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NICOSIA - Robert J., on October 10, 2008, of Wantagh. Retired NYPD, Ex Chief and 25 year member of the Wantagh Fire Department. Beloved husband of Louise. Devoted father of Wendy Aviles (Jorge), Karen, Debra Barrett (Thomas), Kristy Mallol (Joseph) and Joseph. Loving son of Helene and the Late Robert Nicosia. Dear brother of Richard. Cherished grandfather of Alejandro, Isabella, Samantha, Madeline and Joseph. Reposing at the Wantagh Fire House Station #1, 3470 Park Ave., Wantagh Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Fire Department Service Monday 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11am at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Attn: Gastric Cancer Research Fund, 633 Third Ave., 28th Floor New York, NY 10017 would be appreciated. Funeral entrusted to the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 11, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 10, 2024

Officer Nicosia,
On today, the 16th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City and our Country as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Frank Salamone

October 6, 2009

Bobby, the guest book may be going off line on Oct. 11th, but believe me you will never be forgotten by me, your family, friends, co-workers and all the people who shared your smiles.

Lynn Bourinaris

June 24, 2009

My deepest sympathy to your family. I am shocked to learn of Roberts passing. I went to school with Robert and will always remember him as the sweetest most compassionate person. I know he will be missed greatly. God bless you and give you strength

ROBIN LUCAS

October 20, 2008

TO THE NICOSIA FAMILY,
BOB WAS A GREAT PERSON, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILE AND LAUGH. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS. BOB YOU WILL BE MISSED.
ROBIN, CATHERINE, LAURA & THOMAS JR

Tony Triola

October 18, 2008

My deepest sympathies conveyed to Louise and children. your father was a great man I went to Wantagh HS and graduated with this humble gentleman. Peace be with you.
DR.T.Triola Phd.

Louie Nunziata

October 16, 2008

Our deep and heartfelt condolences to Helene, Richard and Louise and the rest of the family. I remember Bobby vividly going all the way back to Sunrise Park, Jr. High and High School. He was ALWAYS a class act and so full of life. He left us all way too young...
Louie & Maria Nunziata of Las Vegas, Nevada (formerly of Wantagh, NY)

John Consoli

October 14, 2008

Heartfelt condolences to the entire Nicosia family. I grew up on Beech street with Bobby and Ricky and through elementary school, spent more time in the Nicosia home than in my own. Bob was a true gentleman and a loyal friend. He will be missed and always remembered.

TOMMY LUCAS

October 14, 2008

LOUISE AND FAMILY, OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. BOBBY WAS A GOOD FRIEND, MAN , AND LEADER, AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
TOMMY LUCAS & TRACEY KERWIN

Hank Baumann

October 13, 2008

I will always remember your courage and strength in the face of adversity. Thanks for making the world a better place.

CRAIG CRAFT

October 13, 2008

DEAR DEBRA,
MY MOST SINCERE APOLOGY TO YOU. BOB WAS MY FRIEND, AND IN HIS TIME OF NEED, YOU BROUGHT A SMILE TO HIS FACE.

Susan Bruno

October 12, 2008

Although I didn't know Bob in high school, we introduced ourselves at the Wantagh reunion a few years back. He was so personable, warm and enthusiastic as he told me about his family and his life. i don't always remember people I have met, but something about Bob stayed with me. Even a stranger like me could see that he was a special person. My family and I send you our very heartfelt condolences.

James O'Connell

October 12, 2008

Louise,
I am so sorry and upset to hear about Bobby he was a great guy and Chief.Myself and JoAnn will remember him in our prayers always. ( OC )

John J Hopkins Jr.

October 12, 2008

I am saddened by the passing of Bob. He was a very good friend and mentor. Janice and I extend our sympathy to you Louise and your family.

Frank Salamone

October 12, 2008

Dear Louise, my prayers go out to you and your family. I worked with Bobby in the NYPD and shared alot of good times in the Wantagh Fire Department. Everyone will miss Bobby, he was a kind and loving man. May he rest in peace.

Michael Patterson

October 12, 2008

As residents of Wantagh we wanted to thank Chief Bob for all of his service to our community. He was a wonderful man who gave his life to public service. He will be missed not only by his family, but by our entire comunity as well.

Rest in peace good and faithful servant.

Lynne & Michael Patterson

Craig Craft

October 11, 2008

Dear Louise, Wendy, Karen, Kristy, & Joe
I sincerely thank you for sharing my loyal friend, with all of us. His love and dedication to all those close to him, was proven to the end. A better man, we'll never know.
(Miss you Jam)

Craig Craft

Ken, Vanessa and Shawn Murtaugh

October 11, 2008

Louise and Family....We are So so sorry to hear about Bob. He was always a great guy and a good friend in the WFD. Vanessa,Shawn and myself send our Deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.....MAY HE R.I.P....God Bless

Donald Mackay

October 11, 2008

Louise and Children,
I grew playing baseball with Bob over at Sunrise Park school and we went all through school together and then joined the the Wantagh Fire Department. He was a great friend through out my life and I will miss him. May the Good Lord Bless you and your family. Love, Don, Ruth, Robbie, and Rebecca Mac Kay

Steve and Mary Tellis

October 11, 2008

Dear Louise and children,

News of Bob's passing reached us last night. We are saddended by his loss, but rejoice in his life. Bob was a good friend. He visited me often in the dispatchers office and talked about the "job", guns, food-always food. Above all else was his love for you and the children. Everyone knows how proud he was of Joe. We wish we could be with you now. You are in our prayers.

Tara Vitale

October 11, 2008

Louise and family,
I will always remember Robs beautiful smile and positive attitude on every subject, as well as his devotion to you and the children. I was very saddened to hear of Robs passing. God grant you peace and comfort now and always.

Jude Petroski

October 11, 2008

(PT) NYSPP Wildwood State Park

Lawrence & Vida Donohue

October 11, 2008

Dear Louise and family,

Though we didn't know Bob for long, We will always remember how wonderful he was to Travis and friend to Vida Lee and Rob. When I would be taking care of Travis, as a toddler, any time a fire engine would go by, he would always say "Bobby's on a call".
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Vida and Larry Donohue

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