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Nicholas “Nick” Anthony Palaia

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Nicholas “Nick” Palaia, age 77, of Young America, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home in Chaska, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 28, at 11:00 A.M., at Church of the Ascension in Norwood Young America, Minnesota with interment following at Ascension Catholic Cemetery.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Wednesday, December 28, one hour prior the service from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. at the church. Arrangements are with the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.

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Church of the Ascension
323 N Reform Street
Norwood Young America, MN
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Church of the Ascension
323 N Reform Street
Norwood Young America, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel
218 Hill Street W
Norwood - Young America, MN 55368
Phone:(952) 467-3281
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Cemetery
Ascension Catholic Cemetery - NYA
323 Reform Street
Norwood Young America, MN
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Obituary

Nicholas “Nick” Anthony Palaia was born on August 16, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN. He was the son of Anthony and Marian (Johnson) Palaia. Nick graduated from DeLaSalle high school and then went on to attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, receiving a degree in architecture. He served his country in the United States Air Force.

In June of 1966, Nick was united in marriage to Carol Thoreson at St. Peter’s Church in Richfield, MN. Nick and Carol made their home in Young America, MN, for 34 years. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Christopher, Matthew and Steven. Nick and Carol shared over 50 years of marriage.

Nick owned and operated his architectural business, Palaia Architecture. He was a member at Church of the Ascension in Norwood Young America, MN. Nick enjoyed gardening, cooking and architecture. He loved the time spent with his family and friends.

Nick passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home in Chaska, MN, at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 6 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Nicholas is survived by his: Wife, Carol Palaia of Young America, MN; Sons, Christopher Palaia and his wife, Amy, of Chaska, MN, Matthew Palaia and his wife, Paula, of Young America, MN, Steven Palaia of Young America, MN; Grandchildren: Julia Palaia & Emilia Palaia; Brother, Frank Palaia of Independence, MO; Step Mother, Laurie Palaia of Coon Rapdis, MN; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Nicholas is preceded in death by his Parents, Anthony and Marian Palaia; Brother, Tony Palaia.

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