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Nicholas Hall Obituary
Although Nick had a zest for life and loved his family dearly, he battled mental health issues and addiction.
If you are lucky enough not to understand addiction, then you are, in fact, very lucky.
I hope you never have to.
I hope you never see someone you love disappear before your eyes while standing right in front of you..…and yet your love for the addict endures.
I hope you never have to be awake all night praying the phone doesn't ring, yet hoping it does at the same time..…and yet your love for the addict endures.
I hope you never know the feeling of doing everything you thought was right and still watch everything go wrong..…and yet your love for the addict endures.
I hope you never have to live as an addict.
I hope you never know what it means to be afraid of yourself, to never trust yourself, to fight a raging war inside your own mind every moment, to both feel unwanted, unworthy, to need something you know is destroying you and do anything for it, to trade your life, your soul, and still end up broken and alone, to give away everything and everyone you had, to have no answers, to always question, to have no choice yet have to choose to fight your battle.
He lost his battle with addiction.
May the four winds blow you safely home.
All services will be private for the family.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic is assisting the family.
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Ellen Dodge
July 21, 2023
Oops! David, not John. Ellen D
Ellen Dodge
July 21, 2023
Sending love and consolation to you, Claudia and John. Matty Dodge loved and delighted in Nicholas deeply. We can hope they´re horsing around together in joy and freedom. Ellen D.
Lori Oriez
October 19, 2019
Great friend..kind heart..will be missed! Jeff & Lori
Eva Weinmann
September 26, 2019
We are incredibly sorry to hear of Nick's passing! We are sending our prayers to the family. Please let us know if there is any way we can support you all! Eva &Otus
Gregg Rubio
August 14, 2019
Nick had a heart of gold. He was caring, funny and adventurous. I'm thankful for the times we played sports in the neighborhood. He will be missed dearly but you all are a wonderful FAMILY. Love, Gregg Rubio and Family
Alden Peckham
August 1, 2019
Dave, I am so saddened to hear this. My heart aches for you. Although I don't know your family, I certainly extend my condolences to them. Thinking of you, Aldy Peckham
Heidi Lowe
July 30, 2019
Claudia, I'm so sorry to hear this. As someone who struggled most of my life with addiction I understand it quite well. I'm sorry for the battle he was fighting. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. May God give you the strength to continue on. Remember him for the person he was and not the addict. I have many memories of all of you in younger days.ill I'll cherish those moments.Rest in peace Nick. Your struggle is over.
Kris (Pescatello) Slocum
July 30, 2019
Dave, Claudia and Ryan,
I was so saddened to hear about Nick's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Ryder-Burge
July 29, 2019
Mr. & Mrs. Hall, Ryan & Alissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. On Meadow Wood Drive there was a special group of kids that all grew up together. Nick was a part of our crew. Our childhood was full of sleep overs, bike rides, forts, capture the flag, and snowball fights together. These memories are what made our childhood awesome and irreplaceable. He will always be a part of us, and in that friendship I grieve deeply for your loss.
Amanda Browne
July 29, 2019
Sending so much love to you all. My deepest sympathies. I will always remember Nick's smile and sweet kind heart.
With much love, Amanda Browne
Vicky Ann Deledda
July 29, 2019
My deepest sympathy to you, all.
Remembering Nick as a friend to my sons, the Deledda's.
May God rest his soul and bring peace to his family
. One day at a time ....May God grant you serenity.
Mary Gorton
July 28, 2019
What a beautiful, honest and selfless obituary. I did not know your son but I wish you all healing, grace and peace.
Trinlie Yeaman
July 27, 2019
Nick was my friend and I loved him. I lost my daughter to addiction and I know the pain and the feelings that I never knew existed until she passed. My heart goes out to you as you move through this storm of greif. I hope you are able to find peace in the good memories that you have and know that so many loved and cared for Nick. He is a beautiful soul that touched many.
Mary Main
July 27, 2019
Claudia and Family-
I am so sad for your loss. Hold on tight to each other and let the love that surrounds you help to get you through these difficult days.
Vicky Lee
July 27, 2019
So sorry to hear this news wht a great guy..always had a smile for everyone..
Kate Johnson
July 26, 2019
Claudia, Dave and Ryan
Words can't express our sorrow to hear this news. Thank you for the honesty and beauty of your final tribute to Nick. I will always remember the little boy I used to babysit. So much love to your family- May the peace of gods love comfort you all in this very difficult time.
Melissa delaCruz
July 26, 2019
Beautifully said. My deepest condolences to the family of Nicholas. My heart breaks reading this. May you remember his healthy times with love and his struggles with compassion.
Cindy
July 26, 2019
I don't know you or your family but my own family has been affected by mental illness and addiction. Such truth, honesty, and raw emotion in the obituary. My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time.
Eric Milner
July 26, 2019
Truly a brilliant fellow... Reflecting on the moments of uncontrollable laughter, exploration, mixed with the dire challenges in life. He will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to y'all in this tragic time.
Susan Briggs
July 26, 2019
I was struck by the eloquence of this loving tribute to a son who, while obviously loving
and much loved, also caused you pain and sorrow. As a parent, I am so very sorry for your loss, which is the worst a parent can bear. I know your difficult and brave honesty will be of solace and hope to others.
July 26, 2019
Thinking of the family in this most difficult time. He was always so much fun to be around. Nick will most certainly be missed.
Carol Burdick
July 26, 2019
Ward and Hall families. God will help you through the sad times. God doesn't give us what we can handle; God helps us handle what we are given. Rest in peace Nick and we will all meet again in Heaven.
Always a friend
Carol Burdick formerly from N.S.
Kate Burgess
July 26, 2019
I have such fond memories of Nick in my sixth grade class. Although he could be trying, his humor and enthusiasm shone through. Teachers shouldn't lose pupils just like parents shouldn't lose children. I'm so sorry.
Shannon DePerry
July 26, 2019
So very very sad for all of you . Much love and prayers to your family in this difficult time .
Shannon DePerry
July 26, 2019
We are so sorry. We know how you all suffered through this. Deb and Kevin.
S M
July 26, 2019
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Know all to well the fight he fought.Lost my sister many years ago to this deadly disease.GOD BLESS
July 26, 2019
We're so sorry Claudia and Dave. We know how the two of you have suffered through this. Deb and Kevin Kelly
Mike & Judy Lawrence
July 26, 2019
Our deepest condolences to all the family and friends that Nick left behind.
July 26, 2019
I do not know you or your family but my thoughts are with you all. This is one of the most raw and honest obituaries I have ever seen. I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen
July 26, 2019
This is one of the most amazing obituaries I have ever read. So honest. Most families of addicts hide the fact their family member is an addict. And it's usually these people who have disregarded this sickness and sometimes contributed to the addiction in same shape or form. Whoever wrote this obit should be congratulated for putting this information out there for other addicts to read. No family should ever have to lose someone this way.
Lori Terry
July 26, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for all of Nick's family.
Frederick Souza
July 26, 2019
Claudia, Dave & Ryan, I was so sorry to pick up the paper this morning and see this tragic news. My sympathy goes out to you and to his immediate family. Treasure the good memories of his wit and humor to get you through these difficult days...bless you!
Laraine M
July 26, 2019
Very sorry for your loss. I empathize with you.
Ellen Dodge
July 26, 2019
Claudia & David, my heart is with you. I am thunder-struck and deeply sorry. I knew that Nick struggled mightily. As your words about addiction say, it is an endless fight where the odds are never good.
Nick was always so dear to us. He had such a big heart and loved you all fiercely.
Please accept my condolences. With love and in sorrow,
Ellen Dodge
July 26, 2019
Claudia & David, my heart is with you. I am thunder-struck and deeply sorry. I knew that Nick struggled mightily. As your words about addiction say, it is an endless fight where the odds are never good.
Nick was always so dear to us. He had such a big heart and loved you all fiercely.
Please accept my condolences. With love and in sorrow,
Sue Morris
July 26, 2019
My heart goes out to your family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.I do understand your pain. I lost a dear friend to addiction .It is so sad to watch their pain before your eyes.Bless you all.
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