[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. NICHOLAS BOCCIERI

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to extend my deepest 
sympathies to our former colleague, the Honorable John Boccieri and his 
family. On Saturday, June 11th, Mr. Boccieri's father, Nicholas 
Boccieri passed away at the age of 72.
  Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 9, 1938, ``Nick'' or better known 
to some as ``Jim'', was truly a leader in our community. After 
graduating from Youngstown Ursuline High School in 1956, he attended 
St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati for two years. After receiving a 
bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University, Nick went on to 
teach Latin, Spanish, Italian and English at Poland, Hubbard, and 
Lowellville High Schools in the Mahoning Valley for 30 years.
  Married to Rosemary Filisky on August 14, 1965, the couple was 
blessed with three sons including our former colleague John along with 
brothers Gregory and Nick. They helped provide a life filled with joy, 
laughter and love, and the fantastic gift of nine grandchildren.
  Nick was ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church in January of 
1998. As an active member of the parish, St. Anthony of Padua in 
Youngstown, Nick served as the Director of Youth Ministry and taught 
marriage preparation and confirmation formation classes.
  Please join me in extending our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies 
to the Boccieri family.

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