Condolences for
Nunzio Pernicone

Dr. Pernicone taught me in two classes, one of them traditional and the second one was an independent study.I was an accounting student so it was rare for students with my background to be in his classes. Nonetheless I learned so much while in Dr. Pernicone's classes and found him to be very engaging in the class room. I often spoke with him about graduate school ambitions and my role in the Drexel University Gospel Choir. Based on his love for the opera I could see why these conversations intrigued him. Great scholar. He will be missed.

I just read the notice in the Stuyvesant newsletter about Nunzio's passing. I did not know him but my husband, Louis/Luigi knew him and told me so many stories about his friend Nunzio over the years that it feels as though I knew him. My heartfelt condolences - I know how difficult this is. Perhaps they are together again like the old Village days.

Nunzio was one of my oldest friends, we met in Greenwich Village in 1959 and for several years were together almost day and night, roaming the New York streets, chasing after girls - or in his case, because he was so incredibly handsome and charming - being chased after by them, philosophizing and sharing every joy and sorrow. I lost sight of Noonz, as I called him, when I left for Europe and only met him again five years ago, but the empathy and mutual respect between us was the same as when we were young. I wrote about our friendship in my memoirs and he not only said he liked what I showed him but allowed me to use his real name, like the true historian he was. He also made me love opera, we would play the old 78's his father brought from Naples.
Addio, Noonz

I am so proud to say the Nunzio is my cousin......I am brokenhearted that God has taken him home...God Bless You Nunzio.....I love you dearly and will never forget all the beautiful times we spent together

Nunzio Pernicone was a fine scholar, an inspiring speaker and a wonderful man -- with a wicked sense of humor. He gave a memorable presentation on Carlo Tresca for us several years ago. My fellow Board members of the New York Labor History Association join me in offering our deepest condolences on the loss of a man who has been widely admired and will long be missed.

Gail Malmgreen, NYLHA