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Edith Nicholas Obituary
Edith A. (Ferro) Nicholas of Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Ithaca, NY was born in Cortland, NY on February 7, 1934, to Rosa (Mignano) and Alisandro Ferro. Edith was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully left this earth on April 29, 2011, to begin her journey to Heaven. Upon retiring from Ithaca College, she and her loving husband of 43 years, Richie, re-located to Port Richey, FL from Ithaca NY where they both have enjoyed the warm weather for the past 15 years. Their beautiful home had visits from family and friends nearly everyday. She loved to cook, decorate her house, refinish furniture, golf, socialize, and watch TV. She lived life to its fullest and supported her family through the good as well as the difficult times. Edith was always there for her family with her love and generosity.
At the request of Edith, a memorial service will not be held. Instead, she wanted everyone to remember her the way she was - beautiful, fun loving, caring, full of energy and enthusiasm, tenacious, and not afraid to say what was on her mind. A day will not pass where she is not thought of and loved. Her family was her life, and she will be loved and missed forever by each and everyone of them.
Edith is survived by her husband Richard, son Larry (Janice) Hinkle, Cortland, NY, daughter Sherry Wright, Port Richey, FL, son John (Natalie) Nicholas, Ithaca, NY, sister Lucy Lella, Cortland NY, grandchildren Michelle Watkins, Timothy Wright, Randy Hinkle, Cortland, NY, Alecia and Dominic Nicholas, Ithaca, NY, and a great grandchild, Josh Watkins, Cortland NY. She also had three step children, Rick (Stevie) Nicholas, VA, Joe Nicholas, Cortland NY and Pam (George) Arsenault, Ithaca, NY. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edith Nicholas
Dawn & Scott Gallagher
May 9, 2011
TO Sherry, Richie, Larry and John,
So sorry for Edies Passing, She was so well loved and cherished, and will be missed greatly. Our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Laurie Hallam-Jordan
May 8, 2011
Dear Richie and family,
So sorry to hear about Edie have so many memories of her she will truly be missed. Heaven has received another angel
love and prayers !! xox
MARYANN HESTER
May 5, 2011
DEAR NICHOLAS FAMILY,.........................KNOWING THAT ANGELS ARE SINGING IN HEAVEN TO HAVE EDIE THERE WITH THEM. ONE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANGEL IS MY SISTER KATHY PATTE.TREVITS. MALISON. MY SISTER ADORED EDIE AS SHE WAS A VERY DEAR BEST FRIEND TO HER!!!HER HEART WAS HUGE,SHE WAS COMPASSIONATE,AND ALL THAT KNEW EDIE LOVED HER BEYOND MEASURE. GOD BLESS AND HEAL YOUR HEAVY HEARTS AT THIS SAD TIME FOR YOU RICHIE, AND YOUR CHILDREN. LOVE,MARY ANN PATTE HESTER.
Polly Wilson
May 5, 2011
I will miss Edie's advice and friendship. My thoughts are with her family and friends during this sad time. Sincerely, Polly Wilson
Sarah and Tom Yengo
May 4, 2011
Richie, John and Family. Edie was a dear friend. We will miss her and the wonderful person she was. We will always remember the great times we had when John and Tommy were in school and what wonderful "second" parents Rich and Edie were. Rest in peace our friend. God Bless all of you.
Sarah and Tom
May 4, 2011
Richie and family,
So sad. Edie was the sweetest, nicest, friendliest person. She lived for her family, and was a gracious hostess when we visited. Richie, we extend our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Edie, God bless you and rest in peace.
Kathy and Jerry Daghita, Ocala FL
Patricia Benedict
May 3, 2011
Dear Richie and John and Sherry, So sorry to learn of your moms passing.I no the pain.May God be with you all.May you be blessed with his strength.Eddie was a great family friend of ours and we loved her.I remember so many great stories that she and meme were involved in, watching all the grand kids....twinkies in the frig....and on and on.Please know we are thinking of you.Eddie was a beautiful soul inside and out....Sincerely.Tricia.T. Benedict.
Leslie Ciaschi
May 3, 2011
Dear Richie, Johnny, and family, I am so very sorry to hear this today . God how we loved her, and she meant so very much to our family. Edie was so much fun to be around, and we have many fond memories of her, always laughing, and a smile that was contagious. My prayers are with you now and always. May god help to get you through this difficult time. My mother will be happy to see her once again in heaven. God Bless you all, Much love, Leslie Trevits- Ciaschi
Kathy Eldred
May 3, 2011
Edie did have a wonderful laugh. Please remember her lovely ways she had. God bless you all.
May 3, 2011
John and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. She always made me giggle growing up. Gina Amici (& Michael Longo)
Ed & Connie Amici
May 3, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Edie's passing. Our sincere symphathy to Richie, John and all of Edie's family.
Marlene and Louie Bonanni
May 3, 2011
To The Entire Nicholas Family,
We were so sorry to read of Edie's passing. She was such a bright light, and I'm sure that all who knew her will remember and miss her wonderful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Sincerely,
May 3, 2011
Eddie was a good friend and a very lovely lady. Our Florida visits will never be the same without her!!! I will treasure the home made neck-less she gave me!
Our love and prayer to her wonderful family.
Butch & Judy Geesey
May 3, 2011
Dear Larry, Janice and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences. You are all in our prayer's. God Bless!
Mike & Regina Ferro
Jan
May 3, 2011
Love and miss you, Mimi.
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