Nicholas P. "Pickel" Burgard

Of Wilkins Twp., age 44, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Nick was the beloved son of Anita (Rodites) Burgard and the late George Burgard.

Adored and precious boyfriend of Annie Furman.

He was the dear brother of Anthony (Alysa) Burgard of Elizabeth and Matthew Burgard of FL.

He was the treasured uncle of Braeden Burgard.

Nick was raised in Chalfant and was a 1998 graduate of Woodland Hills High School. He earned an Associate Degree from Point Park University and shortly afterwards, began his career as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service at the Monroeville Post Office. At one time during his career with the Postal Service, Nick had represented his coworkers as a Union Steward.

For the later years of his Dad’s life, Nick became a devoted caregiver for George.

Friends are welcome on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Turtle Creek / Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350 where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 7:30 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue, Pgh., PA 15222 or www.heart.org