Nicholas Joseph Raiti

Nicholas Joseph Raiti, was born on 21 July 2002, resided in Manassas, VA and left this world for a better one unexpectedly on June 6, 2025. He was loved by most who met him, especially by his brother, parents and family. Nicholas regrettably lost his 6 year battle with mental illness and substance use disorder. Nicholas was born in Fairfax, VA, the second of Joseph and Rebecca Raiti’s two children. He lived and attended school in Manassas, VA at All Saints Catholic, Signal Hill Elementary, Parkside Middle and Osbourn Park high schools and Northern Virginia Community College. Attending family celebrations was very important to Nicholas as he always looked forward to visiting relatives in Ohio and New York. One of his favorite places was his Aunt Holly’s camp in Dickinson Center, NY where he would bask in the cool Adirondack summer air. Nicholas was a gentle giant, able to be soft spoken and polite as he towered over those around him. He had a close relationship with his brother Frank, the two of them talking into the night over the phone when away from each other. He tried a variety of sports during his youth. He played baseball, trained in Taekwondo, wrestled, and was a key player on a recreational league basketball team that won a championship. In middle school, he often spent Friday nights ice skating with friends in Old Town. He also had a passion for cooking and enjoyed preparing meals for others. Over the years, he worked a number of jobs including dishwasher, prep cook, fall festival attendant, roadside flagger, delivery driver, and warehouse worker. Nicholas was always searching for work he enjoyed. He loved fishing in local ponds and creeks, horticulture, rock collecting, and music, and was a loyal friend to those lucky enough to spend time around him. Nicholas is survived by his parents Joe and Becky Raiti, his brother Frank Raiti, all three of Manassas, VA, his grandparents Thomas and Joan Stoppelman of Centerville, OH, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clifton, VA on July 7, 2025. Those wishing to contribute to his memorial fund can make a donation at the following website. https://www.givesendgo.com/NicholasRaiti?fbclid=IwY2xjawK1WXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFrdTcxZWxDc3l5SEoyUWdBAR7ugq-AmgHa0-dNiX_VOjIefwTrN8TWdV7xS0BJFg5MikPrnwBL2cHkMouGLQ_aem_VAS9OkrCvkMhXFjm4Q6x9w

Nicholas Joseph Raiti

July 21, 2002 - June 6, 2025