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for Nicholas Criscione
Susan Salisbury
May 18, 2019
I remember my father, Ira Castle, talking about the times when he and Nick when go fishing. Nick was a young boy.
June 9, 2012
Dear Carol and Family,
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Nick was a great guy and will be forever missed. With Love, Katie Hallenbeck-Haese
Ralph and Trudy Morone
May 31, 2012
To Carol and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We feel fortunate to have visited with him last year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your cousin, Ralph
Rocco Padula
May 25, 2012
Nicole and family,
Please accept my condolences upon the passing of your Dad into eternal life. I remember meeting your Dad, Nicole, on an occasion when you were helping him with some legal work. He was a good man. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and sending you love and peace. He will always, always be with you. We are on this journey together.
Molly Nicol
May 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.
Molly Nicol (Catholic Charities)
May 25, 2012
Dear Carol,
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I learned of Nick's passing from Virgil, my cousin. May your families love and support bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Evelyn Weidmann
Peggy Gwynn
May 25, 2012
Nicole and Al,
The Judge (as I always referred to him as) was very, very kind to me during a difficult time. I never stopped thinking about what a gentle man was inside that tough exterior and will never forget him. I can tell you one thing-those kids of yours brought him more joy than any grandfather I ever met. I have no doubt that he is resting is peace and getting his most just reward.
virgil macaluso
May 25, 2012
Dear Carol and Family
My sincere condolences for your loss. I got to know Nick when he helped me deal with the death of my sister Barbara Weber. He became a friend and trusted advisor. On my annual trips back to NY, I always managed a lunch or a golf game with him. He was a great guy and good friend. We both shared the passion for good Italian food. God bless you in this most difficult time.
Virgil Macaluso
Ty Hughes
May 25, 2012
Anita,
My condolences to you and your family.
Linda and Phil Walker
May 25, 2012
Nicole and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We know how close your family is and what a loss this is. May your many memories and God Bless and comfort you during your sorrow. Take care.
Peter Cristo
May 25, 2012
To the Criscione family- I have known Judge Criscione over the years. He was a fair and decent man. May he rest in peace. Peter A. Cristo, Esq.
Karen Habel
May 24, 2012
To Nicole-
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know the two of you were very close. He was truly a well respected man and loved by so many people, and for that you should be proud to have had him as not only your Dad but as your friend. I just want you to know I will be thinking of you and your family during this sad time and you are all in my prayers.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 24, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Michele Brumsey
May 24, 2012
I never met Nick, but knowing Carol, he must have been quite a guy. Please know that the entire Criscione family, and especially dear Carol, are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May 24, 2012
Dear Criscione family,
We were saddened to hear of Nick's passing. He will always be Nicky to us. There are many fond memories of the time when we lived on Second Avenue above the store, and Nicky was a big part of it. He used to go fishing with Dad.
Whenever we met at family functions, Nick was always there to welcome us and ask about our family. He made you feel welcome and you knew he was truly interested in what you had to say.
Our prayers will be with you always and may the Lord give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. God bless you all.
Leroy & Susan (Castle) Salisbury
Hernando, FL
May 24, 2012
Carol, Nicole, and family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristin Houghton Richard
John & Peggy Morone
May 24, 2012
Dear Carol, We are sorry we could not be there with you and your family at this time. Please feel our arms hugging you and know our prayers our with you. Our visits to Albany were always centered around our get togethers with you and Nick for some good food and laughs. We will never forget his kind and gentle spirit.
Mary Burke
May 24, 2012
Nicole & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry, I know he was well respected and well liked, as well as a great father and husband.
Grace McGrath
May 24, 2012
Guy, Im very sorry for your loss. My condolences are with you and your family.
Dom & Angela Bizzarro
May 24, 2012
Criscione Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you always,he was a very special man and loved family. May the Lord give you peace and joy remembering all the good times, he is at rest with the Lord.
Daniel Morone
May 23, 2012
Dear Criscione Family,
I am so sorry to hear about 'uncle' Nick. He was a guiding presence in my life. I always looked up to him and respected him as a role model. He was 'there' for the Morone's many times. Most recently he helped me with my Dad's matters, and he would often tell me about how things were and my Dad in old Albany. He would also want know how all my family was doing. Nick was a great family man. I feel lucky to have known him and will miss him dearly.
Nancy Marini
May 23, 2012
Dear Nicole, Boo , Carol and Family
Uncle Bob and I send our heartfelt condolences to each of you. We were saddened to hear of the passing of your dear dad. He was a friend to many people and he will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved him.
Most important he was a wonderful HUSBAND, DAD, FATHER-IN-LAW AND GRANDFATHER.
We hope that the wonderful memories you have of him will always keep him close to your heart forever in your thoughts.
We pray that god will help you through this very difficult time and
that each of you will embrace the love he gave and the lessons of
life he taught to you along the way.
Much Love,
Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bob
May 23, 2012
Dear Carol and Family, sending my very sincere condolences to you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers this Friday morning. Simone Cottreau, Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada
debbie chess and duncan byers
May 23, 2012
our condolences to the family. Nick was more than a good landlord, he was a friend and we will miss him.
Harmon & Margo Taylor
May 23, 2012
Dear Nicole & Family,
Please be assured of our prayers at this time of loss.
Harmon & Margo Taylor (Kenwood '57)
Joe & Cindy Iaia
May 23, 2012
To the family,
With deepest regrets and condolences to you and yours. Our hearts are sorrowed by the passing of a truly gracious man.
May you have strength during this truly terrible time,
Joe and Cindy Iaia
May 23, 2012
Dear Carol, Matt, Nicole and family,
Please accept our condolence. We enjoyed our many celebrations with you & your family. We deeply appreciated all you did for our family when they visited in Albany.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Jim and Lois Criscione
May 23, 2012
Dear Carol, Matt, Nicole, family and friends of Mr. Criscione:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I hope the love and memories you shared with your husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend throughout the years will bring you peace.
With deepest sympathies,
Meaghan Fitzpatrick
Nancy Winnie
May 23, 2012
Anita,
My condolences to you and your family.
Ellen M.
May 23, 2012
John, Guy and Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of "Uncle Nick". May your memories keep him close to your hearts. Wishing you peace.
May 23, 2012
Dearest Carol, Nicole, Matt and family,
I was so shocked when I read about Nick passing away. Please know that I am keeping you in constant prayer as well as in loving thoughts. Nick was a shining example of a husband, father, and friend as well as community servant/leader and attorney. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of many for years to come. Cherish the wonderful memories that God has blessed you with. I'll see you this week. Love and blessings,
Alma Haagner Mitchell
Roberto & Christine Caricari
May 23, 2012
Dear Carol Nicole Guy and John
So sad to hear of your loss. Nick was the greatest. He will be missed. Met him as young man at Bongiornos Rest many years ago as a young man. He did much of my closings etc. He was smart funny loved his conversations, advice humor. He was always interested in people. A true gentleman. God Bless
May 23, 2012
Carol,Nicole,Boo,and Matt-
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Nick the other night but then thought about all the wonderful times we had with all of you and memories that will last forever! My brother, summed up what is was like to grow-up with your family across the street and how Nick was always such a kind spirited and warm guy!He was a wonderful human being and I am lucky to have known him throughout my life. Again, my deepest sympathy is with all of you!!
Love-
Brendan Reuss
May 23, 2012
Carol and Family,
I will miss Nick's guidance, wisdom and friendship, but I will never forget Nick and the time we spent working on files togther and making the occasional lunch of fine Italian cuisine.
May God be with all of you and comfort you as you cope with the loss of a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.
Phil & Cathy Vecchio & Family
May 23, 2012
Carol, Nicole and Families, Mary and I were shocked to hear of your loss. To think,just less than two weeks ago we were enjoying a wonderful dinner with you and we could not get over how great Nick was doing. You have been great friends to our family for years and we want you to know that we will miss him and will keep all of you in our prayers. He was a great man, one whom the legal profession will surely miss as well.
Sal & Mary D'Amore
Roni Minter
May 23, 2012
To the Criscione Family,
Nick was the best Landlord anyone could ever ask for. He was fair, gentle and truly seemed to want his tenants happy where they lived. We will miss him greatly. I thank God for him taking over our apartments on South Allen and Winnie Street.
May God Bless and strengthen all of you during these difficult times.
Respectfully,
Roni, Glenda and Essence
Sholom Koplovitz
May 23, 2012
He was a fine lawyer and I admired his competence and reliability.
JERRY&JACKIE TREACY
May 23, 2012
TO THE CRISCIONE FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Patrick Reuss
May 23, 2012
Dear Carol, Nicole, Boo and Matt:
On behalf of Tricia and myself, we express our sincerest and loving condolences for your loss. We are just devastated by Nick's sudden passing and want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. As I thought about how to best remember Nick in an individual way, I thought I would share some comments below in his memory as he truly was a man of distinct honor.
Where do I begin? Your husband and father was an exceptional person who made all of us better people - but that is quite an understatement in itself. Having been a close friend of your family now for over 30 years, I know how hard this loss is for you and want to assure you his memory will always live on in all of us forever. Despite the difficulty of his pasing, I wanted to share with you some of many memories that will honor Nick and hopefully bring light and warmth to you during this tough time.
Growing up across the street from you all on Sky Hollow Drive had many chapters of laughter, family gatherings, competitions (yes kickball being one of them!), band-aid emergencies, bottle-rockets and of course the world famous Criscione Family Secret Recipe Popcorn! To this day, out of so many successful professional ventures your family has achieved, I was hoping the gourmet popcorn would become THE household brand known to all! Those Friday movie nights were legendary and never could I imagine how good a Diet Coke and Criscione popcorn went together. The kind you buy at the movies paled in comparison! When I left for college, I tried to make this famous recipe on my own and nearly burned down my apartment!
Whenever I saw Nick, regardless of the occasion, he always shook my hand with a sense of approval that made me feel like a champ. He, just like the rest of you, treated us as lifelong friends and always greeted us with a smile and warm embrace. The Christmas, Super Bowl, graduation and wedding parties we all attended together are memories that will last a lifetime. The Roost - an epicenter of golf, tennis and Swim Team battles as well as our collective abilties to memorize the account numbers of our fathers were always interesting occasions. Especially when the bills were sitting in the mailbox and we had to witness our fathers review the list of President's Room and Pool charges that were astounding. To this day, knowing Nick as a big time town judge and my own father as a village deputy mayor, I know we count our blesssings that stiff sentences were not thrown our way as a result!
The ballgames we attended watching the Albany-Colonie Yankees, Albany Patroons, and RPI hockey were always a blast. Nick was always present when Matt and I were playing for CBA and St. Pius Soccer and countless carpool conversations going from one activity to the next made our childhood seem we lived in our own vision of Utopia. We all were so close, I felt we became extended members of such an amazing Italian family. We learned so much about the traditions, Columbus Day parades, the IACC and how bad Irish food is compared to Italian food - it's true!!
As Nicole, Matt, Erin, Brendan and I grew up, witnessing college graduations, political races, weddings, milestone birthdays, and births of grandchildren, each encounter seemed like it was yesterday. Your husband and father set such a great example on how to live life to its fullest, regardless of whatever challenges lie ahead. Having hobbies, surrounding yourself with a loving network of family and friends, achieving professionally with class and enjoying each day God gives us truly exemplifies living life to its fullest. Nick did this with ease and with grace.
Thank you Nick for being such a strong inspiration to us all, you will be missed, we love you and you will never be forgotten. God Bless you all. We are always here for you.
Love,
Pat
Joe Lanza
May 23, 2012
Anita,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Joanne Anderson
May 23, 2012
Anita,
My condolences to you and your family.
Roy Elk
May 23, 2012
Dear Carol and Family, Our condolences for your loss. Have known Nick for over thirty years as a friend and professional advisor. Enjoyed parties and picnics and his wonderful sence of humor. He will be sorely missed. He is now with the Lord and at peace. God Bless you all.
Roy and Karen K.
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