Mr. Nicholas Gregory Faraklas, 65, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Oaks of Savannah.
Nick was born in East Orange, NJ on April 6, 1956 and grew up in Toms River, NJ. After 2 years of community college, Nick completed his biology degree at the University of South Carolina. After college, he joined the United States Navy and spent 4 years as a Weapons Officer aboard the submarine, the USS Indianapolis.
This led him to his destination of choice, Hawaii. While stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he enjoyed scuba diving and windsurfing. After his honorable discharge, he received his MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
In July of 1990, Nick married his best friend and soulmate, Judy. He and Judy resided in Downingtown, PA for more than 20 years where they raised their cherished daughter, Angela. During his career in the pharmaceutical industry, Nick helped bring to market numerous life-saving drugs for hemophilia, breast cancer, and other cancers. After retiring, Nick and Judy built a new life in Savannah, Georgia.
While in Savannah, he was an active member of his community volunteering in many events. Nick was an avid pickleball and tennis player. He volunteered with the Humane Society in various facets which included fostering and finding forever homes for many cats. An avid world traveler, he celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary in the Galapagos Islands in February of 2020.
He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Geraldine Faraklas. He is survived by his wife, Judy Faraklas, his beloved daughter Angela Faraklas, his sisters: Virginia and Jim Farley of Skowhegan, ME, Cathy and Gary Young of Toana, VA, and Diana Demarest and Joe Babcock of Greene, NY, and many nieces and nephews.
Nick had many friends (human and feline) who will remember him as a kind, loving, and generous soul.
By his request, a memorial service will be held at the Jersey Shore where he spent his childhood summers and had an annual family vacation.
If so desired, please make a donation in his memory to the Humane Society, Savannah, GA.
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The Emery’s
Judy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We only met him a few times but he was a kind and generous person.
Our deepest condolences
Karen & Bob Emery
Katharine Marshall
Nick was a quiet, active guy who I wish had more time with Judy in this lovely place. We love cats but Nick was a true feline friend, always looking to place those he had fostered. He is gone too soon—reminding each of us that you need to live life to the fullest each day, since the future isn’t assured.
Patti Heleva
Judy, Wishing you peace and comfort during this very hard time. ❤️
Kay McCosh
Judy, my deepest condolences. Kay McCosh
Eileen Hyer
Dear Judy, Angela and family,
Warm thoughts are with you now and the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We only knew Nick for a short period of time. We found him to be kind, funny and loving. He will be missed.
Eileen and Lee Hyer
Nancy and Ross Petronchak
Dear Judy and Angela, please accept our sincere condolences. Nick was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
Nancy and Ross Petronchak
Becky Bates
Judy our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Angela and all of your families for this great loss. May your happiest memories be kept close in your time of need.
Our deepest condolences,
Becky and Ed Bates
Bill and Debbie Barr
Dear Judy
Our heart breaks for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Love
Bill and Debbie Barr
Marian Mackle
Judy: I am so sorry for this loss. Nick was a kind person and he will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you and Angela.
Sincerely, Marian
Willard Rock
Dear Judy and Angela,
We were so sorry to hear of Nicks passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Bill and Mary Rock
Ann Schram
Dear Judy,
I will remember Nick from all his volunteer work in this county for the underprivileged people and the abandoned 26 cats at Butterbean Beach which he fed (every day) and trapped for neutering and healing. Those are big shoes to fill but Nick showed us the way.
Ann Schram
Becky Dalleck
Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Angela.
Rosemary Longueira
My heartfelt sympathy to Judy and family for such a great loss. Nick was a fine man with an incredible heart full of compassion and love for cats. He was a wonderful friend to the shelter pets at the Humane Society where I often saw him. Please be assured that Jesus ran to Nick and welcomed him to Heaven and he is now safe in the Savior’s arms. God bless you all.
Gina Snyder
Judy, I did not know Nick well but when I would read about his cat fostering -I realized what a kind, gentle soul he was. He had a huge heart and was so nurturing. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers & hugs. Gina Snyder
Karen Eskew
Our heartfelt condolences sweet lady, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
June Alston
Dear Judy,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed dinners with you and Nick, through SNC dinner clubs. Greg especially enjoyed talking pickleball with Nick. He will be missed.
Condolences,
June and Greg Alston
Diane Muzzy
Judy,
So sorry for your loss. May your many fond memories of Nick help carry you through this most difficult time.
Tracy Ambler
Dear Judy and Angela,
I knew Nick for only a few years and only through pickleball, but I knew him to be a kind and generous person. I am also inclined to enjoy the company of cats, so we had that link as well. He will be missed greatly.
Tracy
Ande L Bodary Jr
Dear Judy and Angela…
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. While Nick’s passing may and does cause heart break for all of his friends, I can only imagine how much this loss affects both of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers…alway.
Karen Morris
Dear Judy and Angela,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Nick many times in social occasions and knew him to be a wonderful man. For me, anyone who has a love of animals has a heart of gold.
My thoughts are with you as you go through this sad time.
Karen Morris
Kate Kastner
Dear Judy and Angela,
I admit I just shed some tears at this news. Nick was energetic, humorous, and always had good ideas for SCAT. Best example I have is his idea of having SCAT volunteers do cat-sitting with the revenue going to SCAT.
My thoughts are with you.
Stefanie Urzua
Dear Judy and Angela,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know what a wonderful man Nick was and know how much he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Stefanie and Gus Urzua
Diana. Demarest
Nick was the most wonderful brother to all his sisters .He was such a wonderful kind person and our hearts truly beyond broken but our memories and strong family will always keep him close to our hearts forever until we meet again love you Virginia , Cathy and Diana
Diana. Demarest
Nick was the most wonderful brother to all his sisters .He was such a wonderful kind person and our hearts truly beyond broken but our memories and strong family will always keep him close to our hearts forever until we meet again love you Virginia , Cathy and Diana ❤️❤️❤️
Sheila Stallings
Judy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that the love of your family and friends will comfort you at this difficult time. With love, Sheila Stallings
Elizabeth Munro
Dear Judy and Angela,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Nick was a wonderful, kind man. His care and nurturing of the cats in need was an example of his generous heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Nick’s family.
Liz and Mike Munro
bonnie kelly
Dear Judy,
I am so happy that I got to talk to Nick and give him a big hug the day we all met over bocce. Even when he was hurting, he gave us all a big smile. Nick was a good guy with a gentle soul. Take care of yourself, Dear Friend.
Bonnie
Nicholas C. Procaccini
I am so sorry to hear of Nicks passing. I never met a more kind and gentle person . Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Nick Procaccini
Gail Teplin
Dear Judy and Angela,
I first knew Nick through New Neighbors pickleball, where his enthusiasm and kindness made me feel like I belonged to the group. My thoughts are with you as you deal with your loss.
Pam Josey
Judy, I am so sorry that you have lost your best friend & love of your life. Prayers for your comfort & peace.
Raine Theis
Judy & Angela, I am so sorry for your loss of Nick. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Lee and Eileen Hyer
In very few lives do the mundane circumstances of just living conspire to produce a most remarkable person. We have had one among us. Rumi tells us not to turn our head, to keep looking at the real place, as that is where the light enters you. That is where life is. Nick had the special sense of the real place in life, the common moments of infinite value. He validated all of us and enriched the everyday spaces in our living, and to have patience with everything unresolved. When with him I never felt taxed or un-special. Quiet empathy was his way. He loved people and life as if they were sent to him for an upgrade. He was humorous and empowering. He could really be funny. He did not search for answers which could not be given now. He was calm, in the moment; in pickle ball, in his dedication to cats, in trivia, in his funny, funny ways, in his joy with family, and in his way of living with powerful softness – with everyone. His interpersonal genius was just being. He made all of us live more, to live our questions without the need for an answer. And, he was a Jersey Boy. Perhaps someday in the future, we all will gradually, without even noticing it, live our way into a better “us.” Part of this will have come from this remarkable human being. Rest Nick: We needed and grew from you in ways yet to unfold.
• Lee and Eileen Hyer
Lynn Townsend
Judy,
Nick was such a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Townsend and Peter Quinn
Thomas Stanley
Judy,
Nick was considerate and
kind as anyone I have known.
I miss him greatly at tennis.
He always had the welfare of
others and his country in mind.
Eric Larson
Nick was a joy to be with in our retirement pursuits of pickleball and tennis together. I’m so sorry he left us all too soon. I’ll miss and remember his happy personality.
Kevin Silis
Mr. Faraklas was my Weapons Officer on board the USS Indianapolis, very sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him well as a good man and an outstanding officer. My condolences to his family!
Carl Koplin, MD
My wife and I were saddened to hear the news of your passing..
I have known Nick for over sixty years. We grew up next door to each other and he was like a second brother to me. Growing up, we spent every summer day with our families for many years, playing on the Jersey Shore beaches together. In high school, he drove me to school everyday.
College and careers separated us by distance, but our families remained close. We transferred the deed to our family vacation cottage to Nick so it could remain in the family for nearly 100 years now.
You will be missed as you join my brother and our parents in heaven. May you be at peace.
Larry and Ilene Schnabel
Dear Judy and Angela: We are so very sorry for your loss. Nike was a very special, caring, and generous guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michele Saunders
Sending healing prayers and comforting thoughts. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Nedra Weaver
I am very sorry to learn of Nick’s passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your daughter.
Mary Mester
Judy & Family
I so sorry to learn of Nick’s passing, a life gone too soon. Sending prayers and peace to you and your family.
Dawn Cordo
Dear Judy and Angela. We were so saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. May time heal and fond memories fill the void. With sympathy. Dawn and Vince Cordo