Nicholas Peter Radford Memorial Site
Nicholas Peter Radford
February 12, 1994 - October 23, 2024
Honoring A Life Well-Lived
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The Memorial Service
The Oak Tree
A mighty wind blew night and day.
It stole the Oak Tree’s leaves away.
Then snapped its boughs
and pulled its bark
until the Oak was tired and stark.
But still the Oak Tree held its ground
while other trees fell all around.
The weary wind gave up and spoke,
How can you still be standing Oak?”
The Oak Tree said, I know that you
can break each branch of mine in two,
carry every leaf away,
shake my limbs and make me sway.
But I have roots stretched in the earth,
growing stronger since my birth.
You’ll never touch them, for you see
they are the deepest part of me.
Until today, I wasn’t sure
of just how much I could endure.
But now I’ve found with thanks to you,
I’m stronger than I ever knew.
- Johnny Ray Rider Jr.
Obituary
Nicholas Peter Radford
February 12, 1994 – October 23, 2024
From the time he was born, Nick felt passionate about his people – the family and friends he held close. As a child, he loved spending time with his cousins, and always cried when play time came to an end. He was easy-going, always up for anything. He loved all things Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, which fostered the sense of adventure that Nick applied to everything in his life. The force was strong with this one.
Nick’s love of golden oldies started when he worked at Tom Wahl’s at the age of 15, rising to his coveted title, Manager Nick. He loved working as a part of a team and made life-long friends with his co-workers.
Nick’s passion for nature and trees started at Finger Lakes Community College where he spent two years from 2012 to 2014. He continued his education when he transferred to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, graduating in 2016 with a degree in Conservation Biology.
After graduation, Nick began his career at Terrestrial Environmental Services, and then spent a summer in Long Island as a boat dockhand for “the stars.” He then proudly worked as a Scientist at Barton & Loguidice. Nick was a deeply intuitive biologist, beloved by his teammates, and especially passionate about botany.
Nick’s commitment to science started early in life, choosing to be a participant in research with the National Institute of Health. Nick’s contribution helped to deepen medical understanding which will benefit future patients.
Nick’s life was filled with adventure. He was happiest when he was out in nature, spending time with friends, and blasting tunes. He loved spending time with his family, enjoying holidays, vacations, concerts, and just hanging out.
Nick loved danger. He was protective, loyal, and dedicated. He was passionate and funny and gentle and obstinate. Nick was sassy and surly, a diva, a rascal, and, so, so kind. He was imaginative and adventurous and goofy. Nick was magnetic, charismatic, and sweet. He was musical and artistic, a fashionista, and a DJ extraordinaire. Nick was fearless and daring. He was sparkly-eyed. Nick was a lover, not a fighter, and so damn cute. But above all, he was relentless.
Nick is survived by his beloved siblings Austin, Chelsea, and Sophia, his devoted parents Julie & Steve Gissin, and Father Steve Radford, as well as furry friends Apollo, Nobby, and Junebug. Nick leaves behind deeply loved family, friends, and a huge community of people whose lives he touched in so many meaningful ways. TEAMNICK is and always will be a fellowship of love.
Nick has left the forest, but please keep sending him all the love, light, moonbeams, stardust, magic, laughter, indie music jams, rainbows, and songbirds. He is whole, well, and safe. Nick is held and cherished by the earth, the trees, and the people he loves. When you see a fox, think of Nick.
Nothing is worth more than this day.
Love to all
TEAMNICK FOREVER​
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