Name: Visitation for John Nidds
Start: 2019-01-17T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-01-17T21:00:00.000Z
Location: M. A. Connell Funeral Home, Inc.

NIDDS - John A., died peacefully surrounded by his family. Born 12-1-1931 in Flushing, NY with Bob and Ray, and sister, Madeline. Attended Fordham Prep, Fordham University (BA), Queen's College (MA) and St. John's University (Doctorate) and served as an officer in US Marine Corps. Dr. Nidds took great pride in his career as an educator, which began as a teacher at Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington, and as a Principal of Stimson Junior High for the next 25 years. He continued his career as a tenured Professor at Dowling College for the next 25 years, where he loved sharing his experiences as an educator with future teachers. Jack married his beloved wife of 62 years, Ellen Fenlon Nidds in Huntington, NY, where they raised 4 children, Kerriann Reilly (Thomas), Sally Morris (Paul), Maggie Holland (Jim) and John Nidds (Amy), 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Faith played an important role in Jack's life, as member of St. Patrick's Church. He loved his life in Huntington and the lifelong friendships he and Ellie enjoyed. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Friday 10:45 AM at St. Patrick's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcome at New Hour for Women and Children-LI. www.newhourli.org maconnellfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 15, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Nidds

8 Entries

Walt Withman High School 1961 Yearbook

October 15, 2019

Just reading my 1961 Walt Whitman High yearbook. It was dedicated to "Mr." Nidds - and reads in part: "We admire his young and friendly spirit, his genial good humor, his kindness, and his enthusiasm." He apparently carried those traits with him throughout his life. Condolences and God Bless.

A former student.

January 23, 2019

I knew Dr. Nidds from my time as a student as Stimson Junior High and then had the wonderful surprise of walking in to see him as a dean at the College of Mount Saint Vincent my junior year! Always with that wonderful smile and genuine caring way. I thought the world of him as did the rest of my family. He will be missed.
Maura O'Hagan Olivo

barry mcnamara

January 16, 2019

I was so saddened to read about Jack's passing. He was a beloved colleague of mine at Dowling. He was always so joyful when he was speaking about all of you. Such a kind, caring and gentle man .Just loved being around him.
Please accept my condolences and know that I will remember Jack and all of you in my prayers.
In Sympathy,
Barry McNamara

January 16, 2019

Dear Ellie and family,
Jack was a charming and wonderful man. So pleased and fortunate to have known him!
Lynn and Ted Bielicky

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Bernadyn Suh

January 16, 2019

Aloha and Leis of Love to a dear colleague at Dowling College for over 20 years. Love, Bernadyn Kim Suh

Bernadyn Suh

January 16, 2019

Aloha dear Jack...you were a great friend at Dowling College...always smiling and positive. Leis of Love. Dr. Bernadyn Kim Suh

January 15, 2019

We were so saddened to hear the news of Jack's passing. Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Nidds Family. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers. John, Molly, Peter, and Fiona Reilly

Dan Ebrahimi

January 15, 2019

Was great seeing Uncle Jack in New York City just a few months ago, we talked about the New York Giants and agreed Eli Manning may be over the hump. Thinking of the Nidds family.

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