Nicholas Charles Colegrove

The world lost some of its joy and light on Tuesday, October 14th, when Nicholas Charles Colegrove of Chicago, IL tragically left this life and was embraced by the arms of the Lord.  Nicholas, dearest son of Michael Colegrove and Lynn (nee LaBarbera) Colegrove, dear brother of Patrick J. Colegrove, grandson of paternal grandmother Norma Phillips. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Larry Phillips, and maternal grandparents Pat and Barbara LaBarbera. He will be dearly missed by many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Nicholas attended St. Mary of the Woods School through eighth grade, followed by Northside College Preparatory High School and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and was a current student at the Advocate Christ Medical Center EMS Academy Paramedic Program in Oak Lawn.

Nicholas was known for his generous spirit, love for his family and his sweet dog Finney. He was a cycling, baseball, skiing, hiking, camping, traveling, music, reading, and painting enthusiast. He packed so much into his brief life. Nicholas had a very strong faith which helped to guide his life choices. In 2021, with his national Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers, Nicholas cycled across the country in the Ability Experience's Journey of Hope, fundraising and raising awareness for people living with physical and mental disabilities. He was known for his inspiring daily morning prayers before the cyclists hit the road. During the journey, he enjoyed participating in many Friendship Visits across the country, along with his cyclist team.  He was a crew member for the Journey the following year. After college graduation, Nicholas became a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). While working as an EMT, Nicholas was pursuing paramedic training. For the last few months, he devoted many hours to classroom, practical emergency room, and fire department training.

Visitation is Tuesday, October 28, 4-7 pm, with a prayer service to follow, from 7-8pm at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Ability experience

https://give.abilityexperience.org/campaign/738402/donate