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REINHART, Nicholas Neal Of West Newton, April 21, 2009. Beloved son of Marianne Neal of West Newton and Bernard Reinhart of Brighton. After his ardent struggle, we pray that he has found peace. Nicholas was born on December 1, 1984 at Newton Wellesley Hospital and lived in West Newton. He was a graduate of Newton North High School and Mass Bay Community College, and was a senior in Economics at Northeastern University. While a student Nick had worked at the West Suburban YMCA, as an activities manager; he loved spending time with the kids he taught. He discovered an enthusiasm for landscaping while working for Linnean Landscaping in Lunenburg. In elementary school Nick discovered a talent and a love for music that endured throughout his life. He began with Suzuki training, and later became a violinist with the Greater Boston Youth Symphony. After a short respite he discovered the guitar, and began taking lessons with the late Dave Cawthorn, an inspirational teacher and a graduate of Berklee. Nick shared his passion for music with his friends and fellow guitarists Ciaran, Mark, and Aidan. Nick always had an ongoing athletic interest. In high school it was lacrosse for the Wildcats, in college it was basketball at the W. Suburban YMCA, and Judo for the Huskies. He loved hiking, mountain biking, mixed martial arts, and for a long time he aspired to be a Marine. He recently read and loved The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. He was a gentle, kind soul who knew how to relate sensitively to others, but he admired toughness in mind and body - a combination that was a big challenge in his life. Nick was ardently sensitive to matters of social intolerance and discrimination, and was always self-critical of what he took to be his arbitrary social advantages and privileges. He particularly admired immigrants who worked to make something from nothing with sheer character and good values. He had a passion for the Spanish language which he continued to practice with his friend Elio and the Alvarez-Fernandez family. These attributes made him a good arbitrator and he would sometimes exhort you to look him in the eye when you speak and to try to be "relational." Nicholas had yet to settle on a career path but was anxious to graduate from college and to begin to establish himself and a family. He had firm standards for what he believed to be respectable - openness, directness, courage, and success; he sometimes missed seeing his unique inner beauty and strength, to the dismay of friends and family. Nick was loved by those who knew him well. He will be missed by many who saw the great person and potential that he too often was unable to acknowledge, Nick loved his family. He leaves his grandparents: the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Neal Jr., and Dorothy Reinhart; also his late uncle, Gregg Reinhart; his grandfather Bernard M. Reinhart Sr.; his aunts Laura, Carol, Lisa, Andrea, Jennifer, Ann Marie, Judy, Wendy, and Stacy; great uncles Jack, Don, Frank, Jim, Gene, Dwight, Chuck, and Tom. Great aunts Poly, Mary Lou, Rita, Ginny, Mary, Ann, Lou, Mary, and Virginia. Family and friends are invited to gather at the O'Donovans, 58 Adella Ave., West Newton, on Tuesday evening, April 28th from 5-8PM. Funeral Services will be conducted by Minister Richard Malberg at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Center, on Wednesday morning at 11AM. Following the Services, friends are invited to gather at Marianne Neal's, 49 Fairway Drive, West Newton. Further information may be obtained from Charles Blackington, Director, Blackington, Conroy, and Hayes Funeral Home, NEWTON (800) 585-6939. If you would like to give tribute to the memory of Nicholas, his parents would be grateful for your donation to Facing History, an educational organization which focuses on teaching tolerance. A donation can be made on their website or you can call Blackington Funeral Home for details (800) 585-6939.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 23 to Apr. 26, 2009.

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David Hoover

December 22, 2009

Hey Nick, I thought you might enjoy some photos of your younger years. Clearly, you liked monkeys, kids who monkeyed around and the Wild Mouse at York's amusement park. I like this photo of you and your cousin Maegan. A day doesn't go by without my thinking of you.

York Wild Animal Kingdom

December 22, 2009

Ah yes, another monkey

December 22, 2009

Something else ...

December 22, 2009

Ah yes, the hurdy gurdy man monkeying around

December 22, 2009

Even more interesting ...

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Something got your attention

December 22, 2009

Thought you'd enjoy these photos of Maegan's Birthaday

December 22, 2009

November 25, 2009

Nick,

Things are very weird this time of year with you gone. I am not sure if I can blow out the candles on my own. I miss you.

-Chris

p.s. I think you would love Them Crooked Vultures.

Ellen Cutler

October 4, 2009

Dear Marianne - I just found this and wanted to tell you how terribly sorry I am to hear about your boy. No mother should lose a child. It sounds like he was an amazing person (and musical too, of course)! ...thinking of you and hoping time will ease your pain. I'm sorry I never got to meet him.
much love, Ellen

Erich Freiberger

October 4, 2009

Bernie,

We only just learned of this unfortunate news. We are so sorry, and saddened by your loss. We wanted you to know we think of you often and you are still very much a part of our lives —even though we are such poor correspondents that you couldn't know it.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Erich Freiberger and Jeannie Theriault

September 10, 2009

I wish I had known you loved Ziggy Stardust. Boy could he play guitar.

-chris

June 25, 2009

Nick,
I feel so bad that we just lost touch. I knew you since Middle School and you were such a character. I loved it! Its sad, that I'm just now finding out about your loss, but I know you are in a better place now. I have such random, funny memories with you. My deepest condolences go out to your family. Rest In Peace.

Denisha Burris

Peter Fulton

May 10, 2009

Mimi,

We're so sorry we couldn't arrange travel from NC...however our prayers and thoughts are with you. We really hope you can come visit Cindy this year.....I can pick you up in Charlotte and drive over...about 2.5 hours.

Again Mimi, we love you and hope to see you soon.

Your Cousin

Peter Fulton

John Linsenmeyer

May 9, 2009

If we aren't allowed the privilege of having Nick with us for more than the 24 years we were given, then I can't think of a safer place than in the loving custody of his grandmother Dorothy.

May 8, 2009

May 8, 2009

Marianne and Family,

My deepest condolences and sympathy at Nicholas's passing. Your in all of our hearts and prayers now. He will always be with you.

Jennifer Cashorali and family

chris

May 4, 2009

I keep hearing songs that remind me of you, brother. Hope you are listening with me.

Maureen Jacoby

May 4, 2009

Nick,
God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful,He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb,so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone,for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
(Irish poem)

Nick, I loved you always, and always will.

Joanne Pfeil Ferguson

April 30, 2009

Dear Bernie, Marianne and all of my Reinhart cousins...
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Nick sounds like a very special young man. Please remember that you will be reunited with him again. I love you all.
Cousin Joanne

April 30, 2009

Nick, you are a beautiful man. Our best and love to you on your journey. Say hi to Uncle Mike, Gregg, Glenn, Henry and all of our ancestors...Peter and Jacki Linsenmeyer

Linda Markunas

April 30, 2009

Hello Marianne,
My heart goes out to you. No mom should lose a child, especially one just starting his life. Please know I am here if you need to bend an ear, or not. I remember the funny stories you told about Nick, try to remember them also. Now get back to work so we can continue our chats!!!!!

Stephane Reinhart

April 29, 2009

Nick-Your compassion and demeanor was no match to be held. You were such an amazing man, and I was so glad for our strong connection. You had such an amazing heart and I was proud to be there for you whenever you needed anything. I loved how you could be so unjudgemental and care so much. You were an amazing person and fun to be around. You will truly be missed, you will forever be in my heart Nick, I love you.

Damian Aufiero

April 29, 2009

To Nick, his family, and his friends:

I am so sorry to hear about this devastating loss. I will always treasure the great memories with Nick, and he will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

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Kenny Avery

April 29, 2009

Marianne,

I am so sorry to hear about Nicholas. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family at this time.

chris

April 28, 2009

Nick,

It feels like a month since we lost you. I still can't believe you are gone. I have so many comic books and albums left to share with you. Someday we will have the chance to chat again about the merits of Tribe and Sandman. Never forget the random friends of Tyson, and always remember the NYE goodness.

Miss you, cuz.

Bill Schwab

April 28, 2009

Bernie,

Brain told me of your boy's passing. Val and I are extremely sorry about your loss. We went through a similar situation with our nephew two years ago. The impact will never go away. Our hearts are with you as you face this incredibly tough time.

Val Fitzpatrick and Bill Schwab

April 28, 2009

April 28, 2009
Nick,

We all feel such sorrow about losing you...Our only consolation being that you are finally at peace. Your family loved you so much.

Even though you are no longer with us, you will remain in our hearts for the the rest our lives...

All my love,
Aunt Wendy

Ben Weisman

April 28, 2009

Marianne and Bernie,
I speak for my entire family when I say how truly sorry we are for your loss. Nick was a great kid and a great friend. We shared many fun times over the years that will remain in my memories indefinitely.

Julianne Mckernan

April 28, 2009

Marianne,
I was just told about Nicholas's passing. I Am so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and send my love and deepest sympathies.

Jacqui Risolo

April 28, 2009

Marianne, words can not express how I feel at this time. May God watch over you and your family. My heart breaks for you.

Diana Caruso

April 28, 2009

dear marriane,
i never knew Nick very well, but through what my mom and dad told me, he was the nicest person and had the biggest heart. my sympathies goes to you and the whoel family. Nick will be missed terriabily. always know he is looking down watching and protecting you. my parents and I are both here for you through this tough time. we love you!

love,
diana caruso

Katie Neal-Rizzo

April 28, 2009

Nickle-nuke, you are an amazing soul!

Nick was brilliant, incredibly loving and warm, and extremely talented. He had grown into such a wonderful young man. He had so much more to share with the world, so many more passions to explore and so many more seeds to plant. He had so much love to give to everyone else, and could never turn that love inwards on himself. He, like his grandmother Jigi, though, was extremely stubborn. He wanted to do things his way and didn't want help fighting one of the biggest battles of his life.

Though it's shocking and incredibly sad that he is no longer with us here on earth, we can find comfort knowing he has finally found peace. Nick is in a much better place now, free from the ties that bound him in his physical body and free to soar like he is meant to.

No doubt Nick is watching over us and was sorry to have to say goodbye so soon, but he needed to find peace and freedom.

We that survive Nick, owe it to him and everyone else that suffers from this, to help fight for better treatment options with fewer side effects, public education to eliminate the stigma and shame that often accompanies the disease, and compassion and patience within the medical community.

Nick- we all love you, miss you terribly and think of you everyday.

Love,
Your cuz Katie

Roberta Collins

April 27, 2009

To my dear cousin Bernie,
I cannot find words to tell you how very very sorry I am about Nick's death. Please know how much I care about what you are going through right now. My heart breaks for all the Reinhart and Neal family members. Nick was blessed to be always loved, always cared for by a devoted and warm family.
Much love, Roberta

Voahangy R

April 27, 2009

Dear Marianne and Bernie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May you continue feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Nick, repose in peace. You are a sweetheart and You'll be missed. We love you.

Bernie Reinhart

April 27, 2009

Dear Nick, Everything happened so fast and is so surreal. You were just here visiting your Tucson Family and we all had such a Great time. You were the Star of the show and a welcomed addition to our group. Remember you were doing 50 push-ups and AB crunches each day in my living room and I was encouraging you to do more. You would then run 3 miles, go hiking with Jennifer and Andrea in the Tucson mountains. Yes, it was Great and we were so proud of all your accomplishments both Physically and Educationally. Well, anyway, you are now in a better place where Peace prevails. A place where we all long to be some day. Where Gramdma Dorothy, Greg, Glenn, Mike, Jimmy and many more of our relative reside. What a reunion that will be, typically a Reinhart-Trossen fantastic get together. Yep! Nick your a good man and I thank you for the times we had together. So, until we meet again, how about putting a few kind words to the Good Lord who called you for we who are still here on earth. I hope that will not be asking to much of you after all we are brothers to the end. Right?
Anyway, May God continue to Shower All of His Many Graces & Blessings on you and all of us remaing here on earth. We will Always love and miss you Nick.

Grandpa Bernie

Grandpa Bernie

olivia pandy

April 26, 2009

nickle, you were and always will be one of my best friends. we always had the best phone conversations, and there is no one in this world that could ever make me laugh the way that you do. i know you wouldn't want me to be sad, but i just miss you so much. thank you for always loving me and being like the older brother i never had. i love you so much and always will.

love, your cousin olivia.

andrea reinhart

April 26, 2009

Nickle Pickle-You were so special to all of us...you had no idea what a sweet,loving,beautiful person you were...I always felt so fortunate to have you as my nephew...you were so full of goodness,compassion,sensitivity,and love..I will miss our talks about life and most of all I will miss your sweet face,smile and hugging you...I love you! Andrea

Arlene Gamer

April 26, 2009

Who knew I had such a wonderful neighbor? I now feel cheated for not having known you. My sympathies go out to all your friends and family. You left all of us much too soon.

Sincerely

Arlene J. Gamer

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John & Linda Dugas

April 24, 2009

Dearest Marianne,
I was just told about Nicholas's passing. I am still in shock. I wish I was there for you. My heart is weeping for you. Please know that John and I are thinking of you and send our love and deepest sympathies to you and Bernie.

jon neal

April 24, 2009

Dear Nick, I tried for so long to tell you how easily things break. The day you did was a day that will live with me forever. I love you - we'll see one another one of these days

your uncle, jon

My man.

April 24, 2009

Martin Fernandez

April 24, 2009

You were a great friend, always willing to listen, always willing to discuss and explain things to a kid who couldnt fathom half the things you talked about. Ill miss talking to you about the wonders of the universe, and all those imperceptable questions that we would try to answer even if we have no idea. Miss you.

Marcela Alvarez

April 24, 2009

Nick, you brought so much happiness to my life. I miss you. I cannot believe you are gone. You were so full of life and changed me in so many good ways.I had some of the best times of my life with you. You were my rock when I was down. You opened my eyes to so many good things. I will never forget you. I love you.

Cathy Romanowski

April 24, 2009

Nick is in a better place where there is "no more night, no more pain". May you be comforted at this difficult time.

chris neal

April 23, 2009

Miss you, cuz.

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