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Nicholas Amend Obituary

AMEND Nicholas A. Amend, age 22, of Dublin, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Grant Medical Center. Nick was a graduate of Dublin Jerome High School, Class of 2007 and Tolles Technical School. He is preceded in death by his brother Eric and grandparents Jim and Helen Sutton and Louis Joseph Amend, Sr. Nick is survived by his parents, Don and Vicki Amend; and brothers, Mike, Ethan and T.J., all of Dublin; his grandmother, Louise Amend of Cincinnati; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Reception of the Body Vigil will be held 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY at ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017, where family will receive friends after the Vigil until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. THURSDAY, January 6, 2011 at St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church with The Reverend Mark Summers, Celebrant and Deacon Frank Iannarino, Homilist. Burial will follow at Dublin Cemetery. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to their favorite charity in Nick's memory. Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell is assisting the family. Send condolences for the family to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2011.

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Norio & Mayumi Miyakawa

January 7, 2011

Don and Vicki,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Nicholas. I have never met him, but T.J. is Shinichi's best friend. We prey the Love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thought of comfort.

Barb Giacalone

January 6, 2011

Vicki,
I can't even imagine what you and your family must be going through with the loss of a child. I think about you often and wish you strength in the months to come. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Barb Giacalone

January 6, 2011

Don, Vicki and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met Nick, but I know TJ and he's a very good friend of Colins, and if he was anything like TJ, he was a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to you! Stay strong.

Pablo Ortega

January 6, 2011

Don and Vicki, I was a good friend of Nick. We had alot of great times together growing up. He was a great kid and always made me smile when I was down. I am truely sorry for your loss. It feels Like Dublin is missing something with Nick gone. My prayers are with you and your family through this tragic loss. We all love Nick.

Mark & Monna Eakins

January 6, 2011

Don and Vicki, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sue Burns

January 5, 2011

Dear Don, Vicki, Michael, Ethan, and T.J.,
Just heard the news about Nicholas. I was overcome with heartache and disbelief. How can one family bear so much pain and loss? May your faith continue to sustain you and may God give you the strength you need. What a gift he gave us in Nicholas. My heart goes out to each of you.

Tonya Walters

January 5, 2011

I was reading the Dispatch today and was very troubled to read about the death of Nicholas. Though I do not know him, my son Matt knows TJ and I cannot comprehend the grief you must be feeling. I want to express my deepest condolences to the Amend family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In sympathy, Tonya Walters

Debbie Wall

January 4, 2011

Don and Vicki

Michael Kanche

January 4, 2011

Don, My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this difficult time. Stay strong my friend

Malissa Amend

January 3, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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