Nicholas John Fafalios Jr. – Monessen, formerly of Speers
Obituaries
July 4, 2024

Nicholas John Fafalios Jr. – Monessen, formerly of Speers

MONESSEN, FORMERLY OF SPEERS Nicholas John Fafalios Jr., 76, of Monessen, formerly of Speers, passed on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Nicky lived in the Mon Va l l e y most of his life. H e served in the U.S. Army in Germany and loved his country. Nicky is survived by his wife, Jackie Fafalios. They celebrated their 37th anniversary in January of this year. Nicky was very proud of his children, Eric (Lauren) Fafalios, Nicole (Brandon) Heisler and Arlee (Austin) Dulak, but it was his grandchildren who truly lit up his life. Nothing brought him greater joy than Gracie, Mason, Nora, Eli Fafalios, Brynlee Heisler and Lily and Riley Dulak. Nicky cherished his family, finding his closest companions in his siblings: John Fafalios, Maria Hess and Tina Sefchok. He leaves behind a powerful legacy of love. He is remembered fondly by his nieces, Angela (Shaun) Baker and Casey (Dan) Sobolewski, nephews, Jeffrey (Jessica) Sefchok, Nicholas (Danielle) Sefchok and Grant (Christina) Hess; great-nieces, nephews, cousins; and his aunt, Freeda Kootsouradis; and uncle, Joe Fafalios. The memory of Nicky’s humor and devotion

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