Roxy Nick Moschetti, 66

Nick Moschetti was born on May 31, 1958, in Boulder, Colorado. He passed peacefully at home, in the arms of his loved ones on March 22, 2025. He was 66 years old. True to Nick’s personal style, his final hours were spent joking with family, thinking about work and bargaining with God to look over his family. He loved his family deeply. His heart beat faster when he discussed the merits of his dog "Gracie," spicy salsa and candies, John Deere tractors and the Denver Broncos. Nick's back straightened and chest puffed out when he heard the "Star-Spangled Banner," or the Marine Corps Hymn (Semper Fi Brother) and his eyes looked off in the distance when the "Dark Side of the Moon" was played.

Always an interested observer of politics. In particular, what the process does to its participants, he was amused by politicians' outrage when challenged with the truth and amazed at what the voters would tolerate. Nick’s handshake was his contract; honor and integrity were more important to him than the bottom line. He loved to hear jokes, especially the short ones with a little spice. You always knew what Nick was thinking much to the dismay of his friends and family. He stated many times he was often wrong, but never in doubt. When his family was asked what they remembered about Nick, they fondly recalled how he loved his family from the bottom of his heart.

Over the course of a lifetime, Nick had many career opportunities. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (radio technician) and was an honorably discharged sergeant. He returned home to Kalispell and worked for his mom, Linda Clarke and stepdad, Orval, at Main Street Exxon (Orv's Tire). Then he met a fellow Marine at the Job Service and was told there was an opportunity at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant (ARCO) in the IT department. Although Nick did not know computers he was advised to "get in the door Marine and you will succeed." So, his IT career began. He also worked at Club Wholesale in Meridian, Idaho; the Spokesman-Review and Chronicle Newspaper in Spokane, Washington; Murphy Favre; Kalispell Regional Hospital and Plum Creek Timber Company, where he was president of the Northwest Users Group. His career continued at TeleTech, Distinctive Countertops, Amerigas, and Montana State Job Service, at which time he retired. During Nick's careers, he became essential in the building of their individual teams. Each job allowed him to meet, serve and encounter friendships that he held dearly throughout his entire life.

Nick loved to have his family gathered around. His clan was by no means limited to his biological family. Many other people "adopted" Nick and included him as an honored member of their family. These extended families and their children’s children are too numerous to name, but all will miss Nick greatly. Nick was truly a builder of people.

He had a pure heart, was loved very much and is now physically gone from us. Words fail to express how deeply he will be missed. He has left each of us many wonderful moments. Cling to those memories as they can serve as salve for your hurts and balm for your heartfelt pains. They will help to get you through today, tomorrow, and many tomorrows to come. And so can God. Rest and rely on Him. Lean on His people. With time, all sorrows fade but memories grow dearer.

Nick is survived by his family, wife, Tavia Moschetti; mother, Linda Bruns; sons, Anthony Moschetti, Zachary Moschetti and Niles Moschetti, wife Christal; sister, Kelly Murphy, husband Tom Murphy; stepmother, Illona Moschetti; sister, Mary Moschetti-Lantz; sister, Camelia Naranjo; Brandon Broadway and wife Alisha; Auttem Stevens and husband Jake; Joe Osborne and wife Julie and many other family members including uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces and grandchildren. He cherished them all.

He was preceded in death by his son, Marlow Moschetti; brother, Mike Moschetti; father, Roxy Moschetti; grandparents, Rocco and Elizabeth Moschetti, Robert and Opal Peevler and stepfathers, Orval Clarke and Harlan Bruns.

The Moschetti Family would like to say thank you to all the medical teams for the compassion and care they gave to Nick, and for the hospice team that supported the family during his last days.

In lieu of flowers, Nick asked that you make a sizable purchase at your local pizzeria and enjoy it to the last and that you would perform an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for an unfortunate soul in his name.

The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on April 4, at St. Matthew’s Parish. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on April 5, at St. Mathew’s Parish with internment at Conrad Memorial Cemetery at 1 p.m. followed by a luncheon at St. Matthew’s Parish.