Nicolas James Franchell, 23, of Port Richey, FL passed away on October 20th, 2017. Nick was born on March 6th, 1994 in Oneida, NY and in July of 2006, he moved to Brooksville, FL where he attended school at Hernando High School. Nick loved his music, fishing, fast cars and the beach. He is described as having “salt water in his veins,” because of his deep love for the ocean. Nick had a charismatic and larger than life personality that captured many hearts. Overall, he will be remembered and missed for his passionate nature. Nick is survived by his parents, Richard and Sara Currier, Mark and Nicole Hennagir; siblings, Joseph, Emily, Haley, Patrick, Sean and Brendan; grandparents, Jayne Farkas, Gordon Muckey Jr., Rebecca Squire, John Currier and Nancy Hennagir; aunts, Cynthia Hart, Kristin Smith, and Melinda Hennagir; uncles, Jason Muckey and Michael Hennagir. He is also survived by numerous cousins who loved him as a brother. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held on Friday, October 27th, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home in Spring Hill, FL. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Donations may be made in Nick’s honor to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org
