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Nicola Bada Obituary

NICOLA BADA The family of Nicola sadly announces the sudden and peaceful crossing over on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in his 55th year. Adored husband and soulmate for 29 years to Angie Lamonaca and cherished "papino" to his three beautiful daughters, Jennifer, Lauren, and Stefanie. Profoundly missed by his mother-in-law, Lidia, sister-in-law, Cristina, brothers-in-law, Franco (Natalia) and Mario (Sharon). He is survived by his sisters, Julie (Gary Stevenson) and Anna (Robert Crema) and many nieces and nephews. Nicola was a gentle man who loved his family with much passion and love. His riches were measured by the number of family and friends he had and they all loved him dearly. There was never a promise he broke nor a favour he would refuse and he always put family first above all. His legacy was to live, love and laugh and that we did spending many splendid days at our beloved "Lungo Mare" sharing a glass of wine with those he loved. Nicola left us too soon, but he finds himself in the presence of God and those who awaited him on this "journey". Friends may call on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, December 10 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paschal Baylon Roman Catholic Church (92 Steeles Avenue West), on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences - www.rskane.ca Sleep well, my high school sweetheart until we meet again.

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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 8, 2008.

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Ian Rodriguez

December 15, 2008

Wow I was shocked when I heard the news. I am currently enrolled in the PM program at Ryerson and Nick was my instructor for one of my courses. It was a great pleasure learning under him. He was always full of life and very cheerfull. My condolences go out to his family as I can only imagine how much they will miss him. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.

Renato Natale

December 14, 2008

Angie,
Please except my most sincere heartfelt sympathy. Nick will remain in our memories. His strength will be your strength.
Sincerely,
Renato

Mark Salatino

December 12, 2008

My hearts and prayers goes out to the family. Keep strong Angie and remember he will always be with you day and night.

Natalia Lamonaca

December 12, 2008

Nick, my first brother in law. I met you only a handful of times but I feel as though I've known you all along. You were an amazing husband, father, and brother in law. I will certianly miss you this Christmas and miss our walks with Franco after we eat too much on Christmas. You will always be remembered and remain in our hearts each and every day.

Muhammad Noman

December 11, 2008

I was enrolled into Nick's PM class. He was an honest, straight up, helpful and a very respectable person. My deepest condolences goes to his family and friends. I will remember him as a great mentor and joyful person who was full of life.

Reshma Chariwala

December 11, 2008

I did not know you personally too well but always heard positive notes about you. It is with great regret that a person so wonderful as yourself had to leave this world so soon. My deepest condolences to your entire family.

Angel Lamonaca-Pasmino

December 11, 2008

A Zio gone too soon, My condolences and sympathy during this time. May you find peace in Zio's memories, and know that he is with god. This is truely a testament of how life is ultimetly too short.

Dilip Siva

December 11, 2008

Nick, I don't think I have thanked you enough for all the "Do your best, Kiddo!" pep talk you had given me along the way here at Hydro. You had offered me numerous opportunities to take part in the PM course you gave ...now I truly regret not enlisting myself for that course and spending bit more time with you. I can't think of an instance or run in with you that did not involve a hearty laughter. I will miss the reciprocal "Italian Salute" we gave each other in the hallways..you will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.

Roger Singh

December 10, 2008

I met Nick some years ago for a short period while I worked for Hydro One. To my surprise, I just so happened to be enrolled in his class at Ryerson this semester. Was I ever surprised and excited when I read his Hydro One email and then realized why he looked so familiar. What was more shocking is how remembered me from only a month or so of interaction at work. Nick had a great sense of humour and we would often joke around before and/or after class and did so while waiting for students to arrive prior to our last class together.

There are no words to express the shock I feel.

Nick, you are a great Man with a great Soul!

Lori Carruthers

December 10, 2008

My deepest condolences to Nick's family, friends and work colleagues. I worked with Nick on several projects and his "we are a team" approach at Hydro One will be greatly missed. Nick was a humorous man with much passion to overcome challenges.

Adrian Bussoli

December 10, 2008

Sue and I and the entire Bussoli family in Calgary extend our deepest sympathies for this sudden loss of a dear friend of our family. Our prayers are with you in this sad time. We truly wish we could be there with you during this time. Words cannot describe our sense of loss of a person who had so much more to give and live.

Love

Francesco and Luisa Bussoli
Adrian and Sue Bussoli and Family
Rosanna and Romel Francisco and Family

Jim Bowen

December 10, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies to you Angie and the girls. Nick was my supervisor and friend at Hydro One, we always shared thoughts and concerns for work and his family that he cherished so much. Nick was a man of great compassion, patience and understanding for others and ahead of his time in many ways. He will be dearly missed. God bless and rest in peace Nick.

Jennifer Mullins

December 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Bada Family, I had the pleasure of working closely with Nick for several years through his relationship with Kepner-Tregoe. He truly had a passion for life that was contagious. I considered him to be more than a client but a friend.

He always spoke very highly of his family and my prayers go out to them. He will be greatly missed.

Joseph Baines

December 10, 2008

I was a student in Nick's class and he was the greatest influence I had in choosing my career path. He taught with enthusiasm, practicality and encouragement. Through our interactions it was evident of what a kind, wonderful person he was and how much he will be missed.

Clara Pacitti

December 9, 2008

My sincerest sympathies to your family especially Lauren and Jennifer.I remember the St. Angela concerts, graduations and any special event that you and your husband always had front row center seats videotaping Lauren and Jennifer. What proud parents! My thoughts and especially prayers are with all of you.

Neda Khanmohammad

December 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Bada family. I had the honour of being Nick’s student. He was a great instructor and an amazing person. I always enjoyed his cheerful and inspiring lectures. May his soul rest in peace. He will always be remembered and deeply missed.

Anna-Maria Rosada

December 9, 2008

My deepest sympathies go out to Nick's family. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to lose him so suddenly and so soon. He touched all our hearts by wearing his on his sleeve. Nick, you leave a great legacy of love that is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your light and your passion and know that you will be truly missed. May you rest peacefully in God's loving embrace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Anne-Marie Sahazizian

December 9, 2008

Nick, you were one of the best colleagues one can hope for. Always with a pleasant smile and a nice jock to brighten the day. I still have and listen to Celentano’s CD you and Angie made for me to make my time in home confinement easier. Nick, you will be terribly missed and definitely remembered for all the good things you have done. In such trying moments my thought are with your Family
With deepest sympathy

Steve Bsharat

December 9, 2008

That is such a shame, he was a great teacher. I was just talking about how much i loved being in his class a few days ago. I am very sorry for this loss.

Gordon Leighton

December 9, 2008

My sincerest condolences to the Bada family. Nick and I worked together back at Ontario Hydro. He was a good friend and will be missed.

Erica Draven

December 9, 2008

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Nick was a great teacher, his presence was truly felt.

Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.

Kerrie McQuaig

December 9, 2008

I am so sorry for the family of Nick. I was a student in his class and I thought he was amazing. He was so charismatic and full of life. He made me laugh every class and he was someone who always made class so much fun. He was the one teacher who inspired me. Again I am so sorry for your loss

Cameron Monroe

December 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Bada Family, I had the pleasure of working closely with Nick on the committee for the Toronto International ACI convention several years ago and the enthusiasm he brought to this group ensured its record breaking success for Toronto. His contagious passion for having fun while making things work, at work, has left a lasting mark on all us who had the pleasure of associating with Nick.

Peter Waisanen

December 9, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Nick's family. I have many fond memories of our time working together on the ACI Covention in 2000. He talked often of his family and loved them dearly. The news of his passing has shocked me deeply. I will miss his laugh which you could hear across a room. May his memory live on.

Mary Gordon

December 9, 2008

Nick, I've known you my entire career at Hydro One and can't imagine the place without you. I will miss your energy, your humour, and your endless enthusiam. You brought so much passion to everything you did. You were a kind, compassionate person, and always tried your best to be helpful and upbeat. The world is a sadder, duller place without you - there is a gap in the fabric of the universe. where you should be.

My very deepest sympathy to your family and friends. I can't begin to imagine what a terrible loss this is to them.

Rest in peace, Nick. No one had a bigger heart than you.

Saran Williams

December 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Nick will be greatly missed. He was a great professor and he always made mention of his family. He talked so often about his wife and his kids during class and I could tell that was the joy of his life. He will certainly not be forgotten as I can remember his smile and his desire to ensure that we understood his lectures.

He will be looking down on his family. God Bless

Guy Gosselin

December 9, 2008

On behalf of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Board of Directors and Nick's many other CSCE colleagues, I would like to express our deepest sympathies to his family and closest friends. Nick was a long time member of CSCE and was recently serving as Chair to its Membership Committee. Many of us got to know Nick better and particularly his infectuous enthusiasm at a recent workshop in Toronto. We will indeed miss him. May he rest in peace.

Guy Gosselin, P.Eng. CSCE President

Carole Tanaka

December 9, 2008

Deeply shocked. Nick was my instructor at the Ryerson PM course this semester. Thoughts and condolences go out to his family of whom he spoke of devotedly and often in class. He will be greatly missed.

Natalia Kassim-Fontenelle

December 9, 2008

Nick,

I will miss you and know that you are with GOD and hopfully providing him with the love and jokes you have shared with us over the years. I will miss you dearly my friend. I will no longer hear your words of wisdom and updates on your girls ( the love of your life) when you call in for computer support.

My condolences to "Ang" and the girls....Nick spoke of you often, please know that he is currently smiling down on you. He was here for a short time but has left fond memories with all of us.

Bharat Varma

December 9, 2008

I would like to extend to you and all the family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and brother.

Ben Peres

December 9, 2008

My sincerest condolences go out to the Bada Family. May God bless you in this time of sadness...

Jubril Gaffar

December 9, 2008

My sincere condolences to Nick's family especially "Ang and the Girls", he always made reference to you guys in class. May God give you the strength and fortitude to bear his loss.

David Clarke

December 9, 2008

My sincere sympathy’s to Nick's family. I was a student of Nick's at Ryerson, he made me think and he made me laugh. I really enjoyed his classes; I was so looking forward to seeing him at convocation this year. Ryerson is going to miss one of its great teachers. Gods speed Nick heavens gates awaits you.

Roman, Rina, Stefanie, Sarah Lys

December 9, 2008

We would like to extend to you and the family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband and father. Fond memories of my partner in crime during the St. Angela school trips.

Jeff Johnston

December 9, 2008

I worked with Nick at Hydro One, and would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a great colleague, and an excellent friend. He will be extremely missed at Hydro One.

Ramona Munteanu

December 9, 2008

It is a very very sad time for all those who knew Nick. My sincerest condolences and peaceful thoughts to Nick's family.

Joshua & Jessica Botticelli

December 9, 2008

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to your family during this time. Our thoughts are with your family.

Marta Drobot

December 8, 2008

My deepest condolences go out to the Bada Family. I have had the priviledge to be a student of this great and enthusiastic teacher. I will forever remember his voice and the ending phrase to each statement that he made..."Does anybody have any comments, questions or concerns?" I will speak for my entire group and say that he will be deeply missed.

Vladimir Curguz

December 8, 2008

Nick was for very short time my supervisor in Hydro One, but has remain a friend and confident I could always share my thoughts, problems and concerns but more than anything good joke. Just on Saturday evening while watching a movie about Italian Pizza man I was thinking about asking Nick if he has seen the movie, so we could laugh together; not knowing that Nick is not with us anymore.
Nick, rest in peace, you will be remembered.
My deepest condolences to Nick’s family and friends.

Charlie Buonomo

December 8, 2008

With deepest sympathy for the loss of someone very dear to you, and your family. May he rest in peace and God bless you all.

Victoria Ashley

December 8, 2008

My condolences to the family of this kind and gentle man. His demeanor was one of a kind and his teaching methods will never be forgotten. I can say I was truly blessed to have him teach me.

Shamim Sheikh

December 8, 2008

I am at a loss of words to express my shock at Nick's passing away. He was always a great company. My thoughts and prayers are with the family members who have lost a such a loving individual.

Premil Eapen

December 8, 2008

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Nick's family. I was his student during this semester at Ryerson. He certainly was a smart, personable and charming man. God blessed you with him, cherish the memories and always treasure them. Keeping your family in prayer.

Ilena Sacco

December 8, 2008

My deepest sympathies during this very difficult time. Nick was an extraordinary man and will be missed by all. My prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Darlene Szilagyi

December 8, 2008

There are no words. Nick was a character, a teacher, the man to go to and he always had optimistic thoughts about everything. It's a sad day for those who knew and worked with him. My condolences to "Ang" and the girls....Nick spoke of you often and lovingly.

Peace be with you.

Judith Logan

December 8, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Nick's family and Nick's Hydro One Family. I have known Nick for the past 10 years working with him with Hydro One. Nick was passionate in his work with a kind word for everyone. I last saw Nick at the Remembrance Ceremony at City Hall on Nov 11, 2008 honouring the fallen. Now is a time to honour Nick and his memory.

John & Rina Martelli & Family

December 8, 2008

We would like to extend to you and all the family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and brother.

Neil MacLean

December 8, 2008

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Nick's family. I worked with him many times and was glad to be though of as his friend. He will be remembered in my prayers. God bless him, may he rest in peace.

Suman Jain

December 8, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Nick's family and friends during this sad period. I recently met Nick at Cornerstone project of Hydro One! Really was impressed with him! It was shocking to hear that he is no longer with us!

Connie Lywood

December 8, 2008

Nick, your optimism and encouragement will be missed by many of us at Hydro One. You have put light at the end of tunnels when things were getting tough. It was a great pleasure working with you for the last 14 or more years. You always put your heart into your work. I will always remember the love you spoke of for your wife, "Ang" and for your daughters.

May you rest in peace and find your place of comfort.

Gil Caratin

December 8, 2008

Nick will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family.

Doug Hooton

December 8, 2008

Thiss was a great shock and my sympathy to you Angie and your family. Nick welcomed me at Ontario Hydro in 1981, I later worked with him at the University of Toronto related to his Masters degree, and on the ACI convention. I will miss him.

Bill Taylor

December 8, 2008

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends who will miss Nick terribly. I started at Hydro One ten years ago working directly for Nick and have had the pleasure of working with him on and off since he moved on to bigger things. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend his PM course at Nottawassaga just two months ago, and got to enjoy and share in his love of life and people, once again. I will hold on to those memories of Nick as that is how I always remembered him, full of life,love and laughter. I will miss him a lot, and Hydro One has lost one of their leaders. From my family, our sincerest condolences. God Bless you Nick, you were one of a kind!!

Sharon / Anthony Martelli

December 8, 2008

Nicola, may you rest in Jesus' loving
embrace. You kept us always in your thoughts and prayers and we will now always keep you with us in our hearts. Until we all meet again.

Mary Ann Hrivnak

December 8, 2008

My sincere sympathy to Nick's wife, children and extended family. He was a great person and will missed.

Matthew DiRisio

December 8, 2008

Nick was like a big brother, mentor and someone I really looked up to since my first days at Hydro. Always happy and willing to help and a personality like no other. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time. Remember all the good times and keep his spirit alive. I know I'll never forget him and will think of him often.
I'll miss ya buddy.

Kathleen Murre

December 8, 2008

Nick was a GREAT man who always provided guidance and a kind word. I will truly miss him! Deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.
Kathleen Murre

Peter Monkhouse

December 8, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the family. I have known Nick for many years as an instructor at Ryerson, his colleagues at Ryerson and the students will deeply miss him and the high energy he brought into the classroom.

Peter

Dolores Crema

December 8, 2008

We would like to extend to you and all the family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and brother. May all the many happy times shared ease your sorrow and always keep him alive and close to your hearts. Dolores & Roy Crema and Family

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