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for John Nesgoda
Patsy Stein Kirschner
January 28, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. We attended Harbor Creek schools together for many years and but had not stayed in touch. I fondly remember his quick wit and intelligence. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mika Harada
November 5, 2010
I chose Carlow for school only because of John. He always helped me or other international students. I feel so lucky that I could be one of his students and work for ISA together. I really loved talking to him at his office, I really regret that I did not stop by his office after I graduated, and I really miss John. John will be missed by a lot of his students.
fatemah pouladi
October 13, 2010
John Nesgoda, was friend, brother and fantastic helper. When I joned Nursing program at carlow in 1997, Prof. Nesgoda heplt me the right way and always was in help. May God bless his soul and our deep condolances to his family.
Fatemah Pouladi
Crystal
August 15, 2010
Sé lo difícil que es sobrellevar la pérdida de alguien querido para ti. Espero esta expresión de la simpatía a sentirse más cómodo en la actualidad. También quiero dejarles con algunos pensamientos reconfortantes de las Sagradas Escrituras. Usted puede sentir como el corazón roto y abrumado. Es normal llorar. Salmos 34:18 nos asegura que Dios está cerca de aquellos que son "quebrantados de corazón, y los de espíritu abatido". Juan 5:28,29 nos dicen que "viene la hora en la que todos están en las tumbas conmemorativas oirán su voz y saldrán".
Nevenka Kostley
July 29, 2010
Gracias al Sr. Nesgoda tuve la oportunidad de educarme en la Universidad de Carlow. Agradezco la confianza que deposito en mi y motivarme a seguir adelante en mi carrera. Mis pensamientos estan con el y su familia. N. Kostley
Sharon Skuce Bird
July 25, 2010
My condolences to the Nesgoda family. I graduated in 1963 with John. He and I shared classes and were on the yearbook staff together. Our times shared were filled with laughter, tears, toil and sweat and I treasure every memory. We were all blessed to have had him in our lives.
God bless.
Sharon Skuce/Bird
July 25, 2010
I graduated with John and found him to be a great friend. We were on the yearbook staff together, where we enjoyed fun and laughter and toil and tears. John was a very special person. I regret that I never had an opportunity to see him after graduation.
Kathy Palloto
July 17, 2010
John, Leona, Jim, Bill and Ann,
Our sincere sympathies on your loss of Johnnie. Prayers for God's blessings upon all of you.
Cousin Bob Henry's family-Steven, Patrick and Kevin Henry and Kathy (Henry)Palloto and Lee Palloto
Irene Lietz
July 14, 2010
John was my Spanish teacher and my colleague in Humanities at Carlow. I have learned so much from him in so many ways. His expertise, faculty leadership, and special care for students will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. Safe travels, John!
Erin Emily Engel
July 14, 2010
John- I will miss you. Oh- how you brought the world, its beauty and wonder, to everyone... to me, to Purnima, to all the International Student Association. Safe travels, my friend.
July 14, 2010
John has been a unique gift to all of us at Carlow, students, faculty colleagues, staff and administration. He was caring, evenhanded, demanding, questionning with all of us. He dared to challenge thoughtfully any inequity that came to his attention; he created possibilities where others saw barriers; he put all who came into his field of vision before himself. He made
countless middle of the night trips to the airport for our inernational students, kept loving vigil with dying friends, supplemented income for a colleague who had a vision of doing something special for blind children, taught with enthusiasm, counseled, and generally just CARED. No one will ever "replace" him. May he know peace, joy and the fulness of life with a God whose love he always embodied.
Marie Immaculée Dana, RSM
Carlow
Erica Hines-McGee
July 14, 2010
Dr. Nesgoda was the reason I decided to study abroad in Guatemala...it changed my life. He was a wonderful teacher, a great friend and confidant. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Cindie Nicola
July 14, 2010
It was a distinct honor to work with John his many years at Carlow. His love for international academics shown brightly and I cannot imagine the number of students he helped either come to Pittsburgh or helped travel from Pittsburgh abroad throughout his career. John will be sorely missed. As a faculty member and as a Carlow alum, he will always have my deepest appreciation for the legacy he has left for us. I extend my personal sympathy to his beloved family, his close friends, and his Carlow colleagues.
JoAnn Simpson
July 14, 2010
I've worked at Carlow University for 19 years and I met John during my first week. He was a one and only and will be truly missed. I wish a happy memory - think of John - see his smiling face - hold that always in your heart. My sympathies to the Nesgoda family and John Keys.
Bob Reed
July 13, 2010
As the Chair of the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University I had the pleasure of working with John on study abroad activities, on international student issues and on academic committees. I always looked forward to opportunities to work with John and I valued his counsel and his sense of humor. His students always came first and he was a strong asset to our faculty. We will miss him.
July 13, 2010
My condolences to you all. I worked with John as he arranged for study abroad for the Honors program students at Carlow. He was consistently knowledgeable and always a gentleman. John will be missed. I believe that he's off enjoying "other travels" now!
Jean Schmidt
July 13, 2010
I too offer my deepest condolences to John's partner and family. John was the most extraordinary and gifted teacher as well as a kind and supportive friend and colleague. I was blessed to study Spanish under his tutelage during the last two years that he was able to teach and I will never forget that delightfully rich experience. You might think that as his illness progressed he would have less to give as a teacher. If that is the case, I would have loved to have seen him in his heyday, for to me in these past few years he was the brightest and most inspiring teacher I have ever known. As colleagues in different departments at Carlow University, John was also my dear friend, a treasured confidant, a teaching role model, a truly special person. The world needs more people like him and that's why I am so sad that he has left us. I hold his memory in my heart and his loved ones in my prayers.
Sister Cathy Solan
July 13, 2010
Dr. Nesgoda will be missed by all of his students and fellow workers at Carlow University.
Linda Madden-Brenholts
July 13, 2010
During my first weeks working here at Carlow, I met with John and was very impressed with him and his work. I told him that we were so very privileged to have him at Carlow. There were times over the years that John and I would work together with students or for alumnae travel. He was a first class person. I'm so sad to know that he is no longer with us. My deepest sympathy to John's family and to John K.
Judy Sieber Fenske
July 13, 2010
I was very saddened to hear about John's passing. I have such fond memories of him from elementary through high school. His scholastic aptitude never got in the way of his down-to-earth friendliness. He was truly a friend to all, and I loved him. I last saw him at our 20th-year class reunion, a long time ago, but I remembered him always. He had a special place in my heart. My thoughts are with his family.
George and Susan Wendel
July 12, 2010
Bill and Ann, we are sorry to hear of your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief
Danielle
July 12, 2010
I worked with Dr. Nesgoda in the field of Study Abroad as a colleague and know his passion for all things international. I loved what he brought to Carlow as his efforts toward bringing the world to his students was apparently clear. He will be missed!
Mark and Rose Marie McKain
July 12, 2010
We knew John both as a colleague at Carlow for a short time (Mark) and as members of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and through our work in the greater Pittsburgh international educational exchange community. John was a kind and gentle soul who always had a smile on his face. He touched the lives of countless hundreds of students and educators and made this world a far better place by teaching others that through a keen awareness and understanding of what makes us different, we are able, ultimately, to see all that makes us similar. John is in a far better place now, soaring with the angels. Our deepest sympathy to John's parents, John Keys, John's siblings, extended family and friends. May you all find deep solace through those special gifts of cultural and linguistic awareness that John gave to so many others through his inspiring work.
Mark and Rose Marie McKain
Gainesville, VA
Kristin Spiker
July 12, 2010
I worked with John in International Student Affairs throughout the last several years and was able to learn a great deal from him. He was always someone I could turn to with a question or a concern. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Bob Morrow Jr.
July 12, 2010
Dear John, Leona, Jim, Bill and Ann, I am saddened to learn of Johnie's death. I remember him from our early days growing up together at Redeemer Church. He spoke to our Luther League about his Peace Corps experience and that very day I decided one day I too would be a PC Volunteer. In that way, he changed my life. And what a remarkable life he had. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Bob Morrow Jr.
July 12, 2010
I first met Dr. Nesgoda 7 years ago when I was a freshman at Carlow. Dr. Nesgoda fast became a friend and advisor. We would still talk even after I graduated from Carlow. He made a genuine point to assist anyone he could. I know he has affected many lives and not just those at Carlow. My condolences to all of Dr. Nesgoda's loved ones. ~Andrea Parise (Pittsburgh, PA)
Laurel Dalrymple (Roses)
July 12, 2010
I was a classmate of John's 1963 graduating class. Although I have not seen John since then, I remember him as being very funny and personable. To his family I am so sorry for your loss. What a brilliant son to be proud of.
Jennifer White Class of '95
July 11, 2010
Dr Nesgoda was my Spanish professor 16 years ago, right before I graduated from Carlow. He was brilliant, clearly had a love for language, and was very personable. (I still have the books from class!) My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to all of his family and friends. Such a great loss....
July 11, 2010
Leona, John, Bill, Ann, Jim:
Our condolences on the loss of your brilliant son, brother, b-i-l. We remember the pride in him you shared with us during his early years in Colombia when we attended Redeemer and bowled with you on Sat. nights. May God Bless you and your entire family.
Bob and Carlene Stroup, Harborcreek
Kathleen Henry Hayes
July 10, 2010
My heart is broken to hear that my best friend/cousin growing up has passed away. He made my childhood so wonderful. We use to do everything together. I feel so sad that we didn't stay in touch in our later years. I can only hope that he knew that I loved him and thought of him so very often. We will be coming to the services so I can say my sad goodbyes and maybe it will help bring closure. I also want to be there for my aunt and uncle. My heart goes out them and my two cousins and their families.
Kathleen Henry Hayes
July 10, 2010
Johnie as I called him was my best friend and special cousin. We shared everything growing up. He always lived right behind me. If he wasn't at my house I was at his. I feel bad we lost touch in our later years. I am coming to the service on Wed. I need closure and time to say goodbye to one of my dearest friends. I hope he knew that I loved him and thought of him often. Kathleen Henry Hayes
kathleen Henry Hayes
July 10, 2010
Johnie as I called him was my best friend and special cousin. We shared everything growing up. He always lived right behind me. If he wasn't at my house I was at his. I feel bad we lost touch in our later years. I am coming to the service on Wed. I need closure and time to say goodbye to one of my dearest friends. I hope he knew that I loved him and thought of him often. Kathleen Henry Hayes
Doug Wendelboe
July 10, 2010
My condolences to the Nesgoda family and especially to his long term partner John Keys. I first met John while attending Behrend Campus. Later we often shared rides between University Park and Erie. He was a very bright and always had numerous interesting topics to discuss. He will be missed by many.
July 10, 2010
Bill and Annie...My deepest condolences and love to both of you.
Dede Zacks
Jacksonville, FL
Linda Jones Rosevear
July 10, 2010
I was so sad to hear of John's passing. John was a very special friend of mine at Harbor Creek High School where we graduated together in 1963. My condolences to his family!
brian Henry
July 10, 2010
My condolences to john and leona,thoughts are with you,Brian Henry and family
Joyce Henry Fronza
July 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of my cousin John's passing. All my love and condolences to my Aunt Leona, Uncle John, brothers, Jim and Bill and his friends that have shared and been part of his life.
Judy Cochran
July 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 10, 2010
I graduated with John in 1963, and we grew up together by going to the same church. John was an outstanding intelligent person by any means. My wife and I would like to give our condolences to all the family, and may God Bless. Pat and Ken Libengood
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