Nicholas A. Rios
September 24, 1964 - June 19, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Nicholas A. Rios, age 56, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born on Sept. 24, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Augusto Rios and Beverly Simon. Nicolas graduated from East High School. He worked for Hillcraft Millworks for the past five years.
Nick had a love of music and played bass in area bands for many years. He loved riding his motorcycle, singing Karaoke, going to eastside reunions, and hanging with his friends. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His love for life showed through with his upbeat personality and infectious smile.
Nick is survived by his son, James (Colleen) Rios; grandchildren, Priscilla and Jeffery Rios; mother, Beverly Simon; father, Augusto Rios; sisters, Lindsey (Mario Sanchez) Rios, Whitney (Dylan) Rios, Lori (Greg) Stack and Dena Webb; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a trust fund to be established for his grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
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5203 Monona Drive
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
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Amy Bentheimer
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So Sorry, there are no words to make this better. Nicky will great loss to our community, to all he touched, to all his friends and family, rock on friend!
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Dena Webb
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I will forever miss you 💔 and I cherish being blessed to be your “baby sister” ❤️
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Susan Motisi
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A lot of great memories packed into a life cut short. Nick will be missed by many. Till we meet again...
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Colleen Rios
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We all miss you so much dad 💔 I will miss you just randomly showing up to see us
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Scott Putney
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As a coworker for more than 5 years, Nick always impressed me with how happy and upbeat he was each day, all while proving to be one of the hardest working gentlemen I’ve had the pleasure to know. Nick was always there to help anyone that needed it, anytime, no questions asked. He could hold a note better than anyone, and I swear he could sing every word, to any song that might come across the radio! A fantastic guy, with an infectious smile, Nick will be greatly missed by us all. Rock on my friend!
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Camille Sanchez
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We are sending you strength and love and holding you in peace. May his memory be a blessing. With Love, Andrea, Camille, Alessandro and Hektor.