Nicholas Trivelas Obituary

Once again, it is a privilege to recall Father Nick, the wonderful person who made my stay in Charleston one of the most meaningful of my life while I was a cadet at the Citadel. He was as beloved as he was respected and a wonderful man as well as a great pastor for the community he led.

A day to remember a wonderful man who impacted many of us at the Citadel. I recall his warmth and kindness, a personification of paternal and fraternal love that helped make my four-year stay in Charleston among the most special of my life. He was a wonderful representative of Charleston´s Greek community which he led.

This is the anniversary of the passing of Father Nicholas Trivelas, someone who was, I believe, very special to all of us at the Citadel while he was our pastor, he certainly was to me. He was kind, caring and considerate as well as intelligent with a sweet sense of humor. I am very grateful that he played a part in our lives. Just wanted to share those memories on the anniversary of his passing.

Bill

Father Trivelas was a very special mentor and friend during my four years at the Citadel (Fall of 1964 through Spring of 1968) where he would accompany our small Greek Orthodox group on Sundays, providing us with counsel and advice, and opened his home and family to us. Through him, I was incorporated into the wonderful Greek community in Charleston whose members always made me feel that I was a native son. He was an exemplary human being in every sense, full of love, generosity and humor. We all loved him very much.

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My life has been truly blessed to have crossed paths with this extraordinary member of the Holy Priesthood. We had so many shared interests,quickly became friends, and kept in touch over the years. I will always treasure his wisdom and friendship.

Father Nick,
You were thought of often and missed very much during our church's Centennial Celebration!
Love,
Terri Gelegotis Bomar

I am very much blessed that my Papou lived a very happy life. I will remember him forever. I will miss him and always remember him in my heart. God bless him.

I am blessed to know that Fr.Nick is in my blood. I will always love and cherrish him in my heart

I was blessed to have known Father Nick. He had a wonderful voice and my memory of him has sustained me when I moved around the country because of the Navy and most recently when I was very ill. He was truly a dedicated, sincere priest who touched many lives and his memories and thoughtfulness will live on in all of those he touched.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

To all the members of Father Nicholas C. Trivelas' family and to all
who have been touched by a wonderful, loving, sincere and truly a dedicated priest who has left a tremendous void in many lives and
members of Holy Trinity.

I believe this is what Father Nick would say to everyone at this time.

To those I love and those who love me.

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to say and do. You must not tune yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.

I gave to you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you have shown, but now it's time that I travel on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust;
It's only for a while that we must
part. So keep the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will
come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love, soft and clear.

And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with open arms and say, "Welcome Home."

I was blessed to have worked with
such a Pater for many years who was truly a man of the cloth.

Father Nick cannot be outdone from what we all learned from him regarding our faith, music, stories, life (and his great humor). We were very fortunate to have had Father Nick as our Spiritual Leader for 60 years.

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
May his memory be eternal.
Rest in peace, Pater

Dear Dusty, Carrie, Chris, Faye and Nick:

Please accept my most heartfelt and deepest sympathy in the loss of "Pater".

He was an exceptional person and all of us of the "Holy Trinity" community in Charleston were truly blessed to have had him as "Our Pater" for so many years. I have always looked forward to coming home and going to church to experience and feel the Divine Liturgy with him and his beautiful voice. I cannot imagine my next visit without him, I have known no other "Pater" and he will always live in my heart and prayers.

May His Memory Be Eternal!

Sincerely,
Angelica Sponza (Ki Demos)
Izmir, Turkey

To the Trivelas family,
My family has countless memories of our beloved "Pater": our family's marriage ceremonies and baptisms, Sunday and Greek Schools to name a few. And who will ever forget seeing Pater walking the church grounds with the faithful Zues(s) by his side? He will forever hold a special place in our hearts. With all our love - Elizabeth and Mike Wade, Alexis, Michael and Leah

To all of you in the Greek community,
My heartfelt condolences.
I was so blessed by Father Nick.
Love,
Adeline Jager Ferdon

Dear Trivelas family
Our deepest condolences for Father's Nickolas death. We'll always remember his kindness when we came to Charleston, 25 years ago. We have been honored by his friendship and we have learned a lot from his wisdom. He was a great man and the best priest we ever met. We’ll always remember him with love and affection.
God bless you all.
Stella and George Thomopoulos
Prof. of Cell Biology

To the entire Trivelas family my most earnest and heartfelt sympathy. Fr Nick will always be in my dearest memories. From the beginning of my time playing organ with Nick's band I was always made to feel welcome and accepted by this precious man. I pray for God's comfort and blessings for all of you during your time of sorrow. Father Nick will be missed by so many.

Dear Trivelas Family,
Words cannot express how saddened we are on the passing of Father Nick. He was an inspiration to all of us and he will be truly missed.
May God continue to bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
love,
Patti, Leon, Marianthe, and Rosie Kolokithas

Pater Mou,
There are not enough words to express the pain the Stoucker family feels over your death. You were a spiritual leader that taught his flock(the Greek community) a legacy we will carry on forever. You kind smile greeted everyone who entered the Hellenic Center with warmth and love. Your beautiful voice chanting during the orthos and liturgy services would reach the heavens. The children in this community who have passed through your hands have been blessed by God. We have lived through the "Trivelas Era". I am so proud to have been blessed by your teachings. I will never forget the choir practices we had on Wednesday nights, and you would come out from behind the altar doors and say, " No, no, my children, that is not the way the hymn is sung. Pretend you are butterflies in a field and are rejoicing." I dare not forget all the memories of teaching your beloved Greek School. Remember all those loukoumades we would make for your nameday party. You would always come into the kitchen and say, "Don't forget girls, save me the extra fried pieces." There are so many memories we have with you that we will treasure from now until we meet again. The first couple you married, as you know, were my parents in 1948. You baptized my brother and me. You performed the marriages of my brother and my cousin from Greece. You baptized her two daughters. I grew up knowing that "Pater is a man of respect who represents God. There is no other man like Pater." Your love, warmth, heavenly voice and beautiful smile is shared by all the angels in heaven. You will truely be missed, but I know you are with God and in good hands. You loss is too great to bare at times. May your memory be eternal.

Me poli agapi,
H daskala sou


PS. Say hello to my daddy.

It saddens me to be signing this guestbook. I was expecting "Pater" to be around for many, many years to come. I can remember back when I was 5 yrs old, serving as an alter boy on Saturday mornings. Eventhough I was in God's house I was in the presence of greatness, and that greatness was "Pater". I always looked forward to speaking with Fr. Nick, whether he was talking about religion, historic or current issues. He would some how get in a joke or two. Presveteda Despina, my condolences go out to you and your family in this time of great loss. May Fr. Nick's memory be eternal.

Dear Dusty and family,

Our most sincere condolences at this time which saddens us all-but it is also a time to celebrate the life of a most remarkable man who truly was a most dedicated servant of the Lord that knew how to communicate with us in not only a spiritual but also in a compassionate and practical manner. Our lives have all been made richer by having known him!

Our love and most sincere sympathy,

Jim and Cec Danigelis

God has called up an angel. I had the pleasure of interviewing Father Trivelas for a research project I worked on when I was a student with the College of Charleston. I have never felt more touch by a soul. What a wonderful and kind man. I know he will be missed by his family and community, but I hope you will find comfort in knowing he touched many by his gentle and kind manner.
My warmest sympathy,
Debbie Geilfuss

Dear Thea Dusty, Chris, Calliope, Faye and Nick,
Father Nick truly expressed the meaning of our faith with everything that he did. His thoughtfullness will never be forgotten and always remembered. There was always a smile on his face and he made you feel welcome and comfortable around him. I thank you all for sharing him with all of us throughout the years. He officated my wedding not only as a priest but a beloved uncle. Your family has been such a wonderful part of ours and may it continue for many years to come. My thoughts are with you today as Father Nick is layed to rest. God chose the best!!

CHRIS A CARLOS
ATLANTA , GA

Dear Thia Dusty, Chris, Carrie, Nick and Fotini,
You are all so blessed with very special memories of this wonderful angel of God as your husband and father. May his soul rest now in the arms of the Lord for his work on this earth has been completed. May your memories comfort you and His spirit bless you always,
Love, Kathy, Vik, Viktoria & Kristin

Father Nick brings to mind so many happy childhood memories growing up in the Greek church. He married my parents, baptized me, and officiated over my own wedding to Peter Siachos of Greenville, SC. His love, kindness, and smiling face will always be remembered. I feel lucky to have had him as a part of my life. With deepest love and admiration,

Father Nick brings to mind so many happy childhood memories growing up in the Greek church. He married my parents, baptized me, and officiated over my own wedding to Peter Siachos of Greenville, SC. His love, kindness, and smiling face will always be remembered. I feel lucky to have had him as a part of my life. With deepest love and admiration,

DEAR DUSTY, CALIOPE,CHRISTO,FOTINI AND NIKKO
I AM AT THIS POINT LISTENING TO MY "BIG BROTHER" ON THE CD I GOT FROM YOU AT THE TRIVELAS REUNION. SAD OF HEART BUT GLAD OF HEART THAT I WAS GIVEN THE GREAT BLESSING OF HAVING FR. NICK AS MY COUSIN. WHAT BETTER BLESSING CAN ANYONE HAVE BUT TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND TO LOVE HIM AND ALL OF YOU. GOD HAS TAKEN FR. NICK TO HIS RIGHTFUL PLACE, AT GODS RIGHT HAND. NICK WILL NEVER LEAVE US, ALL WE NEED TO DO IS PRAY TO HIM AND FOR HIM AND HE WILL BE THERE. WE WILL TRULY MISS HIS KINDNESS AND HIS BEAUTY. LOVE, COUSIN GEORGE AND ROSE TRIVELAS. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL.

Dusty,Nick,Chris,Faye,Carrie,
My Dad ,just told me the bad news,my deepest condolences,to all,bad news for us,good news for heaven,and all his loved ones up there,you just know he is talking up a storm & cant get the words in fast enough,speaking so much about all the great times he had & gave us great times as well,he has a first class ticket right to a higher place(you have to know that)Christian,Zachary,Gabriella,&myself are greatfull to have met such a great man.

It is difficult to express the sadness felt by the passing of Father Nick. We are all so blessed to have had such a magnificent person like him in our lives. It was an honor to serve in the altar with him every Sunday as a child. I appreciate the lessons learned from him as he took time out of preparing for the Liturgy to meet with us before each Sunday School class, and I cherish the memories of seeing Pater (and Zeus!) at Greek School and his eagerness to share with us his knowledge of our Greek culture and heritage. God has called home a truly great man, and I'm sure the emptiness we feel now is the void left from the part of us he has taken with him. We will all miss him dearly and are comforted knowing he is at peace in the arms of the Lord.

With our sincerest condolences to the Trivelas family,

Dear Miss Dusty and family,
My heart is full of sadness at the news of Father Nick's passing. I am thankful for all of the wonderful memories of him at my side in so many important events in my life. Although I will not be there in body know I am with you in spirit. May his spirit be eternal.

Love, Nancy

Dear Presvytera and Family: Father Nick meant so much to me and my family. I knew no other priest in my lifetime and to me he was the "Church". I will never forget his lovely voice and his guidance through my childhood, youth and adulthood. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Peter DeLuca

Dear Dusty,
When Father Nick married us, he radiated kindness, faith and wisdom. Angela and I are grateful for his indelible imprint on our lives. God Bless his memory.

Dear Presvytera Despina And Family,
May God Bless and comfort you and your Family
With Love
May his Memory Be Eternal
Mike and Chris Moraitakis and Family
Atlanta Ga.

Dear Faye and Family,
We would like to extend condolences to you and your family from all of us in the Cluster.

I have fond memories of traveling with Fr. Nick and other members of the clergy and laity to Greece in 1977. It was a pilgrimage entitled "In the steps of St. Paul," and was led Archbishop Iakovos of blessed memory. We visited Athens, Thessaloniki, Corinth and many other sites. At various gatherings and official receptions, the Archbishop wanted to display the singing talents of his priests and so an informal choir was formed, conducted, of course, by Fr. Nick. I will not forget Fr. Nick's kindness, and his gracious and generous manner. May Christ our Lord, Who is the Resurrection and the Life, grant repose to His faithful servant, Nicholas the Priest, and much consolation to his Presbytera, and to their family.

Thank you to the Trivelas family for sharing this wonderful man with so many of us for so long. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.
I will always remember Pater as a kind and forgiving man, with a wonderful singing voice, AND a wonderful sense of humor. (The forgiveness and the sense of humor came in handy with us in the "Jr. Choir"...) My husband and I are very happy to have been among the 500+ couples to have Pater celebrate our wedding service.
May his memory be eternal.

Dear Presvytera Despina and Family,

We send you our heartfelt sympathy, along with our prayers that Our Lord grant you all the needed strength to sustain you during this difficult time with the loss of your beloved Husband and Dad, Fr. Nicholas.

May His Memory Be Eternal!

Me Adelphiki Agapi en Christo,
Fr. Jim and Presvytera Goldie Doukas
Rocky River, Ohio

Dear Chris and Family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. I remember your father fondly when we were growing up.

I will always remember his wonderful smile, his big heart, and his beautiful voice. He will truly be missed by all. May His Memory Be Eternal.
Kiki & Michael Missailidis (Atlanta, GA)

Father Nick was an awesome Man, Father, Husband, and Beloved Priest. Having known him all my life, I can definitely say that he will be greatly missed. May His Memory be Eternal!

Chris & Family,
Sherri and my prayers are with you. We are here for you to assist in anything you may need during this time and in the future. We all Love you and feel your sorrow.
Michael & Sherri Dangerfield

I was married by Father Nick and will forever remember him in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
With love,
Mary Robinson and the Staff of East Aiken Elementary School.

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Fr. Trivelas. Although we did not personally know him, we know, admire, and love his son, Nick, and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The world is a better place for having you in it. The Good Lord has gotten a wonderful angel. Thank you for everything that you taught me. God bless you, Pater.

We in Charleston are so blessed to have had the opportunity to have Father Nick in our lives.He was an exceptional man of God who was intelligent and genuinely loving and caring . He was a living example of Jesus Christ's love and goodness.He will be greatly missed for years and years to come at Holy Trinity, but his spirit will forever live on in those whose hearts and lives he touched.
May his memory be eternal,
Love, Terri Gelegotis Bomar & Family

Imagine the heavenly chorus with the addition of his voice!
How sweet and precious are our memories.
I will cherish his memory and hold him in the sanctuary of
my heart.
Sending a heart full of love to "Miss Dusty" and family members,
Mary Botzis Milam (Chi-Chi)

Fr. Trivelas was a special man, gentle, kind, warm, always open arms On all my visits to Charleston, he made me feel welcome and at home in his church. I will always remember him in my heart-

Dear Holy Trinity Family, Father Nick was a blessed man and we were blessed to have him in our lives. As a young person growing up in Charleston and attending Church and Sunday School, I always looked to Father Nick for my spiritual guidance. In addition to teaching us of Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition, he was there as a friend and a teacher of life. Now at 50 years of age, I often reflect on my early spiritual learning and pass them on to my own children. I will weep for the loss of such a wonderful man, but rejoice in the faith that he gave to me.

With love and God's blessing,
Sylvia (Gianaris) Stangarone, Robert, Ellyn and Aaron

I know Pater is at peace. I will miss him so. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the countless others who had him in their lives.

Dear Father,
I feel blessed to have known you. You always made me feel welcome and like part of the family. Rest well; God bless you and comfort your loved ones.