Nicholas Joseph Viva
We, the family of the late Nicholas Viva would like to express our deepest appreciation for all the prayers, condolences, love and support sent to us during Dad’s illness and passing. We would like to thank all our friends, family and colleagues who sent food to our homes and the hospitals, mass and sympathy cards, donations, online condolences, flowers, and who supported us with visits and chats. Your kindness and support gave us such strength and will never be forgotten. To Michelle and Joanne who kept our home welcoming and the teapot always full, worlds cannot express our thanks. To all those who braved two stormy days to honor Dad at his wake and funeral, we thank you. To Dad’s nephews, his pallbearers; Mark Jenkins, Tony Jenkins, Christopher MacNeil, Troy Jenkins, Davy Viva, and Trevor Mackinnon, Dad would have been so proud and we are so grateful to you. To honorary pallbearers; Angus Romeo, Paul MacCormick, Charlie Walker, Elmer Roper, Chad Farrell, Jimmy Viva and Billy Gillam our heartfelt thanks. To the readers; Fred Howard, Billy Morrison and Betty Jenkins, you honored Dad with your sincerity and respect. To his nieces and god children, Maria Viva, Laureen Jenkins, and Liane Jenkins thank you for a touching offertory procession. To Shannon Ianetti and the choirs of St. Pius X and Immaculate Conception Parishes, thank you for the beautiful music and hymns: Sharon your solo was inspiring and Dad would have been so proud that you honored him with your voice and talent. To Fr. JJ MacDonald, celebrant, and Deacon Greg Murphy, thank you for a beautiful liturgy. To alter servers Steve Blowers and Bobby Joe, thank you. Our thanks as well to Anne Marie and Darrell for assisting us in arranging the liturgy. Our sincere thanks to KOC Santa Maria Council 2024 for prayers offered at Dad’s wake as well as Mary Jenkins for leading prayers with the family. Thank you to Fr. MacDow, Fr. MacLeod, Fr. Thomas John, and Fr. Edwards for your visits to Nick in the hospital. A special thank you to Nick’s friends, the ladies of St. Pius X CWL, for preparing and serving lunch following the funeral. We also wish to sincerely thank the Cape Breton Regional Police Service for the respectful escort given to Dad. Dad was so blessed to have many caring and competent health care professionals in his life. Most importantly was the care he received from his family doctor, Dr. Michel McKeough. Thank you for the respect and attention you gave to Dad. To Louise McKeough, your caring and rapport with Dad will never be forgotten. To the nurses and staff from the Dialysis Units at Northside General Hospital and the “Mothership”-Cape Breton Regional Hospital, you became Dad’s second family. We thank you for your loving care and for allowing us to share in your lives, you were such a big part of Dad’s life. To the nurses in C.C.U. Cape Breton Regional Hospital, thank you for taking care of Dad and us as well. We’d like to thank the paramedics who so professionally and compassionately took Dad to the Northside General where he was so lovingly cared for. Many thanks to the V.O.N. and Dr. Harry Pollett and Dr. Rex Dunn for the treatments and care given to Dad. To doctors from the Renal Clinic; Dr. Tom Hewlett, Dr. Siva Thanamayooran, and Dr. Gordon Yeung, we are grateful for your years of care. Finally to Manning, Erica and Staff of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, thank you for your professionalism and personal touch.
With thankful hearts for all we have received,
Mary, Elizabeth, Max and Nicholas, Lynn, Ron, Cathy, Gregory and Janice. The Jenkins and Viva Families.
