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Erich Nowsch Obituary

ERICH NOWSCH SR. Erich M. Nowsch Sr., 39, suddenly passed away Feb. 9, 2010, in Las Vegas. He was born May 7, 1970, in New Britain, Conn., the loving son of Bobbie and Joseph Benacquisto. Erich was a master craftsman in hardwood flooring and expanded his interest into carpentry. Erich was a kind, loving and fun person who loved to make people laugh. He leaves behind a son, Erich M. Nowsch, Jr.; and a former loving wife, Kathleen Nowsch, who was still loving and supportive of him, both of Las Vegas; his parents; sisters, Kerri and Tina Benacquisto; nephews, Joseph, Dominick and Garbrielli Benacquisto; niece, Katlynn Potter; and a cousin, Robert Potter, all of New Britain, Conn.; and former brother-in-law, Gary Babin of Las Vegas. A memorial service will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 18, at Calvary Chapel, 7175 W. Oquendo Road, in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Erich Nowsch Jr. at Liahona Academy, P.O. Box 790310, Virgin, UT 84779, Attn: Clay Ahquin/EMN Donations.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Feb. 14, 2010.

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Kathleen Nowsch

February 9, 2025

You are so loved and greatly missed. There is not a day that goes by that I don´t think of you! I hope you´re watching over us. Rest in peace. XoXoXo

Kerri-Ann Benacquisto

February 8, 2025

It's been along 15 years with out you, with out your laugh, Wii out your horrible choice in football teams, and with out your love. You were an amazing brother who is missed dearly. Love you with all my heart.

Kathleen

February 8, 2024

I miss you so very much! Words cannot even express how sad I am. I think of you every day and hope you are watching over us! I hope you´re resting peacefully! You are truly loved and missed. Until we meet again. XoXoXo

Kathleen

February 8, 2023

Eric H - We love and miss you so much! You left us too soon. Rest peacefully and watch over us! Xo And always remember, the sky is Blue!!! Until we meet again.

Kathleen

February 8, 2022

Not a day goes by where I don´t think of you! You are truly loved and missed. I hope your resting peacefully. Please watch over us! Xo Until we meet again.

Kathleen Nowsch

February 8, 2021

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Kathleen Nowsch

February 8, 2021

Erich ~ You are truly loved and missed every day! Hoping your resting peacefully. Xo Please watch over both of your families in Nevada and Connecticut.

Kerri-Ann Benacquisto

January 29, 2011

Erich you will always be love and the pain of your passing will remain till the day we walk together again. You will be trully missed by me Joseph and Gabrielli. Rest in Peace Brother for now you are with your father

Rosemary Nowsch- detrafford

March 7, 2010

Sorry to hear about Erich's passing.

Sonya & Wayne Engelhardt

March 3, 2010

Bobbie, Joe,Karie,Tina,and My Beautiful Daugther Katlynn,
I am so sorry to hear about your uncle erich, i know it was not to long ago he was there for a visit and i just wanted to let u all know that i am very sorry to hear the sad news.He will be sadley missed my everone that knew him. With all my love 2 all of u

Tina Benacquisto

February 25, 2010

Erich you will always be loved and missed. I miss you so much and will remember all the awsome times we had, Dom misses you too... can't wait to see you again <3 I LOVE YOU

Heather Graveline

February 19, 2010

To the Nowsch Family - I went to school with both Marty and Erich... and although I have not seen either one of them since school, I remember both of them and I am so sorry for your most recent loss. Please know there are a lot of people back home (CT) that are missing them and all of you are in our thoughts.

February 19, 2010

Dear Bobbie, Joe, Kerri, Tina and Katlynn - Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Erich was a good-hearted person and we know you will miss him deeply.

The Driscoll-Hale family

Danielle Bertagna

February 16, 2010

Kath, EJ and the Benacquisto family, We are thinking of you during this difficult time and may the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. (Aunt) Danielle.

February 15, 2010

Kath & Erich Jr.

We love you both so much.

Love,
Gramie & Gramp
East Hampton, NY

February 15, 2010

Kath, EJ & the Benacquisto family,

My love and prayers are with you during your time of grief. I know there are no words to take away the pain but please know we are here for you always.

I love you,
Mom - Grandma Babin
South Bound Brook, NJ

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