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Nicholas John Vistica 1925 - 2016

Nicholas John Vistica was born on August 19, 1925 in New York, New York United States, and died at age 91 years old on November 16, 2016 in Ridgewood, NJ.

Nicholas John Vistica

August 19, 1925

New York, New York, United States

November 16, 2016

Ridgewood, New Jersey, 07450, United States

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Introduction

Parents Grgo Vistica and Yurka Seselj Siblings Mary A Vistica and Lucille Gradel As a child of immigrants, Nick believed in creating a fair playing field and promoting human potential. He was extremely close to his sisters all his life.
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1925

Birthday

August 19, 1925

Birthdate

New York, New York United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

His parents were born in Croatia near Opuzen, Neretva Valley. Mama’s family had flourishing farmland. She came to America in 1920 sponsored by her brother Ante, who settled on Staten Island. She was physically strong and soon married and had children. Times were tough during the Great Depression but eventually the Teamsters Union got raises for the dockworkers on Manhattan’s west side. Mama worked as the Super of her building and other jobs to help her family.
Early Life & Education

Nicholas was accepted to Stuyvesant High School and graduated from Fordham College, obtaining Master’s degrees later from Fordham and NYU. As he stated, any school which required a special test for entry had to be a good school. When Nick wore his Arista Honor Society pin when called to the service in 1943, the recruitment lawyer gave him a 6 month reprieve to finish his first year of college. An accelerated student, he completed 2 years in that one year. The pivotal decision may have saved his life in WWII. Having a last name which began at the end of the alphabet also proved fortunate, as he was first sent to Italy. Under the GI bill he was able to obtain advanced degrees and a low interest mortgage after marrying Catherine Birch.
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2016

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November 16, 2016

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Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450, United States
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Nicholas John Vistica lived 17 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 91.

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11/11/2024

On Veterans Day I found a photo of dad’s 4th Platoon Co.D 18th Bn from Camp Wheeler GA. 1944. I watched a PBS show which detailed the route of the 4th Armored Div in Europe and dad’s 5th Division seemed similar, extending from the Siegfried Line in Germany to the Hurtgen Forest of Belgium and back to liberate the German camps in Spring 1945. What sacrifices were made for our freedoms and to continue the democratic way of life. After the 2024 election I am concerned with preserving same and promoting dad’s legacy in upholding the dignity and potential of each individual.
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