Nicholas Anthony Rados

Lisa and Mike
I just heard and am beside myself for you. What to even say. No greater heartbreak. You are such great people and life can be so unfair. Love you. Karen K

Mr. and Mrs. Rados,

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. This is beyond heartbreaking and awful.
When I first heard of Nick's passing I broke into tears. Nick was in my fifth grade class and I enjoyed everything about him. He was sweet, kind, hardworking, driven, fun, fun-loving, responsible, athletic, and brought only joy to our classroom at Taylor. Sending prayers and healing thoughts to you and your loved ones.

Love, Meghan Barlow

Mike and Lisa, there are simply no words...Our hearts break for Nick, and for both of you. I don´t think Eli has a single memory of our time in Arlington that doesn´t have Nick in it. Nick was simply the sweetest and kindest soul. I remember how much Nick and Eli loved playing video games and going to play laser tag with Mike and Ed. I remember Nick´s first sleep-over at our place. He did amazingly and they both giggled until I told them they should probably sleep. We love Nick and will always remember all the amazing memories we all had together. We love and miss you.

I remember it was right before summer vacation ended. Before every kid from class of `24 went off to college or whatever new venture was on its way. I was gonna be home alone for a weekend so I invited some friends over to my house to eat steak, watch tv, and chill. I had the opportunity to hang out with Nick on this day. As my good friend Nate asked Nick to join along for our little steak dinner celebration. Just sitting in a circle in my backyard chatting and listening to music. It was one of calmest and coolest nights I had that summer. Of course Nick just had to be there. Tragically, that was the last time I saw Nick. This kid was the coolest guy I´ve ever met. Every conversation was a treat and I´m forever grateful to have been able to meet Nick. Sending prayers and love to all those during such an agonizing time.

Lisa and Mike,
We don't have the words to express our deep sorrow at Nick's passing. We will cherish the times spent with you guys. I always loved that Nick and Cassidy were the same age. Nick was an amazing young man and a beautiful soul. We love you very much and are praying for you. Never forget that we will always be your family.
Debbie and Mike Stramella

Mike and Lisa, I can´t even imagine the pain. I know he´s your world. So very sorry. I don´t know what else to say. Daryl

Lisa and Mike,
Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. Nick will always be remembered as an amazing human. You are in our thoughts and prayers and sending you big hugs.

Livia Alfano and Jay Smith

Lisa, sending my deepest condolences and warm hugs. May Nick´s memory be eternal.

Nick will be remembered always and a reminder of what impact one person´s kindness, inclusion and spirit can have on a community. He was a cherished extension of our family and absolutely adored. He will be sorely missed.

Nick, your friends loved you very much and will remember you throughout time. In the fifth grade, you said you wanted to be a sports player that people look up to and you accomplished that in such a short period of time. Please send your love and constant reminders to your parents, so that they still feel you by their side. Love, Julia Salem´s family.

Dear Lisa & Mike, No words - other than we are sorry for the tragic loss of your dear young son Nicholas. I remember him at the Pool at TCC when he was just a boy and it's almost like yesterday. God Bless & Take Care ...With Love, Martha & Fred Suss

I LOVED SEEING THE RADOS FAMILY AND NICK EVERY SUMMER AT TCC AND IN OXFORD. HE WAS A SPECIAL YOUNG MAN AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. ----- NED LORI ERIN MCDONALD

There´s so many thoughts that come to mind when I think about Nick, but I can say that he always had something to talk about. Never once was I bored or annoyed while having a conversation with him. He will be missed and reminisced.

I was Nicks´s band director when he was in 4th and 5th grade. What a wonderfully kind and sweet kid he was! He would make a silly face and a sigh when he would make a mistake. It would always make me laugh.
Such a loss. I found this photo in my phone when he was in 5th grade. My heart goes out to his family.

My first memory of Nicky was when I met him, I think he was 3 months old.

He was one more son for me, I was very lucky and blessed to be able to be his nanny, see him grow up, take his first steps and listen to his first words, it was the most beautiful thing, then seeing how he grew up and be a handsome man. And then I get pregnant I work almost the 9 months , it was so hard and sad for me leaving , he was almost 3 years old, I kept in touch with everyone in the family, they know how much I love them and they are a blessing for my life.

I will always remember you my beautiful boy
The pictures are from when I had my baby and went so that Nicky could meet her.

I didn´t know Nick very well, we only shared one class in tenth grade but whenever I interacted with him, he was always a kind, happy, helpful and good guy. One particular time, we both were trying out for WNL basketball and I wasn´t used to many of the drills. Everyone was kind of zoned in to their own thing but Nick went out of his way to explain each drill to me. That interaction was three years ago and only lasted a few seconds but it left an impact on me and the kindness some people have. May he rest easy.

One of my favorite memories with Nick is when we were kids, trying to hide from our parents at the end of playdates just to spend a little more time together.

Nick impacted me immensely by being a great friend. I couldn´t believe the news when I heard it. Mr. and Mrs. Rados, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

Nick was the only kid on the JV basketball team that could grow a full beard, he was impressive in so many ways, but this was memorable. I remember Lisa joking about how Nick came out to dinner with her and Mike and a girlfriend and the server offered him alcohol as a sophomore in high school!

Such a horrendous tragedy, I can´t even express the extreme sense of sadness in my heart for his family and friends.