Michael J. Nicolazzo, 50, of 126 Goldwood Ave., died Sunday morning at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in Butler, June 9, 1955, he was a son of Michael and Patricia Hoak Nicolazzo.

He attended El Camino College in Los Angeles, Calif., and was cook at several Butler area restaurants. He formerly was a cook at restaurants in California.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia L. Rodgers Nicolazzo, whom he married Nov. 24, 1990; two daughters, Mrs. Brian (Tina) Farley of Prospect and Mrs. Tim (Deanna) Sloan of Renfrew; his parents of Penn Township; three brothers, Frank Nicolazzo of Missouri, Randy Nicolazzo of Cleveland and Tim Nicolazzo of Penn Township; and four sisters, Rose Nicolazzo and Mrs. James (Patti) Walker, both of Penn Township, Mrs. Bob (Lindi) Moore of Arizona and Mrs. Michael (Cynthia) Martin of Saxonburg. A close family friend, Kathy Martin, also survives.

He was preceded in death by an infant son.

<B>NICOLAZZO</B> — Friends of Michael J. Nicolazzo, who died Sunday, May 7, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the <B>GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME</B>, 201 E. Cunningham St. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Harry Bielewicz, pastor of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, and the Rev. Kevin Bowen will officiate. Entombment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.