Nicholas Montagna
October 7, 1992 ~ June 13, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Nicholas “Nicky” Pearce Montagna, our beautiful son, 18, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 as the result of a tragic car accident.
Born October 7, 1992, Nicky was the son of David Scott Montagna and Jill Diane Pearce of Asheville. He is also survived by his beloved little brother, Shawn, of the home.
Nicky graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School on Saturday, June 11th. He loved being with his friends, roller blading, playing with his dogs and shopping for ball hats and shoes.
In addition to his parents and brother, he is survived by his paternal grandparents Thomas and Bernice Montagna of Scotch Plains, NJ, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents James and Charmaine Pearce, of Virginia.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Green Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Jean Randolph officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 8195, Asheville, NC 28814.
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My condolences to the Montagna family. Although I did not know Nicholas personally, I knew his mother Jill, and worked with her in the past at Black Mountain Center. God Bless all of you through this very difficult time. You are all in my prayers. Cindy Haney
Dave and Jill – we send our thoughts and prayer during this time. The two of you were very proud parents of Nicky.
I am so sorry for your loss,may God comfort you during this time.Nicki will be missed.
Corean Stevens
Jill, Please know that we are praying for you and your family. We are so very sorry for you loss. We understand that there are no true words of comfort, but we will ask in our prayers for strength, courage and faith to carry you through.
Nicky, you were an amazing person and u will truly be missed. I graduated with u saturday and i’ve never seen u more happier. i can still remember u walking in to coach rhodarmers room and giving him his nickname ‘sir coach rhodarmer the g’ he’ll keep that name forever. everyone loves and misses u dearly and we’ll c u again soon. my prayers r with the Montagna family
Jill, I am so sorry for the loss of your handsome and beloved son,Nicky.May God bless you all and hold you in the palm of His hand through the hard days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your son has touched many of children’s hearts one in which is my daughter Breanna. Your son is a angel for the class of 2011. He will so be missed.
Jill and family, There are no words that can take away your pain, but please know that we are holding you so close in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. We love you and we are here for you anytime, day or night.
Baby Nick,
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane… I met you freshman year and you thought I was the weirdest person in the world lol. But it wasn’t until sophomore year in mrs ghorees class that we truly got to know each other. I remember when me you and vincent begged her to let us do recycling and we rode the elevator for like 20 minutes. And how could I forget when me and sarah sang ‘Whatever you like’ to you and vincent. Of course that’s how you and vincent got yalls nicknames. Nicholas Montagna, you always were blowin up my phone! I swear no matter what happened you could always make me smile. Your an amazing guy. Your beautiful inside and out. You asked me to prom a million times, and I told you no because I wasn’t going. And you tried and tried to talk me into going, and now looking back if I would have known this would have happened I would have gone with you. You asked me out like a million times, I would have givin you a chance. But we finally came on an agreement that I didn’t want to ruin our friendship, but you still didn’t give up. You always had vincent texting. I won’t forget you telling me that we are gonna throw down at the AB Tech. I won’t forget that time I came and met you and vincent behind Cookout and the people were ‘Kreepin’ and turned their headlights on us. And Ill remember your advice, don’t settle for ‘Scrubs’ you deserve better. Baby Nick you touched me in so many ways. And you will always be in my heart. Save me a spot up there. ‘Stay True’ and ‘Throw Down’ in heaven, just make sure ya watch over me. Definitely watch over your true friends and family, and help them get through this. And even though I just seen you a couple days ago I miss you already. Ill be seeing you soon. I love you. <3
Breezy
Jill, my heart hurts for you.. few years ago we lost our 15 year old nephew…you and your family are in our prayers, our church is praying for you..I have this in my Bible, and I find it very comforting in times of death ‘during periods of grief, the Christian believer has something that philosophy or psychology cannot give. The believer has the power and presence of God to confront the adversity with peace and strength.’
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with you, my friend.
Rest in Peace…I will miss you buddy.
You will be missed. Rest in Peace friend.
Jill, our hearts ache for you and your family. Truly, there can be nothing more searingly painful than losing a child, and we share your grief. I read this not long ago: ‘Remember someone you have loved and lost. Any sadness you may feel is the cost of loving dearly and well’. God keep you.
Our hearts are broken for your loss.
Our hearts are broken for your loss.
Our son Dalton is a friend of your son. The loss to him as well as many others is very great. Dalton talks about how light hearted he was and how much fun he was to be around. He will never forget the fun times they spent at Cookout with many others late at night just goofing off. Never a dull moment. He sounds like a wonderful kid and the world is a lesser place without him in it..Your family will be in our prayers and may God lift you up and hold you in his arms and comfort you. Although he may be gone in body he is not in spirit and will not be forgotten. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord..God bless your whole family..
Sincerely,
The Bradley’s
Jill,I am so sorry for your loss,Nicky will be missed.May God comfort you and your family during this time.
Corean Stevens
I am keeping you and your family in my heart and prayers .
I worked with Nicky for only a brief time, but I knew him to be a fine young man, very friendly and serious about his work. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to all his family.
Sincerely, Donna Barton
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that you are in my daily prayers.
with love,
Cathy
Jill, know that we all grieve with you and are praying for the peace that only God can bring. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
David and Jill, No words could ever express the sorry and sadness that I feel or even touch the pain you are feeling. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn, Linda, Bobby and Mike Deaton
Jill, Dave, and Shawn–In this time of almost unbearable pain, may the love and support of family and friends be of help and comfort to you. As a neighbor, we noticed from next door as Nicky took those steps towards adulthood–backing down the driveway for the first time; seeing him in his uniform for work; graduation from high school. Seeing so many people post on his memorial page about how much they will miss him reconfirms to all of us how widely and how much he was loved–but of course, most of all, by you his family. He will be sorely missed. –Jeanne and Bert Nagel
It was a great pleasure to have known you and worked with you, you will be greatly missed.
You were always quiet, but i will miss seeing you here.
I didn’t talk to you much or even get to know you well, but I’m still hurting because I know you could have been a new friend to me. We miss you, Nicky.
I just moved here to Asheville and i didnt know Nicky that well. I worked with him only a few days. He was very quiet and hardworking and he will be greatly missed by all.
Nick was a great guy to work with I know he will be greatly missed. You will all be in my familys thoughts and prayers.
Nikki was in my science class along with several of his friends. They all gave me a hard time, but not Nikki. He was so sweet and worked so hard to graduate. I will always remember him. My family and I are praying for your family and all of his friends.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Jill. I am praying for you to have the strenghth to endure this tragic happening in your life.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Nicholas, thank you for being such a great friend to my son. We will miss you. Love The Daley’s
Thinking of your family during this heartbreaking time. Please know that we share in your sadness and loss, and will pray for your strength to get through this.
The Romick Family
Judy, Rachel and Gannon
So sorry for your the loss of your beloved son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jill, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry.
please know that tho we have never met – i too lost a son 3 1/2 years ago – the pain, the shock, the grief never goes away – but you get thru it day by day. be strong, be prayerful, whether it is clear to you or not, the universe is unfolding as it should. my love and prayers are with you, a mother who feels you’re pain.
Dearest Jill,
My heart goes out to you for there is no loss like that of a child. I know from experience what you are feeling and I want you to know that if there is anything I can do please let me know. You will be in my prayers and my daily thoughts.
My son Michael graduated with Nicky on Saturday. It has been a while, but I remember Nicky when he was a little boy in all the classes that he was in with my son Michael at Haw Creek. Michael has known Nicky since the first grade they shared together, and all through the years.
Nicky will be missed by so many. May you and your family have the peace of God.
Harry and Michael Dahlberg
Jill, I was so sorry to hear about your son. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. I will be over to see you in the next few weeks. Please take care of yourself. These next few months are going to be a struggle but with God you can make it. Keep your hand in his hand and he will guide you. Luv you Debra
Jill, I have been out of town. My heart goes out to you! You are in my prayers! If I can ever help you in any way, please let me know!
Love Brenda Johnson
I am so sorry Jill, just know that you and your family are in my prayers, Sincerely Tammy
Jill, sometimes there simply are no words… I wish you peace my friend.
Jill, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Jill,
May God put His loving arms around you and your family and hold you close. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill,
My heart breaks for you and if there was anything I could do to ease your pain, I would. But I know there is not. Even if I could identify with your pain it wouldn’t reduce yours. I probably won’t show much outward sympathy because I remember when people asked me how I was after my Father died that just made me cry and I got very tired of crying. Just know that you are loved by sooo many people here and that I will make myself available for any distraction I might provide… movie, walks, shopping. All you have to do is let me know what you need.
I will continue to lift you up in prayer that God will give you some sense of peace.
To the Montagna Family: On behalf of Papa John’s, I extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved son, Nicky. We wish we could find words that would relieve your pain but we cannot imagine what they are. Losing a child is one of the saddest life experiences possible and words of true comfort are difficult to find. We know you will miss Nicky and so will many others who had the good fortune of knowing him. For those of us at Papa John’s who knew Nicky, we will always remember a wonderful young man with a winning personality and engaging smile. Please know you are in our prayers today. May your faith and friends bring you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
May God surround your whole family with a healing love. Bless you all!
Jill, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength in your memories and love of Nicky.
Jill,
So sorry i know there must be a big hole in your heart. My grandson graduated with Nicky sat. also. Anything i can help you with, just let me know.
Thinking of you
Debbie Ensley R2
My heart and prayers go out to you, Jill and Shawn, in this dark time. May God Bless and Keep you in his loving arms.
Love, Bekah
Although I have never met your son, Nicholas, I do remember Dave sharing stories with us over many lunches. I worked with Dave for several years at Pechiney. I am so sorry for you guys and cannot imagine what you must be going through. Peace be with you over the next weeks and months.
To Jill & the Montagna family,
May the hope in your heart & faith in your souls comfort you during this terrible time of loss. With heartfelt sympathy to you all, you are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know you but know the terrible hurt you are feeling and want to say I am praying for you.I could speak volumes of words but none work a prayer always does so may you feel the gentle touch of our mighty, awesome God around you during the hard days ahead. though hard days are yet to come when its all over and you are there alone just remember you are never alone. may God pour out his blessings today and ever day as the healing slowly begins. remember God is there trust him and talk to him….
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you dearly and are praying for you. May God Bless and comfort you and give you the strength you need.
Jill,
We all do so want you to know that we feel so deeply for you because you are experiencing this most terrible of all heart breaks. I know you are fortunate in having good friends. Reach out to them and know that what the lady from Morganton wrote is so very true. Your God as you know him can give that ‘peace that passes all understanding’.
David & Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your son Nicholas. You & your Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to you! My son died as a result of a car accident, as well. Today (June 17) should have been his birthday, but he will forever be 16. May God hold you in his hand, and support you as you learn to live without Nicholas.
Dear Jill and family,
I can’t imagine the pain you feel and the loss you are experiencing with the passing of Nicky. He was a handsome young man and I know that your hearts are heavy at this time.
Please know that you are each in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Jane Clark
Jill & family,
My heart hurts for you. I am so sorry that you are experiencing such a tragic loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you often. I hope that you find some solace in recalling special memories of Nicky.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Jill,
I am So,So, Sorry to hear of the tragedy of Nicholas, Just know You and Your family are in my prayers, In times like these we need to Trust, and Rely in God for the Strength to make it through, Just take it one day at a time, Love, Melinda
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
love, The Preschool Staff
Dear Jill – I’ve been thinking about you all day. Please know that my prayers are with you on this anniversary of the loss of your Nicky. I will always remember him dearly. Janet