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Leroy Nicholas Obituary
NICHOLAS, LEROY A. (Nick), 76 - of Ocean City, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 surrounded by his family. Nick was a member of St. Josephs Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister. Served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Nick retired as a master plumber after 31 years. His grea pleasure was traveling with his wife in their motor home across the U.S. together and loved being on the Board of Directors for "The Nicholas Open". Survived by his wife, Katherine A. Nicholas; his seven children, Michael (Maryann), Kathleen (Russ) Heaton, Marylee (James) Girardi, William, George (Elizabeth), John (Marianne) and Mark (Elizabeth); one sister, Rae (Edward) Carr; and 21 grandchildren. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, Shore Road, Somers Point. Burial private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donation to American Cancer Society Eastern Div., 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Funeral under direction of the Middleton Stroble and Zale Funeral Home, Somers Point.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leroy Nicholas
Janice Fine
November 29, 2007
I miss you and all the good times our family shared.
Antoinette Wilson
November 29, 2007
Mrs. Katherine, Kathy & Russ~
My family share in the tremendous loss of your loved one. Whereas, we all grieved and weeped on that Sunday morning, it is comforting to know that their spirits will live on. Please know that I will continue to pray for strength and comfort for both our families. We shared some good laughs over the years!
Love you all,
Antoinette Wilson & Family
Russ Heaton
November 29, 2007
Nick was my father-in-law but more importantly he was my friend. When you lose a friend, you lose part of yourself. I miss my game partner.
Jim Girardi
November 27, 2007
On Sunday, November 18th the sun got a little dimmer, the sky a little less blue and the stars a little less twinkley. Nick helped make the world a better and brighter place and now that he is no longer with us we need to help make up the brightness, color and twinkle that dimmed on that Sunday morning.
Donna (Clair) Romango
November 27, 2007
Mr. Nick was a staple of my childhood at the Shore. He was always ready with a smile and a good word. I wish I'd seen more of him as the years went by and my children grew. He will be missed as I miss my own father.
Mike Nicholas Sr.
November 27, 2007
On behalf of the Nicholas family, I'd like to thank all of our family and friends who attended my father's viewing and funeral. Thank you also for the kind comments in this Guest Book. Our father often talked about his work at the Atlantic City Board of Education. He enjoyed working there and he liked the people with whom he worked.
The happy note in this sad circumstance is that our family has drawn even closer. This not only applies to our immediate family but to our extended circle of cousins, relatives and friends. We will certainly miss our father but his legacy of love and family - and singing together - will continue.
Bill Smallwood
November 22, 2007
I also worked with this great and pleasant man when he was employed by the Atlantic City Board of Education. He will be greatly missed.
Mary Bradley
November 21, 2007
To Nicholas Family,
I worked with Nick at the Atlantic City Board of Education until he retire in October 1997. He was know as Nick the Plumber as we called him at the Board of Education. Nick was a very nice person and will be missed. I send my condolences to the Nicholas family.
John Campbell
November 21, 2007
God Bless Mr Nicholas and your entire family. Some of my best best memories while growing up in Margate was seeing your Dad at the end of the day when he parked his work van, and He always greeted me like I was his son. Not to mention great family trips to the Poconos. I have no doubt your father/husband, my friend is in a great place now. My families prayers are with you.
Richard Fine
November 21, 2007
Family love is a great blessing for a good person.
Edward Carr
November 21, 2007
Always in our prayers.
Rae Carr
November 21, 2007
Was always loved, will always be missed
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