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NICHOLAS DEFELICE Obituary

DeFELICE, Nicholas Of Melrose/ Dracut, MA - 9 years old. Super Nick Power", a brave and courageous young boy, lost his 6 year battle to Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his home. He was the beloved son of Denise M. (Warner) and Brian V. DeFelice. Nicholas was a happy and fun loving boy. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His smile would light up a room and his blue eyes were beautiful. His love for ice hockey was beyond exciting as he played for the Greater Lowell Hawks Hockey Team Mite 2. He also enjoyed hanging out with his friends, fishing, playing street hockey, knee hockey, rollerblading and riding his bike and scooter. And we can't forget how much he loved his Ipod.Nicholas has touched and inspired so many people around him and around the world. He was an inspiration and HERO to many who knew him. Along with his parents, Nick is survived and will be deeply missed by his maternal grandparents, "Mimi" Delphine and "Papa" Robert Warner also of Dracut, his best buddy and cousin Benny Warner, close friend Nick Kacavas and sweet friend MacKenzie, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and lots of friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Bette and Frank DeFelice. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, June 29, at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Friends are invited to wear Nick's favorite colors, Red, Blue or Green, or a Red Sox or Bruins shirt or hat to celebrate his life. His funeral will take place from the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Saturday with his Funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Church in Dracut. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers you can make donations in honor of Nicholas to MGH Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic, 55 Fruit St, Yawkey 8B, Boston, MA 02155. www.dracutfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2012.

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Charlene

January 9, 2024

Nick you did not know me that well but am a cousin to your mother. I was sad o sorry to hear of your s ickness a ND you passing, I talk to your grandmother every weekend , my aunt del ,I know everyone misses you. Hope you doing well in heaven with all the family. Love charlene

EDDIE

June 23, 2013

DO NOT EVER LOSE FAITH, FOR SOME DAY YOU WILL ALL BE TOGETHER DRIVING IN A ROLYS ROYSE...........PAPA

Debbie Paoletta

September 9, 2012

Denise, I attended the Amazing Moms luncheon today and was looking for you. Your friend told me about Nick. I was both shocked and saddened as I did not know. I know there are no words that I can say to comfort you. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful, smart, vivacious son. You were always a pleasure to talk to and the epitome of an Amazing Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Danielle McCormick

July 13, 2012

My heart is sadden to hear this news. We will continue to honnor your son at our basket fundraiser. Many prayers go out to you. From Angel Ryans mom.

Lori Aponovich

July 11, 2012

Dear DeFelice Family,

I was so saddened to read of Nick's passing. I will remember him always as a kindhearted boy with a zest for life and the ability to be friends with everyone. Thank you for helping him to live like a kid, even as he fought, and thank you for sharing his story.
From Nick's art teacher at Campbell School.

sara Orlando

July 10, 2012

Our hearts and prayers to denise & brian and the whole family. Coach Dan & joAnne to all our extended deepest sympathy. He's brave and am so proud of his strength. Your sons a wonderful boy and commend you all for your every seconds of strength

sara Orlando

July 10, 2012

Denise & Brian,
our extended deepest sympathy for Nick. After many years of being part of his life watching baseball and the joy and piwer he had doing it. He was always full of inspiration let alone very driven. Nick and my son played on the same baseball team together prior to this year and attend the same schiol. Albert cherishes his sports photos w his team and he holds Nick very close as we do let alone our prayers for you. Words are unfound please know your family forever then and now and forever in our prayers. Hold your Angel close he's forever by your sides.
Sara Orlando, Albert Donkoh II & our son Albert Donkoh. Forever in our hearts Nick & missed

Bobbie Powell

July 9, 2012

Sorry for the sadness you and your family are dealing with. Nick will always be with you in your heart and memories. He is waiting with the angels for the day that you all will be together again. from Bobbie Powell St. Johnsbury Vermont.

July 4, 2012

My heart is very heavy on hearing of the loss of little Nick. We loved watching him play in the pool and talk about his love for sports. What a talker - and smart as a whip. Thank you for sharing him with us over the last nine summers. Birch Knoll Motel - Arthur, Nancy, Katie, Adam and especially Sammy (the westie dog).

Jada-Jean Barnes

July 3, 2012

To The Defelice Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you at this time.

Samantha, Erica and Mrs. Barnes

Makenzie Hebert

July 3, 2012

I will miss you lots Nick..
Love Makenzie

Billy Settemio

July 2, 2012

We never lose those we give to God!

My deepest sympathies to your family!

Gregory Phaneuf

July 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janice McGovern

July 1, 2012

Denise and Brian, my thoughts are with you during this heartbreaking time. Love and prayers.

kim martin

July 1, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss, there are no words to say for no one other than a parent who loss a child would possibly know what your going thru....find comfort plz in knowing he's in the arms of Christ , hurting no longer. If and when you feel the need to heal thru faith St Anthony's Shrine offers a ministry for parnts who lost a child, called the Pietry mission. God Bless and strengthen you both.

Barbara Arbogast

July 1, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Janet Gonzalez

July 1, 2012

Although I only knew of your Angel through facebook I know that God has called a very special boy to be with him. May God b with u all and give u strength as Nick looks down on u from above.

Jill Koslouski

July 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sorry for your loss. Nick is and angel now watching over you. God Bless you all.

Debbie Dawson-Bell

June 30, 2012

Dear Brian & Denise
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Nick. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. God bless your Little Angel

Rosa Papageorgiou

June 29, 2012

My name is Rosa and I drive the big, blue ice cream truck in Dracut. I am so sorry for your less. He was taken from life so early and is so unfair. He is an angel now, watching over you. R.I.P. and may his memory be eternal

Glen & Holly Biddiscombe

June 29, 2012

Nick was the bravest of the brave and an inspiration to many - Rest in peace, buddy

Shirley Moulton-Bachini

June 29, 2012

Dear Brian & Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has been in my prayers since I heard of your sons passing. May God hold you both tightly with support during this difficult loss.

Ruth Allen

June 29, 2012

Although I never had the pleasure of working with Nick, I knew him. He was a truly lovely boy. My heart gors out to you and the rest of your family. Ruth Allen, CES teacher

Rosemary Collamer

June 29, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.

Rosemary Collamer and Family

The Picard Family

June 29, 2012

Sorry for your loss. He will be watching down with the angels.

June 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Denise and Brian, and your family. Nick was an inspiration to us all here and we looked forward to seeing his smiling face and his music every day he came in. He will be deeply missed.

Ron, Gidget, Kerrie, and Michelle

Ron, Lynne, Laura and Carly Jennings

June 29, 2012

Denise and Brian, Words can not express the sadness in our hearts. Nick will be missed by so many people. Few people on this earth are able to touch so many people in such a short time. He was a very special spirit! Thank you for sharing him with so many!

June 29, 2012

SO SORRY TO HEAR,MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU CHUCK FROM MGH

Mary Zukowski

June 29, 2012

Dear Denise and Brian, Heartbroken over Nick's passing. Your son brought Light and Laughter to all of us in B-20. My thoughts and prayers continue. Thinking of you-- Mary Z.

Tracy Lee Kenison

June 29, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting Nick through the Warner Family. He was an amazing little boy who will be remembered by everyone who's life he touched. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May you find comfort in the memories of special times spent with Super Nick.
With Deepest Our Deepest Sympathy, Tracy, Megan, and Ryan Kenison

Frank and Pauline Ruggiero

June 29, 2012

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Nick.We got to know Nick through our granddaughter Mackenzie she always had a gleem in her eyes and a smile on her face when she spoke of him.Know that like Mackenzie we will remember Nick fondly.Our prayers to you and your family.

Mike and Debbie Rapoza

June 29, 2012

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son, Nick. He was truly 'Super' and will remain a hero to us and our family. Our prayers to you and your family.

June 28, 2012

Hannah patenaude and Armen and Andrew kazanjian

Susan Desmond

June 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved son. He touched many lives at the Campbell School, both directly and indirectly, and he will be deeply missed.

Cheryl Millette

June 28, 2012

My deepest sympathies to your family. I came to 'know' Nick from your caring page. My heart and prayers to all who knew Super Nick.

Monique and mike patenaude ( Andy k's aunt)

June 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with u and your family at this difficult time.. He was an amazing boy!!!

Carrie Amaral

June 28, 2012

Dear Brian & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you in the passing of your beautiful son Nicholas.
although I am not directly in your lives,I have read about your son and knowing you from school Brian I felt only right in letting you know from the moment I heard about your Son I have always kept him in my prayers as well as you and your wife.
You both should be so proud of how you let Nicholas live his life to the fulliest and live his dreams everyday..I pray that his love will carry you threw all the days to follow..God's Love & Blessings to you both.Carrie(Willis)Amaral

Renee Hallahan

June 28, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of this, I remember meeting him 2 yrs back while my husband and I donated blood at the Campbell School. Even in our brief meeting he touched our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Hallahan family

kim cronin

June 28, 2012

I am so saddened to hear of Nick's passing.Your family has been strong and supportive of each other - you are amazing. Nick will be missed.
You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Kim at MGH Blood Donor Center

Gretchen Kennedy

June 28, 2012

I was saddened to hear of Nick's passing. There have been too many neuroblastoma angels this week.

Gretchen Kennedy
Band of Parents

Janet Abramson

June 28, 2012

Sorry for the loss of your child - such a strong child with a great personality! An angel amongst us now!

carol phelan

June 28, 2012

I am so very sorry for your greatest loss, Hold on to all the wonderful memories you and your family have made through the years.I know there are no words to heal your pain. God will give you the strength to endure this as he has all along. God bless all of you

Leslie Dooley McDermott & Family

June 28, 2012

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to your family. May you rest in peace Nick. Never forgotten.

ED & CASEY BENOIT

June 28, 2012

BRIAN & DENISE, MAY YOU ALWAYS BE THANKFUL FOR ALL THE SUNSHINE THAT SUPER NICK BROUGHT INTO YOUR LIVES! EDDIE CASEY AND THE BENOIT FAMILY.

Kim & Chris Barkyoumb

June 28, 2012

Denise, Brian & Family,
We were so sadden to learn that Nick has lost his battle. Nick and your family have been such an inspiration to so many... Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know Riley will miss his evenings of Mini Hockey with Nick ~ he has forever touched his life and the River Hawk players this past year.

Barbara Carroll

June 28, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

June 28, 2012

I was saddened to hear about the loss of your dear Nicholas. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Much Love to you both,
Carol Acres

Rudy Family

June 28, 2012

Sorry for your loss.Nick will be in our prayers

Erin Arsenault

June 28, 2012

RIP Nick. My condolences and prayers to the Warner/Defelice families during this time.

Denise Mullis

June 28, 2012

Denise, Brian & Family,
Always remember the great times of your little Hero ~ You are in our thoughts & prayers. Your Angel will be with you always. Hold on to your memories.
Love, Denise Mullis
(I worked @ your eye Dr.in Maplewood)

Keri-Lyn Crovo

June 28, 2012

God bless you and your family. No words can take away your pain. But Super Nick is no longer in any pain, and he's playing hockey up in heaven. Wishing you peace. RIP Super Nick.

JulieAnn Hogan

June 28, 2012

Denise & Family; I don't have the words to express my sadness. What a beautiful and loving child Nicholas was...my Mom talked about it constantly! Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you!
Much Love;
JulieAnn (DiNuccio) Hogan

June 28, 2012

We are so sorry about Nicholas. He was such a brave little boy. We will miss him and he will always be in our prayers.
Love,
John Brady and Family

Geri. (Andrew K's Gram) Chouinard

June 28, 2012

Denise and Brian I rember the first time I met you and your wonderful son it was at the Janis rink and later when I realized Nick was so sick i I thought how amazing your family was making sure you filled every minute with love and laughter for your sweet boy. take comfort in those special memories he will always be here with you and everyone whose life he touched .Rest Nick, in peace . My comfort and Love i send to his parents.

Natalia & Kyle Melo

June 28, 2012

My son Kyle and I had a pleasure to meet Nick thru the Warner's family. He was a beautifull boy and full of energy. We will always remember him as this beautifull Angel with big blue eyes that would always brighten the Hawks family every time he played or walked thru Janas Rink. My deepest condolences.

Dana skinner

June 28, 2012

The thoughts and prayers of Nick's many TEAMMATES in the UMass Lowell athletic department will forever be with the family. Nick was our hockey MVP during the most successful season in two decades.

Best wishes from the River Hawks.

Beth (Bond) Kairis

June 28, 2012

Denise and family, My deepest condolences for the loss of your son Nick. He was a beautiful boy,and God needed another angel. Please take comfort in knowing that you will see Nick again someday. Nick...forever beautiful, forever young. Fly high little man! YOU will NEVER be forgotten.

June 28, 2012

Denise, Brian and Family,

No Bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Love Cousins Lou and Gerri Carbone

Cissy Williams

June 28, 2012

We are missing you so much. Nick "rocks"! Love Aunie and Uncle Vincent

June 27, 2012

To The Defelice Family
My Deepest And Heartfelt Sympathy.
Look To The Sky And When You Spot A Bright And Beautiful Star.
" That Will Be Your Beautiful Son, Shining Down On You "

Susan Waystack

June 27, 2012

Nick you are my hero rest in peace say hi to Mo for me
Susan

June 27, 2012

Deniee my prayers are with @the loss of nicholas respectfully submitted jean swible my email address is [email protected]

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