Nicholas Rizzi, 62, of Beckley passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Nick was lovingly devoted to his wife Vickie, daughters Ashley Mahaffey and husband Allen, Lauren and fiance Greg Brown, and granddaughter Sophia Bella. 
Born on November 19, 1953, he was the son of Anna Rizzi, and the late Vito J. Rizzi and the son-in-law of Jack Riggs and the late Catherine Riggs all of Beckley. A 1972 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Nick was a skilled contractor who owned companies in both Durham, NC, and Beckley, WV. He was a master craftsman and his talented workmanship can be seen in many homes in the Beckley area. More importantly, he was a kind and gentle soul who never met a stranger. Nick knew that God and his family were the most important things in life and showed that every day. He was a jokester who could always lighten the mood in any situation. He enjoyed racing, music, and was an excellent cook. 
  
Others left to cherish his memory include his siblings Charlie Criss Osburn and husband Marvin of Huntsville, AL, Frances Pryor and husband Leroy of Virginia Beach, VA, Vida Stephens and husband Kenneth of Beckley, Constance Daniels and Johnny Davis of Cliffside Park, New Jersey, Danny Rizzi of Beckley, Angela Layne and Husband Davie of Gillette, WY, Sharon McCrary and Husband Charlie of Charleston, SC, Scott Riggs of Beckley, WV, and Beth Reed and Husband Kim of Beaver, WV. Nick will also be missed by a host of extended family and friends. 
  
Funeral services will be conducted at the Maxwell Hill Baptist Church where Nick was a member, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ken Killen officiating. Friends may call Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Maxwell Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements will be made by Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Greg Brown, Allen Mahaffey, Hunter Reed, Casey Reed, Max Riggs, and Zachary Layne.