Nicholas 'Nick' J. Colessides
January 14, 1938 - May 4, 2023
Nicholas “Nick” J. Colessides passed into the hands of his creator on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Sophia “Syd” (of Salt Lake City, UT), his brother Constantine “Gus” and Barbara (of Houston,TX) and his sister Maria (of Kavala,GR) along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and godchildren in the United States and Greece. Nick was born in Kavala Greece and was proud of his Greek heritage. A Pontian philosopher, Nick was always ready to engage in dialogue about history, politics or religion.
Nick will always be remembered for his generous and caring spirit as well as his sharp and clever wit. His unwavering support to his family and this community exuded kindness and compassion towards others. His love for education, food, music and laughter was well known and appreciated by all. Although heavily decorated with legal and community accolades and awards, Nick wanted to be remembered for how he lived his life with gratitude and appreciation.
Following his wishes, Nick will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Nick will be dearly missed by all.
In Loving Memory
Gus, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your brother. Bill Nikolai
To say Nico will be missed would be an understatement. He leaves a huge void in my life. I loved him. Deepest condolences Syd my dear friend. I know your life is changed forever but you will bear your loss with grace.
Syd: You are in the thoughts of the Cocorinis/Mangum family. Many happy memories of Nick and you, including gatherings at Bill and Dena's and your own home. I especially recall the elegant dinner I enjoyed at your home the summer night so long ago that Jonette gave birth to our daughter. The two best cooks I ever met were you and Dena, and certainly Bill and Nick were two of the best hosts I ever knew. I think Nick was also a pretty fair chef. Bill couldn't cook worth a damn. I enjoyed Nick personally and professionally and always admired his tenacity. It took courage and discipline for Nick to learn English as a second language and then go to law school here in America. I once had a client who didn't like my legal advice, so he went opinion shopping as some clients are wont to do. I later found out that he went to Nick, who backed me up one hundred percent. I always appreciated that. He will be missed. Mitch, Jonette and I send our sympathy and warmest regards...Geoff
Syd, what can I say about Nick; words seem so unworthy. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences, and all with love and affection for both of you. Nick was a true friend; one of my best! I spent more time with Nick, to the "nth" degree, than any other person I have ever attended school with, including the University of Utah College of Law or otherwise. I am at a loss for words. Nick was the best. We save the best for our friends. We did that; we did that a lot, Nick and me. He will always be in my thoughts, along with you. Leonard
What can I say about the untimely death of my beloved godfather,I have only good things to remember and happy memories,may God rest his soul in heaven and let the soil of his second country that covers him be light.Your memory will always be alive in my mind.
Καλέ μου φίλε και συνάδελφε, Νίκο. Σε αναζήτησα γιά επαγγελματικούς λόγους, αλλά δεν μπόρεσα να σε βρώ. Λυπήθηκα πολύ. Ακόμα σε περιμένω να βρεθούμε στην Ελλάδα, όπως μου είχες υποσχεθεί στο τελευταίο e-mail σου. Θα μου μείνουν αξέχαστα, εκτός από τον επαγγελματισμό σου, το ήθος και η ευγένειά σου, αρετές που εύχομαι ολόψυχα να τα έχεις κληροδοτήσει στην οικογένειά σου. Εύχομαι να είσαι καλά εκεί που βρίσκεσαι. Θα σε θυμάμαι πάντα.
In Loving Memory
