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TCMA Industry News |
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Nick Umberto Onofrio Passes Away |
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Clifford Smith | January 27, 2018 |
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On January 24, 2018,
the world lost a great man, Nickolas Umberto Onofrio, Jr. Nick
was a man of principles who lived each day to the fullest and a
pillar of strength to all who knew him.
He was a role model that set an inspiring example and had a
special ability to bring out the greatness and uniqueness in
everyone. His confidence and larger than life personality always
made an impression. |
His Nick was an accomplished man who lived a full life. Professionally,
he devoted his career to Tesco and Southwest Steel. He served as
President of the Steel Founders' Society of America, Chairman of the
Texas Cast Metals Association, and on the Board of Directors of the
American Foundry Society. Personally, Nick bled maroon.
His experience at Texas A&M as part of the Class of '57 and Corps of
Cadets set the foundation for the rest of his life and began his strong
and everlasting commitment to being an Aggie. As an Aggie sports
fanatic, you could always find him in the stands at any game. Upon
retirement, he returned to College Station and became an active
volunteer with the 12th Man Association and Aggie Hall of Champions,
where he is showcased in the spirit video. When he was not in Aggieland,
you could find him on the golf course or at the bay fishing.
Above everything, family was his greatest pride. He was a devoted
husband, remarkable father, and loving grandfather and great
grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen; his children and their spouses, Cindy,
Carol, Vicky and Jeff, Paula and Wade, Beth and Dennis, and Andy;
siblings, Dolly and Anthony; 18 grandchildren; and 9 great
grandchildren. His Aggie legacy lives on through 9 Texas A&M graduates
over 3 generations.
Nick was a fightin' Texas Aggie whose spirit can ne'er be told. Class of
57' Whoop!.
Published in The Eagle |
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