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Nicholas Conte Obituary

Conte, Nicholas W. SLINGERLANDS Nicholas W. Conte, 61, died at home Friday, December 30, 2011. Born in Utica, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph and Ann Marchetta Conte. Mr. Conte was a guidance counselor at Albany High School, retiring in 2007. He was a graduate of SUNY Albany, where he was a member of the Edward E. Potter Club Fraternity and played on the varsity football team. Nicholas belonged to the Capital District Counselor Association, and was an avid sports fan. He was the father of Joseph P. Conte and Kerry E. Conte; former husband of Jean Hobbs Conte; brother of Mary T. Conte (Deena Pers). The family would like to thank his friends and relatives for their support and love at this time and during his illness. Funeral services Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 10 a.m., from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 10:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday, January 2, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Interment Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Calvary Cemetery, Utica. Those wishing to remember Nicholas in a special way may send a contribution to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit McveighFuneralHome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Conte

38 Entries

Chip Burden

January 5, 2012

Conte Family,
I too was a classmate of Nick's at SUNY Albany and a fellow Potter Club member. I was lucky to spend some time with Nick at the football game on reunion weekend this past October. We had a good time reminiscing about the "old days". You should take pride in the many kind thoughts and rememberances expressed here. Nick was a genuine great guy. My sincere condolences.

Kevin Cloonan

January 5, 2012

Regretfully I only saw Nick twice in the last 25 years. During our college days Nick was always the Big Brother that had my back. I admirered Nick for his loyalty, his patience and understanding. He was a true friend. I will always remember #86, My Big Brother.

c Shepherd

January 5, 2012

Dear Conte Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, Mr. Conte was my guidence consular at Albany High (98), and if it wasn't for him i may not have gradeuated, he was a great man who was always fair and understanding. He will greatly missed.

Dave Golden

January 4, 2012

Dear Conte Family - I have so many great memories of Nick going back to college and Albany High School that it would be impossible to single one out. Although it has been several years since I had seen him, I always counted him as one of my dearest friends. My deepest symapathy to you all.

Warren Winslow

January 3, 2012

Nick was a great teammate and a wonderful fan of UALbany. He will be missed.

Carol Gross

January 3, 2012

i remember Nick with great affection. He lived life to the fullest without complaining or self pity. Mary, Joe and Kerry, you are in my thoughts and prayers. "When you part from your friend, you grieve not for that which you loved most in him is clearer in his absence as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain."
Kahil Gibran

Bobbie Reardon RN

January 3, 2012

To the Conte Family, Nick was a true gentleman. He was a pleasure to take care... So very sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless.....

Rich Walker

January 3, 2012

Joe & Kerry,
Many good memories of Nick as a fellow Potter Club Alum and roommate of Nick's at the Elk Street apartment. Got my first taste of Utica Club thanks to him.

Kevin Shultes

January 3, 2012

Dear Conte Family: I was one of the privileged to have been able to officiate many girls' basketball games with Nick. We had tons of fun and may laughs on our road trips. He was a GREAT Friend and fellow official. May he be watching over all of us and helping us make the right calls.

Larry Thompson

January 3, 2012

Joe and Kerry,

Sincerest sympathies on Nick's passing. He was a true friend. Our time together in college, Potter Club and the following years were special and unforgettable. He was good man.

Georgia Sullivan

January 2, 2012

To Mr. Conte's family: I was saddened to read of his passing in the Times Union. He was one my children's guidance counselors at AHS in the mid to late '90's. I had many conversations and meetings with him. I remember being shocked when someone mentioned to me that he had health problems. He did his job he kept going and he never let on that anything may be at all difficult in his own life. I will remember him fondly and know he will come up when we reminisce about that child's high school years.

Bob Ott

January 2, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Conte family. Nick was truly a man of substance. The real deal. Working with him was my pleasure over the years. He will be sadly missed. :(

Maureen Pagano

January 2, 2012

To Kerry, and to the Guidance team at AHS - I'm sorry for your dearr loss.

Pam Colello

January 2, 2012

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Nick. I worked and conversed with him on a daily basis for many, many, years as he travelled back and forth to the Adm. Bldg. in Academy Park Such a loss. RIP Nick.

Phil and Joan Cansler

January 2, 2012

Dear Kerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear from Meggie of Nick's passing.
We enjoyed some special productions at CCM with Nick as we all watched our daughters with pride. We will remember Nick with much fondness.
"He whom you love and lose is no longer where he was before. He is now wherever you are."
St John Chrysostom.

Dan Fitzsimmons

January 2, 2012

I am so sad at the passing of a genuinely great guy.
I worked with Nick for 30 years as a probation officer when Nick was an attendance teacher with the school district and then when he became a guidance counselor at AHS. I did a brief internship with Nick when I was in the school counseling graduate program.
Please take comfort in knowing that Nick was a class act with a great sense of humor and dedication to his work.
He treated everyone with dignity and was always willing to give of himself.

Risa & Laird Scranton

January 2, 2012

Mr. Conte was our daughter Hannah's guidance couselor at Albany High from 1999 through 2003. He was so kind and caring, he made such a difference in all our lives. We are sad to think he is gone, but please know that he will be remembered with great fondness always.

Elaine (Burg) Ernst

January 2, 2012

To the Conte Family,
Nick was a wonderful person with a kind heart who touched the lives of so many, especially his students at AHS, like myself. He was full of encouragement and positive energy, and his support made a real difference in the world. He will truly be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

The Iafrate Family

January 1, 2012

To The Conte Family,
It was a great privilege to meet Mr. Conte through Joe, my friend and college roommate. I will always remember how kind, funny and genuine he was when he used to visit Joe in Charlotte. Our prayers are with your entire family during.

January 1, 2012

Nick has such a special place in my heart-from the many times he laughed at Kerry and I as we acted silly or raided the fridge for pasta to the support he showed for our performances in Albany, NYC, Cincinnati, and beyond-he was a wonderful person and always a joy to be around. Despite his struggle with illness he never complained or had a bad word to say (except when someone beat the Yankees!). One of the most genuine people I have ever met. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten. I feel blessed to have known him. -Val Williams (College classmate of Kerry's)

Pam Barth-Cunningham

January 1, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Conte. I have great memories of he and I talking about basketball. He always supported the girls basketball team at AHS and was a good friend to me. He was a great guy. RIP Mr. Conte.

Cousin Donna Conte Brown

January 1, 2012

I will carry Nick in my heart forever, as I have done since our beginning together 61 years ago - a beautiful soul.

ChrisTina (Sammons)Birt

January 1, 2012

To the family,
So sad that a person with such good qualities was taken. Mr. C as I used to call him was a positive person when I attended AHS. He will not be forgotten.

in a familiar pose.....

Marna Atkin

January 1, 2012

Madeline Thurlow

January 1, 2012

I am so sorry about Nick. He was so nice and funny. We cannot come because my husband just had orthapedic surgery. Jean, Kerry and Joe we are so sorry. Maddy Scully Thurlow

Nick Conte 1973

John Wilcox

January 1, 2012

Nick..we´ve had so much fun being your friends. For over 30 years we have laughed together, raised our children, rooted for teams and watched games together. You´ve shared your great spirit for living. And we thank you.

Love, John & Deb

Mary Moss

January 1, 2012

Mr Conte was my guidance counselor at Albany High from 1986 to 1990. He was very good to me. I'll never forget his kindness. He'll be missed. I send my love to his family.
Mary Moss
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January 1, 2012

NIck Conte a great friend, a great father and real honest to goodness caring human being, john wilcox

Mark Margiotta

January 1, 2012

Very sad to hear I was and old friend of Nick when he work at the Iron horse pub many years ago Had lots of fun with Nick way back when

Kathy and Chris Wilkes

January 1, 2012

Dear Joe and Family - so sorry to hear of the passing of your father - you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time......love, Kathy and Chris Wilkes

Marna Atkin

January 1, 2012

Dear Joey and Kerry,
I worked closely with your Dad for over 30 years. I even remember when you were each born. He was so incredibly proud of both of you. We were not only co-workers; we were good friends too. I was in awe of his courage and great attitude, even in the worst of times. Nick's was a life well lived and I will always cherish the memories.
Love and Peace,
Marna Atkin

William Malatesta

January 1, 2012

To the Conte family,

I worked with Nick at Albany High School for many years. He was dedicated to the students he counseled. No one ever questioned his sincerity, integrity and love for AHS. We sometimes socialized after work. He always had a smile on his face. He was a kind friend and a good father. You lost a terrific dad and I lost a friend whom I admired. I will always have good memories about Nick Conte. He will not be forgotten by me or the students, co-workers and friends who came in contact with him

Micah La Grande AHS class of 2001

January 1, 2012

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Conte!
He was my guidance counselor at Albany High School who helped guide my high school career! To the family,
I'm very sorry for your loss but I hope his memory lives on in your lives!

Harriet Sanford

January 1, 2012

Nick...I will always think of you as the best coach ever...we were pretty silly back in the late 70's and you put up with all of our softball craziness. Then we decided to become white water experts...and still you didn't run off. After all of those adventures you still hadn't had enough and you married my best friend and had two amazing kids....we'll celebrate your good life through your family and friends.

With fond memories, Harriet

Paul Gordon

January 1, 2012

Conte Family-
Sorry to hear of the passing of Nick. Many of us officiated Girl's High School Basketball with him in the 80's and 90's and remember him as a good Official and very good man. May he rest in peace.
Paul Gordon- President
Capital District Board of Women's Basketball Officials

Jackie Farrell

January 1, 2012

Dear Joey & Kerry, I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. I will keep you in my prayers.

Katherine Abaire

January 1, 2012

To the Family of Nick Conte, I have very positive memories of "Mr. Conte". He was my guidence counselor and he was one of my favorite people there. He was always understanding and helpful. I am very sorry for your loss.