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Nicholas Pliakas Obituary

PLIAKAS, NICHOLAS J., O.D. 83, passed away July 3, 2015. Arrangements by the O'Neill Funeral Home. For complete obituary, oneillfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 7, 2015.

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PATRICK F. MURPHY

October 22, 2015

CONDOLENCES SHEILA AND ALL THE FAMILY FROM A COUSIN OF JUNE BLANK, WHO DIED ON 30SEPT. IN DEALING WITH JUNE'S DEATH I LEARNED OF THE DOCTOR'S DEATH. THE LAST OF THE BLANK FAMILY, MICKEY DIED ON 17OCT. HIS FUNERAL WAS AT ST. AUGUSTIN'S TODAY. MAY GOD HOLD NICHOLAS AND ALL OF YOU IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND.

Pat Raymond

July 9, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Nick Pliakas was a special man. He was my optometrist for 40 years. A visit with him was such a joy. He had such a calm presence. We always enjoyed a conversation about the latest in ophthalmology and life. Thanks for sharing him with us all those years.

Thomas Heaney

July 8, 2015

To Mrs Pliakas, John, Philip, John, and Alex Pliakas, Please accept my deepest condolences, and sympathies during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all with this passing of a husband, father and grandfather...

Bruce Kaufman

July 8, 2015

To the Pliakas family, our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

July 8, 2015

To the Pliakas family. I went to high school and Brown University with Nick and want to express my sympathy and that of the Brown class of 1953 to you all. He was a good friend and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Janice Swanson Post, Saunderstown, RI

July 8, 2015

To the family and loved ones of Dr. Pliakas, My entire family sends their deepest sympathies. We all knew Dr. Pliakas for many years.....he was a wonderful, caring and compassionate man. He was always interested in not only giving us all wonderful care, but also, what was going on in our lives, too. He was a gentleman and a gift to all who knew him. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories you have of him. Cathy and George Lavoie

July 8, 2015

To the family of Dr.Pliakas......my Mom Dad and I were patients until Dr. retired. He was best a gentleman and greatly missed by us. The family has our prayers and we share in your loss....Mary and Kathy Mason

Kristy Borges

July 7, 2015

Thinking of you during this difficult time, Dr Pliakas was a kind and caring man. He made going to the eye doctor enjoyable. He will be missed by all.

July 7, 2015

I too was a patient of Dr. Pliakas for many years until his retirement.
Peace be with his family.
Stasia Tenaglia, Glocester, RI

Laura Alllison-Leddy

July 7, 2015

I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Pliakas' passing. Our families are forever linked in our joint memories of growing up on Ridgeland Drive. The thoughts and prayers of the whole Allison Family are with you all.

July 7, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Pliakas Family. Cumberland Rescue Service

July 7, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Pliakas family on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time...Psalm 25:16,17.

Nancy Robitaille

July 7, 2015

To the Pliakas family, im sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. I was a patient for about 20 years before moving to Florida. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.Nancy Robitaille

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