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Minium: ODU's Nick Saldiveri Lost His Dad When he was Two, but His Mom Stepped up in a Huge Way

By Harry Minium

NORFOLK, Va. – Nick Saldiveri sums up his life story in a few sentences with a matter-of-fact demeanor that belies the hardships he and his family endured.

"My dad passed away when I was two years old from a heart attack. I never had a father figure in my life," he said.

"My Mom did a great job. I'm very appreciative of all she did for me. I don't feel like I'm lacking in any way.