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WILLIAM SCOTT
NIXON "SCOTT"
SEA GIRT
William Scott Nixon, "Scott" of Sea Girt, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, as a result of a car accident. 51 years old, he was born in Englewood and grew up in Ramsey. Graduating from Allegheny College in 1979, and Syracuse Law in 1982, he was a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars. After working in several local Monmouth County law firms, he opened a solo practice in Spring Lake, where he worked for the past 12 years. He was a devoted father, a loving husband, great brother and a kind friend. With a wonderful sense of humor, wisdom, intelligence and love of life, he was admired by all. A natural athlete, he played high school football, track and college track. He was a state ranked long jumper while at Ramsey High School. In addition to playing recreational basketball, he coached little league, track and recreational basketball in Spring Lake, Sea Girt and Wall.
Surviving are his sons, Kevin and Luke; and his wife, Maria Esparraguera of Sea Girt. He is also survived by his mother and father, Rita and Bill Nixon of Tuxedo, N.Y.; his brother, Nick and his wife Donna of Ramsey; and his sister, Susan Bradford of Bedford, N.H. and her husband Mike. He has two nephews, Casey and Patrick Bradford of Bedford, N.H.; and a niece, Jessica Nixon of Ramsey.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 until the funeral service at 6 p.m. at the Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. Interment will be private. Memorial donations can be made to Joan Dancy & People w/ ALS (PALS) Support Group, c/o Oneill's, 390 East Main St., Manasquan, NJ 08736. Condolences and memories can be e-mailed to www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Nixon
Chuck Battipede
January 26, 2009
Sue,
Just heard of this tragedy. My prayers go out to you and your family. Although in differerent grades, I played a lot of ball with Scott. He was a great guy and a great athlete. Seems like he developed into a great man and father.
January 26, 2009
To Scotty's Family
Scotty will be missed, he was a gentleman on and off the court.
God Bless
Bill
Joan & Skip Tolette
January 24, 2009
Nixon Family,
Words escape us. We are so sorry to learn of your loss of Scott. We pray that you will carry on as he wants you to.
Rita & Bill, we have enjoyed so many wonderful times with you. We will talk and see you again in the future.
Love,
Joan & Skip Tolette
Vero Beach, Florida
772-231-2756
Jeff Hoerster
January 24, 2009
During one's life many people pass through, few are remembered. Scott was one that will be remembered for his kindness, compassion and humor. Though it's 30 years since I last saw him, it seems like only yesterday that we were sharing a laugh. His tragic passing is a terrible loss to all. My heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones.
Jo-Ann Lee
January 23, 2009
Maria,
All my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family at that this time.
Tom Cusimano
January 23, 2009
Dear Maria and family: We were shocked and saddened to learn of Scott's passing. My wife Jungsil and I both knew Scott at Allegheny College; I graduated with Scott there as well as at SU Law School. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
Janet Poulin
January 23, 2009
Sue and Family,
I am truly saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
betsey neville
January 23, 2009
Dearest Sue,
I have just heard about Scott and I am so deeply sorry and saddened. I am thinking about you and your whole family. I remember how you talked about Scott over the years and all the great things you said about him and the way in which you always spoke of him. I particularly recall your stories of skiing with him.
I cannot imagine how difficult his loss must be for all of you. I will be keeping you in my heart and thoughts.
With love and deep sympathy,
Bets
Harry Neill
January 22, 2009
To Scott's family,
I played ball with Scott for many years with the AM crowd at the Atlantic Club. I enjoyed his competitiveness, his love of the game, his breadth of knowledge of the game and most especially, his friendly chatter while we road the pine between games. He always asked about my work and my children and he loved to speak glowingly about his boys. His love of life was infectious and whenever we talked he effected me in a positive way . I will miss him dearly and my prayers are with you.
William Foley
January 22, 2009
Maria, Kevin and Lucas,
Deepest sympathies from the Foley family. Scott was a friend from before our Sea Girt days. I remember our days playing golf like they were yesterday. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Barbara Lister-James
January 22, 2009
Dear Sue and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. You are in our thoughts.
With love,
Barbara, John and Charles
Kitty Peterson
January 22, 2009
Dear Sue and Family: The shock and loss must be devastating. I hope that you can all stand together to get through this and find many happy memories with which to carry on. My thoughts are with you. Kitty
Betsy Bailey
January 22, 2009
Dear Sue and Family
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Betsy, Stevie and Colette
Rose Ann Hathorn
January 22, 2009
Dearest Sue and Family,
I couldn't believe the sad news of the sudden loss of your brother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love,
Rose Ann Hathorn
Kathy Basler
January 22, 2009
Dear Sue -- I am so very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Karen (Hayes)Lavalli
January 22, 2009
My sincere condolences to Scott's family. What a tragic loss.
Dawne Litterst
January 21, 2009
Sue, Mike, Casey, Patrick and the whole Nixon family: What a sad and tragic loss for your family. If Scott was anything like his sister, he must have been an amazing guy who will be sorely missed. Our hearts go out to you and all your family. Love, The Littersts
Jane Wassmer
January 21, 2009
Dear Maria, Kevin and Lucas,
Just want to let you know that we are thinking of you all at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you strength and peace of heart.
Jane and Bob Wassmer
Bill Law
January 21, 2009
Maria and sons, We are deeply saddened by the news of Scott's death and pray for your family.
Bill and Mickey Law
Mark Constantine
January 21, 2009
To the nixon family, As a long time friend and schoolmate of Scott's, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy
to all of you. I lived in the club and have only great memories of Scott. May you find comfort in this tragic time. Scott will be deeply missed by many.
karen bouvier
January 21, 2009
While I didn't know him, if Scott was anything like his exuberant, vivacious and kind-hearted sister, Sue, I can only imagine the grief of those close to him and how much he will be missed. We are so sorry for the loss of this beloved man from so many. We are sending you, Sue, and all your loved ones, our most healing energy and prayers.
Donald Page
January 21, 2009
Scott, Our Brethren
Dear Scott, you are our friend; Dear Skip, you are our brother;
We refuse to miss you; we know you too well, you are always with us;
Scott, pass me the ball….I’m open!
We knew you well; we knew you almost instantly, almost before we met that One L August in 1979;
We knew you well, in the mere time it took to play a game and have a beer, and then, once we knew you…well, you never changed. Thank you.
Scott, pass me the ball, I’m open!
And that would be because, more than any other, you knew yourself well.
It was always easiest to be your friend, for all of us…Davey and Jimmy and Mikey and Mike and Donnie.
Scott, pass me the ball, I’m open!
We envied the fact that you always knew who you were;
We envied the fact that you were always the person you wanted to be;
We envied the fact that you never had to turn back;
There was never a moment of pretense, never a moment of effort, there was only a man who was gentle and smart and quiet and steady and our best friend;
Scott, pass me the ball, I’m open!
In my heart, I believe he was born to be Scott;
In my heart, I believe he was born for Maria;
In my heart, I believe he was born for Luke and Kevin;
In my heart, I believe he quietly and graciously shared himself with the rest of us along the way.
Scott, pass me the ball, I’m open!
Dear Scott, you are our friend; Dear Skip, you are our brother; We love you;
We refuse to miss you; we know you too well, you are always with us;
Jimmy, Davey, Mikey, Mike and Donnie “The Brethren”
cheryl jones
January 21, 2009
Sue and family,
I am truley sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved brother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Cheryl
Lynda T.
January 21, 2009
Dear Sue and family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kimberly Beck
January 21, 2009
To Suzie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
With Love,
The Becks
Vicky Fierro
January 21, 2009
Dear Maria: I know we haven't been in touch for many years but you are often in my thoughts. I was so shocked to hear about Scott. Along with my daughters April and Amy we offer our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family. Scott was a wonderful man and will be missed. Sincerely, Vicky Fierro
susan Baroff
January 21, 2009
To Sue and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved brother
Susan Baroff (Bedford,NH)
Jess Shapiro
January 21, 2009
Dear Sue and Mike;
What terrible news - I just sat and stared at Sheryl's e-mail for a few minutes ...
You both know that we're available for support, guidance, comfort, or whatever else you might need.
All our love,
Jess & Linda
John Sheehy
January 21, 2009
Dear Family of Scott, I knew your Dad and Husband as an adversary and also Scott appeared before me in Berkeley Municipal Court. We had many conversations about the AG's office, Manasquan football and his boys accomplishments. He was extremely proud of you. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. He was an exceptional lawyer but more importantly a decent person. Sincerely, John J. Sheehy
ken warner
January 21, 2009
Scott was a good guy and a class act on the court..my deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
jerry vogel
January 21, 2009
To a valued teammate who never made it easy to guard him. You will be surely missed. Love, jerry (big fella)
Charlene & Ray
January 21, 2009
Although, we didn't know Scott that well, he represented us in a legal dispute. He was great and easy going. A real pleasure to work with. To his wife and family our deepest sympathies go out to you
J.P. and Cathy Robinson
January 21, 2009
Maria and family: Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Scott was a gentleman and sportsman. He will be missed at the office.
Joyce Ambrose
January 21, 2009
Maria and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. May God Bless you.
Lynda Dickson
January 21, 2009
Dear Sue and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you all go through this difficult time,
Dave, Lynda, Ashley & Brittney Dickson
Maria Schmitz
January 21, 2009
Dear Maria,
It has been years since we have seen each other but when I heard of Scott's accident my husband and I were saddened by your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Kitti Schmitz
Joseph Palumbo
January 21, 2009
Scott was a good teammate, man and friend.
My condolences go to his wife and children. He will be sorely missed.
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