Nina Combopiano Obituary

I still miss her sense of humor and sincerity. She was a good person in so many ways.

My condolences to Nina's family. I had the pleasure of working with Nina and she will forever be a positive influence on my life. Nina always provided me with a wonderful outlook on life and "yeah you can" attitude. I hope I can touch people in a positive way like Nina did and while the world may be a lesser place without Nina, Heaven has gained an angel.

I just learned of Nina's passing from the NU alumni magazine, and I am deeply saddened. Nina and I were classmates at NU and lived in the same dorm (ISRC) freshman year. She was always full of laughter and her smile was contagious. She will be deeply missed.

To the family and friends of Nina:

I received the most recent Northwestern alumni magazine yesterday and was incredibly saddened to read about Nina. Although I haven't been in touch with her since the early 90's, how well I remember that smile and her laughter. I lived in the International Studies Residential College with her at Northwestern, and, as I am sure she did everywhere, she brought life and laughter to the dorm. Thank you for posting the pictures so I could see her and her loving family. My heart goes out to all of you. I know that this world *is* a better place because Nina was in it.

I just heard about Nina death and my prayers go out to her family. I knew Nina from Northwestern when I was a Graduate Student in the Music School. I met her through her brother who played trumpet at the time. I loved talking to Nina because we both loved to talk about food. Good pasta would always come up in our conversations. I feel a loss from Nina's death and I have not talked to her in many years. No one will forget her smile and her love of family and friends. The Combopiano family will be in my prayers.

Richmond High would not have been the same without Nina's grace and integrity. We shared a love of music that has carried its melody through these many years. May the Lord allow you to find comfort in all the lives she touched. We are all better for having known her.

I did not know Nina, but knew her father and mother well. Mr. Whitney was a member of the Board of Governors of the Sarah Siddons Society in Chicago, and all of our members loved him dearly. We are all so sorry for Anne and Bill's loss, and of course for their son and two granddaughters. Our best of love goes to all of them.



Please accept this as if it were from all of our mmbers of the Sarah Siddons Society.

I really don't have the words to express how broken-hearted I am. It's a testament to the impact Nina had me (and I'm sure on others as well) that my heart aches to have lost her, even though I hadn't seen her for years. Nina was my best friend in high school. She was always there for me and I loved her. She was truly one of the most special, loving and kind-hearted people I have ever known. My thoughts are with her family, especially her two beautiful girls.

Dear Whitney & Combopiano families:

I am so sorry to hear about Nina. I knew her through her brother Mike and even though it's been years since I've seen either one of them, they often appear in my thoughts.

Nina's smile, her sparkling eyes - you could see in her face the love she had for her girls and Michael. Such a terrible and sad loss. So many memories held by so many people. I pray that these memories can somehow wrap around Michael and Claire and Kate and bring them some comfort. I am so so sorry.

I am very sad to hear the news of Nina's death. I've been friends with her brother Michael since we were in 1st grade together, so I've known Nina since before she was in school. My every memory of her is of her smiling and laughing.



My thoughts are with my friends Michael, Kevin, and Charlie, as well as the rest of her family.

Words cannot express my sympathy and heartache for Nina's husband and daughters.

Knowing the Combopiano's and Nina especially, was one of the pleasures of growing up in Richmond.

She is a beautiful soul that will be missed by many.

-Scott England

For Charlie, and all of Nina's special family. It's with a very heavy heart that we Hogans convey our sympathy to all of you. Nina was so full of the light and life that you and Claire passed along to all of us. We were blessed to have known her. May she and Claire be making a joyful noise and filling the heavens with laughter. jeannie

I am saddened by Nina's passing. Although I haven't been close to her since elementary school, I will always remember her as bringing happiness to my life with her joyful manner and sweet disposition. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and my deepest sympathies go out to her entire family.

It's been years since I've seen you, Mike, but I wanted to convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of me, Bridgett and our children and the entire Kappa Sigma family. Todd Behme alerted me and others from our NU days to the tragic news.

God bless you and everyone else touched by Nina's life.

For the past several years, I've worked with Michael, his brother Steve & father Bill. During that time, I've had the pleasure of getting to know the entire Whitney family, and always enjoyed visits from Nina & the girls. From the moment they walked in the front door, they always lit up the office with their smiles, and Nina would always take the time to talk to us and ask about our families too. No matter what, she always seemed energetic and enthusiastic, full of vitality and spunk. She would find humor in every conversation and her laugh would always brighten our day. All my co-workers are in mourning and share this tragic loss with Michael and his family. We have no doubt, she is with God and caring for those children in heaven who were taken too young, just as she was. We will all miss her very much. Michael, Claire & Kate, we will always hold you close in our hearts and in our prayers.

I worked with Nina years ago at NCSF, and was shockced and saddened to hear of her sudden passing.

While I did not know her well, she was incredibly kind and always had a smile on her face.

My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

Dear Whitney/Combopiano Family,

I am a friend of the McKey's. They shared the information about the trajic death of Nina. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are for Mike, his daughters, and the entire family. May our compassionate, loving God sustain you as you grieve. May the love and caring of others also help you. And may you always cherish your happy memories of Nina.

With caring, Judy

Nina was an individual who truly stood out from the crowd. Her effervescence for life was contagious. You always felt better when you were around her. It was clear to me that Nina "got it". She understood the important things in life especially when it came to her children. Her loss can only be explained by assuming that G-d needed another angel and who better qualified than Nina. My deepest sympathies to Michael and their children and their extended families. May her memory always be for a blessing.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Nina. However, she touched my dauhter's life, as well as the lives of countless others,in ways that will surely have a ripple effect for generations to come.Because of Nina, we are all reexamining our own lives and roles in this world.How wonderful if we could all add a little "silliness" to our lives and parenting. My thoughts are with Michael and the girls. Thanks Nina!(Ara's mom)

I work with Michael. I met Nina a couple of times when she was in the office. I didn't really know her but she seemed like a nice person. There isn't much anyone can say to soften the blow of losing a loved one but my prayers are with Michael, his children, & the entire Whitney family.

Nina was an adorable child and a beautiful woman. I'm glad that I got to meet her again several years ago when we had a "reunion" of the Whitewater Opera Company.

Nina had a smile and laugh that would bring light and happiness to everyone. As I think of her now I can hear her and a smile makes its way onto my face at the thought of her.

So sorry to hear of the loss of Nina. She was a wonderful person. My heart goes out to her family and beautiful children.

Nina and I recently began our acquaintance at the McGaw YMCA. She was so friendly, so upbeat, such a quick wit. My heartfelt condolences to Michael, her two daughters, her family, and her many friends. God bless you, Nina!

If we could take a few ounces of Nina's zest for life and spread it around, the world would be a much happier place. She will be missed.

I grew up with Nina in Richmond. Nina and her loving family play a huge part in my memories of those years. I moved from Richmond in 4th grade, but have always carried those memories with me. Even though we have not spoken in years, I mourne her death and pray for those she has left behind.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Whitney,

Mom called and told me the sad news about your daughter-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Michael and other family members. I know there are no words to comfort one when something this shocking happens. I hope that God gives you the strength to eventually go forward and wraps His loving arms around all of you during this very difficult time.



Love and Blessings,

Peggy

Nina was a light in the lives of so many, especially her husband Michael and her two charming daughters Claire and Kate.



She was taken from us all far too soon.



We will miss her very badly.

Dear Everyone,

Ron and I and the girls all send love and prayers to all of you. We are so sorry for the sad loss of yet another wonderful Combopiano woman. Please let us know if we can do anything at all to help out. Love, Shelly

Nina will always be so fondly remembered as an important part of our family. She loved and cherished both our children when they were young - Meghan and Chris.

Dear Combopiano Family,



I am so shocked and saddened by Nina's death. She is a part of many of my childhood memories from Richmond and the Hidden Valley neighborhood. In many ways Nina was the little sister I never had. There is so much I wish I could share here, but I know that space is limited. Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn her passing. I am certain that she is joyously reunited with Mrs. C.



In Christ's love,

I am very sorry about the loss of Nina to everyone. She will be missed by many . The stories I've heard she's a Great Mom Wife and daughter.

Lisa