Pierre Charles Niesen

Thinking of you today and everyday. Rest In Peace, Pete!

Thinking of you today. I hope youre resting well.

Pete (Pierre) and I were classmates at St. Elizabeth High School, 1960-64. If basketball had had 3-point shots in the day, Pete would have been king of them. He was a real gentleman, a gentle man. My condolences to his family and all those he touched over these many years.

Praying for you always.

Tutto, I hope you are "here, there, and everywhere." I miss you every day. May you rest in peace.

Our high school math teacher, one of our favorites! What a unique man with a kind soul & wonderful personality. He taught us to ENJOY math...he had a true passion for his career & especially his students. I will never forget watching a A Bronx Tale with himThe saddest thing in life, wasted talentA life lesson he wanted us to learn. I will never forget Mr. Niesen & his smile! What a special person he was. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family❤

Kathleen & Adam Beatty
Graduating Class of 2007

Nick, so sorry to hear about Pete. He was a great teacher and coach. He made us champions. He was also a great friend. I will miss him.

Wonderful memories of Pete and his family. In the 60's we played baseball together (briefly) and a lot of basketball in the late 60's early 70's. Pete was part of our team in 1971 when we played in the Mt. Lebanon summer basketball league.
Pete, Howdie Gorman, Tom Shanahan - three of the best athletes to ever come out of St. Gabe's.
It was a real pleasure to know Pete and he will be dearly missed.
Rev. Paul A. Sandusky

Many condolences Nick

I liked math in grade school. As a result of Mr Niesen's classes, I LOVED math in high school at SFA and ended up getting a math degree in college. I played JV basketball at SFA for Coach Niesen. When I didn't make the varsity team, he recommended me to be the varsity scorekeeper; something I really enjoyed. Mr Niesen was a great teacher; he encouraged us to develop our math skills and made concepts look very easy. He was always friendly and supportive, as well as inspiring to me.May he rest in peace.

I liked math in grade school. As a result of Mr Niesen's classes, I LOVED math in high school at SFA and ended up getting a math degree in college. I played JV basketball at SFA for Coach Niesen. When I didn't make the varsity team, he recommended me to be the varsity scorekeeper; something I really enjoyed. Mr Niesen was a great teacher; he encouraged us to develop our math skills and made concepts look very easy. He was always friendly and supportive, as well as inspiring to me. BK Kosmach (SFA Class of 73)

I played many rounds of golf with Pete and had lots of laughs with him- To all his family and friend you are in our thoughts and prayers-may you rest in peace

Mr. Niesen was not much older than we students at St. Francis when he began his long teaching career but he commanded our respect with a quiet authority and sincerity. He taught us well both in the classroom and on the basketball court. I feel fortunate to have had him as my teacher and coach. Jane Davis SFA '71

Mr. Niesen had a way of connecting with each and every one of his math students. My sisters spoke highly of him as students at SFA during the 70's. I had the privilege of enrolling in Mr Niesen's Alg 2 class at CCAC as a returning student during the 90's, and was able to experience is artistry first hand. Thank you Pete, for fostering a lifetime love of math for many of your students. RIP, my sincere condolences to your family.

May the Angels lead you into Heaven. I will miss you dear friend.

Pamela Connolly

My sincere sympathy to Mr. Niesen's family and friends. He was my math teacher at SFA and basketball coach. He was a respectful teacher to all and taught us all valuable life lessons. RIP coach.

Nick, I don't know where to start, your dad and I met at Villanova. He was a great friend through those college years. I consider myself fortunate to have known him. This past summer we reunited on Bob's back deck. He still had that sparkle in his eyes and his great smile. I lost my dad quite a while ago, all I can tell you is he will always be with you. My prayers and condolences are with you and your family. Heaven got our best ever shooter.

Mr. Niesen was a great math teacher. Had in SFA in 1977 senior year for calculus. He broke up the monotony of solving those awful proofs with weekly game day like chess to inspire us with analytical thinking. It proved very valuable as I finished my integrated degrees at RMU as a non-trad student in 2003, from transferred credits from CCAC. Was able to test in at a much higher math from that solid background at St. Francis, and get through analytical methods and business calc in the business track. Rest in peace, Mr. Niesen. Sincere sympathy to your family.

Many prayers and blessings are being sent for family and friends.

My condolences for your loss. I was a student at SFA in 1970's and he was my Algebra teacher. He was kind and a respected teacher. Prayers for your family at this difficult time.

Nick
Your dad was a very special part of my life. I mwt him in 1969 when we both atarted at St. Francis Academy; he as a brand new teacher and me as a brand new highschool student. We grew up together, and I will nwce

never forget his friendship. He was a good man and I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during this very difficult time and know that your dad was so loved

Class act and a cool guy. Pete will always be remembered. North Catholic class of 95'.

He taught me so much as my homeroom teacher from 2000-2004. Not just in math but in life. He was always there and had such an amazing soul. I found a love in The Bronx Tale and fried green tomatoes. I never forgot him. He was amazing and my heart goes out to his family. R.i.p. ❤❤

Mr. Niesen was my high school math teacher. May he Rest in Peace.

Nick, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your dad taught me Algebra (well, tried to teach me!) at SFA in the 70's. He was so sweet, kind and patient. I wasn't into sports but I know the basketball team adored him as a coach. I lost my dad 4 years ago today and a friend sent me this poem that helps me when I'm feeling sad.... "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy." Take care.

Mr. Niesen certainly got me through my math for college. He was an excellent teacher and role model at St. Francis. My prayers are with his family and friends as we at SFA mourn with you.

Rest In Peace Coach. Fond memories will last lifetimes in the hearts of your students and players.

Nick:

Pete was an amazing person. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched. I enjoyed all the times I have spent with him talking about everything, having our fish fries with the Atkins Family. Bless you and your family in this time of your loss.

Nick:
Pete was a amazing, caring person. I will also cherish the memories of all our times we all spent talking, having fish fries with the Atkins Family. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he has touched. My heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless You. Love Vickie

So sorry for your loss. Pete was my basketball coach at St. Francis. More than being a great coach that to do this day I remember his advice both on and off the court, he was a great man and someone I looked up to. Prayers to the family in this difficult time.

An amazing teacher, and not just if math, but of life! The world lost a great man. Love and thoughts for his family and friends. Forever true, Mr. Niesen!

My sincerest condolences to the family. Pete was my algebra teacher and basketball coach at St. Francis Academy in the early 70's. He was much respcted and appreciated.

Mr. Niesen definitely got me through algebra at St. Francis Academy. He was also the Basketball coach of the Ciscans during my time there. I was reminiscing with the Sisters last night as to what a kind and patient man he was. He did have his hands full with a school of all young girls/women who I'm sure tried that patience on a daily basis. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I was so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your father. I was a student many years ago at Sacred Heart High School. Your father had a talent for conveying math and connecting with his student to make learning enjoyable. He was very good at what he did. May you find comfort through your memories of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Mr. Niesen.

Nicholas, your father taught me math at Sacred Heart High School and was my basketball coach. He was amazing and I am so sad to hear about this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vickie Guercio