Nicholas S. Horvath, Jr. On July 19, 2008 our beautiful son Nicholas, 21, left to be with the Lord and is in the loving care of his great grandparents Joe, Teresa, Mary and Uncle Scott. Left to mourn his loss and celebrate his life are his parents Nicholas Sr. and Julie, sister Cassandra, brother Andrew, niece Jaylah, grandparents Anne and Herbert, and Mary, aunts and uncles Joe, Jessica and Matthew, Ellen and Mark, and Christopher, cousins Matthew, Makena, Jacob, Jonah and Brooke and many Fagan and Parady relatives. Nick leaves many close and loving friends, in particular Christa, and Greg and David who were like brothers. Nick grew up playing sports where he met a special coach Ismael Bolorin and wife Nilda and many thanks to the two of you for all you do. Nick attended MHS and received a diploma from the National Personal Training Institute. Nick has persevered through more than most of us and achieved all he set out to do. His career was more than a job, it was his life. We miss you son always and forever. May you have peace on the rest of your eternal journey. Cassie and Andrew will remember you and love you always as their big brother. Funeral service will be held on Thursday (July 24th) at 11 am from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am at St. James Church 896 Main St. Manchester followed by burial in St. James Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 9-11 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Nicholas S. Horvath, Jr. Fitness Scholarship Fund c/o Soveriegn Bank 525 West Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.