Nick Fontana

Rip Nick. I first met Nick in 1976. We both had vans and our wife's worked at Farmers insurance. He was a lifelong friend and would often see me at Safeway where I worked. Always talking about the next baddest boxer. I moved away in 2008 and was planning a trip back to the springs and found out that he had passed. Miss you man.

We are so sorry to hear that you have passed. You have been a great part of our family for many years. You will surely be missed. Always Artie and Darlene and family

I moved to Colorado Springs in 1977. A co-worker referred me to a little Barber Shop on Mount View Lane. Nick’s father cut my hair the first couple of visits. Then Nick took over. Nick was 6 months younger than me. We grow up at the same time, although in different places and in very different ways. Discovering that over the years was an interesting journey. All I wanted was a Barber. But that is not the way it worked with Nick. I ended up with a friend.

I met Nick shortly after I moved to the Springs in 1986. That's 38 years of laughter, conversation, and good haircuts. We've all lost a big part of our lives. Blessings to his family and to all of us. Rest in peace, amigo.

I moved to the Springs in 85 with my wife and 2 boys. Looking for a barber we crossed paths with Tony. We continued on with Nick since that day. He cut my hair along with both my sons and lately my grandsons. We will miss him.

How fortunate I was to have been referred to the Fontanas 44 years ago. As we read through these memories I see the same story, the number of years we all went to Nick for a haircut, his conversations and dear friendship. Nick, buddy, we will all miss our time with you but, we have been so blessed to have had all the memories with you. Rest in peace Nick. The picture is my 3 month old daughter´s first haircut, 39 years ago. Nick was excited and did a great job!

My deepest sympathy to Carol and family and friends. What a shock to learn that Nick had passed. Like everyone who knew him, we are all so hurt and at a loss for words. I met Nick in kindergarten and we remained friends for all of our lives. No matter how long it was in between visits it was like he had just seen you yesterday. He was one of the kindest, funniest and knowledgeable sportsman I´ve known. He was an incredible picture in the Old Timers baseball league and then onto our...

I first met Nick in about 1978 while getting a few haircuts with Fran who was next door. He soon became my barber of choice and good friend. We have swapped our life stories and many smiles and laughs together across all of these years. Despite my moving to Denver and such, I continued to find a way to spend time with him for my regular haircuts for about 46 years now. Conversing and laughing with him was worth every trip. Not to mention a nice haircut. But it was much more than that. ...