Obituary of Nicholas Carmin Misisco

Born August 13, 1948 in Fernie, BC Nick Misisco passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015 at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge, BC at age 67. He is pre-deceased by: Father: Frederick Misisco and Mother: Margaret Swan. Nick is survived by Wife: Melody, Daughters: Nicole Gray, Husband Troy, Granddaughter Carmen; Daughter Janine Couture, Husband Chris. Sister Lucille Schmoker, Brother Tom Misisco, Nieces: Valerie Bosk, Marnie Grey and numerous cousins. Nick’s awards and memberships included: Meadow Gardens Golf Club and ABCOM (Association of Broadcast Communicators). His most recent employment was as Senior Manager of Client Solutions for Western Canada Rogers Communications. After a brief battle with a rare form of brain cancer Nick succumbed to complications of the disease. Born on lucky Friday, August 13, 1948, Nick was a precocious child. Always up for an adventure. He left home at an early age and tried his hand at many things. He worked as a Fuller Brush salesman, then welding flatbed trailers. He met a new friend and his interest in radio was born. He had a short stint as a radio personality. He DJ’d for a short time, then joined the navy at the age of 19. After leaving the Navy he started a commercial cleaning company with a friend. They sold that and he moved to Golden where he purchased a dry cleaners. He met his wife, Melody in 1973, and married in 1975. In 1977, experiencing hard times they moved to North Vancouver with their first daughter. He was able to land a job at CKO Radio with John Newberry. From there he moved on to CKVU, VU13, UTV, Canwest Global, Shaw media where he finally retired in 2014 to enjoy time with his wife and enjoy his passion of golf and travel. In November 2014 he joined Rogers Communications, where he stayed until he became ill. He was awarded the 2015 Audrey Award for outstanding commitment and contribution to the advertising industry. He loved golf, family, friends, travel, jokes and his career. Everyone whom he met was left feeling good and became a part of his life. His most recent boss and friend was quoted as saying “the best that this industry has ever seen”. He traveled to Greece, England, France, and Holland, and enjoyed many golf trips. He had golfed throughout BC, the US, Mexico, and not too long ago was proud to have attended the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. His heart was at Meadow Gardens Golf Course. He loved his family and friends, and he was the consummate joker. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and support staff at both Royal Columbia Hospital and Ridge Meadows Hospital for all the wonderful care and attention given to Nick. No Flowers please. Donations to BC Cancer Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC or a charity of your choice. Click here to donate to the or A Celebration of Nick’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 between 1 and 4 pm at the Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows, BC. Contact information: