Nicholas Francis Pape, Jr.
March 13, 1943 - August 16, 2012
Obituary
LTC Nicholas F. Pape, Jr. (Ret.) "Nick" of Aberdeen passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, August 16, 2012
He is the beloved father of Nicholas F. Pape III (Nick) & wife Charisse of Valrico, FL, and Christine M. Carestia (Tina) & husband Robert of Aberdeen, MD. Dear brother of Almeda L. Pape of Waterbury, CT. Devoted grandfather of Brandon M. Carestia, Justin A. Carestia, and Alyssa N. Carestia, of Aberdeen, MD.
He graduated from the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!) with a B.S. in Industrial Administration and retired after 23 years as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. Nick proudly and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he continued his service in personnel & logistics management, communications, product development, and ended his military career at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD and as an Installation Commander at Harry Diamond Labs in Adelphi, MD. After retiring from the US Army, he settled in Aberdeen, MD to be close to his daughter and then worked for the State of Maryland for the next 17 years.
Nick enjoyed traveling regionally & internationally, bowling, riding his motorcycle, taking everyone else's money in friendly poker games, working on his cars, his 3 miniature schnauzers, and time with his family. He always put his kids first to be the best Dad he could, was known as the "kindest man", is much loved and will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited for visitation at Tarring Cargo Funeral Home 333 S. Parke Street, Aberdeen on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 257 S. Law Street at 10 am. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675, or https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Graveside
Mon Aug 20, 2012 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Arlington National Cemetery • 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211
Visitation
Fri Aug 24, 2012 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat Aug 25, 2012 @ 10:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
FL
Frank & Dianne Lescalett
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Nick and Tina: Our sympathy on the passing of your father. Frank and Dianne Lescalett (Kim's parents)
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Aunt Sue and Uncle Dick
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Nick and Tina, We have deep admiration for your dad's service to our country and the fine job of raising you both. He was a great man and he will be missed. Nick and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you both.
TJ
Tom James
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Nick and Tina: The James Family in California send their condolences. Love, Cathy, Tom, Charlie and Cari
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Frank and Julie Sturek
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Dear Nick, Tina and families, We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was such a nice man.
MZ
Monica Zimmerman
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I worked with Nick for several years back in the early 80s in the C3I Division of the US Army Test and Evaluation Command. On Monday nights a group of us, including Nick, bowled in a league on post, and it was always a good time. Nick was a good guy, always there to help you out of a jam, and a good Soldier. Here's to ya, Nick!