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Anthony Nicassio Obituary
Visitation was private for the family. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Arrangements were by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., Oakmont.
Donations may be made in his name to the Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
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Former Patient
May 6, 2023
Dr. Nicassio,
Have not found a Doctor of equal quality six years later! Three states later still searching. May you rest in Paradise!
May 5, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Alfred Mancini, MD
May 8, 2019
I'll always remember how Tony tried to help me at St Francis Hosp, when I wasn't particularly interested in practicing medicine. Compassionate and Caring!!
Alfred Mancini, MD
The patient board
May 7, 2019
Here 2 years later, I still haven't gotten a doctor as thorough, as genuine, as tough as Dr.Nicassio. The day he passed his patients and PRACTICE was injured. That day will never be forgotten. Still saddened, still in disbelief, still miss him!
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Cynthia Zigler
May 6, 2019
Here 2 years later, I still haven't gotten a doctor as thorough, as genuine, as tough as Dr.Nicassio. The day he passed I was injured. That day will never be forgotten. Still saddened, still in disbelief, still miss him!
Helen Fickley
June 2, 2017
I first met Dr.Nicassio when I worked at St.Francic Hospital and he was a resident there.I started going to him when he first opened his practice in Penn Hills.i'm so saddened that he's gone... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family as they cope with this tragedy.
Robert Rak
May 19, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Nicassio family. Dr. Nicassio was my doctor for about 30 years. He was always kind, caring, and comforting. He was very patient and was never in a hurry. He would ask about my family and we enjoyed talking about Pittsburgh sports. He called me at my home to see how I was feeling. I never knew such a dedicated doctor. He will be sadly missed.
God Bless you Dr. Nicassio and rest in peace.
John Kennedy
May 19, 2017
Anthony Nicassio was my physician for 35 years. My condolences to all his colleagues and family. His memory lives on in all of us who knew him.
May 17, 2017
Rest in Eternal Peace. You will be missed by all who knew you.
May 15, 2017
My deepest condolences to Sandy and the entire Nicassio family.
Cynthia Medfisch
May 15, 2017
Anthony,
My sincerest condolences for you and your family's loss. I will keep you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Carla (Scoglietti) Gresock
May 13, 2017
To the Nicassio family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I had the honor to know Dr. Nicassio through St. Francis Hospital. Even as a resident, Dr. Nicassio showed the utmost gentleness and respect for EVERY patient assigned to him, no matter how challenging the situation or the patient. He was such a kind gentleman, and an inspiration to all. Because of this wonderful man the world is a much better place; I hope this helps to bring comfort to you at this most difficult time.
Brian Marks
May 13, 2017
My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the family of Dr. Nicassio. He was my doctor for the past 25 years. He was a very caring doctor, and caring man. I can't thank him enough for everything he did for me over the past 25 years. I just got to see him again this past April. I am very grateful for all he did for me, as I'm sure all the people he encountered in his life share the same sentiment. Thank you again Dr. Nicassio. May you Rest In Peace.
Gary Moore
May 13, 2017
We are very sorry for your lost. Doc always had the very best treatment plan for us. We will miss him dearly. Please know our prayers are with you always.
Brenda L. Davis
Gary A. Moore
Theresa Pavlock
May 12, 2017
From the bottom of my heart I am so very sorry for your loss. I am a patient of Dr Nicassio and know that no one will be able to replace the kindness and compassion he always showed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May 12, 2017
My heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow. May God's promise of escape from death in the future sustain the family in this time of grief. (Psalms 68:20)
Ralph & Carole Zanella
May 11, 2017
Dear Nicassio Family, friends, and staff of UPMC Greater Medical Associates,
We send our most sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
All of us has been blessed to have this kind gentleman walk in our paths of life.
Thank you and God bless you Dr. Nicassio!
R.I.P.
Kathleen Schreiber
May 11, 2017
I was so fortunate to have Dr. Nicassio as my primary care physician for 35 years. He was truly a great doctor and a kind man. As a physician, Dr. Nicassio was so thorough, dedicated, and often so serious. My mom and I would always try to say something to make him smile or laugh, and we succeeded.
He was truly what everyone would want in a family doctor.
We had visited Italy around the same time and I remember how Dr. Nicassio's face lit up when he talked about his family trip.
I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with his staff, and I pray for all.
Karianne Barnes
May 11, 2017
Dr Nicassio was such an amazing man, irreplaceable Dr, and gentle soul. I was a patient of his for 25 years and have always held him in the highest regard. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to His family friends and all that mourn this immense loss. Thank you for all the years of impeccable health care.
PETER COUTSOUMBIS
May 11, 2017
A GREAT DOCTOR AND VERY GOOD PERSON WAS A PATIENT FOR 10 YEARS . HE WILL BE MISSED.
CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY
Lisa Snyder
May 11, 2017
I first met Dr Nicassio at st Francis where I worked starting my nursing career in 1986. I was very impressed on how compassionate he was with the mental health patients we shared there.This is why I chose him as my physician. He had been my PCP for over 25 yrs, I always felt he took time with me, attentively listened. I felt he cared about me as his patient and a person and even as a nurse working a long side him. He will be missed. I will continue to pray for his family . I pray that God now is caring for this man who during his life cared so much for others. God bless, Lisa Snyder
Betha and Ernie McClelland
May 11, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to you Sandy and your family as you grieve the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort in your time of sorry.
Mary Rozgonyi
May 11, 2017
Rest in Peace Dr. Nicassio~ I knew this wonderful Physician from my St Francis days. Kind, dedicated, compassionate always. So many prayers for the entire Nicassio Family. May you find peace as you travel this journey of grief and loss~
Marc Schwalb
May 10, 2017
To Anthony Jr. and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cotton Family
May 10, 2017
In our thoughts and prayers!
Christine Kane
May 10, 2017
Prayers.
Beth Kane
May 10, 2017
Prayers for his family. May he Rest In Peace.
May 10, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Nicassio family. Dr. Nicassio was a wonderful doctor, and kind man. You will all be in my prayers.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
R.I.P. and God Bless you Dr. Nicassio!
Deborah Tarrant
May 10, 2017
Dr. Nicassio was a very good doctor with myself and all of his patients. He was my doctor when he was with St. Francis Hospital. As long as I have knew Dr. Nicassio he never smiled I never seen him smile. He was stern and strictly business. He'll be missed by everyone who knew him and loved him. His caring and passionate ways will be missed. To the Nicassio family my prayers are with you all. Just remember there will never be another Dr. Anthony Nicassio. God bless all of you.
Craig Grochalski
May 10, 2017
My heart goes out to your family may Mr.Nicassio rest in peace, Anthony, Mark and Mrs. Nicassio you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Zigler
May 10, 2017
This is completely difficult to swallow. Dr.Nicassio was by far the best doctor ever! He let nothing go unchecked. He was so honest and caring! I'm saddened by this tragedy! There will never be another
Joan Villani
May 10, 2017
You will be sadly missed Dr Nicassio. I will be praying for Sandy and your children as they face the days ahead. I am certain you will be looking down on them. You were a blessing in the lives of so many of your patients.
Jeannine Glikis
May 10, 2017
Rip Dr Nicassio,
Thank you for your life of caring .
Leslie Miller
May 10, 2017
A better doctor...a better man...could not be found. Heartbreaking.
May 10, 2017
Rest in peace, Dr. Nicassio. He was our doctor for 37 years and was so caring and compassionate. We will miss you.
To the Nicassio Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you during this extremely difficult time.
Alfred Mancini, MD
May 10, 2017
Mrs. Nicassio: I simply want to mention instances where Tony demonstrated caring, patience and perseverance. Tony and I were in training at St Francis in the late 1970's. He was finishing his residency and I was just starting. On a number of occasions he gave me "pep" talks that I still remember.
There was a patient in ICU with a pituitary problem that really wasn't expected to survive. Every day Tony in a very methodical way figured how to keep that patient alive. I'm very glad to have known Tony and you have my sincerest sympathy
The Pace family
May 10, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Nicassio family. We are so sorry for your loss. He was the most caring and kind physician we ever knew. His soft spoken personality was always a comfort to his patients. He will be missed by so many people. R.I.P Dr. Nicassio
Kathy Proto
May 10, 2017
Dear Nicassio Family,
I am praying for you and all who share in your grief at the sudden loss of your beloved. May the everlasting love of the Lord comfort you and send you peace.
Lannette Wyeth Rygiel
May 10, 2017
My thoughts & prayers for your family! I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Dr Nicassio in the early 80's as a new nurse, he made a huge impression on me, he was a kind & wonderful Dr. Rest in peace Dr Nicassio!
Diane Heasley
May 10, 2017
God's arms are around you and mine too.
Linda Leddon
May 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Nicasio family during this difficult time. Dr nicassio was my physician for 37 years. He was a wonderful and caring Dr and our family will greatly miss him. We thank him for his excellent care. Rest in peace Dr Nicassio and know that we appreciated you.
May 9, 2017
Only the good die young. Love you Tony
Toni Jakab
May 9, 2017
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. May you Rest In Peace Dr. Nicassio and may God's light shine upon you. ✝
Joanne Schleifer
May 9, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tony Nicassio in college, 1970
Mark Lussky
May 9, 2017
Sarah Womer Bradford
May 9, 2017
Dear Sandy and your family,
I am so sorry and saddened at the loss of Tony. My heart goes out to you. Please know that you are all in my prayers that ask for strength and love to be showered over you at this time.
Sarah Womer Bradford.
Regina Caldwell
May 9, 2017
Dear Sandy, Please note that this is an expression of my deepest sympathy for you and yours. I worked with Dr. Nicassio for years at Saint Francis where he was known for his kindness and gentleness. On occasion I was even his patient. I will pray for you and your family. May God bless each of you and give you comfort in your time of need. May Gods Peace be with you, Sincerely Regina Laffey Caldwell.
Deanna Sebastian
May 9, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. May God hold you close to him and bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Your husband/father was a blessing and touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-Deanna Sebastian
Rachel Abbett
May 9, 2017
It was 30 years ago, but I remember when I got sand in my eye at the beach, and how much gratitude I had for Tony. Like, what are the chances that I would be on vacation with a doctor of all people? As a 7-year old I surely thought I would have otherwise lost my vision. What a comfort he was in that moment.
It was also the summer after Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet was released, I remember, because Anthony had the cassette tape at the beach house...
"We've got to hold on to what we've got, we're halfway there, living on a prayer."
Lindsay
May 9, 2017
Nicassio's,
My heart goes out to all of you, and I hope this message is able to reach all of you. Throughout my childhood there was one constant and that was the Nicassio family. As Anthony and I grew older our paths went separate ways, but my fondest memories of growing up were that of which I spent with the Nicassio Family. From my first Pitt Football Game to Summers at the Beach, I was blessed to have been apart of your lives. I shall always cherish those memories and to this day I share them with my children. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and the Nicassio Family will always have a special place in my heart.
With Love,
Lindsay
Crystal Perman
May 9, 2017
It is with a broken heart that I write this message. Dr. Nicassio was my doctor for 20 years. He was a kind-hearted, understanding and compassionate man. He helped me through some very trying times. I will never forget him. What a shocking loss. My condolences to his family. May God bless all of you.
Maureen Sorce
May 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to
Dr. Nicassio's family, friends, staff and patients. He was such a wonderful caring Doctor. The best ever. I will miss him so much. Rest in peace. You were such a kind man and an understanding man. Always listened and treated everyone with such respect.
VICKI GREENAWAY
May 9, 2017
What a wonderful, caring, compassionate doctor he was. He has been my PCP for 20 years and I always felt my health was in great hands during that time. My heartfelt condolences to the kind staff at Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates and to his family and friends.
J L
May 9, 2017
Rest in Peace. You were a kind and gentle man who was loved and respected by many. Thank you for all you did for so many. Your loss will be felt by all of those that cared and knew you as family, friend, co-worker, and physician. God bless and comfort your family.
Jodi (Bailey) Stoner
May 9, 2017
Such a tragic loss to the Penn Hills and Plum communities. What a wonderful, caring, dedicated, gentle man! Rest in peace.
Patty & Joe Panuccio
May 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nicassio family and employees of the Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates. I remember Dr. Nicassio as being one of the most compassionate doctors ever. Thank you for being part of my and my husband's life as it is enriched because of you. God's blessings and peace to family, friends, employees as you go through the mourning process.
annette stinson
May 9, 2017
My mother was a patient of Greater Pittsburgh Medical Associates for many years. Throughout some challenging health issues and until her passing last year, Dr. Nicassio treated her with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. I know she was appreciative and I am as well. My father who continues to be a patient in practice,and I, were both so saddened to hear of Dr. Nicassio's passing. May your family find comfort in knowing that Dr. Nicassio was a blessing to the many patients in need of his care. Our prayers and the prayers of the entire community are with you all.
May 9, 2017
Dear Sandy and family
My heart goes out to all of you at this very sad time. There are no words to express a loss like this. I continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as your healing process begins. May our Heavenly Father watch over you and provide you with the strength and love you will need to move forward. Take care of you Sandy and your family and I am sure Tony will be guiding you from above...
Gini Calabrese (Oakmont,PA) DesMoines,IA
Linda Casteel
May 9, 2017
Dr. Nicassio was such a great doctor! There are many stories I could tell in my 25 years of being his patient. He always took good care of me and my family. I know one time I was in to see if and I was complaining of a cold that wouldn't go away. He suspected pneumonia. He sent me for the chest xray (which I didn't think was necessary), but it was good that I listened to him, because he was right! He called me right away with the results and got me on the right antibiotics. He also didn't let the insurance companies push him around. He really fought for his patients. The community has lost a great doctor. He will be sorely missed!
Michelle Braun
May 9, 2017
Dr. Nicassio was my physician for many years and he was absolutely wonderful. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.
May 9, 2017
Sandy you and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time. Our sincere sympathy.
Frank and Cherill Tintera
richard mator
May 9, 2017
richard
Susan Rupert
May 9, 2017
I am so very sorry for your losses. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give everyone strength to get through the coming days and feel his presence for peace.
Sue Rupert
David & Whitney Warmus
May 9, 2017
Whitney and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
My deepest sympathy for all involved . I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Nicassio for a year, he was a kind man and an outstanding physician who went above and beyond...so saddened by this, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Arlene Kerchensky
cheryl safar
May 9, 2017
I am sorry loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bonnie Forsythe / Zuzo
May 9, 2017
Dear Sandy and Family, Your family is in our prayers. So very sad. Bonnie, John , Heather, Jeff, Sondrajil and familys.
Virginia Ganter
May 8, 2017
Worked with Dr Nicassio at the Penn Hills and Bloomfield locations. He was a wonderful Dr and am sure all of his patients will miss him. My consolidances to Sandy I worked with her at the Shaker offices. Sandy you have my prayers and also to your family. I am sure he will be deeply missed by his patients, he was a beautiful person.
Michelle and Tom Howard
May 8, 2017
Sany my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.
ML
May 8, 2017
My heart is broken.
Janet Manoledes
May 8, 2017
What an amazing physician he was. Dr Nicassio will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace. My prayers are with the entire family as they move forward.
Kristie Richardson (Martinez)
May 8, 2017
Dr Nicassio was truly a caring, loving man. He took great care of my grandfather and my mother as patients with his practice. My family and I have gone to this practice for 35 years and I am deeply saddened by this tradgedy. May he Rest In Eternal Peace and watch over his family. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to his family.
Jeanne Tomanio
May 8, 2017
He was a great guy, great physician and a great friend. Such a loss to all of us.
Jack & Nancy Smith
May 8, 2017
We will always remember all the kindness and professionalism given by Dr Nicassio.Our family will miss him very much. Our love and prayers go out to the family.
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