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Philip Nigro Obituary
Philip Pompeii Nigro, of Greenwich passed away Friday April 19, 2013, he was 78. Born to the late Michele and Lucia Nigro on March 13, 1935. Philip is survived by his loving wife Celeste. He is also survived by his daughters, Marisa Nigro and Paula Tobin (Brian); a son Michael Nigro (Jacqueline); grandchildren: Caitlin Tobin, Sean Tobin, Grace Nigro, Timothy Nigro and Maximilian Nigro, a brother Pasquale Nigro, nieces and nephews, and many loving friends relatives. Philip was predeceased by two grandchildren, Catherine Nigro and Alexander Nigro. Philip was a family man who loved spending as much time as he could with his family and many wonderful friends. He enjoyed great food and good wine, had an amazing sense of humor, had a strong faith and loved the church community at St. Mary Parish in Greenwich. As a member of the Order of the Sons of Italy, he was extremely proud of his Italian heritage. Friends and family are invited to visit at the Castiglione Funeral Home on Sunday April 21, 2013 from 3-7 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 22, 2013 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary Parish on Greenwich Ave. Please visit www.castiglionefh.com to leave an online condolence. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Philip's honor to St. Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Nigro
Peter & Eileen Moroney
April 27, 2013
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to our special Cousins. Phil will hold a special place in all our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Much Love Always....
Larry Sandarciero
April 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to your whole family at this trying time. May the Lord bring peace to your family and keep his hand upon you. Larry
Darlene Angotto
April 24, 2013
Dear Mrs. Nigro, Marisa, Paula & Family, Michael & Family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. Mr. Nigro was such a sweet, wonderful man. He was a man of great faith who adored his family. He always made anyone who entered his home feel like they were immedialtely members of the family too. May God bless you and help you all through this very difficult time.
Jan Gunnip
April 23, 2013
My love to all of you ... I know how dear he was to all of you.
Milly Daher-Rende
April 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 23, 2013
So sorry to read of your husbands death. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. We moved to Simsbury, Ct. Last Nov to be near our son, as Bill's Alzheimer's progressed.
Sincerely Marghan Pendergast
josephine colangelo
April 22, 2013
Dear Mrs. Nigro,
So sorry to hear the passing of your beloved husband... thinking of you at this sad time, with my deepest sympathy.
Josephine Intrieri Colangelo
Minnie (Belanger) Serro
April 22, 2013
The Last Letter
Don't ever doubt my love for you,
I want you to know, it is true blue.
And although we are now miles apart,
You'll always be with me in my heart.
And remember I'm just a thought away
Looking forward to that special day.
When we will reunite once more,
Closing this chapter, opening a new door.
I wish I could be there to hold you,
To wipe away your tears,
To reassure and love you,
And wash away your fears.
But I know the decision the Lord has made,
Is for the very best.
So I'm writing you now for the very last time,
As I prepare for my final rest.
The comfort I am feeling now,
Mere words I can not find.
Just wanted to be able to tell you this,
And leave you with peace of mind.
Having to write these words to you,
Is tearing me apart.
As your father, I never wanted you,
To experience the feeling of a broken heart.
I long for the day to see you again,
And to feel your loving touch.
But most importantly to let you know,
I love you very much.
Please carry these words with you,
Wherever you may go.
Just as a reminder,
And to let you know...
That I am with you always,
Even as I wait,
Looking forward to that precious day,
When we meet at heaven's gates.
Praying for all of you during this sorrowful time in your lives. God bless you with His peace, comfort, and grace. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. XO
Bridget Abbott
April 22, 2013
Dear Michael and Nigro family:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved father. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am dedicating a rosary novena in honor of your father. May God Bless you all and may God hold your father in the palm of his hand.
Susan Santora
April 22, 2013
Take care de niro...say hi to everyone up there for me. xo, Joogee
Pat and Ann macaluso
April 21, 2013
To Paula, Marisa, Michael and Mrs Nigro our deepest sympathy. All our love and prayers.
Maggie & Frank Stroili
April 21, 2013
Celeste, Marissa, Paula, Michael and families...Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We have so many fond memories of Phil...swimming in his pool...visiting next door. You are in our prayers.
Brenda Lupinacci
April 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss. He was a lucky man to have such a wonderful and dedicated family.
Laura DiSapio DiBella
April 21, 2013
Celeste and Family - Phil will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, love of family and friends and his faith. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest condolences to you all.
April 20, 2013
CELESTE, MARISA, PAULA AND FAMILY, MIKE AND FAMILY: WE FEEL FOR YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS, AS IS PHIL. HE IS NOW AT REST IN GOD'S HANDS, CAVORTING AND CHOWING DOWN WITH ABANDON, WE'RE SURE. SORRY WE AREN'T ABLE TO BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF GREIVING, BUT KNOW WE THERE IN SPIRIT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
UNCLE VIC AND AUNT LIZ in Orrington, Maine
Artie Murphy
April 20, 2013
To the Nigro family..... My deepest condolences on your loss. I know he will be severely missed, but will always be in your hearts and memories.
April 20, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rich and Kathy Mathes
April 20, 2013
Celeste, Marisa, Paula and family, and Michael and family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family during your loss of Phil. A spiritual man , a family man, and a good man, who will forever be in our hearts. God Bless Kathy and the Foster Family......
Nancy D
April 20, 2013
I will miss you so much, Papa Phil. Thank you for welcoming me into your family and treating me like a daughter. I know you'll go straight to heaven.
Summer, 2012
Craig Hughes
April 20, 2013
My heart goes out to all the family in these hard times. Papa will be missed greatly. I'm so sad and sorry that I won't be able to make it to the Wake and funeral. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 20, 2013
Dearest Nigros, It's so hard to believe Phil is gone, but weall know his smile & great sense of humor will be etched on our hearts forever. We will all smile when we think of that devilish twinkle he always had in his eye....he is one in a million with a heart of platinum. I'm sure he's up in Heaven with his limoncello & 4 desserts! May God comfort you with the peace of knowing he's finished the race & won! Xoxo Kathy,the Rev.,Anthony,Frank &Chelsey
Anne Monick Camillo
April 20, 2013
Celeste & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 20, 2013
DEAR COUSINS, OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. WE ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
COUSIN PHIL AT PEACE WITH THE LORD. SO MANY GOOD TIMES SPENT TOGETHER OVER MANY YEARS.
LOVE YOU ALL......COUSIN ANTHONY & CAROLYN.
Lori Buchetto (Delfino)
April 20, 2013
Sending deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad.
Toni Reardon
April 20, 2013
He is at peace in the arms of Our Lord.I pray that knowing this you will be comforted.Physically, Phil is gone from this earth, but he touched so many in his loving, humorous way, that he will never be gone from many hearts.My prayers and love are with you that mourn this loss the most. Love you deeply.
Anne Maddalene
April 20, 2013
Dear Celeste and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. May Philip rest in peace, and may God comfort all of you.
Sincerely,
Anne Cotrupe Maddalene
Jeff,Janet & Julia
April 20, 2013
Although our hearts are broken it is comforting to know God's heavenly family has welcomed such a great man. May he enjoy eternal happiness and peace. Love you all.
ALBERT DIBELLA
April 20, 2013
PHIL WAS A WONDERFUL MAN I AM SO GLAD MY DAUGHTER MARRIED HIS SON MICHAEL, WE HAD MANY GREAT TIMES TOGETHER GOING TO DINNERS AND AT THE POOL THE NIGRO'S WERE A BIG PART OF OUR LIVES NOW PHIL WILL BE WITH MY WIFE MARY IN HEAVAN
joann & chippy
April 20, 2013
we always had so many laughs with Phil. these past several years had been so difficult for him and for all his family. we know he is now resting in peace,
April 20, 2013
Aunt Celeste, Paula, Marisa & Michael ... There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Dad was a wonderful human being, and all that knew him, he has touched and left that mark with us. May he be with God, free of pain & suffering, and may he rest in peace. R.I.P. Uncle Philly ?
Jeanne Tyler
April 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss, my prayers and deep sympathy go out to you and your family.
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