Photo courtesy of William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes
Saratoga Springs, New York
Waukesha, WI - Nicholas Ryan Kapusniak ?Nick?, 20.
We are heartbroken to share the news of the death of our son, Nicholas Kapusniak. Nick was taken tragically from us on March 1, 2014 in St. Louis, MO in an unnecessary and senseless act of gun violence. We are all in shock and still have not come to terms with his passing.
Nick was a loving son, grandson, great grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. We will always remember him as a loving, caring and talented individual who always put himself before others. Nick had a gift of connecting with people and making them laugh. He was fun to be around and he found joy in life. Nick earned the friendship and love of everyone he met. He was an avid drummer who loved music, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with troop 641 Oshkosh, WI, played tennis, and was very active in his church community and fraternity.
Nick will be deeply missed by his friends from his years at Holy Trinity in Webster, NY, Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, WI, St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis and others across the country. Nick loved going to pharmacy school- being a pharmacist was his dream. As parents we are so proud of his accomplishments. Although we lost our son, we will always be grateful for the journey he took us on over the last 20 years.
He is survived by his parents Rich Kapusniak and Renee Bennett-Kapusniak and sister Amanda Kapusniak of Waukesha, WI, his grandparents Charles and Alberta Bennett, his great grandmother Maryellen Celeste, his aunts and uncles John Kapusniak and Stacey Waterman, Steve Kapusniak and Dr. Julie Dubiel-Kapusniak, Michael and Michele Decker, Kerri Bennett-Bishop and his cousins Mark Kapusniak, Kim Labunski, Dr. Brian Carkner, Justin Carkner, Tristan Bishop, Evan Bishop, Claire Kapusniak. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Helen Kapusniak.
We would like to thank all those who mourn with us and we encourage everyone to celebrate the life of this amazing young man.
Relatives and friends may call from 4pm to 8pm Friday, March 7, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, by Rev. Dominic. S. Ingemie, pastor.
Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter?s Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs.
There are other services scheduled as followed: Webster, NY- Holy Trinity Church-Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 6pm; Pewaukee, WI- St. Anthony on The Lake March 16, 2014 at 4:30pm and St. Louis, MO- St. Louis College of Pharmacy, March 13, 2014 evening candlelight vigil, March 14, 2014 memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Catholic Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Nick Kapusniak ? 601 East College Ave. Waukesha WI, 53186.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Hold Nick and all of you in thought and prayer.
S. Mary Louise Degenhart
February 28, 2022 | School
The Mass this morning at St. Peter's was a symphony - of beauty, reverence, faith, mourning and peace. My son is 20 this year, and I can't imagine the year you have had. Your dignity this morning was inspirational. And the gift you gave the church - timely and beautiful. Thank you.
Ann Wallace
March 01, 2015 | Saratoga Springs, NY
Rich and Renee, I'm so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Scott O'Dell
August 05, 2014 | Rochester, NY
I am so sorry that senseless violence has taken your beautiful son.
Having two sons myself around the same age, I dont believe there would be any words to help bring comfort. I know you are all loved. Grandma Celeste talks about your family with great love. I am saying prayers for your family, and hope your faith heals your hearts.
Maryellen Abbatiello
June 06, 2014 | Ashfield, MA
Our oldest daughter, Samantha, was a couple of years behind Nick, and had Renee as a teacher at Holy Trinity. While there are no words to express the overwhelming sadness brought by Nick's tragic and much too early departure, please know that he is remembered fondly and left a positive and lasting impression on the many people he encountered in his life. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Ericca & Mike Caccamise
March 21, 2014 | NY
We are so sorry to hear of your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Tom and Michelle Oakland
March 18, 2014 | Green Bay, WI
We were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your son Nick. Our boys were also at CMH while Nick was there. Many prayers for your family at this time of sorrow.
the Waltz family
March 16, 2014
Rich, Renee and Amanda,
We are so deeply sadened to hear about this horrific news. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sure you were very proud of Nick.
Nick & Lisa DeSantis
March 14, 2014 | Camillus, NY
My family and I would like to express our condolences. Nick was my son, Mario's friend and AZO brother. My daughters also enjoyed visiting with Kappy at their brother's parties. We are all saddened by this great loss and will miss his friendly smile.
With deepest sympathy,
Dana Coronado
Dana Coronado
March 12, 2014 | Manchester, MO
