Nicholas Blyshak

Nicholas Frederick Lazzari Blyshak passed away on September 8, 2022, after a recent battle with depression. Born to Nicholas and Yvonne Estelle Lazzari Blyshak in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, on Thursday, October 31, 1963, his family lovingly teased that 'Nicky' was picked right out of the pumpkin patch. Friends recall his memorable childhood Halloween birthday parties, where he donned custom-designed costumes to everyone's delight. Catholic by faith, he received his first communion and confirmation in Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Attending Elizabeth-Forward High School, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, Nick had the honor of being chosen by faculty as the commencement speaker for his graduating class of 1981, whom he loved dearly to this day. At seventeen, he started college at St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and making more lifelong friends. In 2009, he completed the highly ranked University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking and subsequently was asked to serve on the UWGSB's Board of Directors. Following his sister Brett's federal clerkship with Judge Eldon Mahon in Fort Worth, Nick made his own business move to Texas, gaining a best friend for life in Kevin K. Braun, whom he considered a brother. Soon thereafter, he met Camille Carrithers, aptly, in a swimming pool, and the two began a lifetime of travels, adventure, fine dining, memories, and shared a love of the water. On June 10, 2000, the pair married at the First United Methodist Church with formal catered reception by Tom Perini at the family ranch. Nick whisked her away to Palm Island, Grenadines, and the couple settled in Brady after the honeymoon. Nicholas began a career as a small-town banker for twenty-one years where he was named Vice President of Lending, bringing with him connections for success of the bank from afar, while respecting the historic roles of both his father-in-law and grandfather- in-law in growing the local bank. A lifelong reader and sharp dresser, Nick could debate trivia on any topic, being most knowledgeable in sports, history, song titles, finance, and geography, and could eagerly engage in a game of cards, bringing much camaraderie and making the best of friends. His mother developed in Nick a desire to not only love sports and sporting events, but to embrace cultural arts, which he nurtured in his life with Camille. Serving his community through the years on the Brady /McCulloch County Helping Hands Board of Directors, Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce, City of Brady Planning and Zoning Commission, McCulloch County Appraisal Review Board, Heart of Texas Tennis Association, Brady ISD District Site-Based Decision Committee, BMS Campus Site-Based Decision Committee and Brady Lions Club gave him much pride, as he believed strongly in helping others. Nicholas F. Blyshak is survived by his loving wife, Camille Carrithers; best friends, Kevin and Dana Braun of DFW Westlake and their children Taylor Pearson and family, and Morgan Braun; sister-in-law Charla Carrithers, niece Jacqueline Carrithers, and mother-in-law Marilyn Carrithers of Brady; cousins William M. Blyshak, Susan DeBerardinis, Karen Chisholm, Donna Blyshak, Nancy Blyshak, and Levona Lazzari and their families; and countless dear friends throughout the United States. Nick was preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Yvonne Blyshak, of Monongahela, PA; his beloved sister, Brett Maria Lazzari Blyshak and husband William H. Mattison, Jr. of Medford, NJ; grandparents Simon and Mary Myrga Blyshak and Frederick Marcus and Estelle Sandine Lazzari. A private family service will honor his life. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the McCulloch County Library, 401 East Commerce Brady, Texas, 76825; Casa Care, 1501 N Grant St, Brady, Texas, 76825; or to the Elizabeth-Forward TD Club Football Scholarship Fund PO BOX 434, Elizabeth, PA 15037 (412)384-5600.

Nicholas Blyshak

October 31, 1963 - September 8, 2022