Nicholas A. Theofilis
Age 23, of Penn Hills, passed away tragically Sunday, November 27, 2022. Beloved son of Peter and Lori (Patrizi) Theofilis; brother of Max Theofilis; grandson of Angela “Yia Yia” Theofilis and Delores Patrizi; preceded in death by his grandfathers Anthony Theofilis and James Patrizi. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nick earned the rank of Eagle Scout where he developed his love for first aid. He was a 2017 graduate of Penn Hills High School. He started his EMT training in high school and finished with the rank of Paramedic. While in high school, Nick was a member of the Naval ROTC and a volunteer firefighter for Rosedale Fire Department #222 in Penn Hills. He was a Certified Lifeguard and CPR Instructor. He was in the process of becoming a Master Mason. Nick worked in various restaurants over his years and made himself at home anywhere he went. He always made himself available to anybody that needed his help. To know Nick was to love Nick. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department #222, 5806 Verona Rd., Verona, PA 15147.
Friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills, PA 15235 at 11 a.m.