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Poughkeepsie, NY - Nicholas John Siciliano, 84, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2015. Nick was born December 26, 1930 in Englewood, NJ to the late Joseph and Mary Catona Siciliano. On May 13, 1995 Nick married Paula Siciliano who survives at home.
Nick served his country during the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division and was honorably discharged in 1953. He is a 1972 graduate of Marist College and was a licensed Coast Guard Captain. He was formerly a member of the New Hamburg Yacht Club.
After working at IBM for 28 years, he took an early retirement to pursue his dream of sailing. He owned Polaris Charter Company and fulfilled many people's dreams of taking a sailing vacation. He visited many spots in New England, the Caribbean and Europe.
In recent years, Nick treated his role as Ombudsman at River Valley Care Center with great devotion and was honored for that. He lived his life to the fullest, had a strong faith in God and a tremendous love for humanity. When asked, Nick would always tell you "he felt like a million bucks."
Along with his wife Paula, he is survived by his daughters; Lisa Siciliano-Davis & husband David; Kathleen Gurchie & Al Buerkel; granddaughter Fae Davis and his sister Mary Higdon as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife Patricia, son Joseph and his sister Evelyn.
As per Nick's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 218 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. For online condolences, or to send the family a sympathy card, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Siciliano
Paula Benjamin
June 14, 2015
Paula, Mom, Eric and I were saddened to hear about Nick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Paula
Resta
June 5, 2015
In memory of Nick
John McGinley
June 4, 2015
Dear Paula:
Nick and I worked together in the toolroom at IBM for many years and he was brilliant at his trade. We crossed our paths later when I would go to Mount Carmel church and more recently at St. Martin De Porres.
He was an amazing man with great faith. I will miss him.
John McGinley.
June 4, 2015
Paula,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig Digilio
mark latino
June 4, 2015
Nick was a great man.He was a loving,caring friend always
June 4, 2015
I knew Nick at IBM . He was a man you could count on . I have many great memories of him . He'll be remembered by all .
Jim Cosgrove , Newburgh , NY
June 3, 2015
Rest in peace Nick.
we'll remember the good times and best ways.
, , frank carbone jr.
June 3, 2015
Dear Paula,
we are so sorry for you and your families loss. Nick was a wonderful Godfather and we will ms seeing him throughout town at Shop Rite and Barnes and Noble and at my parents home many holidays and gathetings. All or love and condolences to you and your beautiful family.
Love Mary,Leo,Ryan Harris Lesle Nyki. family
June 3, 2015
Dear Paula,
We are saddened by the loss of a good friend and person. Had many good chats. One of a kind. We will never forget Nick.
-All of us at Stofa's Auto Service
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