Robert P. Nichols

Of South Boston, April 18th. Beloved husband of Sona (Artar) Nichols. Loving father of Robert and Meline' Nichols of South Boston. Brother of John J. Nichols of Quincy, Mary A. Kelly and Kathleen A. Provenzano of South Boston. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and dear friends. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Robert was Captain of the B.U. Football Team in 1965 and Tight End for the Boston Patriots, 1966-1969. Late Boston Municipal Court employee and Executive Director of the Curley Recreation Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to M.G.H. Brain Tumor Center, 100 Blossom St., Cox 315, Boston, MA 02114 or the M.G.H. Palliative Care Service, 55 Fruit St, Founders 600, Boston 02114. Interment will be private. Directions: www.jfobrienfunerals.com