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Nick LIOCE Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of Nick Lioce, 65, of Palm Beach Gardens. He was born February 13, 1951 and passed away March 10, 2016 from complications following heart surgery. Originally from New Jersey, his family moved to Riviera Beach in the 1950's. His father Dominick, worked at Pratt & Whitney while his mother Evelyn raised him and his sister Laraine and Brother David. He graduated from Riviera Beach High School and went on to attend Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor's and Master's of Accountancy. He then graduated from Florida State University College of Law in 1979. He loved FSU and was an active alumni. Nick was a partner at Nason, Yeager, Gerson, White, and Lioce in Palm beach Gardens, specializing in tax law. He was Past President of The Palm Beach Tax institute, Chairman of The Tax Section of The Florida Bar, Past President of The American Association of Attorney-CPA'S and a member of the Board of Directors of The Florida Lawyers mutual insurance company. He was past chairman of The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches and was an author/speaker on numerous tax topics. Nick's great passion was music, and he spent much of his free time as the lead singer of the eponymous Nick-O-Rockwa and Contra Band. With a songbook featuring classic rock and R&B hits, they played many venues across Palm Beach County. Despite an ever changing lineup, Nick remained a constant during the band's 30 year run. Nick is survived by his wife Pamela Cherry Lioce, his son Michael Lioce, wife Ash Lioce, grandson Domenick, granddaughter Leeta, his daughter Christina Lioce Cramer, husband Chris Cramer and his sister Laraine Cheek, husband John Cheek. Nick was loved by many people and will be deeply missed. The viewing will be held at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 754 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach on Wednesday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday at 2:00PM. Interment at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens to follow. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity or flowers sent to Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Home in North Palm Beach.
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Todd Tolis
June 15, 2023
I was the drummer in Nick's band from 1987-1991, such wonderful memories. A true gentleman and great friend. I think of him often.
Claudia Braaksma
February 7, 2017
Hello Pam, Michael and Christina,
I just found out about the passing away of Nick. I'm sad to read that he died such a young age. I was trying to search for pictures of you all to show to my 9 year old Son. Although you might not remember me, I still remmember my time with you all as very precious. Hope everything s Well with you all and wish you all the best.
Rocky Elson
October 30, 2016
Hello Celeste
It's Rocky sorry to get back yo you so late but just wanted to tell you how bad I feel and sure it rocked your world but your one tuff cookie. Love ya and hope all is good .? If you need anything to keep up maintenance on your house or anything Celesta please call me, you were always good to me and Nick was a saint, what a loss but we will survive and remember Nick forever. I was talking to friend about Nick and he had heard his band also. Text me if you want to talk or if you need me.
Jim Titzel
June 27, 2016
I was so sad to hear of Nicks passing. He was my first little league football coach in Palm Beach Gardens in 1969. He was only 18 at the time and already taking a leadership role while guiding his younger brother and the team to a championship. I was reunited later in life with Nick and we shared a great professional relationship which included many lunches. Nick was kind, brilliant and very loyal. He loved his Nason Yeager family. You will be missed and remembered my friend!
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Julie Andron
March 20, 2016
So sorry to hear of Nicks passing Pam .My heart and sympathy goes out to you and Nicks family. Nick was such a great man and will be truly missed by so many.. His love of music made everyone happy whenever he played and that is what I will remember about him..
Eric Seyfert
March 20, 2016
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I truly enjoyed every interaction with him. He was a wise and kind man and I will always think of him with a smile.
My condolences to the Lioce and NYGWL family.
Belinda Noah
March 20, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Nick's family and friends during this time of loss. May Nick's soul rest in perfect peace.
God Bless.
Robert Charles & Deloris
March 17, 2016
March 17 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
We will love you and miss you always.
"The Sound Of The City" WPOM 1600am
Jodi Ellis
March 17, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Nick was a true pleasure to work with during my 8 years at NYGW&L. I still have my Nick's Chick's t-shirt. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
March 15, 2016
Very, very saddened to hear of Nick's passing. We will miss him tremendously. - Dick and Eleni Finn
Juliet Roulhac
March 15, 2016
Nick loved life. He enjoyed his life, his work, and his music. He loved to laugh, and his laugh was infectious. His life will be celebrated. May he rest in peace.
Kendall Rumsey
March 15, 2016
I am so sorry to hear abot Nick's passing.
I got to know him when his band used to entertain at Sunday at the Meyer years ago. He was always a lot of fun and brought a great time to everyone in attendance.
I am sure he is rocking out in heaven! Thanks for awesome memories Nick.
My sympathies to the family.
Kendall Rumsey
March 15, 2016
Nick,rest in peace.It was a joy having you in our life. You gave us so many fun and great memories. Playing golf with you at Indian Creek many years ago when you rode as I drove the cart into a pond,and then to compound the horror, I fell into you on the bandstand at the Crazy Horse while you were performing--you never got angry.We had the honor of having you marry my wife Lynne and I in 1996.You will remain in our memory as a true gentleman,always the life of any party--a man with a great heart and soul. We will miss you. Henry and Lynne Quartullo
Ted Roets CPA
March 15, 2016
My sincere condolences to Nick's family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I had the pleasure of performing with him and was the most recent drummer in the Contra Band. I will miss his friendship and sense of humor and will enjoy many fond memories.
March 15, 2016
All of his colleagues at the Florida Institute of CPAs express our sadness and send our prayers of peace and sympathy to the family. We have lost a good friend. Our respect and memories, Deborah L. Curry
Joe Bain
March 15, 2016
I am sorry to hear of Nick's passing and his family's loss. Nick was a good man and great lawyer and will be missed.
Enid Atwater
March 15, 2016
Marti Krayer Patterson
March 15, 2016
My heart felt condolences to the family at this time of such great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
March 15, 2016
What a shock. I just learned today, March 15, of Nick's passing. We were great college friends at Florida State and kept in contact over all these years since. I remember such great times with him at FSU and some real crazy time too! With his great singing voice and sly humor, Nick, you were the life a many a party. I'm glad to have known you and sad to see you go from this world.
In peace,
Kim Carlos Tschantz
Santa Cruz, California
Jason Fogg
March 15, 2016
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our friend and colleague. As a Director of Florida Lawyers Mutual, Nick's keen intellect was surpassed only by his joy and warmth, all of which were freely given. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lioce family during this difficult time. We will miss Nick greatly.
Enid Atwater
March 15, 2016
I'll always remember Nick's BIG personality that always brought a smile. Nick was blessed in so many ways, he was smart, savvy, generous, musically talented, and an aggressive defender of the law. He had the energy of two people, the heart of a lion, the temper of a Zeus, his wit was as quick as Robin Williams, and his humor was off the charts!
Our friend will be deeply missed. I know every time I hear "Mustang Sally", or "Brown-eyed Girl" I will shed a tear. Nick has now climbed the stairway to heaven - and he leaves behind a world that is a better place for those who knew and loved him.
Rock On Nick!
Laurie Van Deusen
March 14, 2016
As a fellow classmate and friend, through RBHS class of 1969, your omnipresence at our reunions was evident and a void will always exist. My condolences to the entire Lioce family. With Respect, Laurie Van Deusen
Rylie Bishop
March 14, 2016
To the family, many friends and associates of Nick, our deepest sympathy and prayers.
I knew him as a very humorous, talented and most importantly, a devoted lifelong friend of my brother, Rim. For that, he will be truly missed.
Diane Peterson McNeal
March 14, 2016
I was surprised and saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Nick as a friend, a Dad and an attorney for over 20 years. He will be missed as a member of the community, as a mentor to lawyers and as a great advocate for his clients. I will also miss hearing him sing as part of his band. Many prayers and condolences to his children and family.
Phil Brooks
March 14, 2016
Our heart felt condolences to the Lioce family at this time of loss. To a friend I've had the privilege of knowing and enjoying for well over 45 years. Nick you are already greatly missed. and thanks for the memories!!
Phil Brooks and family, Fort Myers Florida
Rim Bishop
March 14, 2016
Even in this hour of overwhelming grief and sadness, the half century of joy, laughter and friendship Nick brought us scatters light over the darkness of his passing. Through his work, through his music, through his extraordinary personality, he lifted all those who were blessed to know him. We mourn his loss, but we thank God for all that came before.
March 14, 2016
To the Lioce Family:
we are so sorry for Nick's untimely and much too early passing. Our hearts are with you during this time of great loss. Nick will be missed greatly by all those that came in contact with him. He was bigger than life and the void created without him will take a lot of time to get over.
DiSalvo Family
March 12, 2016
With a heavy heart i say goodbye to an amazing man...a very good friend...to your daughter, your son, your beautiful grand babies, and your wife, i am so sorry and I will miss you tremendously....you will always walk with us every day...xoxo
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