Nicholas Fedesna Obituary


FEDESNA,
DR. NICHOLAS E. , JR.
Kalamazoo

Died Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2014. Nicholas was born February 13, 1949, in Chicago, IL a son of Nicholas and Alice (Heaton) Fedesna. Dr. Fedesna had been a resident of the Kalamazoo area where he owned and operated Abies Chiropractic Clinic for 35 years. Dr. Nick was an active volunteer with the Kalamazoo VFW Post #827 and participated in many clubs and organizations over the years including the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, Knights of Columbus, Moose, Edison Neighborhood Association and AMBUCS-American Business Clubs. Dr. Nick grew up in Chicago and Ohio and served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1971. He attended Notre Dame University and earned advanced degrees from Western Michigan University and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. He and his wife, Bambi L. (Zerbel) Fedesna, were the proprietors of Nick's Tavern and Grille on Burdick from 2001 until 2006. During that time, Dr. Nick was involved in politics, and ran for State Representative under the Republican ticket. Nick is survived by his wife, Bambi; two children, Elizabeth Fedesna of Antigua and Nicholas Fedesna of Chicago; his parents, Nicholas and Alice Fedesna of Austin, TX; two brothers and their spouses, Thomas and Gaye Fedesna and David and Jorje Fedesna, all of Austin, TX; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to family,Dr. Nick leaves behind a legacy of memories and stories that can be shared by his patients, friends, former students and employees. A public memorial service will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Family greetings will start at 11 AM, with mass beginning at 12 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo V.F.W. Post # 827. Arrangements by Langeland
Family Funeral Homes;
please see Nicholas' personalized guest book at

www.langelands.com




Published by Kalamazoo Gazette on Mar. 20, 2014.
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I started with Nick when he had his first office on Milan he was a great guy I have been with him throughout the years he will be missed

barb james

June 12, 2014

Dear Fedesna family, I am so sorry for your loss, I was Nick's classmate at Palmer and remember him as caring and engaged. I hope you will find great comfort in your memories of him and his wonderful accomplishments. Carmel-Ann Mania, D.C.

April 30, 2014

Our deepest condolences Bambi and family! Matt and Chris!

Chris Russell

April 12, 2014

To Nick's Family I would like to express my deepest sympathy in Nick's passing, My mother was his patient for years and she adored him, and I know he will be sadly missed by all who know him, and many many like my Mom from his practice. Our prayers go out to all of you. Paula Emmons Taylor (My mom was Dorothy Emmons).

Paula Emmons - Taylor

April 11, 2014

Bambi and family. So sorry to hear about Nick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Neighbors

Jim and Marcia Cook

March 22, 2014

Dear Bambi and Family,

Now living in Florida, I just went online and saw Nick's name. I am so very sorry he left us way too early.

I first knew Nick through the Republican Party of Kalamazoo. He was such a caring guy with common sense and warmth.

Later he was my chiropractor. Nick will be missed by so many.

You all have my deepest sympathies,
Judy Todd Wood

Judy Todd Wood

March 22, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rose Brenner

March 22, 2014

Cousin Nick: Thank you for the great memories of fun times shared. We will miss your great big heart, your fabulous laugh and sense of humor, and all the warm Polish hugs shared. Save a Polka for when we meet again

Susan and Jan Schmidt

March 22, 2014

Nick was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor and a warm friendly smile. He always seemed to look at the positive side of life and made people feel special. We will miss him. My condolences Bambi and family. Patrick and Mary O'Brien

March 21, 2014

Dear Liz, Loving thoughts and our deepest sympathy to you
and your family during this extremely sad time. We're
thinking of you and love you so very much.
Renee & Tim

Renee Strand

March 21, 2014

Will be truly missed. So sad!!

Mark Baliff

March 21, 2014

Bambi I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

sharon black

March 21, 2014

I also worked for KDPS fire and Police If it would not been for Nick I probably would have never made it to retirement, back trouble for years. In 1984 I went to DR. Nick. We later became friend also. I will miss you old friend and will never forget your Laugh. My heart goes out to his family.

Larry Stafford

March 21, 2014

So Sorry Bambi and family for your loss.

Paula Eldridge

March 21, 2014

Deepest sympathy. I was acquainted with Nick when he was a student in the Biology Department at WMU. A great person always happy and considerate.

Diane Stephenson

March 21, 2014

Dear family,
I knew Nick for many, many years. We met when he was working in the Men's Department at Gilmores Department Store (Maple Hill) while attending WMU and I worked in the Women's Department. Due to a car accident a few years later he became my chiropractor and helped me for many, many years while I was in the Kalamazoo area, until I moved away in 2003. He was a good chiropractor and a good friend. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to all of you and my prayers as well.

Dawn (Johnson, Ariyavatkul) Bock

March 21, 2014

I have known Nick since being a kid pumping gas. Though I didn't know him well he was one of those people you knew you just liked. He went up north with my family one year to our hunting cabin. No gun, but he brought christmas lights and they hung for many, many years. You will be missed.

John Fulton

March 21, 2014

I was in Ambucs with Nick and my favorite memory is Dr Nick doing adjustments out side the meeting room at the Ambuc regional convention. Would have been around 1990.

Dave Harnish

March 21, 2014

Dr. Nick hired me in 1982 and to this day it was the best job I ever had. He was a great boss and a wonderful man. I will never foget him and am truly sorry he is gone.

Cindy Arnold-Wengert

March 21, 2014

Dear Bambi and family,
May God keep you safe during your time of grief. He sure loves his sheep. Nic sure knew his Chiropracticism and he had heart. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Till we meet again!

Yvonne Quaak

March 20, 2014

Bambi, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We knew Nick for 33 years and he was a great guy. Always knew how to make you laugh. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace. Linda and Dave Miller

March 20, 2014

Seems like yesterday when Dr. nick started his practice in Portage and we started going to get adjusted and Nick would get us coffee and always add honey. We became good friends over the years and what a great person, friend and chiropractor. You will be missed Dr Nick and our hearts go out to Elizabeth, Nicholas and Bambi in this difficult time. We love you all and Nick, you will be greatly missed!

Tim & Leslie Fletcher

March 20, 2014

Dr. Nick, many years of conversations. May you rest in peace my friend. You knew how to enjoy life to the fullest. R. I. P.

Gertrude Mazurek

March 20, 2014

Bambi and family,
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you.

Drs. Phil & Trish Knight

March 20, 2014

My dearest sister Bambi, you and Nick's family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Kathi Mirto

March 20, 2014

Bambi, may God hold you in his loving arms during this time of sadness. I have some wonderful memories of both you and Nick. From AMBUCS to politics and everything in between. He will certainly be missed. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Jeanie Coleman

March 20, 2014

Dr. Nick was a wonderful& Kind man and the world is a better place for him being in it. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a good friend to all police officers in the area and helped with the physical problems that the job creates. Rest in peace friend. Kalamazoo Fraternal Order of Police.

John R. Cross

March 20, 2014

Gone but never forgotten. Our road trip together was wonderful fun.

John

March 20, 2014

Bambi , my sincere condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.

Diane Schelb

March 20, 2014

We're terribly sorry for your family's loss. I used to go to grade school with Liz. We're keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences,
Thadd Fiala

Thadd Fiala

March 20, 2014

So sorry, he will be missed. RIP my friend.

Karen Pace

March 20, 2014

Dr. Nick graduated from Palmer College with my brother Dr. Terry Sweet, so my family has been coming to him for a long time. My Grandma Sweet came to him so we go way back! RIP my friend. Your family has my deepest sympathy! You will indeed be missed!

Cheryl Sweet-Druckenbrodt

March 20, 2014

Nick used to adjust me when I worked for KDPS for my back . I also knew him later when he owned Nick's on Burdick St. Nick will be greatly missed. Always had a Smile and kind word ! Bambi and Family you have my deepest sympathy. RIP old Friend !

Terry Smitrh

March 20, 2014

Bambi and family with deep sympathy from your friends at this time of sadness.

Treasa Moore

March 20, 2014

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