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Nicholas L. "L.a." Athas

1956 - 2018

Nicholas L. "L.a." Athas obituary, 1956-2018, Daytona Beach, FL

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1956

DIED

2018

Nicholas Athas Obituary

Nicholas L. "L.A." Athas
05/31/1956 - 08/02/2018
Nicholas L. Athas "L.A.", 62, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on August 2, 2018. Nick was born in Manchester NH on May 31, 1956, to Louis and Alice Athas, He lived in Daytona Beach Florida for the past 33 years Nick, will be especially be remembered for singing his favorite songs to all his friends, loving motorcycles, crabbing, and visiting NH whenever he could. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Cindy (Swiger) of Daytona Beach Fl, Four Children, Timothy of Fl, Donna (Andy) of NH, Mark (Sonda) of Fl, Jennifer (Terry) of Fl, His only Sister Gail Athas of Manchester, ten Grandchildren Timothy (Chelsey), Christopher (Kayla), Regina (Anthony), Matt, Nathan, Jordan, Eric, Kyle, Sierra and Makayla, four great grandchildren, Rylee, Levi, Bella, & Nathan Jr. three first cousins and many 2nd cousins, Nicholas was preceded in death by His Father Louis and Mother Alice Robideau, and Favorite Aunt Katherine and Uncle Bill from Mass.
Services will be held at later date in Florida and NH. Dale Woodward of Daytona Beach Fl is in charge of the cremation, Relatives and friends will be notified at a later date of any Life Celebrations that will be planned.
A special Thanks to Don and Rose Majors Az. Condolences may be shared at www.dalewoodwardfuneralhomes.com

Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2018.
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I remember LA calling Doug during football games, Doug would always put him on speaker and he kept us laughing the whole call, with that great laugh. RIP, give Doug a hug for me.

Bev

August 31, 2018

Rest In Peace my friend.On our ride to Holly Hill we would stop to see you & Cindy, so sorry for the loss of La.Ride in the sky my brother .

Charley Lord

August 14, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jock Welch

August 13, 2018

L.A you are truly a top shelf guy,you will be missed by many so happy to have met you and Cindy ❤ that smile was infectious .the times at the zoo ,R.I.P. my friend

Elaine Dionne aka Farley

August 12, 2018

You opened your home to me since 1985. I would have never been able to go to bike week without you and Cindy. Late night twisting roasts story's singing. Swapping recipes your Swine Devine made my recipe book. Bringing you scholand hot dogs, NH Budwieser and timberland work boots happy to have been able to do that. There will never be a time or a thought that you not be remembered! You loved my Ryan and so good to Ann. You are one of kind thanks for the memories LA!!!
To the family, my deepest.
Sincerely,
Buddy Slatky & Family
,

Buddy &Annie Slatky

August 10, 2018

Gail,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your brother. Deepest heartfelt sympathy and warmest hugs to you and your family.

August 10, 2018

RIP our brother.Dick ( BV) and I WILL MISS YOU! You will be in our hearts forever!! We will be there for cindy!!! Harry and BV will meet again.....

Mr Mrs Richard Fraser

August 9, 2018

Oh Brother LA We will always and forever hear your laugh and your 12 days of Rugby. Cindy what can we say your old man was simply the best. Bimbis

August 9, 2018

LA you will be truly missed here on earth. Babin & DL are likely very happy to have you with them. Here's to the 3 of you!

Ticky

August 9, 2018

You were way too young to go. I'll cherish all the time I spent with you and Chris during the summers. When I think of you.... I can hear your crazy loud laugh. May you Rest In Peace Uncle LA

Amy Amaral

August 9, 2018

you will be missed by one all and who had the good fortune to have a laugh and beer with you especially a laugh bye for now

walter krol

August 8, 2018

you will be missed, you always made us smile love you

walter krol

August 8, 2018

R.I.P Brother.

Scott Jean

August 8, 2018

I will miss you like a brother, rest in peace LA,we will all get together on the other side some day.Cindy I'm sorry for your loss

Marc fish Poisson

August 8, 2018

LA I will miss your smile and your sweet hugs. You were such a great friend of my dad's. I will always remember all the fun times with you and dad. You are now together up there! Have fun singing 12 days of rugby! I love and miss ya! Xoxo tell my dad I said hello!

Nikki Bennett (Levesque)

August 7, 2018

My brother DL was very fond of you. Together again. RIP LA.

Alida Levesque

August 7, 2018

Rest in peace brother. We had a lot of laughs thanks for The good times and hospitality.

Scott Jean

August 7, 2018

My condolences to you Cindy and LA's Family. He Was the Brother and will be missed by many ....RIP LA.....

Steve Beaurivage

August 7, 2018

Rest in peace LA , fly on golden angels wings.

Lori Longway

August 7, 2018

Heartfelt Thoughts and Prayers sent your way! Im sorry for your loss.

Anita Hull

August 7, 2018

We miss and love you dad

Mark Jackson

August 7, 2018

Rest easy dad, we will take care of mom for you. Love Donna

Donna Bourantanis

August 7, 2018

You will be missed wild man

Debra trudeau

August 7, 2018

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