Dr. Richard F. Nicolari

I still miss my daily conversations with Dick. I often think "what would Dick say about this?" when a certain event is in the news.
His take on any subject was always thoughtful and interesting. I know that Dick counseled a lot of people. As for me, I constantly ran things by him because I knew I'd get another slant on my current problem.
Dick was truly "one of a kind".

Judy,Patty ,Lynne,Lisa thinking of you and remembering your dad.

Dear Lynne,

I'd like to extend my sympathies to you and your family. I would have liked to pay my respects but didn't find out until now. I remember your Dad from when you lived by the YMCA. He was a very nice man.

Rita Pasqualucci Mammano, Derby, CT

So very sorry...I had no idea. My prayers go to the families. Surely,he lives again in the company of angels..

Dear Lynne,

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and the rest of your family, and to let you know you are all in my prayers. I can only imagine how much you loved him and how much he meant to all of you. As a young man back in the late 70s, hanging out at your house on Pulaski Highway, there always seemed to be a buzz of activity going on (four teenage daughters under one roof makes your dad a super-hero), and yet your dad was always the calming force, and he always made me feel very welcome, like I was part of the family. He really was a beautiful man in many ways as I look back upon it. And I am thinking how very fortunate for you, to have been blessed with such an awesome dad.

Sincerely,
Brian

Dear Lisa, Kelly and the Nicolari Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In sympathy,
Paulie Bonfiglio & Sarah Pascual

Lisa, Lynne, Patty, Carolyn, Judy, and the entire Nicolari family: I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. You are such a wonderful and close-knit family and my prayers are with each and every one of you. He is in a beautiful place and we will all see him again someday......he feels good and he is smiling on you. Trish Pane (some of you won't remember me, but I dated Tim 17 (?) years ago). God Bless.

To the Nicolari family, Jan and I were deeply saddened of the passing of Dick. I saw him at our 50th AHS class renunion and Jan saw Dick at their 50th college renunion NHSTC. She taught with Dick at Laurel Ledge School in Beacon Fallsbefore he went on to bigger and better things. He was a super guy. Our sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. Bob & Jan Selick Spring, Texas

Dear Patty,Lynne,Lisa,Carolyn,and all the Nicolari family,
My deepest sympathy to you all, may the love of your family and friends comfort you at this time of loss. Always know that your dad will forever be, as he was in life, your guardian angel.
love and friendship, Margo Luciani

Patty, Lynee, Lisa and Judy:
Mom and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Doc. He was a dear friend of the family especially during my dad's days of working for the Ansonia school system. All the best as you go through this next process of life. We will get together on my next trip up to the valley. Love Don King (Mt. Vernon, NY)

To:Patti, Lynne, Lisa and Carolyn: Your father was my dearestfriend for over forty years. Iwill miss him terribly.
My heart goes out to all of you;Iknow how much you loved him.Watching your tender care of him was inspiring. He dearly loved all of you. Enjoy your memories of him. He'd want you to.

Allene,Patty,Lynne,Lisa,Carolyn,Judith,all the Nicolari family,
The most agreeable of all companions is a simple,frank person,without any high pretensions to an oppressive gratness,one who loves life and understands the use of it;obliging at all hours;above all,of a golden temper and steadyfast as an anchor. For such a one we gladley exchange the greatest genius,the most brilliant wit the profondest thinker.
"Gotthold Ephraim Lessing"

Your husband,father,brother and my friend who has brought insperation to my soul.I am so fortunate to have known Richard I will miss him.

with love Sylvia Vignali

Dear Allene and Judy and Family:
I am sorry to learn of Dick's passing. He was my eighth grade teacher at Nolan School (1963-64) and was an outstanding educator. I specifically recall his written assignment to us the day JFK died (we
were to write an essay regarding America's values). I always enjoyed
my encounters with him and the role he played in my early, formative education. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,

To all the Nicolari family, my deepest sympathy your great loss. Dick was a wonderful husband, father and brother. He was a very talented teacher and leader, one of Ansonia's great sons. God bless all of you during this time of mourning and honoring him.

Lisa,Lynne,Patty and Carolyn:
You won't remember me, but I got to know your Dad and you in the 1972 Sarasin campaign. I I remember your Dad fondly: always positive, full of energy and laughter.

Dorothea Brennan

I'm so sorry, I will pray for my good friend, Dr. Nick he gave me rides to Nolan School. I grew up in his house with my friends Patti, Lisa, Lynne and Carolin! My memories of him bring smiles to my heart!!

Girls I love all of you!,

Gary Frattalone

To the Nicolari family,

Richard's business and leadership skills have indeed touched many lives, including mine and those that have I have employed. I am forever grateful for his hard work, diligence and business knowledge that helped so many stay employed and provide services. I can say, that he and those at United Avionics forever changed my life. For this, I am humbled. To let you know, my life is better because of his dream to succeed.

Richard...to you ; Fair Winds and Following Sea's.

Jim Kawaguchi & Ray Baltierra
Southern Pacific Electronics
Thermocon

Lisa,Lynne,Patty and Carolyn: so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts as you now begin the journey of sharing timeless memories, tears and laughter will abound. Sincerely, Linda (LaQuay) LaCasse

To all of Nick's Family, I am so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. To me he was such a great man and wonderful father to his girls. I pray that you will all find comfort in the love and memories that he left for you to hold forever.
Love,
Gayle Frattalone Kukta

I will never forget: passing around brandy and candy at Taylor's games, trivial pursuit, awesome bloody marys, (sometimes heated) political discussion. And especially Richard's deep love for his family. It was truly an honor.

I will never ever forget: passing the brandy and candy at Taylor's games, trivial pursuit in the car on the way up, awesome bloody marys and challenging political discussion. And Richard's love for his family. It was a truly an honor.

Carolyn & Heather (and the entire family) - So sorry to hear about your dad/uncle. He was a part of my childhood in the Ansonia school system. What a beautifully written obituary. He sure accomplished a lot. I am thinking of you both.

As one of Dick's classmates and after seeing him at our 55th class reunion, I am shocked to learn of his death. My sincere condolences to his family. He was certainly a pillar of the community.

with special memories and affection. Shirlee Taylor Haizlip - what a great, funny and kind guy. Part of my wonderful growing up in Ansonia is reflected in Richard and his wonderful life.

Im so sorry for your loss. Your father truly was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. My prayers go out to the Nicolari famliy at this time.. Stay strong. Dorene Lee

" This world is not conclusion; A sequal stands beyond,
Invisible as music, But positive as sound."
Emily Dickinson
Carolyn,
May you and your family find comfort in the thought that a life so well lived goes on forever through his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Cathy and Jim Breyley

Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss, i know how fondly you and your sisters spoke of him. You are in my thoughts. Lisa and Steve Zembruski

Dear Nicolari family and friends, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know the spark of life that lives in your father now lives and expresses through your love and daily interactions with people everyday. Love is the energy behind and within everything....your fathers circle of love was vast and I know you all will carry on his life's work positively contributing to our human family and community...Blessings and Love, Maryellen Murphy, St. Paul, MN.

Patty, Lisa, Linnie & Carolyn, I am deeply sorry for your loss...may his love and wonderful memories of being an amazing father keep you strong. In each of you there is part of him that will live forever. My prayers are with you and your family.

With Love,
Wanda Correa

My deepest sympathies to the Nicolari family. Dr. Nicolari was a fine man who cared more about others , than himself. That is the way I will remember him. I hope you find strength in knowing he is walking with God now. Thoughts and prayers, are with you.... Bill Calcagni and family

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you & your family. Carol Pendagast

Dear Linnie,Leah,Taylor, Mom and all the Girls, I didn't know your Dad but I prayed for him everyday! I know he is in Heaven and in peace with our Lord. May God bless all of you and comfort you in your time of loss. But be blessed in the beautiful legacy he leaves in each and every one of you.
Love an Blessings Your Friend,

Laura Achilles

Lisa, Lynne, Patty, Carolyn - I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll lift up my prayers for you to be filled with joyful family memories and peace that he now rests. Love, Su (Munson) Johnson

LYNN ~ WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, and OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH and YOUR FAMILY ~ TRUST THAT HE IS AT PEACE NOW.

Dick was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Patty,Lynne,Lisa & Carolyn
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will be unable to attend services because we are in Florida. Fond memories will carry you through this difficult time.
Carmen & Ann Pitney Sr.

Lynne, Lisa, Patty & Catolyn
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers
Are with you. Love Donna

Lynn ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was such an accomplished man and I'm sure he loved his girls more than words can say. With deepest sympathy ~ May he rest in peace.

LYNN ~ YOUR FATHER WAS SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHED MAN AND I'M SURE THAT HE LOVED HIS GIRLS WITH ALL HIS HEART. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ~ WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY, MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

LYNN ~ YOUR DAD WAS SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHED MAN AND I'M SURE HE LOVED HIS GIRLS WITH ALL HIS HEART. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE'LL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ~ TRUST THAT HE IS AT PEACE AND CHERISH ALL OF THE FOND MEMORIES YOU HAVE SHARED.

Lynne,

Your father's character has obviously left a permanent mark in this world. I'm sure his life lives on within all of you. I will pray for acceptance and peace for your family. Love, Carmelo and Kathleen Mangiafico

DEAR LYNN ~ YOUR DAD WAS SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHED MAN, AND I'M SURE HE LOVED HIS GIRLS WITH ALL HIS HEART. ~ WITH DEEP SYMPATHY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH and YOUR FAMILY ~ TRUST THAT HE IS AT PEACE NOW.

Cousins Patty, Lisa, Lynne & Carolyn:
With all of your father's esteemed accomplishments, his greatest title was "dad".
With Love, Lauren

Allene,
Steve and I hope that the love of family and friends will get you through this time of sorrow. Our hearts will always be full of fond memories of times we spent together with you and Richard over the years.