(1946-2011)
Nick died suddenly on Saturday, January 29, 2011, while on holiday in North Caicos with his loving wife, Mary. Nick will be dearly missed by his wife Mary; his daughters, Laura and Richard, Nadia and Brian, Michelle and Ken; and his grandchildren, Hannah, Caitlyn, Madelin, Emily and Natalie whom he loved more than words can express. Loving son of Elvira and the late Giovanni Niro. Fondly remembered by his father-in-law Mario. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. As the former owner of Caledon East IGA, Nick always had a big smile and a friendly greeting. He enjoyed his work and being a part of the community. He will be remembered by his generous spirit, his strong work ethic and most importantly, for his love of his family and friends. Although our loss is deep, our love and our memories are far greater. He left an indelible mark on all those who knew him.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Tuesday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 16066 The Gore Road, Caledon East on Wednesday morning, February 9 at 11 o’clock (leaving funeral home at 10:15 a.m.). Interment St. John’s Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held Tuesday evening at 8:45 o’clock.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga L5B 1B8, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com.
Heather and Chris Kitto
We are very sorry to here of Nick’s passing. Nick will always be remembered for his kindness and generous ways. He was always very good to my family in the past. Our thoughts are with Mary and her family. Nick will always be remembered .
John & Norma Guido
To Mary & family
We are very sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. Nick was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and a great neighbourhood ‘Grocer” He will be missed and always remembered for his kind and gentle ways.
Maria, Sam, and Grace
Our sincerest sympathies. Please know we are keeping you all in our prayers.
Kurt & Donni Geiser
We are very sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. Over the past 5 years Donni and I have gotten to know Nick very well. Nick’s passion for the Grocery business, his passion for the people of Caledon East and his great love and passion for his family. We will always admire and look up to you as a mentor and a friend. You will truly be missed but not forgotten.
Carol & Ken Peters
Mary and family. We were so sad to hear of Nick’s passing. We wish we had one more visit with him. Nick was always ready to help us in any way he could. I got to know Nick well while working on your legal files. We regret not being able to attend his service. I will be in touch when we return to Canada. God Bless.
Hugs, Ken & Carol
Bobcaygeon, ON
Julia and Michael Birmingham
We are very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing.
Remembering you in your time of sadness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julia and Michael Birmingham
John and Kate Furlan
To Mary and family. Sorry for your loss.
Nick was a loyal friend,a beautifull human being.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John and Kate Furlan
Robert and Audrey MC Cluskey
We are sorry to hear of Nick’s passing he will be truly missed, our thoughts are with you Mary and the girls, Nick was a great guy to work for and we will miss his daily visit to the store.
Clarence Mercer
Mary & Family:
I was sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. I have many memories of Nick over the years in the food business. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Clarence Mercer
Bruce and Sandy Flint
To Mary and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Nick was a true gentleman and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed by all, treasure your memories.
whynn kervin
Working for Nick was a great honor. His dedication to his work was unprecedented. I will always be grateful for his trust in me. You will be missed.
Holger Larsen
Dear Mary & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. He always was a fine and kind man and I was privileged to know him and work with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kindest regards,
Holger & Sharon Larsen
Bob and Margaret Glecoff
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to Mary and family. You are in our prayers.
Bob and Margaret Glecoff
Northbrook, Ont.
Bob & Pat Jackson
Our heartfelt sympathy to Mary and the family for your loss.
We always admired Nick for his quiet manner and hard work ethics.
Sincerely
Bob & Pat Jackson
Former IGA owners of Tottenham and Beeton
Mike Brockway
Very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. He was a really nice man, cheerful, and hardworking. I enjoyed working with him on the category management team at Oshawa Foods. His passion for family, friends and the grocery business was evident every day. My sincere condolences to Mary and the family.
Mike Brockway
Gloria & Gordon Chiarot
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time and we will treasure the memories
Carol Simick
Mary, I was very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. Nick was a real pleasure to work with. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. You and your family are in my prayers.
Franca Muffolini
To Mary and Family sorry for your loss.
Lou & Patricia Fallico
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May you find your strength through your friends and family. Many fond memories through our company trips. Greatly missed.
Lou & Patricia Fallico
Cheri & Ray Cowan
Shocked and saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. Mary to you and all the family we send our heart felt condolences.
Elaine Bojiloff (Oliver)
Dear Mary – May the memories of Nick and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Elaine – from the Valley
Joe and Kathy Repic
To Mary and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We are sorry to hear of Nick’s passing he will be truly missed, our thoughts are with you Mary and the family that he loved so much. He will truly be missed but never forgotten in our hearts.
Josie and John
To Mary and Family: A little tribute small and tender, just to say we will always remember.
With our deepest sympathy. To a wonderful brother-in-law.
Love Josie and John
Cathy Bissett
I am saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. Nick was an exceptional man whose community involvement was unparalleled. He will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to you, Mary and your family.
Alicia & David Misztal
Laura & Richard,
We are all very sorry for your loss and would like to send our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Phil and Rhonda Brooks
Mary – so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Nick. I have wonderful memories working with Nick at the Nobleton IGA store.
Sorry I am unable to be there this week as I am out of town – our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Tony & Rina Policelli
Mary & family – Rina and I are so very saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. Having worked with him at Oshawa Foods for many years I got to know Nick really well. His devotion and love for his family and work was truly admirable. A wonderful man respected by all, who always kept his word, and delivered on his commtiment.
Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you.
May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time, and may all the happy memories of your life together keep you strong.
Rina & Tony Policelli
Joan and Ron Shepherd
Dear Mary and all your family
For us Nick was a true friend both at home in Caledon and here on North. He was always willing and anxious to help in any way he could.
We look forward to seeing both you and Laura and her family in March here on North.
Our prayers go with you
Joan and Ron
Wayne & Jayne Smith
We were very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. Working in the IGA in Caledon East was a great way to see how Nick was very invested in the community. The generosity shown by Nick & Mary for the community was unsurpassed.. He was a wonderful man and we were privileged to call him friend. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the service but know that our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary and the girls and their families. He will be missed.
Frank and Rita De Caria
Dear Mary,
We were so stunned to hear of Nick’s passing. Our biggest regret was losing touch with you both. Nick will always be remembered for his kindness and easy ways. Mary we send our deepest regrets. God be with you through this time.
Rita
The Caschera family
Dear Mary and the girls,
We moved to the neighbourhood 20 years ago and have known Nick and Mary for so many years. I wanted to thank you both for taking such good care of my kids while they were growing up and in your employ. Mary and the girls…May God take care of you during this sad time and Nick…wherever you are I know you are still watching over the families in Caledon
Betty Baillie
Peter and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to you, Mary and your wonderful daughters. Nick was a true gentleman. I will always remember his generous hospitality and kindness
and the warm welcome you both extended to Peter and me.
He will be missed.
Dianne Lorenz
Mary, we are so so deeply sadden for your sudden loss of Nick.
There has always been a special spot in my heart for him.
His kindness and generosity was always shown.
Our sincere condolences to you Mary and the Girls, and Family.
We will miss him.
Ingo & Dianne
Dan & Anne Marie Buttenham
Laura, Richard, Hannah and Caitlyn
Our hearfelt sympathies are with you on the loss of your Father/Grandfather.
The many tributes posted here are a testament to the love and respect of his family, friends and colleagues.
Lina & Dominic Salvatore
Mary, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, Nick. We
have had the privilege of knowing you and Nick for the past 25
years. Nick always had a kind word for everyone. He was our
small town grocer with a big, big heart. He loved the community
and showed it thru his generosity. He will be greatly missed. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lina & Dom
Angela, Jonathan & Elyse Reid
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and your family
Stephanie Axworthy
Mary & family,
As a longtime customer of the Caledon East IGA, I was both saddened and shocked to learn of Nick’s passing. I recall seeing him just a few weeks ago and as always, there was a warm greeting. Our little community was quite fortunate to have a ‘local grocer’ who knew his customers by name and took time to chat with them. These simple acts added to the small town feel that Caledon East residents love. Nick consistently went above and beyond for his customers and his community.
On behalf of myself and my mother Bev, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts are with you.
Giancarlo D'va
The world has truly lost a great man. I have not seen Nick in many years and am truly saddened to have heard of his passing. As a former employee of Caledon East IGA (1993-1998), I can honestly say that it was a pleasure to go to work everyday and see the passion with which Nick ran his store. He was always willing to lend a tidbit of advice or help out with a favour. I have very fond memories of my time at Caledon East IGA and of my childhood in Caledon East. Nick played a role in helping to create some of those positive memories. I will never forget the long conversations we would have together while drving to the bank on Saturday nights. Nick was a very perceptive man and I truly appreciated his viewpoint on life. He will be missed.
Niro Family,. please accept my sincerest condolences at this time. Your loss in the world’s loss…and the world has lost a fantastic human being. My thoughts are prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Stay strong and god bless.
Laura Lee-Blake
Laura, Rich, Hannah & Caitlyn,
My deepest thoughts & prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Take the time to truly connect with your closest friends and family to remember and celebrate this special person in your life.
My deepest sympathies,
Laura Lee-Blake
steve,john,steve sr, Stanko
On behalf of our families, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of a trusted colleague and friend.
Nick was a warm and generous individual who we first had the privilege to know on many an occasion as our retail link with Oshawa Foods.
His unbending work ethic combined with genuine love of people
saw his vision of ownership in the IGA family come to pass. His success was no surprise to us.
He will be missed.
Our prayers are with you and your family
Tony Price
My family and I would like to express our sympathy over Nick’s passing to his family. He was a great person and a wonderful man to work for. I considered him a good friend and will miss him.
Alex & Doris Rodrigues
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Niro family. Nick was a wonderful human being who cared very much for the residents of Caledon East. Many of our youth have him to thank for employing them and guiding them in their early years. Nick was a warm,caring individual who will be missed by all those who came in contact with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and your family.
Jim and Candy Rowley
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark Rowley
My deepest sympathies go out to Mary and her family. I have some great memories from the years I worked with Nick and all of you at the IGA . Nick was a great man and will be missed dearly.
Brian and Cindy Wood
Dear Mary and Family: We were saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. There were no limits to Nick’s generosity when it came to his community. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Brian & Cindy Wood
Lindy, Brian, Taylor and Jesse Lovering
Our deepest condolences to the Niro family. Nick was a wonderful, familiar fixture in this town with a big heart and a big smile. He helped launch our son into the working world and many other youth. We will always be grateful. Our town was a better place with him in it. He will be missed very much.
Carole & George Jenney
We will dearly miss our wise, generous, funny & caring friend, Nick. He made everyone feel that they were a special part of his Life. To all the Niro girls that he loved so much, we hope that your happy memories of all the times spent together with him, will comfort you in the days ahead.
Chad & Tracy Smale & family
We are all so saddened to hear of your loss- he was taken from you all too soon.
John Fera
I was very sad to hear that Nick has passed away. I grew up and went to Harwood school with Nick back in the 50’s and 60’s. My deepest sympathies go out to Mary and his family.
Egan Funeral Home
Deepest Condolences to the Niro Family
Stephanie Lanoue
Mary , Laura, Michelle,Nadia and your families. We are very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. We will always remember Nick as a kind, pleasant, generous, hardworking person. He will be greatly missed by all. We wish you all God’s blessing and guidance as you mourn your loss. Michael, Stephanie and family
Stephanie Lanoue
Mary and family, Our thoughts and blessings are with you at this very sad time. Nick will be greatly missed.
Glen Bracken
Mary and Family
Caledon East was blessed to have had such a generous man come into our lives. He will never be forgotten.
Sharon Panacci
Please accept my sincere condolences on Nick’s passing. May the thoughts and prayers of your friends and the whole community help to ease your sorrow.
jackie fedrigoni
My deepest sympathy to Mary and family. I served Nick over many years at RBC in Bolton and found him to be a great family man. My thought and prayers be with you.