Joseph Anthony Nista Jr.

Joseph Nista Obituary

WEYMOUTH Joseph Anthony Nista, Jr., died peacefully at his Weymouth home after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his spouse Donald Wolff. Brother of Jana Davis of Weymouth, Rosemarie Froio of Middleborough and the late Flavia Nista. Uncle of Kristen, Robyn, and Marc Davis of Weymouth and James and Leanne Davis of Rockland. Son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (LaRocco) Nista. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Funeral from the South Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home, 809 Main St. (Rt.18 op. South Shore Hospital) Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church at 11:30. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephs memory may be made to MGH, c/o Development Office 165, Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. McDonald-funeral homes.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Nista

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10 Entries

Neil Esposito

October 28, 2008

Dear Don:
I will never forget the wonderful weekend I spent with you and Joe when you lived near Fenway Park in Boston. Even though it was under sad circumstances, it was great to see both of you when Don's parents passed away two years ago. Who would of thought that Joe's time was limited since he seemed so healthy at that time. He fought a gallant battle and is now at peace. My condolences to you and all of Joe's family.

Your buddy,
Neil

Donald Wolff

October 28, 2008

Remembrance of my Friend, Joseph A. Nista, Jr.

In my first memories of Joe, Jana, myself and Joe are sitting on the benches under the grape arbor in their yard. Jana and I were about 6 and I had come to live on Charles St. He was very busy telling me about THE GARDEN and, well, Jana and I were just trying to play with our dolls. But he had a such a great smile and kept insisting that we walk through the rows that were growing. In the end, we did and he was so proud that he knew all the names of the vegetables and, even more so, he made me feel that I had always lived on Charles Street and, somehow, that garden- his garden- was meant for me, as well. Our friendship was cemented that day.

With no fanfare, we grew our lives together as though we had always been there. From the garden, we progressed to catching pollywogs and bike riding. We rejoiced with each new puppy and, sadly, planned elaborate ceremonies for the “puppy” funerals. Joe had the worst luck with puppies. We moved freely among our various circles of friends. Jana, Judy MacDonald, Joe and me walking to school. Joe Purpura, Jana, Joe and me stopping at the Coffee Cup after school. Joe and me dancing until we were winded. Were we good? I will never know, because Joe would always say how great the routine was or how beautiful the costume was. Through his eyes, life had great things to enjoy. There was no time for negative comments. And so, it was easy to be friends with Joe. He just assimilated you into his life and asked for nothing in return. He was your friend forever, no matter what and no explanations needed. In his short life, he found some good in everything and never lost his ability to smile – even in his end of days.

We kept in touch and when we saw each other, no time had passed at all. The door to 104 Charles St. was open still. We were just Jana, Joe and me sitting under the grape arbor, happy just be in each other’s company. Even in the darkest of times, we found that one thing to make us laugh . If we could choose only a couple of Joe’s gift’s, one would have to be that he always greeted you with that great smile and, one other, that he made you feel that you were the one person he wanted to see. He was loyal to his friends, devoted to his family and found love that will last forever.

We will not say, goodbye, today. Yes, we will miss Joe, but we will always remember that smile; we will remember the way he was in our lives and, then, we will smile.

Stephanie F. DeMambro
October 20, 2008

Marie conlin

October 23, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

David Cerretani

October 22, 2008

Condolences to Don and the Nista family in their time of loss. We have warm memories of the good times we shared with Joe.

With sympathy,
Frank Custozza
David Cerretani

Todd Curro

October 22, 2008

Joe, though we hadn't seen each other in years, you will be sorely missed.

My sympathies go to Don and the rest of Joe's friends and family, and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Your cousin,

Todd

Larry Baumeister

October 22, 2008

Don & Family,
I am very sad to learn of Joe's passing. He was a loving, peaceful and humble man and a very courageous person. His presence made the world a better place. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Sincerely,

Maria & Richard Leonard

October 19, 2008

Joe will be deeply missed. That laugh, that smile, his ever loving caring. Such a beautiful person we were privlidged to know. Don and the Nista family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Maria and Richard Leonard

leonard petze

October 18, 2008

Our loving Cousin Joseph, never to be forgotten, always in our prayers. Our love and deepest sympathy to Don, Rosemarie, Jana and familes.
Lennie and Cecile Petze

clarence j. lavertu

October 18, 2008

My deep sympathies to Don and the Nista family at this time of great lose, of such a talented person. I will forever cherish his 2 drawings at 11 while he was hospitalized, out of boredom he said. Beautiful, as he was, but too modest, he was.
May he enjoy his peace and rest now on his new venture beyond, he so deserves.

With sadness and sorrow, CJ

Patricia Davis

October 17, 2008

We have lost a beautiful soul, and a truly kind person in the death of Joe Nista. For as long as we knew him he was a caring brother in law and a loving uncle. Rest in peace Joe.
We love you Don.

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