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Nicholas Corontzes Obituary
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Barton Corontzes; 2 sons, Zachary Harry Corontzes and wife, Marion, of Clemson and Andrew Nicholas Corontzes of Charleston, SC; a daughter, Andrea Corontzes Bryan and husband, Ransom, of Charleston; 4 brothers, Stephen Alexander Corontzes of Conway, SC, Zachary John Corontzes, George James Corontzes, and Theodore Andrew Corontzes all of Clemson; 2 grandchildren, Ransom Preston Bryan and Mary Helen Bryan.
Nick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His warm smile, contagious laugh, and fun-loving personality will remain ever present for all who know him.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, August 22 at 2 PM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson, SC, with Revs. John Nieman and David Sinclair will be officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the church Parrish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helen""'s Hugs, 524 Squire Circle, Clemson, SC 29631. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons, Central.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Corontzes
Rudy O´Neal
May 29, 2025
It has been over 15 years since Nicks passing, and I still sometimes wake up at night laughing when I think of the fun times we had together. We miss him so much.
jim faulk
May 7, 2020
Nick and I were in freshman Geometry at A.C flora 1969.
What a great guy-he always made me laugh.
What a great guy.
jim faulk,
Niwot Co. 2020
ROSALINE JEA THOMPSON
August 15, 2019
Nick was a wonderful person! I remember him fondly. He was so kind to everyone.
Wren Barnett
October 9, 2011
I was on the same hall with Nick at Clemson and he was the very definition of a "good guy." I was able to see and talk with him a couple of years ago at Pixie & Bill's, and we had a great time catching up. My very best wishes to Nancy and the family. -- Wren Barnett (Saluda, NC)
Kevin Shillingford
March 6, 2011
Nancy, George, Zach, and Ted,
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Some of my best memories during my time at Clemson were spent with your family. The effect that Nick and you have had on the young men and women that had the privilige of working for you cannot be measured. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennie Bishop
September 19, 2010
Nancy, entire Corontzes family. Nick was such a strong force, such a father away from home figure, such a deep throw-your-head-back laugher, such a tight squeezing hugger…there's no way his memory will ever fade. I have so many priceless memories that I will hold dear always. I hope time heals the pain of losing Nick and the memories comfort during the sad times. I love you all and am thinking about you constantly.
All my love.
Lewis McKelvey
September 2, 2010
Though it's been 30 years since I've seen Nick, I'll never forget his smile and his role as a pharmacist mentor when I was Revco intern back in the early '80s. I loved working with him and my thoughts are with his wife and family.
Elaine Zachary McElyea
August 24, 2010
Nancy-please accept my condolences for your untimely loss. I hope your happy memories of Nick will help you and your family get through this hard time.
Lane (Hankinson) Luke
August 24, 2010
Steve and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Nick. I have thought about you all since the day I heard. I remember him as an all around great guy -- quick with a laugh and always kind. I know you will miss him deeply. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Kelly Waters
August 24, 2010
To Nancy, George, Zack, Steve and Ted,
I recently spoke with Zack and was looking forward to visiting Clemson with my children. I am sad that they will not have the chance to get to know Nick. He had a personality that could fill up a room and make everyone feel right at home. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Martha Guzman
August 24, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about Nick....he was a very special individual with a heart of gold and a smile for all. He has now joined a old friend so they are once again buddies laughing about old times shared. We all loved Nick!
Mackey Tarrant
August 24, 2010
Dearest Nancy & Family,
Please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Nick was the reinvention of "never met a stranger" & will surely be missed by all that were lucky enough to have met him.
Am smiling thinking of him, his huge smile & lavish laugh. God got another angel too soon this time.
Fondly,
Mackey Tarrant
Zandra Levy
August 24, 2010
Nancy, Words can not express how sorry I am to hear of Nick's passing. One thing to always remember your partner, your love and your best friend will always be in your heart and no one will ever be able to take that away.
Zandra Levy Carey
August 23, 2010
Cannot say how sad it makes me to hear of this. Nick was always the picture of strength and "life at its best" and I'll remember him that way. My thoughts to Nancy, Annette, Zack, Steve, George, Ted and their families. Ernie Lawhorne
Jean Hastings Thompson
August 23, 2010
To Nancy and the Corontzes family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Nick's short illness and passing. Although I have not seen you nor Nick in ages (Keenan and Flora), I remember both of you. Nick was such a warm individual with an easy smile and laugh for everyone. He will be missed. May you find strength through your loving and caring family and friends.
Terry Fetner
August 23, 2010
To Nancy and the Corontzes family -I cannot express the profound sadness I felt for all of you when I learned of Nick's illness and passing. Over the years, I never saw him that he wasn't bubbling over with love for his friends and family. We literally did grow up together, starting at Brockman Elementary School, then Crayton, then Flora. I feel so fortunate that I did get to see him recently and get one of his bear hugs at our Flora reunion in November! He was always a dear, dear person with an inner light that few can begin to match. Please know that your family has been and will continue to be in my prayers and those of my family. I am very blessed that my parents are still living, and they remember Nick and especially his mother very fondly. God bless you all.
Robin Campbell Marshall
August 23, 2010
Nancy and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
The smile is the same one I remember from middle school and high school. Nick was always such a good guy. How lucky we all were to know him.
Alison Giese
August 22, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear of Nick's passing! I had not seen him since high school at AC Flora, but his infectious smile and charm are still vivid in my memory. He was a great guy. I am so sorry he had to leave you this soon. Your family and Nick are in my prayers. Alison Giese
August 22, 2010
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy and Talby(Beaufort)
Shep Hamrick
August 22, 2010
Nancy and family,
I know that all SAE brothers at Clemson from our our era remember Nick as one of the most memorable friends and exceptional personalities of our college experience. He & I were in the same pledge class, and Nick was definitely a ring leader! I will always remember him leaning his head back and laughing that great laugh of his. He lives on in our hearts, and I know God has a special place for someone who meant so much to so many. God bless you all -
Russ Truluck
August 22, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss in Nick's passage. Although, I have not seen Nick in more than 30 years, I have thought of him frequently and remember the warm, kind person he has always been. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 22, 2010
sorry to hear one of the Corontzes boyss has passed away. condolences to all the family. Of course, his restaurant in Clemson was where we went when my son Louis Smith was graduated from Clemson!!
Love to all the family. Juanita Oliphant
August 22, 2010
Nancy and Family, so very sorry to hear about Nick's passing. Please know we are praying for all of you. Love, Jim and Sandy Roberts
Lisa Tye
August 22, 2010
I was a friend of Nicky's brother Zach in grammer school, met Nicky when he joined our church choir in high school, then worked on he and Nancy's animals (I was a licensed veterinary technician at a vet hospital in Lexington) when Nicky was a pharmacist. My mother taught their brother George in kindergarten...so we've enjoyed knowing various members of the Corontzes family earlier in life. Nicky always made people laugh, always had a smile, and when we read in the paper of his passing, we were so sad. He was a person that you remember with a smile throughout your entire life. Please know that my parents (Margaret and Wayne Tye) and I am thinking of each of you, and will keep you are in our prayers... Lisa Tye Columbia, SC
Basil Lempesis
August 22, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Nick's passing.I got to know Nick way back in Greek & Sunday school days in Columbia.He was always well liked & respected.Never a bully but could "take care" of one if necessary.He was always a great guy.I regret not seeing him much over the years.He will be sadly missed & fondly remembered.
August 22, 2010
Nancy, George, Zach, Ted and Steve,
I was so sorry to hear this sad news about Nick. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you find comfort in the positive imact that Nick had on so many people. He was one of the most joyful and welcoming people I have ever met and his bright spirit will be missed by so many people. I am out of town and not able to make it down for the memorial service but hope to see you this fall.
Tom Wilson
Matt Austin
August 22, 2010
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. May God bless you all and know my heart and prayers are with you
Greg Ballentine
August 22, 2010
I wish all the Corontez's the very best. I pray for your loss. May Our Savior follow Nick to the next step in his journey.
Kaye Corley
August 22, 2010
Heaven is a richer place now! I am deeply heart broken to learn of Nick's passing, yet oh so glad I had the good fortune of knowing him. Our world here will not be the same without his laughter but the memories of him will live on in everyones hearts. He loved making other laugh...and knew just the right way to make others feel great. We will never forget him...my love to all of you.
August 21, 2010
To the Corontzes Family, I was so saddened to hear of Nick's death. Please know that I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Gail Edwards (Seay) Lucas.
August 21, 2010
Leo and I would like to express our sincere sympathies to the entire family. I met Nick and Nancy while we were attending Clemson. I have many fond memories of SAE parties. Nick always made people feel welcome and special. Later, while living in the Columbia area, we reconnected and I have memories of some fun times spent together while the children were young. Leo met Nick through his grandmother, Mama Siokas, at the Capitol Cafe. Nick always lit up the room with his smile. We are saddened by the news of his death at such a young age.
Leo and Jane Windham
August 21, 2010
Leo and I would like to express our sincere sympathies to the entire family. I met Nick and Nancy while we were attending Clemson. I have many fond memories of SAE parties. Nick always made people feel welcome and special. Later, while living in the Columbia area, we reconnected and I have memories of some fun times spent together while the children were young. Leo met Nick through his grandmother, Mama Siokas, at the Capitol Cafe. Nick always lit up the room with his smile. We are saddened by the news of his death at such a young age.
August 21, 2010
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Meet Nick thru my brother (Big) Bob Henderson many years ago and every time I saw Nick I remember that big smile.Big passed away in 09 so I have comfort that those two are having a new meeting in a great place now. All my prayers to all the family
Brice Henderson and family Greer,S.C.
Sonny and Debi Ayers
August 21, 2010
Zach, we are so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wade & Elizabeth Landreth
August 21, 2010
To the entire family: Deepest Condolences to all of you. Keeping you in our prayers. We will never forget the times we came to pix n bill to fix the washer and dryer.
All our love.
Wade and Elizabeth Landreth
Sarah Browder-Gibbons
August 21, 2010
I only have happy memories of Nick and his contagious laugh. My family loved him dearly and our hearts are broken for your loss. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Anders
August 21, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I had seen him less than a year ago at our high school mini-reunion.
I remember Nick as being friendly toward everyone. He was never the "arrogant jock" type.
My prayers go out for his family.
Sandy K
August 21, 2010
I must admit I have not seen Nick in years and years: we did High School together. But he is someone you remember. I am sorry he is gone. It is obvious he will be missed by many.
Georgia Rushton
August 21, 2010
To Scamp and the entire Corontzes famly: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nick's sudden death. It was so geat to see both of you a short time ago. Your family has always held a special place in my heart for being the kind of people you are. He will be greatly missed by many. Thankfuly, you can pull together and overcome this tragedy as only the Corontzes can.
Ann Rhodes
August 21, 2010
Andrea, I am so saddened to hear about your dad passing. I send my deepest condolences to you and your sweet mom, and to all of your family. Keeping each of you in my prayers. May God hold each of you in His loving embrace.
Dick Watkins
August 21, 2010
Nick was bigger than life. I'll always remember that smile... Few people can smile like that. When I think of the old school SAE brothers He's right there. His picture is in an old composite photo over my desk and I look at it every day ... good times and he was a big part of them.
August 21, 2010
Nancy, I am heart sick for you and your family.. Nick was such a wonderful person. I am so glad that I was able to see him last October. It is always fun to think of the high school days spent with you, Nick and Flip. Life was so good then. I will keep those special times and you in my thoughts and close to my heart. Love to you, your children and his brothers. Robin Cheatham Caldwell, Fredericksburg, VA
Katherine Sawyer Bailey
August 21, 2010
Nick was one of the nicest guys ever. Scamp, we are all praying for you and your family.
Gail Cox
August 21, 2010
To Nancy, Ted, George, Zach, Stephen and the rest of a precious family, and your extended family at Pixie and Bill's,
Our hearts were broke to hear of the passing of Nick. We have known Nick for almost 25 years now and words can describe such a great person. We know he touched many many lives and will continue to do so through his wonderful family. Thanks for such a sweet smile and hug everytime we saw you, your concern over the years, and taken care of our child, Forrest, as you have so many before him. He appreciated all your chats at work. We will miss him so much!
LOVE and PRAYERS ALWAYS,
Ralph, Gail, Connor and Forrest Cox
August 21, 2010
Nick was such a friendly, warm person. All of his family are close in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. With much sympathy. Emily & Charlie Gooding
Henry Fletcher
August 21, 2010
I am deeply sadden by the passing of Nick, so young and so much to live! I truly loved our conversations even though he wouldn't stop by as offen as I would have liked because we talked too long. He had a way of making you feel special. I will miss him and am thankful for the opportunity to have met and known him. Peace and love to your family! O'Henry
August 21, 2010
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He was a lovely man & will be missed by his many friends.
Sarah Heyward Ide, Springfield, VA
Jim Dunn
August 21, 2010
Everbody that knew Nick considered him their friend. One of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure to know, he will be greatly missed.
Pam Daly
August 21, 2010
I'll always remember Nick with his big smile and great sense of humor. Have known him since his days as a pharmacist in Lexington and also visited his restaurants while my daughter was at Clemson. What a wonderful person. God bless each of you.
Skip Hunter
August 21, 2010
Nick always took time to come out and speak (usually about fishing at the coast) anytime I was in Pixies. I will miss his warmth and smile.
Flip & Karen Watson
August 21, 2010
I love Nick and Nancy. Nick and I had so much fun playing ball, working on the farm, and just hanging out. When Karen, my wife, and I would stop by Pixie & Bills on the way to Columbia it was so nice to talk about OLE TIMES.
Sheila Lynn Bryan
August 21, 2010
Nick has been a wonderful influence in my children's lives and a wonderful friend. I remember the night my condo in Clemson was burning down and Nick and Nancy came and sat in the rain with Becca and I. And the river trips with the boys. And so much more.
Nancy, if there is ever anything I can do for you or the kids, I'm here for you. Much love,
Jan and Benson Overton
August 21, 2010
To Nancy and the Corontzes family......We are deeply saddened by Nick's sudden passing. He was really one of those special people who made you feel better about yourself after being around him. We will miss Nick's warm and caring personality. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for ya'll........Our deepest sympathy
Walter Durst
August 21, 2010
I was in high school with Nick. He was a good guy. He had a great sense of humor and a big heart.
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