Nicholas James Vukusich

Vukusich, Nicholas James, 23, of Saddle Brook, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Nick was born on April 13, 1992 in Hackensack, the son of Joseph and Kelly Vukusich. He attended Saddle Brook schools and graduated from Saddle Brook High School in 2010. He is survived by his beloved parents Joseph & Kelly of Saddle Brook. Loving brother of Jillian. Cherished grandson of Robert Ashelman of East Rutherford. Adored nephew of James Krbec & Kathy Vega of Maple Heights, OH, Myra Sabel of North Arlington, Kathy Vukusich of Hackensack, Dee Sambogna of Harlem, NY, & David Vukusich. Dear cousin of Christopher Krbec. Nick is survived by his first only true love, Jessica Teshima. Other family including great aunts, great uncles and cousins also survive Nicholas including his Godmother Susan Ashelman and uncle Tom Ashelman. Nick is also fondly remembered by many friends including his two best friends Mike and Eric. Nicholas was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Miro and Rose Vukusich; maternal grandmother Janath Ashelman; and uncle Christopher Krbec. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 7PM at Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, NJ. Cremation private. Friends will be received Tuesday 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donations to the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, 352 Park Avenue South 9th Fl., New York, NY 10010.