Nicholas Peter “Nick” Pollak

Date of Death: November 26, 2025

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Thursday 12/4, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Friday 12/5, 11:00 am

A time of fellowship will follow the service at
Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel

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Memorial contributions may be made to:

Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 253, Stephens City, VA 22655 or via electronic donation through www.stephenscityfire.com

Clarke County Animal Shelter
225 Ramsburg Lane
Berryville, VA 22611

or through Clark County Animal Shelter’s paypal account
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=H7RJAC9HDUYP8 or through Clarke County Animal Shelter’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3N1Q7VJA81QYZ?ref_=wl_share

Nicholas Peter (Nick) Pollak, 43, of Stephens City, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home.

Nick was born in 1981 in Schenectady, NY, son of Frederick and Patricia Pollak. He was a graduate of Baldwinsville High School in New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Valley Forge Christian College and a Paramedics Certification from Laurel Ridge Community College. Nick’s life was one of service – first as a Youth Minister, then as an Emergency Medical Technician, and ultimately as a Medical Transport Paramedic (Vesper Medical Transport). Nick was frequently recognized by his patients as having provided care and service far above their expectations. In addition to being an EMT in the Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Nick served on the Department’s Board of Directors for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, helping others, and spending time with his children. His greatest passion, besides community service and family was his faithful dog, IV.

Surviving with his parents is a daughter, Hannah Michelle Pollak and a son, Joshua Peter Pollak; sister, Elizabeth Michelle Pollak and brother, Christopher Joseph Pollak (Lea); nephew, Riggs Noah Barbieri and niece, Emily Gray Pollak; maternal grandmother, Saveria Proscia; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear, close friends, especially Marsha, Adam, Lexi, TJ, and Rene; and devoted companion, IV.

Nick was preceded in death by his beloved grandfather, Nicholas Peter Proscia.

A visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A memorial service will be at 11 am on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Adam Barnes officiating. A time of fellowship will follow the service at Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nick’s memory to Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 253, Stephens City, VA 22655 or via electronic donation through www.stephenscityfire.com

or to

Clarke County Animal Shelter, 225 Ramsburg Lane, Berryville, VA 22611
or through Clarke County Animal Shelter’s paypal account at
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=H7RJAC9HDUYP8 or through Clarke County Animal Shelter’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3N1Q7VJA81QYZ?ref_=wl_share

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Patrica Bernard-Mark

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Sue Scholl

Renee Caraballo

Justin Webster

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Thursday 12/4, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Map

Friday 12/5, 11:00 am

A time of fellowship will follow the service at
Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 253, Stephens City, VA 22655 or via electronic donation through www.stephenscityfire.com

Clarke County Animal Shelter
225 Ramsburg Lane
Berryville, VA 22611

Nicholas Peter (Nick) Pollak, 43, of Stephens City, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home. Nick was born in 1981 in Schenectady, NY, son of Frederick and Patricia Pollak. He was a graduate of Baldwinsville High School in New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Valley Forge Christian CollegeContinue Reading

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Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Lord please wrap your arms around The Family. RIP Nicholas.

Nick was always such a light to be around. I only knew him a short time working in the ED where he would do medical transports for our department but he always had a big hug and a smile for me that made my day better. He will be sorely missed amongst us at the hospital who worked with him. I will especially miss him and his friendship and all the short chats we were able to fit in about work and about life. My heart aches for his loved ones, and i pray you find solace. I know Nick’s love surrounds you even now. Those we love, never truly leave us.

John 16:22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. So sorry for your loss. Nicholas, you will be truly missed. May your soul rest in peace.

May you find peace and solace in the memories you shared. My condolences to you and your family.

A phenomenal human being. A great friend to all. Amazing provider. He will be greatly greatly missed.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Nick I miss you so much. The shifts at Vesper had been dreadful without you. You are missed!

So sorry 😞 my heart just breaks for all of you. 🙏

In memory of Nicholas Peter “Nick” Pollak, Renee Caraballo lit a candle

Keeping Nick’s family and friends in mind as they grieve the loss. Nick touched many with his kindness and compassion!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.