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Nicholas Steele Obituary
February 7, 1991 - July 13, 2012
Nicholas Alexander Steele, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Godfather, Veteran, and Friend left this world July 13, 2012. He was born February 7, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Tucson, Arizona where he attended Collier Elementary School, Magee Middle School, Sabino High School, and Tucson Accelerated High School.
Nicholas joined the Army at the age of 17. He served his country from July, 2008 through August, 2011. Nicholas was on a Protective Security Detail during his time in Iraq. He was often in harms way while driving throughout the country protecting his Superiors. Nicholas earned a Combat Action Badge and several other Army Commendations.
Nicholas sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) while serving in Iraq and suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as various mental health issues related to his TBI.
Nicholas could light up a room and always knew how to make people smile. He will be remembered fondly as a loving Son, loyal Friend, a squared away Soldier, and a true American Hero.
He is survived by his Parents, Jacqueline Winters Reed and Anthony Steele, Brother Sean Steele, his Step-Father Jeremy Reed, his Grandmother Florence Pieroni Steele, his Uncles Christopher and Michael Steele, and his Aunt Lisa Steele, his Great-Aunt and Uncle Sue Poskocil and Sam Guzzo. Also his Cousins: Cindy Garite, Lori Guzzo, Jenny Doyle, Kristi Garite, Aidan Lopez, and Godson Kyle Doyle. He is preceded into eternity by Grandmother Barbara Mistretta Halka and Grandfather Lawrence Steele.
There will be a Memorial Service, Friday, July 20, 2012 at 11:00 am at Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel 415 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho. An online guest book may be signed at www.nampafuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations "In Memory of Nicholas Alexander Steele" to the Wounded Warrior Project and Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.
Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66&campaignSource=CDRO&source=B100127
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, 60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404, Great Neck, New York 11021
https://www.bbrfoundation.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1&ref=homepage-donate-callout
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Memories and Condolences
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Gerri Ann Capotosto
July 27, 2012
To my dearest friend Jackye,
You are so loved. I am so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful son Nick, gave all he could give to his country. I wish I could bring him back. My heart breaks with yours. I will try and support the causes you suggested in his honor. Even though I never personally met Nick Steele, he will be forever in my heart. Love and prayers to you and your family.
jody campbell
July 26, 2012
little Nicki Steele you are and always will be one of my best friends and battles a deployment and many fun times we had. I'll miss you bro.
Your Brother In Arms, Friend and Battle.
Spc. Campbell
Alison Elliott
July 24, 2012
Nick, whenever I think about childhood, you come to mind. When we would play Power Rangers with Isaac and eat shell macaroni and cheese. How we would get so mad at my sister and Sean when we weren't allowed to play with them. I miss you. Thank you for being my best friend. I know we stopped talking as much when you left Iraq and for that, I'm sorry. I love you, buddy. I know you're in a better place.
Love,
Alisaurus
Bernardina Barbanente
July 23, 2012
Jacqueline, My heart goes out to you and your family! May the true love of God hold you always! yours Dina Barbanente and family all.
Paulina Brewster
July 22, 2012
I just wanted to extend my condolences to you Jacqueline. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie Gordon
July 19, 2012
Jacqueline: May God comfort you. Your son was a true hero.
Jackie Gordon
Blue Star Mothers AZ2
Sylvia Intrieri
July 19, 2012
Jacqueline, Tony, & Sean,
We are very saddened to hear of Nick's passing. We'll always remember the "good times" the boys all enjoyed together. Our hearts & prayers are with you.
The Intrieri's - Ken, Sylvia, & Roman
Matthew Price
July 18, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Nick's sudden passing. Tony, we are so very sorry that Nick is no longer with you, but there will be a time when you will be and that is your comfort. You are a great father and Nick is blessed to have you in his life, Nick was a guardian for our country and is now a guardian angel to you.
Becky and I are thinking of you, holding you up in prayer in this time of loss.
Matthew and Rebecca
July 18, 2012
Dear MS Jackie; I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I know you did everything you could for your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jeremy and hope for a bighter future for your family.
Carla C Davick #3
July 18, 2012
thank you Nicholas for giving your life for our freedom
Roy Montoya
July 18, 2012
Nicholas,may God protect you as you protected your military superiors. You made a difference. You left as a hero.
Always be with God...
R Montoya
July 18, 2012
Thank you for your service to Our Country. God Bless you and your family. I pray that God wraps his arms around your Mom and holds her through this rough time.
A MARTINEZ
July 18, 2012
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY TODAY & ALWAYS. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES. REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD.
Rebecca Fontes
July 18, 2012
I am so sorry jacqueline for your loss, he was a great kid, and i enjoyed hearing stories about him! I thank him for serving our country and i know it was hard with him going into basic training! You are a strong and couragous woman and with the love and support of friends and family, you will get through this. Xoxo
KC
July 18, 2012
Condolences on the loss of your Hero.
July 18, 2012
Dear Jackie, Tony and Sean - I am saddened to hear about Nick. My thoughts are with all of you. Sincerely, Chuck Farrell
Jacqueline Reed
July 18, 2012
my son, my friend, my hero, my angel...i will forever love you for the rest of my days...until we are together again...fly free, no more pain and suffering for you!
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