It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of Nicholas (Nick) T. Tsilibes, 55, on April 8, 2022.

Nick lived by the ideals of selflessness, honesty, and loyalty. His caring spirit and generous heart was felt by everyone he came in contact with.

A graduate of Brighton High School (Rochester, NY), Nick studied Physical Education and ran XC and track at SUNY-Cortland. Nick later earned his Master’s degree from Hunter College in Special Education.

Nick found joy teaching physical education to children at the Professional Children’s School and Tuxedo Park School. Nick also worked as a Personal Trainer at Cardio Fitness Center in NYC.

Nick’s Greek heritage and family meant everything to him. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, and cherished children, Thalia (16) and Theo (14), mother, Alice, Ella and Michael (in-laws), sisters Chrysanthe (Stephen), and Alexandra (Akira), nieces and nephews Daphne, Ellie, and Tripper,. Nick’s best friend Edward Stickles was his brother and godfather to his children. Nick was predeceased by his father, George, and grandparents.

A memorial will be held Monday, April 18th, 3-8pm at Coffey Funeral Home in Tarrytown, NY.

A mass in his honor will be held Tuesday, April 19th, 10am at The Greek Orthodox Church Of Our Saviour in Rye, NY.

In lieu of flowers, we are requesting that donations be made to his children’s college fund in his honor.

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He was a gifted athlete, talented cook, patient coach and one of a kind. We will love him forever.