Nick and I went to junior prom together.  We had been dating for a few weeks and decided it would be fun to buck tradition and go to Taco Bell for dinner.  Even though our friends Will and Sharon ditched us at the last minute because their parents made them go somewhere fancy, we had a blast eating burritos in our formal wear.

Nick was one of the most sincere, unassuming, and talented guys I knew at Stanton.  We didn't keep in touch after high school, but it was devastating to hear of his passing.  My heart goes out to his beautiful wife and children - I wish you so, so much strength and love.

I got to be around him for a season or two when we were younger, and I would not have turned into the same person if I didn't know Nick. Our paths didn't cross too often after high school and college, but I learned about so much music (art too, books too) through him. I busked for the first time ever with him, a warm day on St. George Street in St. Augustine, two very odd young men making Pavement-sounding acoustic stuff and threatening passers-by to play us on a chess board we set up next to the bongos. "Beat the crusher, win a dollar," our cardboard sign read.

He suggested we go see Mike Watt play most of /Contemplating the Engine Room/ in D.C. in '98 or so, and it blew both of us away, Nick laughing in the smoky old 9:30 Club on Florida Ave., in awe of how awesome Watt's baritone was. There's a way of enjoying music that I don't think I would have had access to without Nick. What a joy-filled man.

Pouring out an oil can of Foster's for you tonight. Never gonna forget you, Admiral Strate.

I was enamored with the photos from Nick and Kari's wedding! It looked like THE best time, and Nick and Kari looked SO in love. It was so beautiful and so Florida... and without even having met Nick, I knew it was so "them." It was because of the stunning images of their wedding--the flowers and oak trees, the joy on their friends' and families' faces, their first dance, the party under the stars--that I abandoned all prior thoughts of eloping with my fiancé and begged Kari to help me plan my wedding in any capacity she was willing. (Best decision ever, btw! Forever grateful!)

I have looked on adoringly at Nick and Kari's life together through the years--the Halloween costumes, engagement photos, wedding ceremony, the house they renovated and made a home, their insanely adorable daughters, trips to the beach, dinners prepared by Nick--I admired their lust for life, and I loved when our paths crossed! 

This is so heartbreaking. So much love to Kari and the girls, to Nick's family, to all who knew and loved him. Clearly there were many! 💔

I’m very sad to hear about Nick’s passing. Unfortunately, I did not know Nick as an adult, but we were good childhood friends. I have many fond memories of hanging out with Nick and the rest of the Atlantic Beach crew. Here’s a blast-from-the-past photo of Nick at our house when we were kids (far right, red shirt). 
My deepest condolences.

-Jason

Very saddened to hear of Nick’s passing. 
I often think back to those long drives from Stanton to Atlantic Beach, simple times filled with laughter and good conversation. Grateful for those memories and for his friendship, even after all these years.

I am so very sorry to hear about Nick's passing.  I can't begin to imagine the heartache your family is going through—my sincere condolences.

You know, Nick really had the greatest laugh. Very distinct and sincere. Anytime I ran into him, I knew I’d get to hear a jovial Nick laugh. It will be easy to remember his voice. 

I’ll always remember Nick as the dad at the playground, the dad at lacrosse practice, the dad doing play date drop offs, and the dad doing daycare pickup. He was everywhere, he was involved, and he so deeply loved (and will always love) his girls. 

Our deepest condolences. We were happy to know Nick.

Having Nick join our family was such a joy. I knew him casually since high school but when my sister started dating him, I got to realize how incredibly funny, kind, and smart he truly was. I knew that Kari was going to marry him almost right away. She never fell for anyone, but she fell hard for Nick. He always greeted me with “L Train!” at family gatherings. My kids thought that he was the coolest uncle. One Christmas, he and my son received the same cardigan, and my son, though now grown, still loves this photo of them together.
Nick was a father like no other, and he could make anyone feel seen, heard, and make them laugh. The world is a darker place without him in it.

Nick was always so quick to laugh and make a joke. I always had a fun time with him. Nick was a great dad, husband, son and friend. I’m so sad he was taken too soon. 

A story that always tickled me is when he decided to make a codfish omelette (🤢) while Kari was newly pregnant with Goldie and in the throes of morning sickness. He had to go sit and eat it alone in the far corner of the yard.  Usually, though, he was an exceptional cook. 

So much love to the family. He will be deeply missed.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Nicholas Scott Strate

3 décembre 1978 – 5 mai 2025

Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens

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