Nick Charles Veitz, Sr., 77, of New Brighton, passed away on January 2nd, 2026 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born and raised in Beaver Falls and attended Saint Mary’s School and then graduated from Beaver Falls high School. He was born on July 10th, 1948, a son of the late Nicholas Frank Veitz/Vizza and Anna Angeline (Houp) Veitz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky Channells, his grandfather, Frank Vizza, his grandmother, Maryanne Serriani Vizza, his grandfather, Charles Houp, his grandmother Rhoda Coy Houp, his dear son, Richard Veitz, his younger sister, Carol (Veitz) Schenker, his sister-in-law, Bonnie (Jones) Veitz, his great niece, Skyler Evans and his close longtime friend, Harry “Corky” Ferrell. He is survived by his sons: Ross Veitz (Julie Veitz) of New Brighton, Nick Charles Jr., of New Brighton, Timothy Veitz of Beaver Falls, Christopher Veitz (Lindy Veitz) of East Palestine Ohio and Bradley Veitz of Beaver Falls; as well as his brother, Martin Veitz of Koppel, his sister, Barbara Smith (Tony Yannachione) of Midland, his nieces: April of Beaver Falls, Brandy Veitz (Jack Kline and Kylee Kline) of New Brighton, Heather Johnson of Beaver Falls and Stacy Smith (Melissa Gallant) Oklahoma, his nephews, Marty Veitz (Ashley Veitz) of Elwood City and Eddie Smith of Fallston, his grandchildren: Logan Veitz, Chloe Fraser, Lillian Veitz, Tanner Veitz, Landon Veitz, Brody Veitz, Lauren Veitz and Lyndsey Veitz, his great nephews, Michael Smith of Rochester, Gaige Smith (Laura Smith) New Brighton, Bryce Evans of Beaver Falls, his great nieces, Taytum Evans of Beaver Falls and Hayley Evans of Beaver Falls, his cousins: Joann Reeder of East Palestine, Phyllis Zaffaroni of Beaver Falls, Rosemary Ferguson of Enon Valley, Terry Funari of Koppel, Dom Vizza of Cheswick; along with many others.
Nick proudly served for the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he was also an active member of the reserves during the 90’s. He married the love of his life Vicky Channells in 1971 and soon after moved to New Brighton to raise their sons. Sadly, Vicky passed away June 12th,1980. Over the years the family grew to six sons. As a father and provider, he worked at and retired from Ryerson metals in Ambridge. Those who knew him knew his love of God, family, country and his Italian heritage. Anytime he would cross paths with another veteran he was so excited to tell them he served and ask them about their service. When he thought someone was also of Italian heritage, he would tell them about our family and that we came from Calabria, and chat with them about their family. He enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, hunting and old cars. He wasn’t a man of many words, but you always knew his opinion, and you always knew he cared about you.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a visitation on Friday, January 9th from 4-8 P.M. and on Saturday, January 10th, from 10 A.M. until the time of a service at 11 A.M. at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls, where the VVA Chapter 862, will provide military honors for Nick on Saturday, January 10th, at 12 noon. After the interment, everyone is welcome to attend a wake at the New Brighton American Legion, Post #19, 415 13th Street, New Brighton.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the VVA Chapter 862, PO Box 26, Rochester, PA 15074, where he was a long tenured member.
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