Nicholas Charles 'Chuck' Ginnaty, 36

Nicholas Charles “Chuck” Ginnaty, 36, passed away on June 21, 2019, in Kalispell.

Nick was born on May 24, 1983, in Kalispell.

Nick will always be held warmly in our hearts and memories as a talented chef, making everyone happy with his fabulous cuisine. Always willing to try new and best recipes, he kept all of his friends and family well fed with delightful treats from appetizers to desserts. Nick was able to fulfill his culinary passions in his work at a number of well-known restaurants in the valley, as well as in his own kitchen.

He was very proud of his heritage that included relatives from Ireland, Norway and Israel. This curiosity and pride of ancestry led him to exploring recipes from every corner of the world. He was known for his signature Mohawk hair style, often sporting interesting colors, and his traditional British wool cap that he wore even in the summer.

Nick had a giant, loving heart, infectious smile and loved making us all laugh. He was a loving son, brother, nephew and friend and will be missed by all.

Nick is survived by his mother, Bernice “Bunnie” Ginnaty, Zachary “Zach” Ginnaty, and his niece Joli, his special love family, Tiff, Maci and Dean and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by Grandpa and Grandma Ginnaty, his uncles James Ginnaty and Robert Ginnaty, his father Charles Dicken, his Great-grandma Ida Dicken and Grandfather Dicken.

A celebration of Nick’s life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Vista Linda Restaurant Pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) in honor of Nick.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.