PICCOLO, Nicola. (Nick)

PICCOLO, Nicola (Nick).Born in Varapodio,Reggio Calabria, Italyon August 28, 1920.Passed away peacefully in hospital onSeptember 5, 2015,surrounded by his family.Aged 95 years.Dearly loved husband of Concetta (deceased).Loved father and father-in-law of Lina and Tony Desteno.Adored nonno of Vicki and Mario Noto,John and Sandra Desteno.Loved great-nonno ofMatthew, Lauren, Gabriella,Anthony and Alyssa.Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rosa Maria (deceased),Francesca and Agostino (both deceased),Giuseppe and Domenica (both deceased),Grazia and Francesco (both deceased),Carmelo and Vincenza (both deceased),Domenico (deceased) and Teresa.Loved brother-in-law ofVincenzo (deceased) and Teresa, Domenico and Amelia (both deceased),Francesco (deceased) and Maria, Carmela and Annunziato (deceased),Giuseppe and Connie.Loved and always remembered by all his nephews, nieces,extended family and friends inAustralia and Italy.To my dearest dad,God closed your eyesto ease your pain.To wish you back,would be in vain.You suffered so much,you told so few;you did not deservewhat you went through.Tired and weary,you made no fuss buttried so hard to stay with us.You will never be forgotten;in our hearts you willalways stay.Your loving daughter Lina and son-in-law Tony.To our dear nonno,always so loving, thoughtful and kind.What beautiful memories you leave us behind.You tried so hardto stay with us;your fight was all in vain.God took you in his loving care and freed you from all your pain.A gentle nature; a heart of gold.These are memories, we will always hold.There is a place in our hearts that is yours alone;a part in our lives thatno one else can own.Today, tomorrow, our whole life through,we will always remember you.Love your grandchildrenVicki, Mario, John and Sandra.To our dear nonno,thank you,for the time we shared. The love you gave us andthe way you cared.In our hearts, you will always stay. We love you nonno and will remember you in every way.Your loving great-grandchildrenMatthew, Anthony, Lauren,Gabriella and Alyssa.xxxxxThe family wish to thank Doctors and Nurses of the Lyell McEwin Hospital for their care and compassion. Our sincere thanks to staff and management of Springfield Residential Care for their ongoing love and support given to Nick. Also special thanks to Dr's Lath, Ward, Benedict and Joe Barbaro.NO LUTTO PLEAS