Nick Fleece, 81, of Haywood Rd., passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at Mon General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born December 6, 1942 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late John and Betty Phillips Fleece.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Spagnuolo Fleece of Haywood, Rd; his children, Nick (Jennifer) Fleece, Hurricane, Matt (Mary) Fleece, Gypsy, and Chad Fleece, Adamsville; Grandchildren, Marina (Cody) Opron, Shinnston, Megan (Austin) Clarida, Marietta, OH, Madison Fleece and Matthew Fleece, both of Gypsy, Sydney Fleece and Nick Fleece, both of Hurricane, Andrew Fleece, Morgantown, and Audrey Fleece, Adamsville; great-grandchildren, Sunny and Jettson Opron, and Hudson and Beau Clarida; sisters-in-law, Judy Fleece, Haywood Road, and Ernestine Fleece, California, brother-in-law, Roger (Suzy) Spagnuolo, Bridgeport; several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death are his brothers, Thomas P. Fleece, John Fleece, Jr., and Richard W. Fleece; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Mary Spagnuolo.
Nick was employed at Anchor Hocking until it closed, then retired from Lockheed Martin. He was an active member of St. Ann Catholic Church, where he served as usher and member of the men’s group, and was also known for frying the fritti’s. He was a daily participant of the McDonalds coffee gang, where he would be found early in the mornings.
Nick was previously involved with his son’s youth sports, enjoyed watching the WVU Mountaineers, and mowing grass. Also, he looked forward to spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike St., Shinnston from 1 PM to 8 PM Tuesday. Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 to conclude the visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church at 11:00 AM Wed., July 31, 2024 with Rev. Akila Rodrigo TOR and Rev. Deepu Joseph officiating. Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent for the Eucharistic Chapel, St. Ann Catholic Church, 43 Mahlon St., Shinnston, WV 26431
Online condolences may be sent to harmerfuneralhome.com