Hello classmates, many of you may have already seen this on our Class Facebook page, Mount Holyoke Class of 1977 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/469659729718169) but now that we have easy access to these eblasts to the entire class, I wanted to share some very sad news …our dear dear friend, Nicky Mesiah, passed away March 29th, losing her very courageous fight with breast cancer.
I know many of you knew Nicky well, and this will come as a shock, but I know Nicky wants everyone to remember her as the fun, outgoing, strong woman that she was. And I know we will all remember her delicious toffee that she brought to reunion every time. I ADORED Nicky and my heart is breaking.
Below is information you might find helpful:
Nicky’s Family Home in Buffalo
78 Crescent Avenue, Buffalo NY 14214.
Nicky’s Memorial Service:
St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204
Date: Sat, April 23
Time: 9:30am (AKA Ivy Beyond the Wall program)
Wake 10am, followed by service, 11am.
Funeral director: Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home:
995 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, 14221
716-844-8643
Repast?? Not sure of location
Memorial donations:
Nicky and her sisters established a fund in their father’s name and this is where she requested that any donations in her name be made:
Frank Mesiah Family Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
726 Exchange Street, Suite 525 Buffalo, NY 14210.
Recommended florist:
Maureens Florist
716-856-0115
And please note: In the future, as I learn of the passing of any of our classmates (and sometimes this takes time since it comes from the Alumnae Association), I will use this forum to share the news with the Class. Also, if any of you learn this type of news, please contact me at once so I can share the information in a timely way (izgershon@att.net).
With sadness,
Liz
As a follow-up to Liz’s e-blast, we would like to include some words and memories about Nicky in the next edition of the Alumnae Quarterly. Nicky was a bright light whose warmth touched all whoever came into contact with her and her loss is incalculable. We would like to include some words and memories about Nicky in the next edition of the Alumnae Quarterly. We are inviting those friends who were particularly close with Nicky (although anyone who ever spoke with her felt that way!) to pen some words. Our deadline is April 20th. Please send your thoughts and memories to us at scribe77@mtholyoke.edu
Warmly,
Nancy and Andi
Co-Scribes
