Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Cherico, age 60, of Shippenville, passed away on December 9, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 3, 1953 in Brookville, he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Irene (Clark) Cherico. He graduated from Clarion Area High School and the Erie Barber College.
In 1995, he married the former Barbara Stephens, who survives.
For more than 25 years, Nick managed the Fifth Avenue Family Restaurant which was owned by his family. After selling it, he worked at Carter Lumber, the Roadhouse, the Korner Restaurant in Sligo, as a driver for Clarion County Transportation, and as a mentor for the Arc of Clarion. Nick enjoyed fishing, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion.
In addition to his wife, Nick is survived by his brother, Jeffrey Cherico of Clarion; his sisters, Cindy Cherico of Clarion, and Sue Arendas and her husband David of Clarion; and his kitty, Gracie Mae.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Nick’s honor to the Arc of Clarion, or Clarion Vocation Services.
Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion. There will be no visitation.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church at 10:00am on Saturday, December 14, with Father Monty Sayers officiating.
Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion at a later date.
Friends and family can send online condolences, share memories, and obtain additional information by visiting the funeral home website at Goble Funeral Home