Nicholas Michael "Nick" Centala

Nicholas Michael "Nick" Centala obituary, Metz, MI

Nicholas Michael "Nick" Centala

Nicholas Centala Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck Funeral Home - Rogers City on Feb. 7, 2026.
Nicholas Michael Centala age 30 of Metz passed away February 7, 2026 while helping others.

He was born in Alpena to Paul and Lisa (Purol) Centala on September 17, 1995.

Nick graduated from Rogers City High School in 2014. He attended ACC for 1 year while working at ACE Hardware in Rogers City then on to working with Todd's Plumbing and Heating. Nick was an all-around great guy who would help anyone who was in need. He enjoyed working at Wilk Farms and Kathy's Catering.

He is survived by his mother, Lisa; sister, MaKayla (Alex) Pratt; grandmother, Kathy Purol; nephews, Asher, Austin, Ryder; nieces, Raelynn, Alivia and Rory; aunts and uncles, Jackie Kowalski, Michelle (Andy) Sullivan, Penny (Wayne) Seiler, Brenda (Tom) Kortman, Kevin (Stacy) Purol, David (Carrie) Purol, and Mark Purol; Godchild, Mya Purol; many cousins, extended family, friends and Jackie and Al Wilk.

Nick was preceded in death by his father, Paul; grandparents, Blanche (Florian) Centala and Arthur Purol; great grandparents, John (Theresa) Purol and Aloysius (Virginia) Nowicki; uncles, Michael Purol, Kenny Kowalski, and Toby Kowalski.

A complete obituary will be posted when his arrangements are finalized.

Memorials may be given to Posen First Responders, Posen Fire Department or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Beck Funeral Home - Rogers City

229 North First Street, Rogers City, MI 49779

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