Casey Houlihan, roommate: “Nicholas Orrange was one of the most kind decent, loving, generous, good-hearted, noble, likeable, friendly, intelligent, and trustworthy people I’ve ever had the great privilege of knowing. You are loved, brother, and will be missed.”

Adam Hahn, friend: “RIP, Nick, you will always be one of the few hilarious characters from the UB Commuters lounge of old. Glad to have known you.”

Bobby Matthews, friend: “Nick, you were one of the best friends I have ever had. Words can’t describe how painful it was for me to hear that you were gone. I’ll never forget our fierce political debates.”

Jeffrey Poulin, friend: “You were a great friend to me … Nothing will be the same without you.”

Sergio Tupac Uzurzin, friend: “There’s no way … Nick, this better be some elaborate practical joke of yours … ’cause if it isn’t … You were like me in so many ways.”

Kaylynn Crumb, co-worker: “I miss you so much, Nick. We were supposed to get our first tattoos together and take our breaks together.”

Andy Rupp, classmate: “We had great times in high school and you will be missed, buddy.”

Tom Bornholdt, friend: “I can’t believe you’re gone, dude. I miss you a whole heap! I’ll never forget how you have changed my life, simply with your friendship.”

Tiffany Andolino, friend: “Nick, you were such a good and genuine person. You had a way of making people feel special. I feel privileged to have known you.”

Greg Nowak, friend: “I run into you at a party five days ago, haven’t seen you since high school. It was good to remember all the good times we had at Joe's. I wish I would have stayed a little longer and talked a little more at the party with you. It’s a shame you had to go, man. You were a great person and a good friend all throughout high school. I hope wherever you are now, you are living like you did here.”

Juan Pereyra, friend, LGBTA Vice President: “You were the best SISH coordinator I have ever worked with and will always be remembered in my heart for the great friend and supporter you are. Many hearts are broken today, but heaven is blessed to have you up there.”

Kinsey Davidson, friend, UB College Democrats President: “I first met Nick through the College Democrats. He was a great president and SISH Council Coordinator, but more importantly, a great friend. He was charismatic and passionate. Nick will be remembered as a leader, an organizer, and man who could always make you smile. He is greatly missed by all the lives he has touched, mine included.”

Cheryl Mohabir, friend, SA coordinator: “He was an undiscovered gem of SA. He always had a way of brightening your day. The way he carried himself just made you happy. On behalf of the coordinators, this office will never be the same again.”