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Nicholas Amplo Obituary
NICHOLAS J. AMPLO, Artist, photographer and father dies, July 12, 2020 at 88.
Nicholas Amplo was an artist of many talents. Nicholas was born at home in Coney Island, NY on March 24, 1932 to his mother Mary, where he thrived in the vibrancy of post-war Brooklyn. He attended Lincoln High School and excelled in drawing, painting and sculpture, winning numerous awards and art competitions. After High School, his creative drive determined his path and took him to New York City.
Nicholas attended Cooper Union and later returned there to teach photography. While studying at Cooper Union, he worked as a mask and airbrush artist at Quality Photoengraving and as a graphic designer doing package design and construction. He then started his own freelance photography business out of a loft on 34th Street & Lexington Avenue.
In addition to teaching at Cooper Union, Nicholas also taught photography at: New York Phoenix School of Art and Design, Kingsbourgh Community College, Queens College and Adirondack Community College. While teaching and working, he continued to produce countless works and photographic series and eventually complex commercial work.
Nicholas remained a true New Yorker throughout his life, living in NYC, Stony Creek, Glens Falls, and eventually Saratoga Springs, where he enjoyed pursuing his art, spending time with family, and handicapping the horse races.
Nicholas is survived by his two sons Christopher Nicholas, and Joseph Nicholas Amplo. Also son-in-law John O'Doherty, and daughter-in-law Angie Amplo, his adored grandchildren Nico and Mia, and ex-wife Lynn and sister-in-law Janet Davis. In addition, he cared greatly for his lifelong friend Dr. Robert Schenck, dear friends Elan Cheney and Eugene Tulchin.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family requests any donations in memory be made in Nicholas's name in support of your local public school's art programs.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Amplo
Jenna Smith (Schenck)
May 31, 2022
Nicholas was my uncle Nicky and I have so many memories of times he came to visit and photograph my family. He was a person who brought us happiness with his kind and fun ways -and had talent limitless with his photography art.
Simone Taylor
July 21, 2020
No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing God is with you and your family lean on him in your time of need. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
Chris Amplo
July 18, 2020
Your life work, like us, are your legacy.
Darlene S Medina
July 18, 2020
I'm so happy to have had the pleasure of knowing Nicholas. He was a very interesting man with many talents. His work as an artist is amazing. So glad to have been a part of his life. Not to mention he was a bit of a flirt. Chuckle chuckle!
Bob Schenck
July 17, 2020
Nicholas and I were best friends; we met when he was 12 years old and I was 10; we thought of each other as brothers; we always stayed connected
as we adventured through life. Nicholas was unorthodox and a free creative spirit. Nicholas was a brilliant artist; he was brave and a risk taker; he was a great story teller; he loved to laugh; he was always there to help his friends when they needed him. Nicholas lived life with passion and loved life; his creative art enriched life. Nicholas will always be remembered and always be loved by me and bt my family; Nicholas will always be my best friend.
Joe
July 16, 2020
Joe
July 16, 2020
Chris
July 16, 2020
Earline Stevens
July 16, 2020
My thought are with the family. Nick was a great man and I enjoy my time with him. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Joe
July 15, 2020
Joe
July 15, 2020
Joe
July 15, 2020
Chris Amplo
July 15, 2020
Christopher
July 15, 2020
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