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Nicholas Ingrassia Obituary
Nick was born on Aug. 6, 1940, in his grandmother's apartment in Brooklyn, N.Y., firstborn son of Joseph J. and Marie (Cornicelli) Ingrassia. He spent childhood summers out in Shirley, N.Y., with many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins and loved going to Yankee Stadium and Ebbetts Field with his dad, mom and brother. He served in the Army during the 1960s and worked as a construction laborer for many years until he retired. Nick married Carol Philippas on May 24, 1974, on Long Island, N.Y., where they resided until moving to Maine in 1989. He was a volunteer driver for the presidential motorcade in Kennebunkport during the George Bush administration in the 1990s.
Nick's greatest passions were for his family, the Yankees, and his country, but not necessarily in that order. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and also loved working around his house and the grounds.
He had a special place in his heart for his two cats, Annie and Callie, and especially his best friend, Alan Rosenbaum of Arundel and his "little sidekick," Thomas Egan of Stony Brook, N.Y. He was also extremely proud of his "son," Nick Taylor of Jackman, who is serving his country in Iraq. Besides his devoted wife of 33 years, Carol, of Jackman, he is survived by his two adored daughters, Vanessa Nicole Ingrassia of New York and Cassandra Lynn Ingrassia of Jackman; one beloved brother, Fedele Ingrassia of Ohio; nieces Maria Mills of New York and Elizabeth Ingrassia of Ohio; one nephew, Joseph Ingrassia of Ohio; mother-in-law Marjorie "Ganny" Philippas of New York; godchildren Thomas Pugliese, Renee Robinson and Emma Philippas; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Until we meet again, so long for now!
Visitation will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Jackman, with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at noon at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.
Arrangements are entrusted to Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
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Claudia & Keith Gronsbell
June 7, 2007
Dearest Carol, Vanessa and Cassandra,
It has been too long and yet the news of Nick's passing leaves us with such an empty sadness. We were always so fond of Nick and he will always be remembered in our hearts as truly one of the good guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones always.
Our deepest sympathy,
Claudia and Keith
Liz Ingrassia
June 6, 2007
Carol, Vanessa, Cassandra. I am so sorry for your loss. Nick will be missed
Beth Pearce-Radiation Oncology
June 6, 2007
I am so very sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I truly enjoyed working with him and will treasure the memories of knowing him and his family. I have thought of all of you often and will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He touched a lot of people and will be missed.
Maria Mills
June 6, 2007
Hey Unk, I am really gonna miss you! Who's going to keep my dad in line now? At least I know Poppy and Dolly are up there to greet you and take good care of you.
Love Always, your neice, Maria, Jason, Abner and Alexander
Lisa Brochu @ Dr. McKee's
June 6, 2007
Dear Carol & family~
First and foremost, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. If I may, I would like to just say, I truly enjoyed every moment I spent with Mr. Ingrassia. He was a delight and I will miss him deeply. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and he will never be forgotten.
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