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Nicholas C. Calliagas

Nicholas (Nick) Calliagas passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024 at the age of 58.

He was born in 1965 in Wilmington, Delaware to his late father Costa Calliagas and his loving mother Jeanie Klezaras.

Nick always had an act for entrepreneurship, working at family run restaurants since the age of 8. When he wasn’t at the restaurant he would be found painting bridges with his father, saving every penny they earned to start their own food truck business in 1984 in Philadelphia. In his later years he worked as a Comcast technician serving the greater Philadelphia region.

Family was the most important thing to Nick. Always lending a helping hand to family and friends and making them feel appreciated and heard no matter how big or small. Nick had the gift of living life to the fullest spreading positivity and cheer to anyone around him. He had made sure you were family. He took great pride in his Greek heritage and his faith as a devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Costa Calliagas and step mother Amalia Calliagas. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy of 31 years and his 3 children Dino(Amanda), Markella, and Mihali(Jordan), grandchild Nikolas, Mother Jeanie Klezaras, sister DiAnna Jenkins(Andrick), brother in laws Nick and George Atsidis, his nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 10:30am- 11:30 am followed by a service at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N Broom St. Wilmington, DE.
Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Funeral Services

A visitation will be held on Wednesday August 28th from 10:30am- 11:30 am followed by a service at 11:30 am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 808 N Broom St. Wilmington, DE.
Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Condolences

    Donna Macindoe lit a candle and writes,
    I am so sad for your loss of your wonderful husband Nick. Those who live in our memories are never truly gone. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. ❤️
    08/24/2024 06:24 pm
    Michael Breznak lit a candle and writes,
    Your infectious smile will missed. Too young to leave us. May your memory be eternal.
    08/24/2024 06:26 pm
    Barb & Zibby lit a candle and writes,
    Nick was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Calliagas Family during this difficult time. Condolences 🙏
    08/24/2024 06:38 pm
    The Klotz Family lit a candle and writes,
    We are so sorry to hear about your loss, we will continue to think of you all keep you in our prayers during this difficult time. Sending all our love.
    08/24/2024 09:40 pm
    Kostas Axiotis writes,
    Nikos was an open hug for everyone, he always offered his smile and gave his family everything. He will be remembered by all in his second home, Greece, with love. Warmest condolences to all and Courage...
    08/25/2024 02:28 am
    Ron Pleis lit a candle and writes,
    Nick was a genuine friend who loved his family. I’ll miss his humor and the laughs we shared right up to That last Thursday evening. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to all of his Family. Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend the soul of Thy departed servant, Nicholas Calliagas, and pray to Thee to grant him rest, O Lord, in the place of Thy rest, where all Thy blessed saints repose, where the light of Thy countenance shineth. Amen
    08/25/2024 10:47 am
    Thomas Maty writes,
    Memory Eternal!
    08/25/2024 02:20 pm
    Luke Clancy lit a candle and writes,
    Mr.Calliagas was like a second father to me. He always greeted me with a smile and said “Mr. Clancy how the h**l are you!” And he always knew how to bring a smile to my face. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to my second family, I love you all!
    08/25/2024 08:12 pm
    Josh Millman lit a candle and writes,
    I would like to thank nick for being another dad to me after my dad died when he and others were helping me with my eagle when I was in 394 and 37 and also allowing me to get to know Mike when he was in 394 with me even though I am not able to go to Delaware I am going to try to check in on Mike when I can and give him the support I can to nick please watch over us like my dad is doing
    08/25/2024 08:28 pm
    Lew Hansen lit a candle and writes,
    Nick, You were always a loving father and husband talking about your family and your heritage all the time. You were a hard worker and you will be missed by the many you have touched in your life. My condolences to the family. Lew
    08/25/2024 08:30 pm
    Stephanie Frangia Baker lit a candle and writes,
    Jeannie and the entire loving family, my heart is broken. Nick was beautiful and young. I am so sorry for your loss. You’ll be in my prayers.
    08/25/2024 09:27 pm
    Tomas Lambert lit a candle and writes,
    I am so sorry for your loss. I work for Comcast and Nick and I were on the same team when he transferred to Downingtown. He was a great guy and a fantastic coworker. I'll really miss our daily conversations and his willingness to always lend a hand or offer advice. He'll be truly missed.
    08/25/2024 09:49 pm
    Angela Malicki writes,
    Cuz you will be missed more than words.
    08/25/2024 10:09 pm
    Jeanie Klezaras, Nick's mother lit a candle and writes,
    My beloved son, my first born. You know how proud I am of you .. in your role of a son, a father, husband, brother, grandfather, Uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Love of your country, love of your heritage (being Greek), a joker, a dancer, a family man, love of your church and your trust in God, everything. My son, my first born, may your Memory be Eternal. You now live in our heart and will always. Rest in peace Nicky mou. I'll love you forever and a day, H Miterasou
    08/25/2024 10:41 pm
    Lakshmi Balaji lit a candle and writes,
    My deepest condolences to the whole family. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
    08/26/2024 07:30 am
    Ron Vadakin lit a candle and writes,
    Gone too soon my Friend. Nick, you were a great man and role model for co-workers and even upper mgmt. Always enjoyed our conversations and funny anecdotes. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. Ron
    08/26/2024 09:54 am
    Amanda Calliagas lit a candle and writes,
    I am so saddened and sorry for this loss. It feels like so much light has been taken out of this world and away from this family. Nick was so full of life, energy, and fun. It is just so hard to understand why God would need him home so early. We may never understand, but we will cherish all the memories we have of him and with him. May his memory be eternal 🙏🏼
    08/26/2024 10:05 am
    The Campbells lit a candle and writes,
    We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. Nick was someone all of Michael's friends really looked up to and he will be deeply missed.
    08/26/2024 01:21 pm
    Michael Hilt writes,
    Nick, it's been about two years since I last saw you. In our many years as co-workers, you always came across as an honest, thoughtful, caring, humorous individual. I know I won't be the only person to remember you like that because in my almost 12 years at Comcast, I've never heard a single person speak about you in a manner that wasn't positive. You will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
    08/26/2024 02:01 pm
    Ben Marable lit a candle and writes,
    Nick, You were the best mentor I could have ever asked for. You were there for me in my many obstacles both personal and professional over the years. You always knew when I needed someone to just listen to me or when I needed your words of wisdom. I will never forget all of the great times we had. You will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. Ben
    08/26/2024 02:28 pm
    Radcliffe Anderson lit a candle and writes,
    Nick for the short time I have work with you, we learned a lot about each other. It saddens my heart to know it was the day before your passing, we were both working together, solving problems and getting the job done. I’m going to miss you my friend and colleague, Sleep in peace my friend. My sincere condolences to your entire family and may God give them the strength during this period of grief .
    08/26/2024 04:07 pm
    Mark Willams lit a candle and writes,
    Nick, I know you are in the arms of God, my friend. Thank you for being a man I looked forward to seeing whenever you came into the Downingtown facility. You always had a smile on your face, and always took a moment to chat. The light that was you among us is now a shining star above us. Rest in peace, my friend. 🙏🏾✝️❤️
    08/26/2024 11:54 pm
    DiAnna Jenkins writes,
    My dearest brother ❤️, it hurts so badly the thought of living this life without you here. You were there for me my entire life. From teaching me to climb out of my crib/playpen to paying for my first semester in college and so much more. We texted every day and spoke often. We sure had some serious and funny-silly conversations. You loved life and lived it to the fullest. You loved a good time and were the king of the party. Family was your number one! Your laugh was contagious, and your smile lit up a room. You never met a stranger. It always amazed me how you could carry a conversation with anyone. You were funny and always had a "come back". You were a storyteller, boy could you tell a story - a BSer - but a great storyteller. And brutally honest, not to be hurtful but helpful. You would help anyone at the drop of a hat. It didn't matter if it was giving advice over the phone or a move across states. You were always available. I always looked up to you and wanted you to be proud of me. When you came to Georgia in September of 2021 to visit and see our property and the house, you said you felt so relaxed. I loved that you felt that way. What meant the world to me was when you said, "You've done good, kid. I don't have to worry about you anymore." My big brother was proud of me!! Nick, there is a void. You took a piece of me with you when you left. I love you so much and miss you even more. Please watch over me. Until we meet again! ~your little sister
    08/27/2024 10:54 am
    Joanne Squires lit a candle and writes,
    First, my condolences to the entire Calliagas family on the passing of your beloved, husband, father, and brother. I also extend the condolences of many of my former coworkers in the Federal Building with whom I shared this horrific news. They are all saddened by Nick's passing at such a young age. To Nick, aka "Nick from 7th and Arch"....I never thought I'd have to be leaving these words for you. It's so surreal. For myself and all of us who stood in line waiting for the "best of the best", in pouring rain, snow, unGodly heat, it sure was worth it. I was always astonished that with the huge clientele you had, that you remembered every person's preferences, all the way down to how we liked our coffee or tea. Sheer genius! It was never ending jokes, laughs....always a party at Nick's. We would look across the way to 6th Street and that poor person had no one in line and she would just look over at your cart, I'm sure wishing for some of us to leave the long line and go there. Nope. We were loyal!! Plus we knew you would curse us out if you caught us. I'll never forget one morning waiting in line and seeing your bald head, shaving it after losing a bet. We told you those "Cowgirls" were no good!!! But you always stood by them. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that for many years you were half of the dynamic duo of Nick and Gus. I just loved your dad - the faces he would make at you behind your back. What a trip. I remember him sometimes saying things to me and I wasn't grasping it and you would translate and he'd say "what's a matter with you." That I understood. Please tell him I enjoyed being his lottery number runner for him, I still to this day can remember his favorite number....127. It still comes out a lot. Nick, you were our family, our friend, a special part of our memories, that time can never take from us. We will now hold those memories even closer in our hearts. I refuse to say goodbye, I say farewell my friend until we meet again on the other side. I'll be the one with the extra cream, three sugar coffee. Rest easy in His peace.
    08/27/2024 01:57 pm
    Mike and Debbie Suwala writes,
    Nick. You were one of the best the neighbors anyone could have. We known you, and Kathy for 30 years. That's half of our lives. We're family and this hurts . We have alot of great memories. Too many to share but there are two that stand out. Your last Easter dinner was awesome!! It usually is crappy weather when its your year to do it but that particular year it was sunny and hot. So hot that Mike got you one of Nicole's welding helmets. I wont forget my deal about saying if you and Mike put a fence up I would get pregnant again. Kathy was already pregnant with Markella. Sooo needless to say you and Mike had no nothing better to do but do the fence that weekend. I had Nicole the next year. Last but not least morning glories umm. Every year you planted them knowing that Mike couldn't stand them. You would watch with amusement Mike trying to kill the plant with everything he could think of. You even had Nicolena ( My mom ) included having her say how much she loved it every year. You felt bad that you decided to disclose.that when we moved. Nice trick lol You will surely will be missed. RIP good neighbor
    08/27/2024 05:56 pm
    Barbara Makas writes,
    Nick and Kathy were neighbors of my parents soon after they married. A beautiful couple who raised children who had the qualities that their parents taught them. My Mom and Dad were so fortunate to have them as neighbors and I enjoyed their company when I visited. Nick was always there after my Dad passed in case my Mom needed anything. I know he is in heaven and I'm so happy and honored to have know the family. My thoughts and prayers are with them and a heavy heart to. Love to all.
    08/27/2024 07:59 pm
    Matthew Howard lit a candle and writes,
    So sad to hear of your passing. Nick, it was a pleasure knowing you and working along side of you during my Comcast days. You always seemed to be so calm, cool, and collected despite any job stress we encountered along the way. You were such a great guy! Heaven earned its newest angel in you. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, loved ones, coworkers, and anyone who you touched with your light and life from your sunrise to your sunset. Farewell and blessings Nick.
    08/27/2024 08:18 pm
    Chris Nowaczyk lit a candle and writes,
    Nick You are truly going to be missed, I'm looking back at all our texts Messages and everyone starts with you saying hey pal, thank you for being my friend anytime I had a problem and called you. You always had the right thing to say. I am going to miss you, buddy❤️
    08/27/2024 10:47 pm
    pete kledaras lit a candle
    08/29/2024 09:07 pm
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    08/30/2024 02:05 pm
    Dante Principe, Sr. lit a candle and writes,
    t: WW
    08/30/2024 02:18 pm
    George Kledaras writes,
    May his memory be eternal. My cousin, a devoted Christian, husband, father, and self-made man, now rests in the Lord’s embrace. May God grant him eternal peace and strength to his family. Αἰωνία ἡ μνήμη.
    08/31/2024 07:01 pm
    Stephanos Haviaras lit a candle and writes,
    The best memories were at the cart,I would be out living my youth dreaming of the life we would work for. Our dad's taught us hard work,and family. I tried to catch up with you the past 7 years but something came in the middle. You did a great job with the family brother.You made sure they were always good and you did it with love and passion and dedication to Spetie(home) . My condolences to Katarina a great wife and friend I'm sorry you lost your man .Word can't explain the shock. Dean , Michael we had these talks your dad raised you to be men and you have become the men he wanted,I'm sorry you lost him soon but he was getting you ready for your journey. Marcella you were his jewel he will be watching over you forever. He will live through his words that he always preached . His memory will be eternal and his smile will always shine..God bless all of you..love always your family.
    09/02/2024 11:11 pm
    Bob Kirn writes,
    We met Nick through scouts and became friends along the way. He was truly a wonderful person and I'm grateful for the time we got to hang around on our scout trips and meetings. He had a great personality and you could see that he was a awesome father by the way he took the time to look after and mentor other children in the troop including my son Jared. I will miss his funny jokes and his texts to check on me and the family. My sincere condolences to Kathy and the children.
    09/03/2024 01:08 pm
    Demetri Zerefos & family lit a candle and writes,
    I was out of the country when Markella texted me the news, and I am still in shock and disbelief that he is gone. It seems like a bad dream because I had just seen him at his father's memorial service a couple weeks prior. I grew up with him and I have lots of fond memories together and he will always be in my heart. He always had a smile and always used to joke around; he was the person everyone wanted as a friend. He was very patriotic about his Greek heritage, religion, and he was a great family man. He will be missed greatly. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and our thoughts and prayers are with them, for God to give them the strength they need. May his memory be eternal.
    09/16/2024 08:17 pm

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