Nicholas Vincent Sciarappa

Nicholas Vincent Sciarappa

Manasquan - Nicholas V. Sciarappa, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Care One at Wall. Born and raised in North Bergen, New Jersey, Nicholas eventually moved to Bricktown then spent the entirety of his married life in Manasquan. Nick was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy, then went on to Villanova University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college, he was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He served briefly and then began his career in education, while simultaneously earning a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Rutger's University. Nick spent his entire 35-year career as an educator in the Jackson Township schools. He began as a sixth-grade teacher, then became Principal of Switlik Elementary School, and rounded out his career as assistant superintendent. Nick retired in 1993.

Nick's second job, one that he surely enjoyed, was at the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club where he worked every summer as a bartender, and ultimately became the dining room manager there. He was often asked by members to work their private parties and he worked many years as the bartender in a private box at Giants Stadium. Nick was known for his dapper style of dress and was often seen driving his blue BMW around the shore towns or snoozing at the inlet.

Over the years, Nick served two terms on the Manasquan Board of Education, bringing his experience and concern for students to his hometown district. While off from school or the Bath and Tennis, Nick enjoyed golf and was proud of his four holes-in-one. He loved the occasional trip down to Atlantic City and enjoyed walking the Spring Lake boardwalk. Nick was loved by his family and was affectionately known by his grandchildren as Bumpy.

Nick was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Caroline Sciarappa; his son, Stephen Sciarappa in 1981; and by his brother, John Sciarappa. Surviving is his loving wife of 59 years, Claire Tassini Sciarappa; daughters, Lorette Sciarappa, MD and her husband, Jim Schmieder; Chrissy Rice and her husband, Chris; and Cari Kline and her husband, Jeff, all of Manasquan. Nick is also survived by ten grandchildren: Ellie, Stephen and Alex Schmieder, Matthew, Abby, Nick and Tommy Rice and Madeline, Delia and Miles Kline.

Visiting will be on Friday from 4-7pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35, Wall. A Funeral Mass will be offered 10am on Saturday at St. Denis RC Church, Manasquan. Final interment will be held privately. Donations may be made in his name to either Manasquan Boy Scout Troop 59 C/O 285 Cedar Ave, Manasquan NJ 08736, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105 or St. Denis RC Church, 90 Union Ln Manasquan NJ 08736. To send condolences please visit www.obrienfunralhome.com