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Nicholas Greten Obituary
Estero - Nicholas John Greten III, 69, of Estero, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Formerly of Grand Island, NY, he had been an Estero resident since 2004. He was born April 19, 1948 in Staten Island, NY, the son of Lucinda Alma (née Gutschmidt) and Nicholas John Greten Jr.
A graduate of Buffalo State, Mr. Greten was a lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast. He was an accomplished high school baseball player and played competitive ice hockey well into his 50s. He also officiated high school girls basketball, mixed many good golf shots in with his bad ones, and was a devoted Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, and Florida Everblades fan. As an industrial arts teacher, he improved the lives of thousands of Buffalo students and hundreds of Buffalo teachers. He spent his summers with his family, camping, fishing, shelling, and dodging piping plovers in Cape Hatteras. In retirement, he enjoyed exploring southern Florida, and cruising with Mom around the Caribbean.
Perhaps most importantly, he spent his 69 years making friends with virtually everyone he met, helping wherever he could through charitable work, sound advice, or lending his very able hands. At every turn, he made sure his wife, daughters and son knew how much they meant to him. His greatest joy was seeing his six grandchildren grow into the best people they could be.
Mr. Greten is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Elizabeth A. (née Schafer) Greten; his beloved children, Timothy A. (Erin) Greten of Vienna, VA, Jenna G. (Steven) Deveau of Mount Pleasant, SC and Melissa Y. (Jeffrey) Owens of Bristow, VA; his sister, Joanne (the late Richard) Carlsen of Somerset, NJ; and six cherished grandchildren, Annika, Kristjana, Logan, Lorelei, Anastasia and Zachary.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Arthritis National Research Foundation, www.curearthritis.org or the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
Online condolences may be offered at www.shikanyfuneralhome.com.
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Chuck Goetz
December 20, 2020
Miss your Smile and Thankfully have many good memories from Friday Night Hockey!!
Larry Burke
April 19, 2018
I just learned of Nick's death today when another ex Tottenville resident told me of his passing. I played Little League baseball with Nick & high school baseball against him. His obit looks like he had a wonderful life. I'm sure that he's resting in peace with the Lord.
Robert Luskin
January 2, 2018
To Nick's Family, sad to hear of Nick's passing. I played on several of Nick's hockey teams in Niagara Falls. He was always a fun guy to be around. RIP Nick
sue/chuck goetz
January 2, 2018
Beth we're saddened by the passing of Nick and share in your loss. We have many fond memories of Nick from Friday night hockey ,to summer get together s and of course our SABAH memories.
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January 1, 2018
Beth, I just heard. We're so sorry. Our deepest condolences.
Ricky and Sue Costolnick
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December 26, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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Dec
27
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home28300 Tamiami Trail So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Dec
27
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home28300 Tamiami Trail So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134
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