Nicholas-Pellegrino-Obituary

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Nicholas A. Pellegrino

Ithaca, New York

Apr 24, 1947 – Jan 17, 2016 (Age 68)

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BORN
April 24, 1947
DIED
January 17, 2016
AGE
68
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York

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Bangs Funeral Home - Ithaca Obituary

Nicholas Pellegrino, 68, of Enfield, NY passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 after a brief illness. Born April 24, 1947 in Ozone Park, NY, Nic served with the Blackhorse 11th Cavalry from 1966-68 as a door gunner on a Huey helicopter in Vietnam. He graduated from Harpur College in 1972 with a...

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I did not realize it when Nick first was assigned to my ship 66-524 a Huey gunship that we would get a class A warrior. Later after my 2nd tour did, I know Nick as an intense man in his profession as that was a description others used when his name was mentioned. I will always remember my brother in the Cav. Enjoy Fiddlers Green they have one of the best

Three years since you've been gone. I miss you, brother. Nick and I served together in the Nam and did a lot of partying together at base camp. I learned a lot from him and can never forget his kind and friendly ways.

11th calvary div.

Im so sorry to hear of your passing uncle nick. My father Clyde "frank" Cermak served with you proudly in vietnam and when you lived in sound beach long island we had family cookouts and such. We were like family then. I always called you uncle nick..In 2003 i moved to the ithaca area working for ryans towing only to realize you had set up right in enfield. The day i towed into your shop was the best day of my life. I felt as though i found my long lost uncle again. We talked for hours about...

So sorry to hear of Nickie's passing. I loved him as a brother. Rose---you have my condolences and best thoughts for you and the kids. Loving wishes

Dear Rosemary and family. Thys and I knew Nic early in our years in Ithaca. He was a wonderful man, with a very big heart. Our belated but deep condolences to you. We were out of town and this sad news is recent. Beth Prentice & Thys Van Cort.

So sorry...he used to come into Pete's grocery and was always so nice.

Dear Rosemary and children: I am so sorry for the loss of your husband & dad. Having no words to lessen the sadness, hoping the good memories your family shares will ease the pain a bit. With love, your cousin Mary Kelle

Rose, sorry for your loss. He was a trustworthy gentleman.

Dear Joe and Amy,
I am saddened by the news of your brother's passing. My thoughts are with you during this time of mourning.
David McFarren