Nicholas was born on October 14, 1994, in Albany, the son of Rocco and Phyllis A. (Hume) Panetta. Nick worked as a landscaper for various companies, Hoffman's Car Wash and Manor House Pizza. Nick loved to golf and spend time with his family, friends, and dog Anna. Nick was predeceased by his grandfathers, Vincenzo Panetta and John Hume. Survivors include his parents, Phyllis (Hume) Panetta and Rocco Panetta; his grandmothers, Esterina Panetta and Eleanor F. Hume; and his two sisters, Nina and Lia Panetta. Nick is also survived by a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.