Nicholas Drew Hoving, 86, of North Riverside, died on Nov. 18, 2024. Born on Sept. 25, 1938, he was a U.S. Army veteran. A member of the Holy Name Society, Sportsman’s Club, Moose International, Car Club and Indian Princesses, he was also a car enthusiast, enjoyed boating, fishing, and bowling, and was a Chicago Cub, Chicago Bear and Chicago Blackhawk fan. A man of faith, he was a patient, caring, strong and hard-working man, kind to everyone and ready to lend a hand at any time.
Nicholas was the husband of Shirley Ann Hoving (nee Castrogiovanni); the father of Kimberly (Jake) Minarcik and Karla (Dave) Doherty; the grandfather of Morgan Doherty, Jessica Driessens, Mallory (Austin) Burkhardt, and Nicholas Doherty; the great-grandfather of Elijah Burkhardt and Noah Burkhardt; the step-great-grandfather of Amelia Burkhardt; brother of the late Marianne (late John) Benac and brother-in-law of Mary Lou and the late James Marchetti; the uncle of Michael (Stephanie) Marchetti, Lisa (Chuck) Anagnostopoulos, Laura (Terry) Hacker, the late Doug Vancura, and the late Joseph Vancura; and the great-uncle of Michael Marchetti, Ethan Marchetti, Joseph Marchetti, Jacob Anagnostopoulos, Kai Anagnostopoulos, Cameron Hacker, Casey Hacker, Andrew Vancura and Jillian Vancura.
Visitation was held on Nov. 22 at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. Desplaines Ave. A funeral Mass was celebrated on Nov. 23 at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside, with entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association or Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family at www.KuratkoNosek.com.