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Nicholas DeGiorgio Obituary

DeGiorgio, Nicholas Sebastian TROY Nicholas Sebastian DeGiorgio, 88 of Troy, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday morning, September 25, 2011. Born in Troy, N.Y., he was the son of Sebastian DeGiorgio and Mary Prezio DeGiorgio. At the age of 18, Nick served our country with the U.S. Army, during World War II in the European Theatre. Upon his return, he spent many years in public service as captain for the Troy Police Department, until his retirement. Nick is survived by his sisters, Filomena (Sam, deceased) Carello, Bette (Marc) Ruggeri, Mary (Ernest, deceased) Trad, and Lucy Karichkowsky; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion of 54 years, Louise Kennedy; her son, and Nick's godson, Thomas (Lauren) Kennedy MD and Nick's four grandchildren, Taylor, Ryan, Michael and Christopher Kennedy. Nick was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Sebastian 'Dodo' and Joseph; his sisters, Eleanor Daniels, Emilia 'Skippy' Colwell, and Amelia 'Jackie' DeNice. Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family. The family would like to thank the caregivers from Samaritan Hospital sixth floor hospice unit and the kindness shown at Van Rensselear Manor during his brief stay. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Nicholas DeGiorgio to St . Joseph Provincial House, 385 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110 or a charity of one's choice. For a private family guest book, visit www.brycefh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 27, 2011.

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September 29, 2011

TO ALL MY COUSINS,WITH SYMPATHY FOR NICK'S LOSS.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
JOE & CAROLE DE GIORGIO

September 28, 2011

I wish to express my sympahty to your family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Mary Young (DeGiorgio)

Fran & Steve Kramer

September 28, 2011

Mary and Jeffrey and Bette and all the members of the DeGiorgio family, we wish to express our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts are with you.

September 27, 2011

On behalf of the Carello family, you were aways the solid rock of the family with great pride and wisdom. You will be missed.

The Carello Family (Troy and Ithaca NY)

September 27, 2011

Louise and Tommy, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Yolanda Sorrento Caola

September 27, 2011

Uncle NIck,You always were concerned how we were doing&what was going on in our lives,I know Jenny had many nice times with you and lisa at Teds,believe me you will be missed. BULLETS&JENNY

Sharon Gavin-Paterniani

September 27, 2011

Louise and Tom, and families; I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you at this sad time.

Andy Zlotnick

September 26, 2011

From the Zlotnick Family Our thoughts and prayers go out to the DeGiorgio's at this time

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