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Nicholas A. Pica, 95, a resident of Albuquerque for 43 years, died Saturday, May 17, 2003. He is survived by his son, Nicholas R. Pica and wife, Christine of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Cheryl Penrose of Austin TX; grandson, Craig Pica of Denver, CO; step granddaughters, Ashlie and Megan Ryan; sister-in-law, Giovina Parks of Bakersfield, CA; niece, Patricia Gomez and husband, John of Albuquerque; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ersilia Pica. Nick was born in Italy, and arrived on Ellis Island in 1913 with his family. They settled in Rochester, NY and lived there for over 47 years. Nick moved to Albuquerque in 1960, where he owned and operated Nick's Appliance Service for over 35 years. In his later years, Nick was an active member of the Albuquerque Stroke Club where he would counsel recent stroke patients to assist in their recovery. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Cremation has taken place and private ennichement will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to thank the loyal friends from the Albuquerque Stroke Club and the staff at Albuquerque Manor Nursing Home and a very special thanks to Jessie Palmer. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Stroke Club, 1925 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Suite B, Box 240, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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