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Of South Side, tragically passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Beloved son of Diane L. Piso-Zion and the late Benjamin M. Haniotakis. Nicky is survived by his loving daughters Taylor Nicholas and Nikki Diane of Lexington, SC and a son, Benjamin of Pittsburgh. He was the most precious grandson of the late Sara Piso and Katherine Haniotakis; also survived by sisters Rachel Takes and Dina Zouloufos; brother of the late John Piso and Robert Wardzinski plus hundreds of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who are like brothers and sisters to him. Nick will be forever greatful to Steve Zagorski. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 18 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St. South Side. Funeral on Thursday morning at 10am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, North Ave., North Side. Trisagion Service on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm.
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Alisha King
March 14, 2011
My beloved cousin, how I miss you so much. I will never forget all the great times we shared,& all the times you made me laugh and feel better when I was down. You were always the best when it came to cheering anyone up and just putting a smile on anyones face, by your loving hugs, special words or just your beautiful smile. You were always reminding us all how important family is and you helped me be the person I am today. I thank you for always being there for me and promise I will always take care and be here in return for your girls and Ben no matter what. I promise I will be the cousin they look up to and appricate just as me and my brothers always looked up to you. We always thought you were the coolest and always bragged about you to everyone. I will never forget the lasttime I saw you at my moms house..when I got there and you were sleeping on her couch, when she told me it was you I ran over and jumpped on you to wake u up and remember I started tearing up because I was so happy and suprised you were there. It was the beginning of March 2009 and was the first time time i seen you in like 2years. You woke up and just kept hugging me and telling me you couldnt believe how grown I was. It was so nice to see your face. Iremember as time went by I didnt want to leave but had to so you walked me all the way to my car holding my hand the whole time and repeating how much you loved me and how much you missed me. That evening honestly made my whole day. And now I live with that moment remembering everyday. Seeing you always made me so happy but I've come to accept that you are always here with me even, in my memories, thoughts, prayers, and dreams. I know you had struggled so much here on earth and know in my heart you are at peace and are worry free in heaven with John, Yiayia and Uncle Benny,Dennis and all the rest of the family. Our eternal guardian angels keeping us all safe. I love you incredibly so much and will always miss you until we meet again!<3 xoxoxoxo your cuz Alisha.
Julia Mazurczyk
March 14, 2011
I will miss you sooo much I miss you being at my moms sleeping on the couch and in the morning when u leave we don't want you to...I wish u were here with us on earth so we can see you again and see ur smile again but unfortunatly ur not here and I miss you with all my heart I wish u were here to make me laugh again just like u dis when I was little and as I grew up.....I love you for ever and ever...Julia mazurczyk
March 13, 2011
My heart still hurts and I miss Nick everyday.
I have so many great memories. All of us at YiaYia's when we were little, playing in the lot and church on Sunday's. Nick driving me home in the snow and spinning tire of course. Him bringing the girls to my house when we lived in South Side. His love of Star Wars. The day he showed up at my house with boxes of Star Wars stuff for Bobby because he was just as crazy about Star Wars as Nick was. I could go on and on....
I miss his late night calls. I miss him stopping to visit and raiding my fridge. I finally stopped buying extra candy cigarettes for Halloween cause he's not here to eat them.
I'll never forget the last night we were all together. I relive that night in my dreams often. The smile on his face when he saw me from across the room is burned in my mind.
Nick was another brother. He is and always will be speical to me. He had a way of making me laugh and smile. He had a huge heart.
But most the most important thing you kids should know is he loved you very much.
I miss him everyday. But I know he is around...I keep finding dimes.
Love,
Nicolette
March 22, 2010
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Tall Tom and Kimberly
March 12, 2010
Dear Diane and family,
It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year and the hurt still burns in our hearts. We are always thinking of you and saying our prayers for you and every-one else that mourns for NIcky. He will never be forgotten. There's not a day that goes by that we're not thinking of him or telling a story about him. We miss him so much !!! Take care and if there's anything you ever need don't hesitate to call us. We love you!
March 12, 2010
Dear Diane and family,
It's hard to believe that it's almost been a year and the hurt still burns in our hearts. We are always thinking of you and saying our prayers for you and every-one else that mourns for NIcky. He will never be forgotten. There's not a day that goes by that we're not thinking of him or telling a story about him. We miss him so much !!! Take care and if there's anything you ever need don't hesitate to call us. We love you.
James Krashna
April 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Haniotakis Family.
Nick,
Enjoy Heaven! See You When I Get There!
Tim Fox
April 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John Zouloufos jr
April 6, 2009
sorry for your loss. much love!
April 3, 2009
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.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
April 3, 2009
Mom,
I see tears fall down your face
When your thoughts have turned to me.
Just know that I’m in heaven,
With my Lord, who’s set me free.
No pain or sadness do I feel,
For God is by my side.
The beauty here in Heaven
Is now where I reside.
I know it’s hard for you to cope
For you can’t feel my touch.
But every moment, I can see
And love you very much.
When you are at your lowest
And feel you can’t go on,
Look towards the heavens
The light will be turned on.
Talk to me, just like you did
On earth when I was there.
You see, I’m not so far away …
Only as far as a prayer.
And when it’s time for you to join
Me up in Heaven above.
It’s then that you will realize,
The Golden Place of love.
For here there is no sadness,
Just everlasting light.
Someday we will be joined again,
When it’s time to take your flight.
Bayerlein Family
March 28, 2009
Dena and Rachel
Haniotakis Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
God Bless all of you. Peace Be with you and your families.
Peggy Bayerlein
March 28, 2009
Dear Diane and Family
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. May you all find comfort in knowing you have a Angel looking down on you. God Bless you all and make your hearts light with great memories of your Nick.
Harvey Zion
March 27, 2009
Diane,David and I are deeply saddened to hear of Nick's passing.May the Lord comfort you and the rest of the family at this time.
sherree Goldstein
March 26, 2009
diane-
we are so so sorry to hear about the loss of nicky.
you are loved...harriet, sherree, micheal & rob
julia mazurczyk
March 26, 2009
my uncle nikki was a bright person he always made everyone smile and he was a hero we all love you uncle nikki<33
frank zouloufos
March 22, 2009
god take good care of nick and look out for his kids nick R I P i will never forget you 12th st has lost a hall of fame member
Margi Andrulonis
March 21, 2009
Haniotakis Family:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Nick. I am praying for you.
Kim, Alissa, Ben:
I am so sorry that you have lost such a special person. I know that he loved you all and will keep watch over you. I am here if you need ANYTHING.
RIP My Love
March 21, 2009
Samantha Kearns
March 20, 2009
Nick, i will never forget you. you were someone i knew i could always count on if i needed something no matter what. you have always been there for my little cousins, and thats something i will NEVER forget. you and my aunt made beautiful little girls, with such good qualities. i will never forget being little and spending all the time i did with you and my aunt Tracy.you will always be in my heart, and FOREVER in my prayers. Rest in peace! I Love You! & Diane Stay strong!!!
jimmy kearns
March 20, 2009
nick.. you touched so many people in our own special way.i always admired you for the heart that you had!!! i admired you for always being there for your children.you were a role model for those children,your friends and just everybody really!!! nick, i know god has some better plans for you right now.i want you to no that until we meet again you will always be in my prayers.diane, i never had the priviledge to meet you, but just wanted to let you no that you were loved so much by nick. he never ever had anything bad to say about his mama!!! please find some type of peace for yourself,and no that nick wouldn,t want you to weep. he would want you to look over those kids for him like you always have! r.i.p nick.
March 20, 2009
dear diane piso, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. it has been years since i last saw you and nicky was still young. you are in my thoughts and prayers. may he rest in peace. jean murphy - sun city west arizona
Don and Marcia Shue
March 19, 2009
Diane,
Don and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick and the art class at CAPA. I miss you my good friend. –Schmiedlin
March 19, 2009
rosemarie and farroll gunter
March 19, 2009
Dear Diane,
You have our deepest sympathy. He was always very polite and thoughtful to us. Our prayers are with you and his children.
Lisa McMinn
March 19, 2009
Nikki, I will always remember your smiling face & the good times we had when you lived up the street. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Piso and Meechie are waiting for you. You were all taken away from us too soon. Go in peace my friend, you will be missed.
Keith Schmiedlin
March 19, 2009
Dear Diane,
I'm so sorry to hear about this and he will be deeply missed. Even though we lost touch for a few years, I will always love him like a brother. He did call me about a year ago and we got to talk for a little. It was so great to hear from him! He was so proud of his kids. Wow, it's so hard to write this. Preston called me today and told me it was him. I couldn't believe it. I didn't want it to be true.
All the memories from Capa and the ski trips we took together.
I love you Diane and God Bless you and your family. Nick will always be with us. Sorry I couldn't make it to see him but I'd like to speak with you. I'm in tears.
Nicks brother,
Keith Schmiedlin
Malissa Liebro
March 19, 2009
The Wardzinski Family & Entire Haniotakis',
I am so sorry to hear about yet another loss to your Family; my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.. Nicky & John both passed TOO soon before their time. Let knowing they are both in a better place bring you all peace.
Scott Fornauf
March 19, 2009
Haniotakis family and friends. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
kristen hitz
March 19, 2009
dear diane haniotakis
im so sorry for your loss of nicky i will always remember nicky as a good person he was always so kind and nice to me and my family i will remember me nicky john when we were little kids growing ur together and going on the good ship looly pop with our sailors on and going to each others birthday parties nicky and john will always be in my heart and soul forever again im very sorry love you guys forever nicky will be deeply miss
anita yeager
March 19, 2009
Diane,
I'm so sorry to hear about your lost,my prayers go out to you and your whole family,God bless you and Nickolas.
Love , Anita Yeager and Sherry ,Shane
Tia Mitchell
March 18, 2009
Nikki, what a beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Rest well, you always were GOOD PEOPLE.
sandy& family haniotakis
March 18, 2009
Dear diane,Thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrable time of loss, While we remember the departed,I can understand what your going threw. The ones we"ve lost will remain in our hearts always. Diane keep in touch , We love you sandy and the kids.
Degregorio
March 18, 2009
Diane,Piso/Haniotakis family/s we are so very sorry for the great loss of Nikki. He was such a kind heart and always so funny,a great guy!He was loved by many friends & always will be! Our hearts go out to all of you,his children, God Bless you all and know your in our thoughts and prayers.All of our love and deepest sympathy. Cookie,Jane,Carmen,MaryKay & Bailey.
Kimberly Owens
March 18, 2009
Nicky,
We love you so much and you are going to be missed !!! I only had the pleasure of knowing you for the past year, while Tommy had numerous years of memories with you. I know you loved Tommy like a brother and he loved you the same! Your loyalty and love for each other was like no other. To Diane and the rest of the family, we are so sorry for your loss and pray for you to find peace. Nick will ALWAYS be in our hearts and memories and he is at peace with God. We all have to keep this in mind and know that we'll be reunited when it's our time. Tommy and I will never forget you Nick and we're so lucky that we got to spend your last night with you. Thanks for the gyro. We love you "Fam" !!!!!!!! Tommy and Kimberly
Robin Byers
March 18, 2009
To all of Nicholas' family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Words are not enough to express our sympathy. God Bless you and yours and keep you in His care.
Robin Byers and Steve Henry
family of Karilyn Byers
Helen Sywyj
March 18, 2009
Dear Diane Piso,
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son, Nicholas. I am mourning with you. Your family (Piso/Haniotakis) were always so special to me. May God grant you and all your family the peace in knowing that Nicholas is in a better place with his grandparents Haniotakis/Piso, Father Benny, Uncle Nicky, Uncle Dennis, and cousin John. Would like to share my condolences tonight but I'll be babysitting Nicholas' younger nephews so that his cousin, Jennifer (Takes-Thompson) can pay her respects. God bless you and your family. With Love, Helen K. Sywyj
Chris & John Tegtmeier
March 18, 2009
Dear Diane and Steve,
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
steve mavroides
March 18, 2009
NIKKI,
The mavroides family sends there condolences to family.We are going to miss you.
JOYCE BLYSTONE
March 18, 2009
NICKS MOM
I AM BABY (JIMMY BLYSTONES)MOM MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU NICK JUST STOPPED UP HERE 2 WEEKS AGO.I KNOW HOW YOU LOVED HIM.I PRAY FOR SOME SORT OF PEACE FOR YOU
JOYCE BLYSTONE
March 18, 2009
Nick,
Your friends from CAPA. Preston, Taneya Morris and our mom Lois have always kept you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Preston his best friend in High School sends his love to the family.
Daddy's heart
March 18, 2009
Sisterly love
March 18, 2009
Mommy, Daddy & Ben - NC
March 18, 2009
Nikki & Ben
March 18, 2009
Daddy & Ben Christmas 08
March 18, 2009
Daddy, Mommy, Alissa, Taylor, Nikki & Ben - OUR Family
March 18, 2009
Daddy & Ben ???
March 18, 2009
Baby Girl & Babe - North Carolina
Baby Girl
March 18, 2009
Babe,
I MISS and LOVE YOU SO MUCH.????
Why the Lord took you from all of us so soon only he knows the answer too. You were something special and I can only imagine that he has bigger and better plans for you now that you are by his side.
Until the day we are together again you will remain a part of me, you have my heart, you always have and you always will. You are my world, my everything and always will be, I will love, cherish and never forget every memory, every plan for the future and all the love you and I have made and shared. Until the day we are together again for eternity, I will see you in my dreams and memories. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!???????
damion blystone
March 18, 2009
rest in peace nickolas your good friend and buddy forever god took u away for a better reason
Kim, Alissa, and Ben
March 18, 2009
Diane...
You wil be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for bringing Nick into this world so that we had the chance to be blessed by the oppurtunity of knowing and sharing love and memories with such a great, kind hearted, loving man. Nick will never be forgotten, he will hold a special place in our hearts forever. Stay strong until you are together again.
Michael D Piso
March 18, 2009
Hey cuz,
You are going to be remembered always with kind and loving memories.
Go in peace and know that there will be family waiting for you.
Your cousin, Michael
Me and Daddy Nick at Graduation 08' ???
Alissa Dickson
March 18, 2009
Daddy Nick..
You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. You will be in my heart until the day I die, just like you have been since the day you walked into my life. You were like a father to me, accepting me as your own. I loved you like a father, you did a lot for me and my family. You loved us, cared for us, and did everything in your will power to make us happy. We have many great memories that we will remember forever. You were a great father to my brother, me and your two daugthers. You were a great man towards my mom. You loved her unconditionally and I know you still do. You watched over her with all your soul and I know you will still be watching over us. Daddy Nick, we will make you proud. We will do everything to show you that we love you. You lived with me, my mom, and my brother for almost five years and you will live in this house with us forever. So many memories, so much love, nothing will ever remove you from any of our hearts. We all love you and will miss you but soon enough, we will be together forever. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DADDY NICK!
Love, Sweetie
Patty Haluschak
March 18, 2009
Di Pi,
I am so sorry!
Patty
BabyGirl
March 18, 2009
Babe,
I MISS & I LOVE YOU so much, more than words could ever express. This should not have been the way you left us but I will see you again and we will be together forever. Rest in Peace my love.
Alex (Junie) Vasil
March 18, 2009
Such a tragic loss. Alexander J. Vasil (Junie Vasil). I grew up in the Southside on 12th St. and we send our thoughts.
Halloween 2008 - me, daddy and mommy
Benjamin Haniotakis
March 18, 2009
Daddy..
I miss you and I LOVE you so much!!!!!!!!! Rest in Peace we will be togehter again. Your main man 100 grand.
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