Nicholas Woronko
(1983 - 2012)

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Nicholas Woronko

Birth:
August 11, 1983

Passing:
June 10, 2012


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This site is dedicated to the memory of Nicholas Woronko.

Nicholas would have been 29 years old on August 11. This site is meant as a celebration of his life and the special and caring person he was.

I hope that people will share their memories of Nicholas and submit any photos they might want to share.

Nicholas was my shining star. He had that special blend of high intellect, musical ability, athletic ability, his own unique sense of humor, sensitivity, empathy, generosity, and loyalty. He made the world a better place during his too short of a time here with us and now there is an emptiness as we adjust to his being with us in spirit.

I hope to be able to write more as time goes on and I hope that people who knew and loved him will do the same.

Tug misses him very much, too.

He will fondly be remembered as our "country boy."

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
A Time for Everything

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.


Kathryn W. August 9, 2012


From Nicholas' Dad:

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

-Mary Elizabeth Frye

George W. August 10, 2012

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Sincere thanks to Nicholas' wonderful friends Stef, Chris and Noel for all of their help in creating this memorial site. I couldn't have done it without them. They also keep me closer to Nicholas, which is a very comforting thing. Kathryn
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It is a sad Christmas this year. This is one of Nicholas' favorite Polish Carols. We all miss you very much, Nicholas.

Dzisiaj w Betlejem
Dzisiaj w Betlejem, dzisiaj w Betlejem
Wesola nowina:
Ze Panna Czysta, ze Panna Czysta
Porodzila syna !
Chrystus sie rodzi, nas oswobodzi !
Anieli graja, króle witaja,
Pasterze spiewaja, bydleta klekaja-
Cuda, cuda oglaszaja!

Maryja Panna, Maryja Panna
Dzieciatko piastuje;
I Józef stary, i Józef stary
Ono pielegnuje.
Chrystus sie rodzi...

I trzej królowie, i trzej królowie
Od wschodu przybyli;
I dary Panu, i dary Panu
Kosztowne zlozyli.
Chrystus sie rodzi...

Pójdzmy tez i my, pójdzmy tez i my
Przywitac Jezusa,
Króla nad królami, Pana nad panami,
Uwielbic Chrystusa !
Chrystus sie rodzi


Guest Book Wall (What is this?)
Kathryn Woronko
August 8th, 2012
"This is the memorial I set up for Nicholas Woronko. To sign the guest book, click on the "Sign Guest Book" button below. "

Stefanie Callens
(best friend)
August 9th, 2012
"I’ve had the honor and privilege to know Nick for over 11 years. We grew into adults together. I am the person I am today partially because of him. He was the best friend any one could have.

To most people who didn’t know Nick, he appeared to be a quiet, ‘tough’ guy. To me, he was just the opposite. He was a fun loving, caring guy who would do anything for the people he loved. He was very giving – Nick would give you the shirt off his back if you asked him or needed it. Our apartment is littered with things that Nick has given us through the years.

He was incredibly smart and loved to learn. He was always willing to help out wherever necessary, whether it was helping with school work, cleaning, manual labor, and even moving – I think Nick helped me move at least 6 times over the years.

Nick had more patience than anyone I’ve ever met and a unique sense of humor. He always gave everything 110% (school, working out, snowboarding, etc.). He knew the right buttons to push when he wanted to make me mad, but at the same time, he always knew what to do to make me laugh, even when laughing was the furthest thing from my mind.

He was my sounding board – he gave me the best advice, even when it wasn’t what I wanted to hear, but in the end, he was usually right.
Nick loved so many things. He loved his mom more than anything in the world. They had the closest relationship I have ever seen between a mother and a son. He loved animals, especially Tug the dog. He loved taking Tug for walk in the park. He loved all types of music – and I mean ALL types – ranging from opera and classical to country and heavy metal. He loved homemade cookies, bagels, his mom’s famous cheese, turkey burgers, and pasta with jelly. He loved board games, especially strategic ones (he ALWAYS beat me in Sequence, Othello, and Backgammon) but also loved Guitar Hero and other Wii games – so many nights when he was living with me, I would fall asleep hearing him and Chris talking smack to each other over games of Wii tennis. Nick loved walking on the beach and snowboarding. I think he owned more snow boards than most people.

My list could go on and on – I hope that give a little more insight of what a wonderful person Nick was for those who didn’t have the pleasure to know him the way I did. I will forever be grateful that God directed me and Nick on the same path, and I’ve had him in my life for the short period of time that I did. I know he will always be with me, but by losing him, I am now left with an enormous hole in my life and I will never be the same.
"

Melanie Suska
(Friend)
August 12th, 2012
"What I knew of nick was that he would help anyone with anything. Soon before he passed he helped move a couch from one house to ours. Just to help out my father in law because that's the kind of guy he was. He helped move the old one out of my house and stayed for a few min to visit. He was a quiet guy but always made the effort to say hi and ask how things were.
The last time I saw nick was at stefanies wedding. He looked so handsome all dressed up. That's how I will always remember him. All dressed up and smiling ;) may god bless his family and friends and know that he is watching over everyone ;)"

Alyse Faist
(Friend)
August 12th, 2012
"I have known Nick ever since he became friends with my Sister,Stefanie back when they were in college. He was always so kind and helpful. He was always there for my sister through pretty much everything. He would always be first in line to help my sister move out of all of her many apartments, and even helped my parents out a lot with doing things around their house, just because he was such a nice guy. My kids all knew him as well, but I think him and my son Tyler had a more special bond. You see Nick wasnt one for hugs all the time but my son would always run up to him and give him these big hugs and Nick would just smile and hug him back. You could just tell that it melted him.

As I sit here remembering all of the years that I have known him, I feel ilke he was present for most of my adult life. He was always around my family....

We miss him but we know that he is in a better place and that one day we can all meet again....

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”Matthew 11:28-30




"

Daniel Sherman
(Cousin)
August 12th, 2012
"Nick was a great person and everything anyone could ask for in a cousin. Seeing him at holidays and birthdays would brighten my day and I will always cherish the experiences we had together.

The earliest memories that I have of Nick are from playing in the basement and back yard of our grandparents’ house. I think my favorite game was when Nick, my brother, and I would race around in our big wheels while Grandpa played the traffic cop. You could get away with going through a couple of his red lights but if you went through too many he would put you in jail, which was the wash room. Even before that there was the infamous incident where Nick accidentally broke my brother’s arm when they were practicing their teenage mutant ninja turtle moves. I was too young to remember, but Nick continued to apologize to my brother for it well into their 20’s whenever it came up.

Having a cousin who lived in Hawaii for a few years never hurt either. We visited for vacation one year and I remember going to beaches and hiking a volcano with my family, Nick, and Uncle George. Aunt Kathryn always had fresh mango ready for us when we got back to their house.

Then as a young teenager I remember I felt “cool” just being around Nick, and of course at that age being cool was the most important thing in the world. I will always be jealous of how well he could pull off his classic facial stubble hair look.

The latest memories I have of Nick are of him, my brother, and I retreating to the basement of my parents’ house to play pool, ping-pong, and just chat. In those casual conversations Nick always managed to slip in some profound knowledge about fulfillment, companionship, and enjoying life.

Though I am greatly saddened by his passing I will always hold on to the time we shared and the incredible person that he was. More than anything I hope that Nick has found peace.
"

Paul Bondy
(Friend)
August 12th, 2012
"It's very surreal to see his pictures, and know he's not here. I didn't know him for long, but feel like we had a meaningful friendship. Like many of you, I feel very guilty that I saw the signs, but didn't do more. He looked to me as a mentor...to give him answers on how to go forward in a world so backwards in priorites. I wish he had realized how much he meant to evryone. Hard to imagine someone that bright, focused, giving, and sincere not realizing their place here. He is missed. "

Alice & Jim Suska
(Stefanie's Parents)
August 12th, 2012
"Nick was a very special person to us. He met Stefanie at Villanova and they instantly became friends. When Stefanie needed help, Nick was there and when Nick needed help, Stefanie was there. Nick became a member of our family and we appreciated all the support he gave Stefanie. We felt better knowing that Nick was there to "watch out" for Stefanie.

One Saturday not too long ago, Nick came to visit us with Stefanie to help clean out our garage. Nick worked hard all day, never complaining about the heat or the dust. He worked hard. That same day when the mail arrived, I (Alice) received an order of large, flattened decorative toy boxes. I tried to figure out how to construct them and couldn't. Stefanie and Nick had come in for a break and I asked for help. Stefanie tried, but no luck. I said, "How many engineers does it take to put boxes together?" Nick answered, "Only one who knows what he's doing" as he folded the boxes to make them.

Nick was always courteous and respectful to us. He was always generous with his time and never asked for anything in return."

Noel Lee
(Friend)
August 23rd, 2012
"It has been a few months now since we all lost Nick and as time passes, things don’t get easier. In fact they get harder with time, as every day something reminds me of him – however, I am thankful, those things make me smile and laugh – and allow me reflect on what an incredible person Nick was inside and out – which only few people saw.
Nick and I shared so many memories over the last 5 years, to sum it up in a few sentences is impossible, but I can say, I consider myself fortunate, blessed and better for getting to know the Nick – although it wasn’t easy peeling back all his layers, but after 18 months of living together, I think I managed to get in his head a little. 
When I think about Nick, I am immediately see, a beautiful smile, Timberlands, jeans and a jug of water – more recently, I see, a coffee obsessed, snowboarder, two things I take only partial credit for. 
I remember our first trip to the mountain, Nick hated it, in fact, he took off the board and walked down the mountain. It was his determination, that brought him back to the mountain a few days later and he didn’t stop – before I knew it, we were snowboarding every weekend, even playing hooky from work to be on the mountain, it was his happy place. It was shortly after his walk down the mountain, I returned home from a work trip to find Nick sitting on the floor, waxing the boards (yes, boards!), he bought. His determination, was something I sincerely loved and valued in our time together.
Of course, we had our difference, I look back and can laugh now, but he loved to listen to Slip Knot at 6 am and I enjoyed the morning news, he loved his PB & J for lunch (after a year or so, it just became PB – Jelly had too much sugar) and I loved Chipolte, he went to bed at 1 am – me at 9 pm, I could go on and on and on…the point is, Nick and I worked, we comprised in just about everything we did and together we learned every day.
Nick always found a way to make me happy and smile. His generosity and thoughtfulness were one of a kind! I reckon he learnt this from Mr. & Mrs. Woronko – who welcomed me from day 1 with open arms – when who knows what they were thinking!
Missing you every day St. Nick!
Hugs,
Your First Noel
"

Paul Juska
(Friend)
August 31st, 2012
"So much of what has been written here about Nick rings true. He was generous with his time, humble, driven, loyal, first in line to lend his many abilities, and always without complaint.

I got to know Nick best my Sophomore year at Nova, spending countless hours at Stef's playing Uno, putting together Jigsaw puzzles, playing Tetris...things that seemed trivial at the time, but are prized memories now.

You are missed Nick."

Chris
(Friend)
September 25th, 2012
"No one ever expected that at such a young age, Nick would be gone. It still doesn’t feel real. I knew Nick only a short time before his life was tragically extinguished. But I’m very grateful to have had that time with him. It is not often that you meet someone like Nick. He was always there to lend a hand and would do so without complaint. Except when the neighbors tried to wake him at 6 in the morning to help shovel snow. But you can’t really blame him there.

When word of his death spread, there was an outpouring of grief and love for him. Even those that only met him a couple times grieved at the news of his passing. I was amazed at how far the effects of his untimely death had reached and been felt. It shows how many people truly cared about him.

I grieved for him as well. But I also thought about the good times Nick and I had. Touring Washington DC, epic Wii Tennis battles that lasted into the early hours of the morning, learning to snowboard, playing board games, watching movies, hitting golf balls at the driving range and so many more. Everyone grieves in their own way. For me, I choose to celebrate the life of an amazing person and the great times we shared. Nick will forever be missed. But I am so thankful that I had the privilege of knowing him. Good bye Nick and thank you for everything."

Janet Ward
(Cousins)
December 24th, 2012
"Thinking of you and listening to Nicholas' favorite Polish carol. Love, Janet, Shelly & Sondra"

Tony Mahmoudi
(Co-Worker)
January 23rd, 2013
"I found out about Nicholas's passing just recently on January 2nd, from another co-worker. I was saddened and shocked to say the least. I met Nicholas when I became the supervisor of his group in August 2008. Nicholas's work was of a very high quality and he always had a certain discipline in his day-to-day tasks. When he decided to leave the office in November, 2009, I wished him luck and told him I would hire him back if he ever wanted to return. Almost a year later, he indicated that he wanted to return and as promised, I hired him back and worked with him until February 2011 when he resigned again.

Although he did not give much details about why he was resigning again, one thing was certain in my mind then and that was that I would hire him again if he ever wished to come back.

I have a lot of respect for Nichalos as a person and as a co-worker. He will be missed. But one thing I know fo sure is that he is now at a much better place. May the lord bless his soul and may the lord bless his family. I am proud to have met him and to have worked with him and I'll always keep him in my memory, in my heart and in my prayers.

Tony Mahmoudi"

Adam Wagner
(Friend of George)
April 30th, 2013
"Dear George and family. I just heard about this and I am so very sorry for your loss of Nicholas. You are all in my prayers."

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Guest Book (13 entries)
Dear George and family. I just heard about this and I am so very sorry for your loss of Nicholas. You are all in my prayers.
Adam Wagner (Friend of George)
April 30th, 2013
I found out about Nicholas's passing just recently on January 2nd, from another co-worker. I was saddened and shocked to say the least. I met Nicholas when I became the supervisor of his group in August 2008. Nicholas's work was of a very high quality and he always had a certain discipline in his day-to-day tasks. When he decided to leave the office in November, 2009, I wished him luck and told him I would hire him back if he ever wanted to return. Almost a year later, he indicated that he wanted to return and as promised, I hired him back and worked with him until February 2011 when he resigned again.

Although he did not give much details about why he was resigning again, one thing was certain in my mind then and that was that I would hire him again if he ever wished to come back.

I have a lot of respect for Nichalos as a person and as a co-worker. He will be missed. But one thing I know fo sure is that he is now at a much better place. May the lord bless his soul and may the lord bless his family. I am proud to have met him and to have worked with him and I'll always keep him in my memory, in my heart and in my prayers.

Tony Mahmoudi
Tony Mahmoudi (Co-Worker)
January 23rd, 2013
Thinking of you and listening to Nicholas' favorite Polish carol. Love, Janet, Shelly & Sondra
Janet Ward (Cousins)
December 24th, 2012
No one ever expected that at such a young age, Nick would be gone. It still doesn’t feel real. I knew Nick only a short time before his life was tragically extinguished. But I’m very grateful to have had that time with him. It is not often that you meet someone like Nick. He was always there to lend a hand and would do so without complaint. Except when the neighbors tried to wake him at 6 in the morning to help shovel snow. But you can’t really blame him there.

When word of his death spread, there was an outpouring of grief and love for him. Even those that only met him a couple times grieved at the news of his passing. I was amazed at how far the effects of his untimely death had reached and been felt. It shows how many people truly cared about him.

I grieved for him as well. But I also thought about the good times Nick and I had. Touring Washington DC, epic Wii Tennis battles that lasted into the early hours of the morning, learning to snowboard, playing board games, watching movies, hitting golf balls at the driving range and so many more. Everyone grieves in their own way. For me, I choose to celebrate the life of an amazing person and the great times we shared. Nick will forever be missed. But I am so thankful that I had the privilege of knowing him. Good bye Nick and thank you for everything.
Chris (Friend)
September 25th, 2012
So much of what has been written here about Nick rings true. He was generous with his time, humble, driven, loyal, first in line to lend his many abilities, and always without complaint.

I got to know Nick best my Sophomore year at Nova, spending countless hours at Stef's playing Uno, putting together Jigsaw puzzles, playing Tetris...things that seemed trivial at the time, but are prized memories now.

You are missed Nick.
Paul Juska (Friend)
August 31st, 2012
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"Hello Nick... We all think of you often and miss you dearly. The last chat you and I had on the porch in Bethel is burned in my memory forever. Came across a another photo of you and Kim last week - miss you more ever since. Uncle Al"
Al Roy
May 18th, 2013
"Visted your room in my NJ house. I felt you there. I could see you sitting at your desk writing, staring out the window thinking, hiding under the covers/pillows not wanting to get up, folding your many hoodies, etc. Missing you more now than ever."
Stef Callens
May 7th, 2013
"Your little buddy, Tyler, misses you, Nick. Last week he said to me "Remember when at your house when I went to hug Nick and he didn't want one but I did it anyway and it made him laugh. I miss him.""
Stefanie Callens
January 3rd, 2013
"Missing you very much at this holiday season. We feel your absence at our home, but you are always in our thoughts and prayers."
Craig, Joanne, Justin and Daniel Sherman
December 24th, 2012
"Missing you on Christmas Eve- wesołych świąt... Love, Mom and Tug"
Kathryn Woronko
December 24th, 2012
"Nicholas was a great man, a great friend to me but more like a brother I never had. I will miss him dearly. And I wish his mother and father the best, you had a truly unbelievable son."
Jorge Casanova
December 23rd, 2012
"Missing you on Saint Nicholas Day. Love, Mom"
Kathryn Woronko
December 6th, 2012
"Nick - We saw the Trans Siberian Orchestra yesterday. You would have loved them - wish you could have been here to come with us. You introduced them to me by constantly blasting them on on your laptop this time of year. Miss you. <3"
Stefanie Callens
November 19th, 2012
"NDB - I had my first cup of hot cider with cinnamon the other day. It reminded me of sitting on the stools in your kitchen in Doylestown with Tug trying to jump up on us. A part of you is always with me."
Stef Callens
October 20th, 2012
"My accomplishments and “wins” in life aren’t the same without being able to share them with you. I really miss your hugs and advice - SLC"
Stefanie Callens
September 26th, 2012

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