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Nicholas Hazi
February 23, 1975 to October 26, 2021
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Nicholas Hazi, 46, of Neshannock Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Whitehall, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hazi was born February 23, 1975, in Whitehall, a son of James and Nancy (Picozzi) Hazi. His wife, Carrie (Snyder) Hazi, whom he married May 1, 2004, survives at home.
A 1993 graduate of Baldwin High School, he later completed an associate’s degree through the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute. Nick was currently employed by Restaurant Technologies, Inc., Monroeville, PA, working as a sales executive. He was previously employed by Quaker Steak and Lube’s corporate office, and Damon’s Grille, Monroeville, where he met his wife, Carrie.
Nick was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish – St. Camillus site. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, camping with his family, and spending time on his boat fishing. Nick had a lifelong passion for hockey, a sport in which he played and coached for many years. He loved the opportunity coaching gave him to mentor the many young athletes within the Lawrence Co. Lightning Organization. Nick also loved music, especially Heavy Metal, and attended many concerts of his favorite bands.
In addition to his wife and parents, Nick is survived by his two children, Mackenzie and Ryan Hazi, both of Neshannock Twp.; a brother, James Hazi, Pittsburgh, PA; a sister, Lori Robson-Hazi, also Pittsburgh, PA; two sisters-in-law, Jessica and Craig Montgomery and Jennifer and Norman Lloyd; and his mother and father-in-law, Mark and Jeanne Snyder; all of New Castle. A proud and supportive uncle, he is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
Nick was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Amy Snyder.
Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday (10-29-21) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday (10-30-21) in the Holy Spirit Parish, St. Camillus Church, 314 W. Englewood Ave., New Castle, with Rev. Brendan Dawson, as celebrant.
Give Nick eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort for our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
