Nicholas "Skip" Pafundi

Skip and I grew up together in the east side of Troy; and we worked many years together at National Grid. He was good linemen and a good guy. I worked a lot of overtime with Skip and he always enjoyed talking about his wife & kids; and his place in Graffton.

To Skips family!! When I started my career at Niagara Mohawk as a lineman my first day in Albany was with Skip !! You never forget as a new employee who helped your career and Ship and a Big influence always willing to teach you in a patient manner and there for you on a personal level. He always talked about his family!! And was proud of all his children!! He will be missed!!

To Skip's family and friends, as you know we lost a good man. I met him 40+ years ago and was impressed with his generosity and kindness. He was a humble smart man. I haven't lived in Grafton for some time now, but I met up with him at a restaurant in Brunswick last year and we picked up the conversation like it was last week. All I can say is Celebrate him and cherish the thoughts that will live indelibly in your soul. Fond thoughts to you all!

Dear children and all Pafundi Family, two weeks ago Skip and I were together to bid farewell to our friend Ed. He turned to me and said Stevie in Albany Med. he'd would appreciate a visit, off we go. One week ago on the phone he again talks of another trip to visit a sick friend. This is how Skipper was and will be remembered, kindness and caring for family and others. Many times he'd say," I don't care about me its how its going to effect so and so." That's the man I've known for fifty years, honorable to be respected such a good man! My warmest thoughts and prayers with love Charlie.