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John Nicholson Obituary
Passed away on November 4, 2015 at age 73. He is survived by his wife Vicki, son Brian (Allison) Nicholson, daughter Megan (Thomas) Walters, four wonderful grandchildren, Liam, Henry, Morgan, and Eleanor (EV), sister Susan (Jonathan) Siegel, brother Thomas (Josephine) Nicholson, and six nieces and nephews. John was born to John and Doris Nicholson in Kalamazoo, MI in 1941. He spent his childhood in Royal Oak, MI and Eastchester, NY with his younger siblings Susan and Tom. He completed undergraduate and graduate degrees at Colgate University.
He married Vicki Bauer in 1966 and after completing graduate school, they settled in southern Maryland. While there he worked in college administration, but more importantly was captivated by the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, which began a lifelong interest in being on the water. In 1980, he returned to New York and pursued a career in human resource management which spanned 30 years.
Residing in Pleasantville, he and Vicki raised their son Brian and daughter Megan. He most enjoyed spending time with family and friends and maintained very close ties with people from all periods of his life. Since retiring to Rochester, he was active in the Christ Church community and Episcopal Senior Life doing what he loved, serving others and listening to outstanding organ music.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 am at Christ Church 141 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604. In lieu of flowers, John requested that gifts be made to Friends of Music at Christ Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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Bernadette Raftery
November 15, 2015
I worked with John in the mid 80's at NYNEX in Westchester. He was very funny, easy to work with and always a gentleman. Rest in peace friend. Deepest sympathy to Vickie and the entire family.
November 15, 2015
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband. God has loving concern for bereaved ones. He will help your family through this time of sorrow. (Psalm 146:5, 9)
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