Nick C. Veitz, Sr.

Nick Charles Veitz Sr., 77 of New Brighton was called home to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loved ones. Born and raised in Beaver Falls, he attended Saint Mary's School and then graduated from Beaver Falls high School. Nick proudly served for the United States Army during the Vietnam war, he was also an active member of the reserves during the 90's. He married the love of his life Vicky Channells in 1971 and soon after moved to New Brighton to raise their sons. Sadly, Vicky passed away June 12th,1980. Over the years the family grew to six sons. As a father and provider Nick worked at and retired from Ryerson metals in Ambridge. Those who knew Nick knew his love of God, family, country and his Italian heritage. Anytime he would cross paths with another veteran he was so excited to tell them he served and ask them about their service. When he thought someone was also of Italian heritage, he would tell them about our family and that we came from Calabria, and chat with them about their family. He enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, hunting and old cars. He wasn't a man of many words, but you always knew his opinion, and you always knew he cared about you.

Preceded in death by his grandfather. Frank Vizza, grandmother Maryanne Serriani Vizza, grandfather Charles Houp, grandmother Rhoda Coy Houp, father Nicholas Frank Veitz/Vizza and Mother Anna Angeline (Houp) Veitz, his beloved wife Vicky Channells, dear son Richard Veitz, younger sister Carol (Veitz) Schenker, sister-in-law, Bonnie (Jones) Veitz, great niece Skyler Evans and close longtime friend Harry "Corky" Ferrell. 

He is survived by his sons Ross Veitz (Julie Veitz) of New Brighton, Nick Charles Jr., of New Brighton, Timothy Veitz of Beaver Falls, Christopher Veitz (Lindy Veitz) of East Palestine Ohio, Bradley Veitz of Beaver Falls. Brother Martin Veitz of Koppel, sister Barbara Smith (Tony Yannachione) of Midland, nieces April of Beaver Falls, Brandy Veitz (Jack Kline and Kylee Kline) of New Brighton, Heather Johnson of Beaver Falls, Stacy Smith (Melissa Gallant) Oklahoma, nephews Marty Veitz (Ashley Veitz) of Elwood City, Eddie Smith of Fallston, grandchildren Logan Veitz, Chloe Fraser, Lillian Veitz, Tanner Veitz, Landon Veitz, Brody Veitz, Lauren Veitz and Lyndsey Veitz, great nephews Michael Smith of Rochester, Gaige Smith (Laura Smith) New Brighton, Bryce Evans of beaver falls, great nieces Taytum Evans of Beaver Falls, and Hayley Evans of Beaver Falls, cousins Joann Reeder of East Palestine, Phyllis Zaffaroni of Beaver Falls, Rosemary Ferguson of Enon Valley, Terry Funari of Koppel, Dom Vizza of Cheswick and many others. 

Friends and family are invited to gather at J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, PA, on Friday, January 09, 2026, for a visitation from 4-8 P.M. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. at J&J Spratt Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, where the VVA Chapter 862, will provide military honors for Nick Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 12 pm.  After the interment, everyone is welcome to attend a wake at the New Brighton American Legion, Post #19.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the VVA Chapter 862, where he was a long tenured member.