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Nicholas D'Angelo Obituary
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (April 22) at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Nine Mile Point Rd., Webster (Rte 250) where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday April 23).
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Rochester Musicians Assn., Local 66, 875 Main St. East., Rochester, 14605 or the American Diabetes Assn., 160 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester, 14618. Interment will be private.
He was born in Erie, Pa., and was a veteran of the Korean War as a conductor of the Air Force Band. Nick was a Professor of Music at Hobart and William Smith College for 56 years. He studied under various composition teachers including Bernard Rogers, Luigi Dallapiccola, Paul Hindemith & Earl George. His compositions made him the recipient of numerous prizes, honors and grants including a 1985 Pulitzer Prize nomination in music, Hobart and William Smith Colleges' Faculty Award for Distinguished Research and Scholarship for his "considerable distinction as a versatile American composer," First Prize at the New American Music Festival, the National Endowment of the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and numerous commissions; most notably a commission from the Society for New Music. His music is recorded on Roulette, KLP, Century and Spectrum and has been performed throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, England, France and Italy.
He is survived by his wife, Eva D'Angelo; his children, Paul (Jenna), Ronald (Amy) D'Angelo and Barbara (Patrick) Riley; his grandchildren, Johnna, Caitlin, Patrick, Michael Riley, Brittani and Nicholas D'Angelo, Clair Donovan and Samson Auer; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Polidoro & Josephine; his brother, Peter Libra; and sister, Mary A. Lang.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas D'Angelo
Dan Reilly
September 21, 2021
I remember Nick fondly, his friendliness and enthusiasm, and a story he told about guests who stay too late. That's when you put on the chamber music. Sound advice!
Diane O'Connell Sabourin
April 28, 2010
I have many memories of band camp at Bristol, lessons in Romulus and having the opportunity to play at Hobart and William Smith because of Nick. I was just a high school kid. What an opportunity for me. Thank you Nick.
Alvin Sher
April 27, 2010
Nick was always about music and people. He welcomed me as a young artist colleague and we became warm friends during my teaching years at Hobart and William Smith. He was a unique and creative spirit. Although we didn't have much contact in recent years, I'll always remember him.
Arnald Gabriel
April 27, 2010
I had the pleasure of serving with Nick during his Air Force service in the early 1950's. There was no question that he was destined for greatness. My sincere condolences to his famuily.
Jim Herman
April 24, 2010
i was a student of Nick's very first version of the jazz lab band in the late '70s. Whereas there was little he could do to boost my talent he made the most of my skills while teaching me about how to purse all that I do with passion, hard work and dedication. My condolences to the family and the HWS community. Jim Herman, HWS '79
April 23, 2010
My condolences to the extended D'Angelo family on the occasion of Nick's passing. I studied composition with him at HWS 40 years ago and was always impressed by the breadth of his musical ability.
Art Medici
Great Falls, VA
Johnna Riley
April 22, 2010
I cannot explain how much I miss you already. It gives me great relief to know that you are in a better place and no longer in pain. It also gives me some relief to know that I got to tell and show how much I love you during that final hour. I love and miss you so much Papa Nick!!!!!
David Feligno
April 22, 2010
O Nick,what a great music man.The world is going to miss you , your work and dedication.My condolences to the family.Rest in peace piason.
John LaBuff
April 21, 2010
Our son Jeff LaBuff took clarinet lessons from Nick while Jeff was a student in GHS. Nick had a manner of bringing out the best in his pupils
Patrick Riley
April 21, 2010
Papa Nick you will be missed and thought of forever.
Michael Riley
April 21, 2010
Papa Nick~I am very sad that you are gone. We will all miss you!
Peter Libra & Mary D'Angelo & Nicholas D'Angelo...TOGETHER AGAIN
Lee Lang
April 21, 2010
Farewell......
The Sand of time are running low.And soon my children I must go.My heart with love for you is filled.But soon it's beating must be stilled.I leave no treasures of any kind.Only love I leave behind.Take it and share it between sister and brother.And always be kind to one another.Some of you perhaps may weep,When my eyes are closed in eternal sleep.But try to remember it won't be forever.For God can bring our spirits together.I pray that I go to a world far above.To be with the others that I love.And to wait awhile on that Heavenly Plain.UNTIL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN.
April 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of you... family and friends.
I have very fond memories of times spent in the musical presence of Nick... going way back to music camp at Bristol Hills, as well as numerous occasions at Hobart & William Smith. Nick was a wonderful talent, and a delightful person to be around.
Salute, Nick! Til we meet again...
Caitlin Riley
April 21, 2010
Papa Nick love and miss you very much.
Paula & Lee Lang
April 21, 2010
He will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed on earth!
Barbara D'Angelo Riley
April 21, 2010
Words can't express the magnitude of our loss. You are loved and missed deeply Daddy.
Lauren and Pam Weiner
April 21, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your lose. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know you have the love and support of your family.
~Lauren and Pam
Ron, Amy, Nick & Brittani D'Angelo
April 21, 2010
Forever loved and will be missed
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