Nicholas L. Karlick, 40, passed away on Monday October 7, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. Born in Johnstown, PA on September 26, 1979, he was the son of Thomas C. Karlick and Lisa Clare Shannon-Breslin and Alan Shannon- Breslin. He attended St. Paul School and Allentown Central Catholic High School. He served in the United States Army. Nick's kind and child-like heart, quick wit and insightful nature won him many friends and he was a fiercely loyal friend in return. Some of his closest friends had four legs. Nick learned to read early in his life and reading "The Hobbit" started him on a lifelong love of fantasy and science fiction literature. He had eclectic tastes liking all kinds of music and movies, including anime. Nick also loved his Pittsburgh teams especially the Steelers. He is survived by: children: Shonya, Nichaela, Kaeden, Matthias, Acacia and Angelina; parents: his grandparents: Gwen Karlick, Adele Bon Shannon, Philip and Julie Breslin; his siblings: Thomas and Victoria Karlick, Patrick Karlick and his fiancee, Julie McLaughlin, Emily and Christopher Markos, and Tyler Breslin; aunts: uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandmother Mary Clare Shannon and grandfathers: Raymond Karlick and Patrick Shannon. Memorial contributions are requested to the charity of your choice or Stephen's Place, 729 Ridge St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 www.stephens-place.org Viewing OCT 16. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (est) Robert C Weir Funeral Home 1802 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18104emailprotected Mass of Christian Burial OCT 17. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (ET) St Paul's Catholic Church 920 S Second StAllentown, PA 18103