NICHOLAS GERALD HOCH, October 10, 1971 - January 7, 2009. Resident of Thornton, Colorado. After a courageous battle with RSD, Nick passed away peacefully while in the hospital awaiting surgery. Nick was born and raised in Aurora, CO and graduated from Rangeview High School. He honorably served his country for 3 years as a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army. He was one of four children born to Thomas and Laura Hoch and was the beloved husband of Katherine Hoch. Nick will forever be remembered by his devoted brothers, Tom Jr. and Rob, loving sister, Emily, beloved children, Nicholas Gerald Jr., Peter Thomas and Henry Douglas, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, January 10th, 2009, at 1:30pm at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora, CO 80012. The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Cole, Peter and Henry Hoch Memorial Scholarship Fund at your local Wells Fargo Bank.