Firefighter, Trustee and EMT Nicholas Matregrano passed away on January 1, 2021.

Nick was a valued volunteer with the Perkiomen Township Fire Company since 2017, and was a past-Chief at Schwenksville Fire Company 73 and an active member there for 42 years. He was also a member of the National Ski Patrol for 33 years. Nick served on the PA Fire Commission, was a CPR Instructor and also an Emergency Medical Responder. Nick also taught Protective Services at the North Montco Technical Career Center. Nick conducted first aid and CPR training and was also an excellent French-fry maker. Thanks Nick for your many years of dedication to the residents of Perkiomen Township and beyond.

Nick will be remembered as a great storyteller. He would

really draw you in. He enjoyed his family, teaching our members and traveling. He will be greatly missed. His was a life well lived.

Nick has been a resident of the Perkiomen Valley for 47 years.

Nick loved his family and friends deeply. He and his wife Marilyn are wine enthusiasts and love traveling. He was a loving father and grandfather. His favorite pastimes were building forts, feeding his birds and deer, taking care of his pond, and sneaking cookies to his grandchildren.

– Fire News photos by Ted Hodgins