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NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Nicholas J. Wiery, 52, formerly of Niles, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1971, in Warren, the son of Fabian Wiery and Karen Saxon.
Nick was a 1989 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, where he was one of the top athletes in football and baseball, receiving honors in both sports. He attended Walsh University, then went on to graduate from The Pittsburgh Culinary Institute.
He was employed for 13 years as corporate executive chef at Sysco Food Services of Pittsburgh, winning numerous awards for his chef skills.
Nick was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed gardening, traveling, outdoors, cooking and music. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State Buckeyes, but his true passion was spending time with his wife and family, especially during the holidays.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kelly Walsh Wiery, whom he married Nov. 22, 2014; his mother, Karen Saxon of Liberty; his children, Brandon Thomas David Walsh of Pittsburgh, Abigail Wiery (Michael Wagner) of Boardman, Ashley Egry and her husband, Seth of Ashtabula, Ava Wiery of Poland, Anna Wiery (Daniel Linebaugh) of Austintown and Nicholas Edwin Wiery of New Middletown; and two grandchildren, Sonny Egry and Braxton Linebaugh.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fabian Wiery and his paternal grandparents, Phillip and Magnifica Wiery.
Friends may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles, where the Mount Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 4:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home.
Material contributions can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 2831 Prospect Ave. E, Cleveland, OH 44115.
Arrangements handled by Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view extended obituary and send condolences to Nick's family.
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