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Bruce Ewen
October 17, 2022
I am deeply saddened to discover the passing of Frank. I truly enjoyed our conversations.
I met Frank in June of 1982. I was looking for employment having just graduated from the University of Massachusetts.
We met at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He was instrumental in offering me a teaching position in physics and math at WIT. The position he offered me lasted throughout the 1980's.
I Will Miss My Friend Greatly,
Bruce Ewen
Steven Thomas
May 6, 2021
Seeing your face this morning made me so happy and then I felt sad at not seeing you. I thought of our times visiting at Brimfield and then smile comes back. You were one of a kind, "a gem," and old artist friend used to say. Peace.
June 8, 2020
I was lucky enough to have Prof. Nestor for Calculus, Differential Equations and Engineering Economy. I was having a tough time with school and thought about throwing in the towel multiple times and quitting college. He kept telling me, stick with it "they don't put your grades on your degree." Well after 5 years an extra summer semester I graduated. Thanks Professor Nestor for pushing me thru.
Ryan
Tampa, FL
Deb Bassett
May 15, 2020
Frank. Gosh how we miss your smiling face. I miss the stories you would tell me of your grandchildren and how you got such a kick out of them. They warmed your heart and I could tell how proud you were of them. You loved that they were such good people.
You spoke of all your family so lovingly. You were proud of them.
Because of the bond we made at Brimfield we often spoke of Fran and John and how you understood Frans passion.... even when you didn't!
I felt you loved your jobs, all of them. I trust you loved your students and watching their minds open.
I have always thought of you as a loving husband, wonderful father, big hearted lovable grandfather and a very dear soul who I miss more than three times a year! Deb and Steve too
May 15, 2015
Coach Nestor was a great mentor to me on and off the court and continued to be a close friend long after I graduated. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. He will be missed. Rest in peace Coach.
Andre Vega, ARC 96'
Anthony Leonelli
May 14, 2015
I coached as an assistant men's basketball coach at Wentworth from 2005-2012. I had the good fortune to play in our men's basketball golf tournament in a foursome with Coach Nestor one of those years. He had great stories about the formative days of WIT NCAA basketball. He was always very nice to me and I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
-Anthony Leonelli, Green Mountain College Basketball
Steven Thomas
May 13, 2015
We loved meeting Frank at Brimfield and always looked forward to spending time with him and hearing stories at Fran and John's booth. We feel privileged to have have known him. May he rest in peace. Steve and Deb
Amos St. Germain
May 13, 2015
My prayers and condolences go out to the entire Nestor family.
Frank Nestor is a Wentworth treasure. Frank was Wentworth.
I still want to be Frank Nestor when I grow up.
Rest in peace Professor, Friend, Mentor, Coach.
Love,
Amos
May 13, 2015
A fellow co-worker, a great professor and a good person. Thank you for those rides to Doyle's. You will be missed by all those you have met through the years.
Joe D
May 13, 2015
Dear Matt,
My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go ot to you in this difficult time.
God bless.
Jamie Regan
May 13, 2015
Dear Matt, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sincerely, Rita Resca
John Vining
May 13, 2015
Coach Nestor and I clashed from day one. I transferred from St. Anselm College to Wentworth and basketball was my life, to say the least. We did not see eye to eye. I was extremely serious about basketball and he was too laid back. At one breaking point I punched the floor and headed for the glass doors during a game, ready to quit, when Coach Nestor called me back. The relationship was rocky that entire '86-'87 season. At the end of the season he invited me to join him at a banquet for Celtics Coach KC Jones. I was shocked. It was then that I realized what made him tick. I was narrow-minded and single-focused. He was open minded and looked at the big picture. I began to realize that this was a caring man, and he wanted me to know basketball was not everything. I began to appreciate that, and before I knew it I really looked up to this guy. We talked about basketball 10% of the time, and family and school and life 90% of the time. In that first year I hated this guy as a coach. When I graduated I loved this man as a coach, a mentor, an amazing role model and even better person. I cherished seeing him at the alumni games. I will miss you coach, thanks so much for the life lessons.
-John Vining AEC '90
May 13, 2015
A great friend and colleague. You will be truly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Nestor family in this time of sorrow.
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Nick Boas
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