you dear sister, for the peace and strength that can only come from our Lord. No doubt, your presence with Uncle Nick, in these last months and hours were such comfort to him. Tony and I are praying for all the family in this time of loss; our loss is heaven's gain.
Sister Rose Marie, Cousins, Friends, and Godchildren of my Uncle Nick, We have lost a person with such a wonderful spirit and I`m sure God and his Loved Ones who passed on before him are so happy to have him in Heaven! I have endless wonderful memories of our time together! Hopefully he will send us blessings from above! With Love and Appreciation for such Great Godfather! Your nephew Alfred Anthony Silvaggio (Fred from Philadelphia)
I will never forget Uncle Nick's jolly spirit. He was generous, kind and patient. He was a modern day Santa Claus! His was always the first Christmas card I received each year. Once, when I was visiting the University of Syracuse, we stopped by for a visit. I remember we were in another room and heard Uncle Nick joyfully talking in the kitchen.When he came in from the kitchen alone- we asked to whom he was speaking. He let out a big laugh and said, "Myself!" But really, I think he meant God. He exuded his faith by the type of gentle, loving and cheerful man he was. That's what I will always remember him by- his absolute cheerfulness in the face of all the ups and downs of life; his perseverance, thoughtfulness, warmth and handsome, kind smile.
I know Uncle Nick is in a peaceful place. I pray in gratitude for Uncle Nick, but it is for you, Sister Rose Marie that I pray for. I know how close you two were, and I know this has been a tiring, difficult time for you. Now, that he has passed, I am are sure that the magnitude of emotions will come upon you. I pray that your strong faith and community will bring peace to your heart and mind. I pray that each day, you will gently allow emotions to come and go and as Uncle Nick's lone voice in the kitchen reminds us- we are never truly alone. I hope you feel his gentle, kind, warm spirit accompany you throughout these days and into a feeling of peaceful acceptance and a happy memory of a life well lived.
With love, Daniela & Tom
We will miss you Uncle Nick. Your kind and gentle spirit will carry on. Your deep faith is an example to us all and reminds us what really matters. Rest in peace.
Christopher & family
Sister Rose Marie and family we are so sorry for your loss. Nick was the best neighbor. He was the kindest man to my children and grandchildren. We have so many wonderful memories to remember him by. He is going to be a big void in our lives. We would see him every morning either on our way to work or school drop off. Whenever we went out front if he were sitting on his front porch he would talk with us. I can still see him sitting in the corner of his front porch. I can think of so many cute memories and hear his voice so clearly. There was a time when my son David was just a little boy and could barely see over the fence one morning he went outside and Nick was doing something in his back yard, my son went our back and David said Hi Nick is it morning time. Nick came over to the fence and said yes David it is morning time the sun is shining and the conversation between the two did not end there. He was so patient he always wanted to share. When my kids were little and he had the train in his garage they thought that was so cool they would go and ask him to turn it on. He would never tell them no, Even as my kids grew older he would still speak with them to find out what was new in their lives. My most special thing with Nick was he always called me Sheila, just earlier this year on one of our nice days he came out and we were kidding with him that my real name was Cheryl and he looked and me and said why didn't you ever tell me that, I said if you called me by my real name I probably wouldn't respond to you. He just smiled. We adored him and he will always be in our hearts. Thank you Nick for being such a special part of our family we will treasure these memories!
Cheryl Herzog and family
