Nickolas Leaton Kupcikevicius

Nickolas Leaton Kupcikevicius of Bradley, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 25, 2024. He was born May 23, 1974 in Kankakee the son of Kazys Kupcikevicius and Jeanne Chapman, both of Bradley. Nickolas (Nick) was a BBCHS graduate and received his associate degree from DeVry Technical Institute in Arizona. He was employed for many years as a journeyman union roofer and later self-employed in the building trades. He was highly skilled in home improvement projects. Nick was very proud of his Lithuanian and Cherokee Indian heritage. Nick enjoyed playing ice hockey in his earlier years and loved to watch hockey games. He greatly enjoyed fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and gardening. Music and concerts were a great joy to him. His dogs and cats were a great part of his life and they certainly enjoyed all his attention, care and love, especially “Mojo” who he rescued. Nickolas is survived by his parents; one sister, Lara (Clint) Plecas of Phoenix, Arizona; nephews, Matthew (Miranda) Kupcikevicius of Brownsville, Texas, Nickolas P. Kupcikevicius of Mulkeytown, IL; niece, Olivia Plecas of Arizona. He is, also, survived by Aunt Becky Chapman of Arizona; Uncle Charles Sommer of Bradley; grand nephews, Joshua and Christopher of Texas; many cousins survive in America as well as some cousins in an extended family in Lithuania. He was preceded by in death by his grandparents, Antanas and Ona Kupcikevicius and George and Katie Chapman; brother, Dannlis Kupcikevicius; aunts, Janet (Chapman) Whitcombe, Grazina (Kupcikevicius) Sommer and Janet (Sullivan) Kupcikevicius; uncles, Algis Kupcikevicius and Terry Chapman; nephew, Christopher Coniglio; cousin, Jodi Sommers. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service for Nickolas will be held to celebrate his life in June 2024. Nickolas had a great and kind heart and soul. He was loved by all who knew him. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.