"You know that old expression, bad things happen to good people? Well, here's a perfect example, because Nicola was a tremendous man of faith, but he was also a good soul."
"The little old Italian ladies, he'd be the first person to open the door, greet them with a 'buongiorno,"
"Nicky was definitely a good person. Like, a simple, good person," Heyer said. "Type of guy who went to work and came home and was part of different community organizations. Especially those related to his family's heritage and roots in Mola di Bari, Italy."
"When questioned by police, Mazariegos allegedly confessed to the beating, stealing and "taking his spirit.""
Nicola Tanzi, 64, served as an usher at St. Dominic's in Bensonhurst and attended either the English or Italian Mass on Sundays. He greeted elderly parishioners and participated in community organizations tied to his family's roots in Mola di Bari, Italy. Tanzi worked as a security guard near the Jay Street R station and was at the station around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Prosecutors say 25-year-old David Mazariegos punched Tanzi unprovoked, stomped him repeatedly, stole his ID and credit cards, then used a credit card to buy a sword in Manhattan. Tanzi died; Mazariegos allegedly confessed and was remanded into custody. Mazariegos has a long criminal history with dozens of arrests, including an assault charge.
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