NICHOLAS "NICK" COCCHIA April 8, 1960 - February 19, 2013 ANDERSON, SC Nicholas Richard Cocchia, age 52, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Cornwall, NY, he was the son of Wilma Cocchia Bigger of Townville, SC and the late Salvatore Nicholas Cocchia. He graduated from Cornwall High School in New York and was a Chemist at Tarkett Inc. He moved to Anderson, SC in 1994 and was a bartender in the Anderson area, most recently at The Hideaway in Fair Play, SC. He loved animals and enjoyed working with electronics and gadgets. He was a beloved uncle and was a friend to all. Nick was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his cats, Felix and Casper; sisters, Tanya Charping and her husband Alan of Pendleton and Carla Branyon and her husband Jim of Anderson; a brother, Richard Cocchia and his wife Kim of Abbeville; his step-father, Sam Bigger; many nieces and nephews and his extended family in New York also survive him. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Father Paul Williams, OFM officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Anderson County Humane Society, 235 Camson Road, Anderson, SC 29625. Events Visitation Friday, February 22, 2013 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, February 23, 2013 11:00AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343