Nicola “Nick” Racchi

Nicola “Nick” Racchi

RACCHI, Nicola “Nick” born July 14, 1924, passed away peacefully March 22, 2009 at Lion’s Gate Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family and died in the presence of his devoted wife, soul mate, best friend, and love of his life, Maria. He will be forever missed by his sons: Angelo (Nadia), John, Joe (Martha); daughter Fila (Tony) Testini; grandchildren Miriana, Joshua (Kate), Nicholas, Sarah Jane, Adam, Nicola, Amanda, Lucas; great grandchildren Lexie, Ethan, and Logan and extended family in Italy, Canada and South America and many-many friends.

Nicola immigrated to Canada on June 30, 1966 from Cercepiccola, Italy and made North Vancouver his new home. Nicola was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather and mentor who had a beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humour that defined his character and personality. He was a hard working man that touched many with his warmth and hospitality. He took great pride in his gardens and in all his rockwork and every job was a creation and a legacy left behind. He was a fighter with his cardiovascular disease of three years and fought the odds of this battle until the end. Nicola’s devoted wife and faith in God gave him strength and support as he struggled with his illness. The family wishes to express their utmost thanks to Dr. Ron Village, Dr. Gilbert and all the care givers with VCH south team that attended to Nicola over the last 2 ½ years and the medical and nursing staff throughout LGH, St. Paul’s Hospital and Evergreen.

Prayers to be offered Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Parish, 545 Mahon Ave. North Vancouver, with Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:00 a.m. with entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby BC. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may offered at
www.BellBurnaby.com.

Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 604-298-2525

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Posted by Obituaries on March 24, 2009     2 Comments

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  1. Dax on March 25th, 2009 10:22 pm

    I just wanted to offer my condolences to the family and say in the time that I have known Nick, he was as hardworking and humble a man as I could have met. Very generous in his kindness and smiles, and always one to be easy to discuss everyday things with. A man who personified how simple kindness could be, he will be missed. Thanks Nick for all your friendliness as I grew up and knew you over the years.

    Dax

  2. Don and Tracy Reith on March 25th, 2009 10:27 pm

    Angelo and family, our sincere condolences. Thinking of you and all your family.

    Don and Tracy

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