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Peter Nickerson Obituary

Squantum Peter Nickerson of Squantum July 10, 2008. Loving husband of Susan L. (Flanagan) Nickerson of Squantum. Adoring father of Derek P., Ryan and Ashley L. Nickerson all of Squantum. Brother of John H. Nickerson of Squantum. Son-in-law of Geraldine Flanagan. Also survived by his best friend and companion, his dog Seamus, and many other close relatives and friends. Peter was born in Boston and was a life long resident of Squantum. He was a 1963 graduate of North Quincy High School and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology. Peter was employed as a master plumber with the Plumbers Union Local 12 for 39 years before retiring in 2001. He was a proud union member who enjoyed teaching at the plumbing apprentice school in Boston. Peter was the Senior Vice Commander and past Commander of the Nickerson Post in Squantum. He recently spent a wonderful vacation in Florida with his wife. Peter enjoyed fishing, boating and cooking. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and his best friend and companion, his dog Seamus. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, N. Quincy at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Monday 3- 7 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mr. Nickerson may be made to the Peter Nickerson Scholarship Fund, Robert I. Nickerson Post, 10 Moon Island Rd. Squantum, MA 02171. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jul. 12 to Jul. 14, 2008.

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Bill Ellis

August 11, 2008

Susan and Family:

Please accept our condolences on Peter's passing. I just found out and wanted to express our deepest sympathies. May God bless you and your family at your time of sorrow.

Bill Ellis and family

Shiva Moradi

July 31, 2008

Dearest Susan and Family,
Please accept my most sincere condolence on the lost of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May memories of your beloved help you in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Grimshaw Cheverie

July 19, 2008

Dear Susan,
I was so sorry to hear about Peter.
My thoughts are with you even though we haven't seen each other for so long.

Andrea Casey

July 16, 2008

Ashley and family~ I am saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Nickerson. My thoughts and prayers and with your family at this difficuly time.

~With deepest sympathy,
Andrea Casey

Anitra Leonard

July 15, 2008

Susan, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God bless you and your family.

Gary and Suzanne

July 15, 2008

Dear Susan, Ashley, Dereck, Ryan, and Seamus,

Our sincere sympathy to you all in this time of extreme sorrow.

Traci Parsons Snode

July 15, 2008

Derek & Family - May the strength of your Family & Friends help ease your grief. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Joseph Lynch

July 14, 2008

Susan, Derek, Ryan and Ashley,
My condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know and understand the pain of a Father passing. God's peace upon you.
Sincerely, Joe Lynch.

TANSY TAYLOR

July 14, 2008

Dear Susan my deepest sympathy to you and your family god bless

JAMES & CAROL ANDERSEN

July 14, 2008

DEREK EVEN THOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR FATHER.JIMMY AND I WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER.
I AM SURE HE WILL BE SURELY MISSED.
TAKE CARE AND WE SEND OUR BEST

Billy Doherty

July 14, 2008

To The Nickerson Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband, dad and brother. Peter was a true gentleman. I worked with him on various projects in the plumbing business as a member of Plumbers Local 12. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy & Greg Burke

July 14, 2008

Ashley, Susan, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please call if you need anything.
Greg, Nancy Julie & Jimmy Burke

Virginia Jones, RN

July 14, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. We spoke briefly about his wife and daughter being nurses and he apologized for the way his hands looked, "I'm not contagious". My thought and prayers are with you, and my heart aches when I think of you losing such a great man at such a young age.

Sara Hyatt

July 14, 2008

To the Nickerson Family,
I extend my deepest condolences for the loss of Peter. I know Derek and Ryan from Cheers and given how wonderful they are I can only imagine that he was even more than that. Know that he is an angel watching over you all and will always live in the hearts of all who knew him. May God Bless and keep you all close during this time of grief.

Kim Shepherd

July 14, 2008

To Susan, Ashley, Derek and Ryan -

Words cannot express our sorrow on the loss of your husband and Dad, Peter. He always had a sweet smile and a kind word. He will be greatly missed by all, especially all of his friends at the Nickerson Post.
Take comfort in knowing he is now at peace.

The Shepherd (Kowilcik) Family

Nancy and John MacDonald

July 14, 2008

Derek, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He did a great job raising you. Hope to see you soon.

Andy Lyne Jr.

July 13, 2008

It was a pleasure working with you on Deer Island (1993-1994). Thank you Peter.

wayne buscemi

July 13, 2008

sorry for your loss. Mr. nickerson was a nice guy

Jim Patrick

July 13, 2008

To the Pratt Street clan. This was often my first stop on many golf outings with Derek. I was usally early or Derek would be a wee bit late. I would always be invited into the house to wait, be it Mrs. Nickerson or Mr. Nickerson Ashley or Ryan,they always made me feel like a proud member of the Pratt Steet clan.
Right now Mr. Nickerson is where he can watch over you all from that peaceful place and that beatiful boat he is captining.
With much love and admoration,
JP

Lucy McGrath

July 13, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rich Sheridan

July 13, 2008

Susan, Derek, Ryan, Ashley and John please accept my deepest condolences to you and your extended family for the loss of your husband, father and brother. I will say a prayer for all of you and I'll light a candle in memory of Peter tomorrow in church...

Rich Sheridan Jr. - Squantum/Phoenix

Mike Casey

July 12, 2008

Mr. Nickerson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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