Nicholas James Cruciani, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on Sunday, the 8th September 2024, at his home in Brownsville, Texas. He was 49 years of age.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:45 am on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Nicholas will be at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory where full military honors will be rendered by American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard.

Nick was born on October 20, 1974 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Nick’s family moved to Dubuque, Iowa towards the end of his 6th grade year and this is where he called home. He graduated from Hempstead High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Army as a part of the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and the 25th Infantry Division in Scholfield Barracks, Hawaii.

In his free time, Nick loved to read and deeply enjoyed the arts. He was always checking up on others and truly cared for those who were important to him in his life. He enjoyed visiting his
home and loved ones in Dubuque during the summers. He will be deeply missed by all.

Nick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nicholas Ronaldo Cruciani, Joan Cruciani, Roland Kelley, and Eileen Kelley.

Nick is survived by his children, Vance Duve (Brooke), Jackson Cruciani (Danielle), Drew Cruciani (Alliyah), and Colson Cruciani; his parents, Jim and Mary Cruciani; his siblings, Tony Cruciani (Shia) and Kim Cruciani (Joe); a grandson, Asher Duve; his nieces, Fiona Cruciani-Wirth and Zoey Cruciani-Wirth; his best friend since childhood, Mikey Duve; and his best friend, Mario Vega.

Nick’s family would like to thank all of his friends and loved ones for all the care they have given him. Nick’s memory will remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who were lucky enough to have known and loved him.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Nicholas’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.