Nic Kerdiles was well-respected when he played professional ice hockey, and other people in the industry sent in their respects when he passed away in September. This week, he was cremated, and now his family can embark on their sad road to healing.
Nic Kerdiles Played Ice Hockey
People who love ice hockey felt very sad when the death of the 29-year-old hit the news. When he passed away, it came just hours after his last post that he ever shared on social media. Ironically, it revealed him on the motorcycle that he rode when he died. He lived in Nashville, Tennessee, where he worked in real estate, but his family resides in California.
Nic Kerdiles was also known for brief appearances in a USA Network show that was canceled. Chrisley Knows Best revealed that he seemed like a nice person. He loved playing golf, and of course, he also liked watching ice hockey. At one stage, he played for The San Diego Gulls in Cali. After his crash in Nashville, plenty of tributes went up for him.
We regret to announce the passing of Nic Kerdiles at the age of 29 following a motorcycle accident.
Kerdiles played six professional seasons with the Norfolk Admirals, San Diego Gulls, Anaheim Ducks and Manitoba Moose. pic.twitter.com/XvhW5GcnUn
— Complete Hockey News (@CompleteHkyNews) September 23, 2023
Nic Kerdiles Cremated, Leaves Family Behind
MSM carried a story by Radar Online about the burial arrangements for the former pro-ice hockey player. Naturally, people think about the grief of his family. It’s not clear if he was dating anyone when he passed away. Still, one can imagine he made a lot of friends in both Nashville and California. Plenty of people who saw him on Chrisley Knows Best wondered what the funeral arrangements would be.
Nic Kerdiles was cremated on October 5 in Nashville. The outlet noted that it took place at the “Cross Point Church in Nashville.” According to a source, the athlete’s ashes will be taken to California where they will reside with his family. For his mom, dad, and siblings, the closing chapter of the heartbreaking news begins.
Brother, Son, And Professional Athlete
Nic Kerdiles was known for playing hockey with the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose teams amongst others. According to Information Cradle, his parents, Nathalie De Larminat-Kerdiles and Michel Kerdiles raised two other siblings, Mailys and Marine. Although he ended his life in Tennessee, he spent much of his childhood in Lewisville, Texas.
Respectful tributes continue to pour in from the ice hockey fraternity. Clearly, his time in the sport until his retirement from injury brought him a lot of admiration.
Are you terribly sad to hear that Nic Kerdles passed away in such a tragic accident? Does it make you feel better knowing that his ashes will go to his family in California? What about the respectful way that people in the ice hockey fraternity said their goodbyes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Come back here for everything related to news about Chrisley Knows Best.
