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Nicholas R. Muntean

1952 - 2014

Nicholas R. Muntean obituary, 1952-2014

BORN

1952

DIED

2014

Nicholas Muntean Obituary

Nicholas Richard Muntean, age 62, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. Nick was born Feb. 10, 1952, in St. Paul, Minn., to Edward & Marcella Muntean. In 1974, Nick traveled to Alaska for a short visit and never left. He met and fell in love with Susan Bryant, and her small daughter Brandy; Nick and Susan were married in 1978. Nick started working at Reeve Aleutian Airways in 1974 and stayed there until the doors closed in 2000. Nick was known for talking to everyone, great joke telling, his mega watt smile, his incredible beards, his sense of humor and his cooking skills. He loved adventure and enjoyed the beautiful outdoors of Alaska. In 1979, he built a log cabin up in Caswell, Alaska, and enjoyed snowmobiling, hiking and fishing there with family and friends. His loved ones remember him for his big brown eyes, quick wit and good advice. He was always there to help people when they needed it. Nick was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael Muntean; and his niece, Kristin Muntean. Nick is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Brandy and her husband, Rick Farrell; grandchildren, Danielle & Joseph Farrell; brother, Edward (Karen) Muntean and Edward's son, Michael; brother, Gary (Janice) Muntean and their children, Christian (Marta), Matthew and Kathryn; sister Lynne (Harvey) Otto and their children, Nicole (Jason) Deville, Mackenzie and Danielle; sister-in-law Sharon (Vern) Nowell and their children, Laura (Michael) Steele, Joan (Karl) Stang and April (Chuck) Whitlock; sister-in-law Jaqueline (Les) Biggs and Jaqueline's children, Jesseca (Ben) Kiddoo and Shiery Carnes; and great nieces and nephews, Summer and Ashley Ferro, Michael and Tristin Steele, Austin, Colter, Gabriel and Sunday Deville, MacKensie, Charlie and Will Whitlock, Elijah and Gideon Muntean, Alex Muntean, Nicole, Danielle and Ronnie Thurber, India Otto, Ava Waynick and Michael, Connor and Matthew Kiddoo. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Abbott Loop Community Church, 2626 Abbott Road.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Sep. 28, 2014.

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Lynn Anderson

September 22, 2024

Hard to believe it´s been 10 years. His twinkling eyes, ready smile, his love for Susie & Brandy & for Jesus is how I remember Nick

Jesse Nelson Nelson

September 22, 2023

Yes I am the one that knew Nick in 1965 then he moved to Alaska I think in 1970 or 71 Dr Jesse Michael Nelson

Bill Schindler

October 19, 2022

Thoughts & Prayers continue to my friend Nick

Lynn Anderson

September 22, 2022

When I think of Nick I can't help but see his smile, hear his laugh and listening to how much he loved his wife Susan and daughter Brandy. He was truly a one of a kind individual that lived and loved BIG! All around great guy....

October 23, 2014

SEE YOU SOON-GODSPEED,MATT FREDRICKSON,ST.PAUL

JESSE NELSON

October 23, 2014

I KNEW NICK FROM ST. PAUL. ACTUALLY MY BROTHER,JAMIE NELSON WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF HIS. I AM WRITING THIS FOR MY BROTHER,WHO PASSED IN JANUARY 2014. NICK=YOU HAVE A LOT OF GOOD FRIENDS WITH YOU-AND SOME REALLY GOOD DOGS.I'LL SEE YOU SOMEDAY....ONE NEVER KNOWS WHEN. JESSE NELSON

October 8, 2014

Always felt honored and grateful to work with him.
His smile was as big as his heart......He will be greatly missed

Manny

October 7, 2014

I am so happy I got to have known you for the last 4 years Nick, it was always nice seeing you and Susan, bringing smiles and funny jokes. You had such great humor and will always put a smile on someone faces. Rest in love a Nick. I am really going to miss the jokes.

Pati Rhea

October 5, 2014

Sue, I was so saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I only met him about a year and a half ago but I instantly realized what a nice man he was. He was so genuine and caring and had such a gentle nature. And yes, he loved to tell a good joke. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Muntean family. May all of your wonderful memories of Nick carry you through the days ahead as you mourn his loss.

Judy Grufman

October 2, 2014

Nick Muntean...What a kind and thoughtful man! What a joy to know we'll see him again! And I know he would laugh at this - He made some killer pancakes!!!

Bill Schindler

October 1, 2014

Grateful to have met & worked with Nick for over 23 yrs. @ Reeve Airways. He was a really good natured, spiritual
& helpful person. Guided me to a great little puppy, "Fuzzy". Cared about people & helping them. We shared many Coffee's & laughs. Thank You Friend. Prayers your way & to Susan, Brandy all your family.

October 1, 2014

Dear Su and Nick, you will always be in my thoughts. I will never forget what a friend I had in Nick and he'll always be with us. Love in Christ
David Chavis

Lynn Anderson

September 30, 2014

Dear Susan, My heart was so saddened by Nick's passing. He was a bright spot in so many lives and I'm sure you and the rest of his family are surely missing that light. God bless you my friend and know that I am giving you a hug from afar. Love, Lynn

Patrick Logan

September 30, 2014

I worked with Nick from 1979 to 2000 at RAA even bought a house he sold on Holly lane. He was a great co-worker all ways had a smile and good advise. He will be missed

Jim Brewer

September 29, 2014

Nick's FedEx friends will always remember his caring spirit, his positive attitude, bright smile, and strong work ethic. He is greatly missed, but we know he is now at home.

Undi Ngirailild

September 29, 2014

My condolences and prayers are with you Sue and Brandy. I worked with Nick at FedEx and we became a close friends. He was like a father to me..I always share my problems with him and yes he always gave me a good advice. I'm gonna miss him but I know that he is in a better place now.

Mareldine (Hunter) Leuer

September 28, 2014

When I worked at RAA,he was always friendly to everyone! He seemed to have a "calm" voice no matter what was happening around him. He was among my "favorites" at RAA. My thoughts & prayers to Nick's family! May God bring you all wonderful memories of his life, to help you get through the sadness of his passing. Sincerely, Mareldine & family. Husband Dave; daughters Marissa, Roseann, Amanda & Miranda; and granddaughters Arianna & Elena Leuer

September 28, 2014

I am sorry to read about Nick passing away. His life was full and beautiful. May the God of comfort be with his loved ones.

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