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On August 14, 2023, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina resident Nicholas Frank Esposito passed away while being held by his loving wife Mary Joseph Esposito (MaryJo). A devoted father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Nick fought a valiant battle for more than a year, but it was ultimately too much for him to bear. Nick was born in Troy, New York, on May 14, 1944, to Gerald and Geraldine Esposito. Nick enjoyed dancing and could frequently be seen doing so with his wife MaryJo at the Moose Lodge or on the pier in Garden City. He enjoyed playing golf, watching vintage westerns, and playing cards. Up until his illness, he was a member of the Woodlake Village ACC committee. Nick was adored by all who met him and always lit up a room with his contagious smile. Nick joined the United States Army in December 1965, serving abroad during a turbulent war (Vietnam). Nick served his nation with great honor, distinction, and personal sacrifice, and was honorably discharged in December 1971. He spent 50 years with the late Jean Marie (Honey), whom he often referred to as a wonderful woman, and his last 5 years with his beloved MaryJo, as well as his three daughters Christine Pine and her husband Robert, Julie Sargood, and her husband Christopher, and Aimee Decker and her husband Scott, are his surviving family members. He also leaves behind his stepsons John Donohue and his wife Patty, Thomas Donohue, Gordon Cleverly and his wife Cathy, and Aaron Cleverly. Brother Louis Esposito and his wife Dodie, as well as sister Ann Mahoney and her husband Mike. Nick was a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather as well. It was a well-rounded family with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Nick earned his diploma from Troy, New York's La Salle Institute in 1962, then went on to earn an associate degree and worked for many years as a successful real estate broker in Hoosick Falls, retiring in 2009. Nick was an avid golfer and because of that he was employed part-time at Prestwick Country Club Golf Course where he was affectionately known as "Buttercup". At 1 PM on August 22, 2023, a full military burial with honors will be bestowed upon Nick for his service to our nation and will take place at Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Nicholas Frank Esposito

May 14, 1944 - August 14, 2023