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for Dominick Komes
Cathy Zedik
February 8, 2010
To quote Helen Keller: The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.
My dear sweet wonderful friend, you understood this quote and lived your life in a way that I admired and respected.
I love you and think of you every single day.
With much love and respect,
Cathy
James Monroe
February 7, 2010
Nick, you are a great friend that I miss every day. You left this world much to early and will be missed by everyone. I will always remember our great times together, your quick wit, and your sense of humor. Until we meet again.....
Donna Lou DiDonato
February 6, 2010
Family is where our history began,
never to be forgotten or left behind.
Please remember godbye never means forever.
Happy trails,until we meet again.
We love you and miss you.
Family & Friends
Patti Peterson
February 2, 2010
Nick, my dear friend!
Been thinking about you and missing you much these last weeks. I've been remembering the good times and there were plenty..the kids playing, the beer flowing, the BBQ cooking...and I look forward to meeting up with you again for more...all in due time my friend.
You will not be forgotten as you have touched every heart you came in contact with..Peace be yours and if there is room, save me a place in the front row. Love always!
Patti
February 1, 2010
My dearest Nick,
You are always in my thoughts. I stand and think of you, yet you are here with me. I miss you terribly, more than words can express. But when I turn to you, I feel you are always near.
I talk to you as though you are here with me. I know each day you must a little leave me, But here, as always, you must be my guide.
You were, and are and will be, just as ever,In so many minds and hearts, not only mine.
No physical event can such love sever;
Death is a dimension, not a line. And so goodbye does not mean you are gone:
So long as I still love you, you live on.
You will always be in my heart and soul. All my love, Your #1 girl,
Anna Marie
Kevin Komes
January 31, 2010
I said it jokingly.
You said it could be done.
It was
Her classmates laughed
You dissolved the evil humor of her crucified spirit
She blossomed
It rained
Elders stood by the window in envy
We played in the mud
Run through the forest along the stream
Feet bare, pounding on soft ground
No one to chase, no one will catch you
No race today
Breathe clean air with open lungs
Fill yourself with inspiration
Of dreams unfulfilled
And those yet pondered
Beat your heart with passion and love
For those who will never know
The comfort of another’s touch
Or the joy in the mirror of his child’s smile
Live forever in our hearts
Selfish wounds healed with your hand
Unspoken words understood by all
And a love will soon be found
In memoriam
Kevin
Laura Winkler
January 30, 2010
There are not enough words to express my sadness at the news of Nick's death. My sincere condolences to his parents, his children, and his fiancee.
Nick brought a loving passion to this world, he had such a kind soul, he was generous, and easily put a smile on everyone's face.
I have such fond memories of Nick at African Road Junior High and Vestal High School. He had an amazing ability to smile, say a few nice words, and suddenly you were his friend.
May each and every one of the people that was touched by Nick's presence be surrounded by God's ever present love.
Marisa Komes-Holtzclaw
January 29, 2010
Nick,
You were the best brother any sister could ask for! You were my protector since the day I was born. I know you are still watcing over me everyday. I will remember you most for your generous heart and kind soul. I hope you have found peace and happiness in the afterlife. No one deserves this more than you!
Love,
Flatnose
aka Marisa Komes Holtzclaw
January 5, 2010
You never said goodbye, you never said I'm leaving.
You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.
A million tears we cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you the day God took you home.
Love,
Mom
Shelton Hall Retreat@Boston University 1978
January 3, 2010
Nick's hill,final resting place,Vestal, NY,July 4,2009
January 3, 2010
Pier Komes
December 31, 2009
Nick,
I'm not sure I'll ever understand the why, but I hope you are at peace with yourself.
I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when you needed someone, because you were always there for me when I needed you.
I miss you and I love you.
Pier
December 29, 2009
I can not begin to tell you how much I miss our "talks". It has been a rough year; you are truly missed.
Always,
"Carol Jean"
Jethro
December 24, 2009
It's been almost a year now, and all of us who knew you and loved you still cannot believe you're gone. I know you didn't realize just how many lives you touched and the void that's now left in in your absence. I miss you dearly and pray for your family's comfort and healing during this Holiday season....our first without you.
Your friend,
Jethro
Forever friends Nick and Steve
December 23, 2009
Will and Nick together again
December 23, 2009
December 10, 2009
The Holidays are here, but you are not. As I hang each waterford ornament you have given me over the years, the joy of receiving and the pain of your loss is overwelming.
You are missed more than words can say.
Love,
Mom
seth&deb howard
April 28, 2009
To you who have such a loss words cannot explain our prayers and well wishes . Nick was one of the first people to stand for me when i was harassed in African rd jr Hi , Vestal . No one seemed beneath him , or above .
seth & deb howard Apalachin , new york
Roger Slayton
March 4, 2009
Anna I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss of Nick. Nick and I did not see each other that often, but when we did it was as if time had not gone by...and I knew to be on time....because he was going to be early. He spoke very highly of you Anna, he loved you. I hope each day that passes allows your grief to lessen. I think of you often.
God Bless you,
Roger Slayton
Will and Terri Johnson, Nick and Anna - Marisa's Wedding October 2007
February 25, 2009
Kevin, Dad and Nick - Christmas 2008
February 25, 2009
Mom, Marisa, Nick and the future Lillian Jean - Thanksgiving 2008
February 25, 2009
Carson, Isabella and Nick - Christmas 2007
February 25, 2009
For the love of the game - Hockey Nuts - Thanksgiving 2007
February 25, 2009
Nick and Anna - March 7, 2005
February 25, 2009
Kevin's Wedding - Galveston, Texas 1988
February 25, 2009
The Komes Clan - Christmas 1985
February 25, 2009
My Dearest Nick, I could not have loved a son more nor received so much love in return. Till we meet again, my heart has a large empty hole. Love, Mom
February 25, 2009
Sheila Kirkpatrick
February 11, 2009
Marisa and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sheila & Jackie Kirkpatrick
Linda Snyder
February 2, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. I will remember him and your family in my prayers. Linda (Taylor) Snyder, MVH 61
Marianne Russo Sardino
February 1, 2009
Donna and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Carol, Marylee and I were with you at Kings County when you were first pregnant with Nick. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
carol scampoli
January 30, 2009
Dearest friend Donna and family,
May you, your loved ones and friends, be consoled by the many prayers being offered by those who care so deeply.
Leslie (Billings) Reinert
January 14, 2009
Komes Family, Anna Marie, and Friends,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Nick was one of those rare boys who, even in junior high, was able to display a gentle, self assured manner. You could spot his signature swagger all the way down the hall, and know you would be greeted with that impish grin to brighten your day. Girls and boys alike loved him because there was never any pretense with Nick. You could always be yourself, and he made you feel all the better for it. It is not hard to imagine what kind of man Nick grew into, because even as a teenager he possessed the qualities we most admire in a friend. He had the ability to just plain make you feel good when you were around him. Watching my own children navigate through high school makes me admire Nick's special qualities all the more. Nick really enjoyed the ride, but cared so much that his friends did too. I would be thrilled for my kids to have a friend as sweet and as genuine as Nick.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Donna Novello
January 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole Family at this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of Nick. I was at many of Nick’s parties in High School and was at his house visiting many times with Jill. Nick really was a sincere person who made everyone feel special. He flew all the way from Texas just to attend my husband at the time (and Nick’s friend) 30th birthday party. He made him several tapes of music of songs from their High School years for his bday. He really was one of kind. My sincere condolences,
Donna Novello, Class of 79
nancy frank (williams)
January 13, 2009
To Nick's family and fellow friends,
I share your sadness. This is a terrible loss for everyone who knew him.
Nick was one of a kind. He noticed a skinny, freckled faced awkward girl in 10th grade and made her feel like a beauty queen. He had an uncanny ability to see the beauty within all of us .... he was truly special. To Nicks parents, children and fiance, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Williams
Donna Lou DiDonato
January 13, 2009
This is Nick's mom. I would like to thank each of you for your kind words.
What touched my heart was that each of you expressed all those wonderful traits that he possessed.
When we lost Will, I thought I could not imagine the world without him. Now I can't imagine the world without both.
He and Will were the kind of son's that every mother wished they had.
Please keep us in your hearts and prayers.
Sue Barno (Ward)
January 13, 2009
Kevin:
I was so sorry to hear your very sad news from my sister Kathy this past weekend. I have many fond memories of Marrietta Drive(Nick ,you, me and the Ditmore girls!) when we were all in middle/high school. God Bless.
Love,
SueB
Richard Kasson
January 12, 2009
Komes Family & Anna Marie,
My deepest sympathies on your loss.I have fond memories of Nick from our youth growing up in Stair and while solving the world's issues sitting next to each other in 10th grade homeroom. I saw him last year in Houston while he was visiting with Ann Marie. We had just spoke last week about getting together soon when our friend Mark Williams came to town. Nick was someone you just enjoyed being around. He is missed.
Debbie Bell ( Zola)
January 12, 2009
To the Komes Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I haven't seen Nick since High School, but have fond memories of him. My Prayers and thoughts to you all.
Sincerely, Deb
Shauna Luangraj
January 11, 2009
When we moved onto to Gunsight Drive a couple of years ago, Nick was one of the only neighbors that introduced himself and was truly kind and welcoming, I could tell from that moment his spirit was truly kind. There is no answers in a situation like this, I hope the best for his Fiance and children, what a horrible loss you have suffered, You all will remain in my family’s prayers,
Shauna and the Luangraj family ( Nick’s next door neighbors)
Tom Robinson
January 11, 2009
I remember Nick like it was just yesterday...so full of life! He could have fun with the best of 'em and really showed me the how to enjoy life and live it to it's fullest....so many times over the years as I looked back thru our class of "78 yearbook, I would look at Nick's oictures and smile and get into a stroy about some crazy thing he did!
I'm blessed to have seen him a few weeks ago at Wills funeral....I only wish I had reached out to him in his apparent pain and tried to help. To those of you that I know, please feel free to reach out to me if you need to talk or need any help....
We have a great class full of great memories and people and have been blessed to stay so close to so many all these many years.
We'll miss Nick and will talk of him whenever there's two or more of us together.
May the good Lord grant you the promises of Christ our dear friend Nick and may His loving hand heal your friends and family that will undoubtedly miss seeing your smile each day.
Tom Robinson
Class of '78
Jeff Cyr
January 10, 2009
As Jim Collins said—he was truly one of the Good Guys--he really was a sincere and excellent listener. Jim you nailed it—he cared!!! And Mike Palumbo thanks for the great note you left as our class of ’78 president. Each class has a personality and Nick played a major role in shaping our classes’ personality.
Mike, you spoke of his singing, and that reminded me of his habit of breaking out in song at the drop of a hat—Doobie Brothers “Black Water” comes to mind as one of his favorites. Which reminds of my first concert ever—the Eagles with Nick and Mrs. K--as we affectionately referred to Nick’s mom—what a blast! However, the Fleetwood Mac concert was even better because we had binoculars and Stevie Nicks!! Steve Garlock weren’t you at one or both of those concerts? And speaking of Steve, I think it is a toss-up between him and Nick regarding who had the best parties in high school.
That was an era long before cell phones and internet. So I remember looking forward to Mondays so we could hear what escapades each of us had enjoyed over the weekend—Nick’s were always the best!!! I remember as if it was yesterday his habit of leaning in to tell a story interspersed with laughter and details of fun and adventure. To be a confidant of Nick’s was a special honor.
My first meeting with Nick was on the VYFL football field in 6th or 7th grade at Arnold Park. I was probably the least talented defensive back on our team. Nick was the star quarterback on the opposing team. Needless to say he ran and threw lots of plays in my direction with much success. We spoke the typical grade-school version of smack to each other. When we first went to school together in 7th grade at African Road Junior High, our smack-talking banter developed into a friendship that I have cherished for over 35 years.
Nick saw things in me at that age that I was way too insecure to see in myself. He had lots of friends, was very popular, and didn’t need me for a friend. But he reached out, befriended me, and drew me into his strong circle of friends. He gave me confidence and truly changed my life in a powerful way. I want there to be written testament of what a great guy Carson’s and Isabella’s dad was—how he touched so many lives and made it truly cool to care about people. I loved your dad as did so many others whose lives he touched. He truly saw the good in people, helped them capitalize on their strengths, and build new ones.
May God bless Nick, his beautiful children Carson and Isabella, his fiancé Anna, his brothers, sister, and parents, and all those he loved!
Love,
Jeff Cyr
Martha Gimbut
January 10, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Komes' family and to my dear friend Anna at this tragic and difficult time with the loss of dearest Nick.
Nick supported me as my HR liaison at IBM years ago. I remember Nick so fondly as a man that was so wise and understanding, very professional and responsible, caring to a fault, and always ready with his winning smile. He touched so many people and will be missed.
Words can be so lacking at times like this to express one's sense of loss, but know that I am praying for you with love and support at this most difficult of times.
Blessings, Martha Gimbut
Jim Collins
January 10, 2009
Nick was truly one of the Good Guys. When you talked with him you always knew he was listening. I rarely say this about people but I really loved Nick.
Ron Kurtz
January 9, 2009
Dr, Mrs Komes & Family
This is Ron Kurtz, you former neighbor in Vestal, writing to express my condolences.
I remember when you first moved into the neighborhood in 1972 with the basketball pole in your back yard as Nick and I played together during junior high. Nick was a pleasure to have as a friend. You did a great job raising him. His big smile and signature happy greeting showed he came from a nice family and made him popular with our entire class of 1978.
I am confident Nick is now looking down on all of us with that happy smile from above.
Sincerely,
Ron Kurtz
Vestal Class 1978
Boston, MA
Sharon Arimes
January 9, 2009
My sincere sympathies to Nick's family and to Anna. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Mark Luera
January 9, 2009
thank you for being a good freind to myself and my family
we will miss you dearly.We feel very speacial to have spent
time with you and my cousin this New Years,and will never
forget the good time we had. God bless you my freind we
will miss you
The luera family
Mark Joanna Gabriella
Mike Manning
January 9, 2009
I'm so very sorry to hear about Nick. Even though it's been many years since he worked at IBM, Nick's name still comes up when talk goes to HR matters within IBM. There was always agreement that he was the last good HR rep we had. I am sure there are many lives that Nick touched and we were all better for having known him. The world was a better place with Nick in it. My deepest sympathies to Nick's family and to Anna.
Most sincerely,
Mike Palumbo
January 9, 2009
To Nick's Family and Friends,
On behalf of the Vestal Class of '78, please accept our condolences and best wishes during this most difficult time.
Nick will always be remembered as an "everything to everyman" kind of person and friend - his ability to connect and reach out to anyone without judgment inspired those who knew him.
Nick was a treasured friend - even if we hadn't seen him in years - there was a feeling that he was with us - just a phone call away - when we needed him. Nick was a man you could spend all night talking too and leave with the feeling of how much more there was to share. It was comforting to know him and a huge spiritual hole is felt inside all of us who loved him and will miss him deeply.
Somewhere, within our present pain, we know that Nick will always be a part of us - because he gave the gift of himself - his smile, his laughter, his love - and he gave it so freely and without condition.
Nick helped people connect and the communities he nurtured were empowered by his efforts. Such gifts will stay with us forever and the connections he helped to weave will support us in our grief and beyond.
We all knew how much he loved his children, since news about them was always the first words out of his mouth. He wanted the best for them, but we knew, even if he sometimes didn't, that his most cherished gift was the gift of his spirit.
There's a part, I'm sure, within all of us that will regret not telling him more about how much we loved him back - how much we cherished him in our lives - in whatever capacity - how much of our memory of him so positively influenced us. We all would want him to know how deeply he touched us and made us feel better and cared for.
Nick was the man, who sang, usually with Steven's help, "See you in September..." - serenading us each end of school year with the hope of fun and new adventures during the upcoming summers, but also more importantly telling us - reminding us -that when our fun was over, there was a place to come back home too - a place that would welcome us and be interested in sharing all the stories and mischief we got into.
So in some way, Nick is back home now, probably already making friends and preparing for each and everyone of us to return to where it all began.
So cheers to Nick's life and his many gifts - may his love be felt by all of us - may peace fill our homes and remind us that our time here is fleeting, but oh, so special.
Diana Hovatter
January 9, 2009
I remember Nick very well from his years at IBM in HR. He was always very polite, friendly and very sweet person. My heart and prayers go out to his family and Anna. May God's promise of eternal life bring you comfort during this difficult time and I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each one of you. .
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