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Nicholas Anzalone Obituary

ANZALONE - Nicholas, age 23, of Hawthorne, NJ on Monday August 18, 2003. Cherished loving son of Deborah (nee Carlich) and Kevin Smith and devoted older brother of Eileen and Kevin Smith of Hawthorne. Son of Donald and Donna Anzalone and half-brother of Chris, Thomas and Kayla of Mahwah. Grandson of Virgina and the late Harry Smith and Lynn and the late Dominick Anzalone. Dearest nephew of many aunts and uncles and loving cousin of many. Nicholas will be remembered for his strength, kindness and sweet smiling disposition. The funeral will depart 9 AM Thursday, August 21, 2003 from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne for a 9:30 AM Mass at St. Anthony's RC Church, Hawthorne. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to the Hawthorne Cubs Football Association, PO Box 114, Hawthorne, NJ 07507.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Aug. 19, 2003.

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Syd P.

March 31, 2025

35 years ago today, I met one of your relatives. You turned 10 that day. How fast time has gone by. And since you went to Heaven. Chances are, there's a big celebration there for you! You'd be 45.... Wow!Where does the time go? Happy Birthday in Heaven. Keep sending the signs~

Mirna

August 13, 2021

I miss you! Wish I could see you and laugh with you like the old days. You are always in my heart!

Mickey Ballantine

August 13, 2019

16 yrs and a day since we last hung out. Miss you bud and think about our friendship all the time.

Another sign from Heaven!

Sydney P.

April 3, 2019

April 1, 2019

Happy birthday Nick!! Always in my heart!! love you!!

March 31, 2019

Happy Birthday to you! Miss you, your smile, your beautiful blue eyes! It's been way to long!

Mickey B

January 14, 2019

Hey Buddy,

Been a while since I said hello. No excuse for that. Just thinking about you today. Thanks for all that you do to watch over us. Say hi to Brick for me. You guys will forever be missed.

Nicholas Catering

Sydney P

March 31, 2017

One year ago, I asked for a sign from you, so big that only I would understand. I asked you, that if you supported a decision, to send a sign. The next day while driving on the Garden State Parkway, a Nicholas Catering Van drove by! Talk about an answer! Always remembered! Always missed! Happy Birthday Nick

Sydney P

March 31, 2017

Happy Birthday Nick!

A long time friend

March 24, 2016

I asked you a question and within two weeks you answered it with a huge sign. I KNEW you were listening. Thanks Nick! Somehow you always show up just when it matters most. Bet you're giving Heaven a run for its money! Sending hugs from here to there!

March 8, 2016

I had this dream last night and I dream about you often and for the first time it was hard to remember you. So much time has past and I never want to forget you or your smile or your beautiful eyes. I often think what you would be up too if you were still here with us. Til we meet again xo

A long time friend

May 20, 2015

There are dragonflies, songs and commercials: Godwinks from you.

March 31, 2015

thinking of you and missing you on your day today xoxo

Mickey Ballantine

April 10, 2012

Happy Birthday Bud!

Shane Benfatti

January 6, 2012

I found out about Nicks passing a short time ago. I know its been awhile but my condolences go out to his family and friends. I knew Nick since we were in the 2nd grade we grew up playing football and baseball together. He was a good athlete and a great friend. Had a rocket of a arm he made that glove pop. May you rest in peace love you man !

Mickey Ballantine

August 18, 2011

I cant believe 8 years have already passed. Miss you bud

Mirna Macchiavello

March 31, 2011

Happy Birthdy Nick!!!! Loving you always and missing you everyday. xoxoxo

Debbie Balloutine

September 10, 2010

Hi Nick! thinking about you, Miss you!! Hug my Dad for me! x0x0x

Mirna Macchiavello

August 19, 2010

Thinking of you always!!!!!!!!! Miss you everyday!!! <3

James Ballantine

August 5, 2010

I sorry I haven't written anything to you buddy, I honestly didn't know this existed till recently and even then I could not think of the words to express what you meant to me. We all miss you so much and aside from Mickey, your were the closest thing to a brother I had. You took me in at a young age and helped raise me to the man I am today. Every time I pass that terrible stop, I pray that your guiding me down the right path and watching over all of us. I'm getting married to a wonderful woman soon and I really wish you could have met her but I know you'll be watching the wedding from above fist pumping from heavon. I love you bro and we'll see you soon (hopefully not too soon).

M B

July 28, 2010

Today was a very strange day. Was there something I missed? What does it all mean? Am i just being crazy? Help me out here. What am I supposed to do?

Mickey Ballantine

April 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Kid, sorry it is late.

Ginger Pierro

September 3, 2009

Dear Nick
Its been so long since you have passed and I have written to you. I was just thinking about how you always made me crack up. You were such a good person. I will never forget you. I miss you dearly.
Love you my friend
PS if you see Lauren & Lauren please tell them I miss them

Mickey Ballantine

August 27, 2009

Miss you buddy.

Mickey Ballantine

June 15, 2009

Hey bud,

Just stopping by to say hi and I am thinking of you. Keep looking out for me.

Mirna Escobar

August 20, 2008

Nick,

Not a day goes by without me thinking about you. It always brings a smile to my face.

Love you and miss you lots!!!

Mirna

Corinne Smith

August 20, 2008

Nick: Five long years have passed and the pain in my heart has not lessened from losing you. You are in my thoughts daily. Miss your handsome, smiling face and goofy jokes. Loving you forever.

Aunt Corky

Deb Balloutine

August 19, 2008

Hey NIck... Miss you & thinking of you always..x0x0x0x

August 19, 2008

I think of you daily with a peaceful feeling in my heart and vision of you in my thoughts. A precious memory that always brings a smile to my face. I miss you and love you always. ~~~ Aunt Leslie

Sydney Phelps

April 24, 2008

Thinking of you Nicholas... and your family.
As time passes, it doesn't take away the love everyone feels for you or the wonderful memories everyone carries with them every day.
You are and will always be so dearly missed.

Mickey Ballantine

April 2, 2008

Happy Birthday Kid, still love and miss you. I wish we had a place to visit you.

Danielle Tomasini

March 31, 2008

Happy Birthday!!! I had a dream about you last night and I woke up thinking it really happened! I'm crying right now just thinking about it. I think about you all the time! Not a day goes by that I don't wish you were still here! Miss you always!! Danielle

August 21, 2007

August 18, 2007
Nicky,
Thinking of you and missing you today and everyday! Loving you always!

Love,
Aunt Leslie and Uncle Wayne

Mickey Ballantine

August 20, 2007

Hey Nick,
I miss you bro and Im sorry I wasnt able to make it out on Friday. Do not think for one second that I didnt want to be there. Keep watching over me and keep me strong.

Love Mickey

Deb Balloutine

July 18, 2007

Hi Nick! Just wanted to say ur always in my heart & i think about you everyday! I saw ur mom & dad the other day i was w/ maria at the st anthony's carnaval.
hey if u see my dad tell him i miss him alot please! im sure when u do see him he'll call u chief..remember :)!!LUV U NICK!! x0x0x0x always & forever in my thoughts.

mickey ball

April 1, 2007

Happy Birthday bro. Went out for you last night. Wish you were there.

Leslie Blanco

March 31, 2007

Nick,

Celebrating your life today....but thinking of you and missing you everyday. Happy Birthday!!!!

All my love,
Aunt Leslie

Mickey Ballantine

February 14, 2007

Hey buddy,

Its been a while but I am just checking in to let you know your doing a great job of protecting everyone you care about.

Mickey

Danielle Tomasini

August 19, 2006

Just thought I would let you know that I am thinking about you today, but not only today, everyday. I see you in my dreams and it feels so real. I wish you were still here!!! Always, Danielle

Mickey Ballantine

August 18, 2006

After what happened today I am certain you are watching me everyday so keep up the good work and keep me out of trouble.

Therese' Bigica

August 18, 2006

Nick, You continue to live in all our hearts, your humor & special ways will always be with us and help us to make us who we are today...Thanks for watching over us & always being in our souls.

Love Always Therese' & Family

Leslie Blanco

August 17, 2006

Dear Nick,



My life has truly been blessed because of you. Three years have passed and my heart is still wounded ~ yet it is filled with wonderful memories and an enormous amount of love for you. Thoughts of you brighten my day daily and each thought warms my heart and brings a smile to my face all my love.



Aunt Leslie

Mirna Escobar

July 18, 2006

Hey Nick,

Well I can't sleep and was thinking about you. I am going to the city tomorrow and I remembered when we went to the city and ate at Applebee's!! It was so much fun and walking around in the village!!! Well I'll be thinking about you!!! I love you and come see me in my dreams- I told Howie too!!! You guys better be keeping each other company and havin a great time!!!

Daniela Guerriero

June 5, 2006

Hi Nick,



It's been some time since I wrote you last. I had such a vivid dream of you last night. It felt so real. When I woke up I wished it was real and that I could go back in the dream. Thinking about you always.



MISS YOU TONS!



Love,

Daniela

Mickey Ballantine

April 2, 2006

Happy Birthday Kid. Still Love You Man.

Danielle Tomasini

April 1, 2006

Happy Birthday Nick!!!! Even though a lot of time has gone by I still miss you and think about you. I sometimes think I see your face in a crowded place and I'll turn around hoping it's you yet I know it's impossible. I just wish you were still around!!!!

Love you always, Danielle

Mirna Escobar

March 31, 2006

Happy Birthday Baby!!!! Not a days go by that I don't think of you and I am glad that you always listen to me every night before I go to bed. You were always there for me and will always be. I love you. I'll be celebrating your b-day tonight!!!

Megan Blanco

March 31, 2006

Hey Nicky~~ Happy 26th Birthday!!!

I think of you all the time and miss you more and more everyday.

I love you always,

Meg

LESLIE BLANCO

March 31, 2006

DEAR NICK,I THINK OF YOU SO OFTEN AND WITH EACH THOUGHT IT BRINGS A SMILE--MISSING YOU AND WISHING YOU A HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY--ALL MY LOVE,AUNT LESLIE

Daniela Guerriero

March 31, 2006

Nick,



Wishing you a Happy 26th Birthday!



Love you

Miss you

Daniela

Mirna Escobar

November 27, 2005

Hey Nick,

I always think about you and you will always be in my heart. This Thanksgiving I was thinking and I realized that 8 years ago we spent this weekend together with everyone @ Art's. It was fun and I am so grateful that I knew you. You will always make me laugh when I need it the most and remember all the advice. The one thing I am most grateful for is knowing we had a true friendship that can never be broken no matter what. Till we meet again. Love you forever

DEBBIE SMITH

November 23, 2005

NICK



I KNOW U FOUND PEACE RECENTLY, I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT WHAT A RELIEF. I LOVE U AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS U. OUR TURKEY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. (HAPPY THANKSGIVING)REMEMBER WHEN U ATE THE LEMON BEFORE THE LEG,U KNOW UR BROTHER EATS LEMONS, I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE, HE NEEDED U TODAY AND I THINK U WERE THERE FOR HIM THANK YOU HE REALLY NEEDED U !!!

FOREVER IN MY THOUGHTS LOVE@!#

MOMMY

DEBBIE SMITH

August 23, 2005

NICKY OH NICKY,

LOVE U LOTS MISS U LOTS. MAKE ME STRONG EVERYONE SAYS BE STRONG, BE WITH ME.

MOM

Therese' Bigica

August 20, 2005

Nick, I know it is the same for everyone who knew You, especially for Mom,Kevin,Eileen & Kevin, but it sure does not get easier...We all miss you every moment. I am just thankful we were led to our home and moved in and got to know you and your family...You have touched all of our lives and we are better people because of you, your smile and all that you brought to our days...Thanks Nick We love You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mickey Ballantine

August 19, 2005

Hey Nick,

Another year goes by and it still does not get any easier. We all got together yesterday for you and it felt good to see everyone together again. Keep in mind that it is all for you and no matter what people were doing or had to do, they were there. That means alot to me and I am sure it means alot to you too. Anyway, Ill keep in touch and keep watching over us. I know you are proud of us.

Mirna Escobar

August 18, 2005

Nick, Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, it's either a song thats on the radio that brings me back memories or pictures of the crazy things you used to do. Today I just wanted to tell you that I love you and our friendship meant so much and time hasn't made this any easier but I know you are smiling down on all of us. When I think of all the memories I am glad that I knew you and miss the way you use to tell me how it is. You were the only real one and you know what that means. Me and you shared the uniqueness(lol) You will always be in my heart and till we meet again.

Leslie Blanco

August 18, 2005

To Our Nick,



Each of our lives have been blessed because of you. We are so thankful that Kevin brought you and your mom into our family. And we're even more blessed when Eileen and Kevin were born. The creation of your family allowed our family to become more special.

Two years ago all of our lives changed. Your life inspired our hearts - the glee in your eyes and the laughter from your gut would bring an instant smile to even a stranger. Your fun loving ways have strengthen all of us. We miss you so much ~But because of the strength of your love it allows us to continue to laugh and to share our tears with the support of each other and to continue to grow as a family. We are so grateful for that unique loving place within each of us filled with memories of you and for the inspiration those memories give us day to day. You are with us today and everyday.

All our Love,

Aunt Leslie, Uncle Wayne,L,M,K,L

Daniela Guerriero

July 15, 2005

Hi Nick,



Well I don't even know how to start this. I have never written to you but not one day has gone by that I did not think of you. It still does not seem real to me. I miss the days we would hang out, even if it was just to have a catch or play wiffle ball. Too many great memories. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. You will always be in my heart.



Love always,

Daniela

DEBBIE SMITH

June 15, 2005

HEY YOU,



HI NICK JUST A WANTED TO SAY HI MISSING U TERRIBLY TODAY THINK IT MIGHT BE THE HEAT KNOWING HOW U HATED THE HEAT, BUT THE HEAT HAS BROKEN TODAY. ASKING U FOR THAT FEELING OF PEACE U SEND ME SOMETIMES,I THINK I TODAY I MAYBE LOSING MY MIND.. NOT HAVING U COMPLETING THE FAMILY IS QUITE UNBAREABLE . I THINK U COULD HAVE HELPED TODAY JUST UR PRESENT WOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH. CRYING HARD NOW LOVE U MISS U WANT U HOME. BE HAPPY SHED THE LIGHT BE WITH US.

MOM

Mirna Escobar

May 13, 2005

Hey Nick- I know I haven't written to you but it has been too hard for me to write. You have been a wonderful friend to me and I want to you to know that even though I haven't written to you, I think about you everyday and the way you always cheered me up when I was down. Also, when you had to babysit and you would call because you wanted to talk. I love you and thanks for all the memories. P.S. Your a super freak lol

Debbie Balloutine

May 12, 2005

Hi Nick..Haven't wrote to you in a while.. Just wanted u to know that I haven't stopped thinking about you. Miss you!! Hey my dad is up there with u..I hope your all behaving. If you see him around please tell him that i love him very much and miss him like crazy.

Love you and miss u always Nick

Talk to you soon :)



Love Always,

<3 Debbie <3

Corinne Smith

March 31, 2005

Happy 25th Birthday to my favorite angel. I think of you always and miss you more each day. I'll pop a Corona in your honor. All my love,

DEBBIE SMITH

March 31, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICHOLAS



MISS AND LOVE U LOTS



MOM

Danielle Tomasini

March 31, 2005

Hey you,

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday today! You are in my dreams all the time, that's how I know you're okay up there! But I still wish you were here with us! I miss you and think of you always! Love, Danielle

Mickey Ballantine

March 28, 2005

Happy Birthday Kid, its weird my ears have been ringing all day. Almost forgot to write to you. Then as I started it just went away. Thanks for being there for me. Love you man

DEBBIE SMITH

March 11, 2005

HEY U,

JUST THINKING OF U ALL THIS MONTH 26 YEARS AGO ANTCIPATING YOUR BIRTH, YOUR WONDERFUL ARRIVAL LOVING U FROM INCEPTION. I WANT U TO COME HOME. SUCH A SILLY THOUGHT. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. I SEE U IN EILEEN AND KEVIN, PLEASE KEEP THEM SAFE AND WARM. MISSING U ALWAYS.

MOMMY

DEBBIE SMITH

January 1, 2005

NICKY,



HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005 VERY EXCITING YEAR JUST WANTED U TO KNOW THAT THIS WHOLE FAMILY MISSES U AND HAVE U IN OUR HEARTS EVERY DAY SAY HI TO MY MOM FOR ME. TILL WE MEET AGAIN HOPEFULLY SOON LUV U LOTS



MOMMY

Kimberly Blanco

December 28, 2004

Hi Nicky,



I still can't get over the fact that you aren't here. It was so weird not having you here for Christmas...it was like we were all waiting for you to walk through the front door but that never happened. We miss you so much and everyday you run through my head. I just try and think how blessed I am that you were in my life!



Love You!

Kimberly Blanco

August 23, 2004

Hi Nicky,



I thought by going away on vacation during your one year anniversary would help me to forget the pain in my heart but you know something...it didn't! It made me realize how unfair life is sometimes. I don't think I'll ever get over your death or understand it for that matter but I do know you're in good hands now with God. I miss you and think about you often. It's hard to even say your name without crying but you're always in my thoughts and prayers.



Love you!

Mickey Ballantine

August 19, 2004

Last night we went to your spot and I never cried so hard for you. Everybody did, me james, brick, boo. 21 is back up on the wall where it should be. Continue watching over us. Love and miss you kid

Corinne Smith

August 19, 2004

Hey Nick-Think of you every day and miss you more than ever. I worry about your mom and Kevin-please watch over them and take extra care as their guardian angel. Eileen and Kevin too! Miss your great smile, all your tricks and my arm misses your punches. all my love.

Therese` Bigica

August 17, 2004

Hey Nick.....you are so missed every moment....took me awhile to write this but I think of you everyday, always with a smile, because that is what you gave all of us who knew you. I see you each and every day in my boys because you helped them to grow up, always so patient with them and all their games that you played with them. Thank-you for touching our lives we are so Lucky to have known you..Do not worry,,we will always watch after you family as i know how much you LOVE them..I love you Nick....and you will always live in my heart...Therese`

Kimberly Blanco

June 21, 2004

Hi Nicky,



I was down the shore this weekend and I was going through one of the dresser draws and I found the game pretty, pretty princess. I couldn't stop smiling...I remember sitting in the living room at the beach playing the game and you always stealing the crown and earrings because you wanted to wear them. You were too funny! I hope you know that I think about you all the time especially when we were kids and the funny things you used to say and do ....it always puts a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.

You're always in my thoughts and prayers!



Love You!

GINGER BALLANTINE

May 20, 2004

HEY NICK-

JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND LET YOU KNOW YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN MY THOUGHTS.MISS YOU VERY MUCH.

debbie balloutine

May 19, 2004

Hey Nick,

Just wanted u to know that i was thinking about u. Miss you!! xoxoxo

DEBBIE SMITH

April 29, 2004

HI

WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY, JUST THOUGHT OF YOU ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE, LOL WISH U WERE HERE.

MOM

Mickey Ballantine

April 27, 2004

Nick,

You figure by now things would have made sense to us and everything would be easier to cope with. But its not kid. We all look to you for answers and so far you have granted us all our wishes. Wish you were still here. Happy Birthday and I know you saw us that day. Dont forget that was for you. Love you man

Mickey

Kimberly Blanco

April 11, 2004

Nicky,

Happy Easter! There isn't a day that goes by that something doesn't remind me of you!

Love and Miss You!

-Kim

Kimberly Blanco

March 31, 2004

Remember me when flowers bloom in spring, Remember me on sunny days in the fun that summer brings, Remember me in the fall as you walk through leaves of gold and remember me in the winter time in the stories that are told. And most of all remember each day, right from the start. I will be forever near, for I live within your heart. We celebrate your life in everything we do.....

Happy Birthday to you!



All our love always & forever,

Your Grandma, Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

DEBBIE SMITH

March 31, 2004

I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW, BUT I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU AND I WANTED TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY, IT HAS BEEN 25 YEARS SINCE YOUR ACTUAL BIRTH AND I COULDN'T HAVE LOVED YOU MORE NOW THAN WHEN I DID WHEN I SAW YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOREVER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE.

Danielle Tomasini

March 31, 2004

Nick,

Happy Birthday!!! I miss you and think about you everyday.

Love always, Danielle

Corinne Smith

March 31, 2004

Hi Nick:

Happy Birthday! I thought if I waited until now I could do this without crying but I was wrong.If you only knew how many people you touched and who loved you so much. I think of you always and miss you so much it hurts right to the center of my heart. Here's hoping they have a big celebration for you today high in the sky.

Lots of love from your aunt.

DEBBIE SMITH

February 13, 2004

HI NICK,



JUST A HAPPY VALENTINES, LOVE YOU LOTS AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH, AND A SPECIAL THANKS FOR BEING MY LITTLE ANGEL WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE, MY GUARDIAN ANGEL NOW, AND FOREVER.



YOUR LOVING MOM

DEBBIE SMITH

December 31, 2003

DEAR NICK,



I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU DEARLY, AND I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.





MOM

MICKEY BALLANTINE

December 30, 2003

MERRY CHRISTMAS KIDDO, WISH U WERE HERE.

Debbie Balloutine

November 18, 2003

It's 3 months today and i still don't believe your not here. I just wanted to say that I miss you and love you so so so much(you have no idea!).I know i wrote to u before but i just want you to know that your ALWAYS in my prayers......Till we meet again.xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Ginger Ballantine

November 17, 2003

Nick-

It will be 3 months tomorrow since you passed away. I can't believe your gone. I didn't have the strength to write to you till now. I miss you so much. We have become so much closer in the past couple of years. It's like when I finally got to know you, you vanished. Mickey, James, Debbie and my parents just looked you as part of our family. You were so close to us. They love you so much. You will never know how many people loved and cared about you. You will be greatly missed. You such a wonderful person. You will always be in my thoughts, I will never forget you. I know your safe with Lauren and Lauren. Take care of eachother. Love you.

debbie balloutine

September 29, 2003

NIck..I miss u so much and you'll always be in my heart forever and ever...I will never forget you.

Danielle Tomasini

September 18, 2003

Nick,

A month has gone by and I still don't believe it ... there is not a day that I haven't thought about you. When we met over seven years ago, I knew that I met someone special. Someone I wanted to be in my life forever, whether at first you liked it or not. As we got to know each other we got to share a lot of great memories that I now hold in my heart. When I think back to the times we hung out together, it brings a smile to my face, a feeling of laughter and love, feelings that will never be forgotten. Nick, from day one you had an everlasting impression on my life and it now lives my heart and I will carry that with me everyday that I am without you. I will remember your smile, your jokes, the funny things that made you, you. Since all this happened it questioned my faith. Why you, out of all the people in the world, why you??? The person who cared about everyone and made everyone laugh. You are the first person in my life to pass away that I truly cared about, so I question the idea of being able to see you again. Does everything they say really happen, will I get the chance to talk to you again. When its my time to go, will I see you up there??? I HOPE SO, because thats what gets me to accept the fact that you're no longer here .... that I will one day be able to see you again. Here's to you Nick, a friend to everyone, someone who will never be forgotten for many years to come. My prayers are with your Mom, Dad, Eileen and Kevin. Until we meet again .....

All My Love,

Danielle xoxoxo

Mickey Ballantine

September 9, 2003

Nick

Its hard to believe that I’m actually doing this. I can’t believe I really have to say goodbye. I’m going to write about something I still cannot believe really happened. Its been about 2 weeks but it honestly feels like 10 years since we had hung out. Every night I wait for you to pop out of the woods and say whats up and it just doesn’t happen. Not two days before the DAY I remember you were over my house and we were up late and you wanted to leave and I said lets shoot one more game of pool, almost like inside of me I knew it would be the last day I would ever see you. Nick you were my best friend in the world, you were a brother to me and a son to may parents. You treated me like a King and always took care of me when I needed the help. You would always visit me at school just to hang out. Cause that’s who you were and nobody else knew you like we did. I wish I had a tape to show everyone in the world that a person like you could never and will never be duplicated. We still had so many things that we never had a chance to do. We always talked about getting married and chilling out when were older and watching our kids grow old together. Your telling me now that’s not going to happen. How is that possible? My birthday was August 27, you missed it by a week. First time you ever missed it. That may sound selfish but remember we had plans. ROXIES baby. This is the hardest thing I ever had to deal with and it’s the only thing that I have thought about for the past couple weeks. I love you man and like Passano said, “I am not scared to die anymore cause I know your gonna be there sitting on a boat, smoking a butt, drinking a corona eating lobster waiting for me”



Love You

Mickey

Kristie Mosley

August 22, 2003

Nicholas,

I am sorry such a thing happened to someone so young and to someone who had so much more planned for his life. I truly am sorry and send my sympathy to your family and loved ones.



Kristie Mosley

Classmate of 98

Jill

August 21, 2003

Nick,

Never would I have thought that this would happen to someone like you. I know I never saw you much but whenever I did see you, there was always a smile on your face. I could tell that you were a happy person. I talked to a couple of your friends and they had such nice things to say about you. And looking at all of those pictures I can tell you knew how to have a good time. I know you called me your cousin and I called you mine, even though we really aren't I still loved you like you were my cousin. Everytime I met someone from Hawthorne I asked them if they knew my cousin Nick Anzalone. And they always said yes. You were well known for a reason. You knew how to make people laugh and the right things to say to put a smile on someone elses face. I can tell you that you will be missed terribly by all of your friends and family. But you are in good hands now and I know you will be watching over all of us. You have taught all of us to value what we have and who is important to us and you will never be forgotten. You are a truly wonderful person and you surrounded yourself with truly wonderful people. I feel with all of my heart for your family and I know you will watch over them and help them get through this. And I know one day we will meet again and you and my friend "Ski" will be there to show me the way. until then...I miss you and I love you.

Love "your cousin",

Jill

Ro and Dwayne Lisch

August 20, 2003

Words cannot express how truly sorry we are for the loss of Nick. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.



All our love

Ro and Dwayne

Susan Severs

August 19, 2003

There are no words that can express the sorrow felt for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Walter & Joan Martinek

August 19, 2003

Joan & I share your grief at your time of loss. Mere words cannot express our heart felt sorrow. May your family and friends help you through this most difficult time.

All our love son.

Wendy Echeverry

August 19, 2003

Miss you Nick!



Your co-worker and "your future wife" as you would call me at times!:)



Wendy Echeverry

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Attending a Funeral: What to Know

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

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Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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