Remembering a Friend
08/09/2010A few short weeks ago, Vendors Exchange lost a dear friend and colleague. Dave Nicolli, a member of the VE family for 16 years who specialized in prepping new equipment and bill changers, passed away suddenly on July 15th. All of us at Vendors Exchange are deeply saddened by his loss, and our condolences go out to his family as he was taken from all of us far too soon.
Many at VE shared fond memories of Dave, his love of family, love of golf, and his kindness, including just a few of those by VE colleagues shared below:
Dave would peek through the parts racks and give me a wave from time to time. It still feels strange that he is gone and I won’t see him. He was so proud of his grandchildren and his family. He came around with new pictures and would beam. I stood in line last night at the wake for Dave waiting to talk to his sons…[his son] said, “My dad didn’t always love the work, but he always loved the people at VE.” I don’t think any statement summed up Dave more perfectly than that.
In a very close skins match with the bulk of the money on the line, Dave asked me, “Do You Inhale or Exhale when you swing the club,” as I was standing over the ball lining up my drive on the last hole! Dave won the money! Gotta love him!
Dave was such a very good person. He was always so good to me & helped me with whatever I needed. Every time I saw him it would put a smile on my face & I’d get a “Hi Hon”. I have a lot of good memories of Dave & am very fortunate to have known him. The world needs more class acts like Dave. It’d make the world a much better place.
