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DANIEL NICHOLSON Obituary
Daniel A. Nicholson, age 73 of Hinsdale, Chicago and Naples, FL. Beloved husband of Nancy A. Nicholson, nee Swaback; dear son of the late Leo P. and Helen B. Nicholson; loving brother of Thomas (the late Phyllis), Vincent I, the late Leo P. (Mary), late Robert B. (late Patricia), late P.J. (late Marion), late J. Patrick (Marlene); also leaves many nieces and nephews and was proud godfather to six. Graduate of St. Francis Xavier (Wilmette), St. George High (Evanston) and Holy Cross College (Worcester, MA). Retired from AT&T after 25 years and subsequently was a CFP in the financial planning industry for 10 years and was particularly proud of the 30 years he spent in the United States Navy, primarily in the reserves. Retired as a Captain (06) USNR. Longtime parishioner of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago where he and his wife were married in 1976. Also served as an usher and capital fund raiser for the Cathedral. Longtime resident of Chicago and Naples FL. In Chicago, he was active in civic volunteer activities, serving as a greeter in the Chicago Greeter Program and as visitor service volunteer for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and also two years with United Way of Chicago. In Naples, he was a docent for the Naples Historical Society and a volunteer at the Downtown Visitors Center for the Chamber of Commerce. He loved to travel and visited all 50 states and over 60 foreign countries. He was also a season subscription holder to the Lyric Opera of Chicago for almost 40 years. Visitation Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home, First and Grant Hinsdale, IL. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Monday. Family and friends to meet at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St,, Chicago, IL (parking across from Cathedral). Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9031, Pittsfield, MA 01202-9031. Info: 630-323-0271. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Katie Nicholson Tuten
September 11, 2022
Thinking of you Uncle Danny. Saying a special prayer for you, today.
Love Katie
CAPT Donald P. Galamaga USN Ret
September 11, 2021
On this anniversary of an outstanding Holy Cross classmate and likewise terrific Naval Officer passing from this mortal coil, I again offer condolences to his wife and family for Dan, Dan was not only an occasional friend but someone who would go into extraordinary effort to help a friend like me 20 years after we last saw one another, I mentioned to Dan, I wondered if our days as midshipmen in the active Navy on ships and training as Marines and pilots in the summer counted for our retirement pay. Well, to be brief, Dan went into extreme research on the topic and provided me with forms and contacts to get Navy records during those years from 1955 through 1959. Well, Dan was right and my retirement pay took a nice jump as a result, including back pay.
Dan, I know you are up there in heaven helping other solve problems they had n earth, You are the best. Please put in a good word for me with our Maker, I know that will definitely help. Requiescecat in pacem, Great Dan.
Donald Galamaga
September 11, 2020
I must admit I smiled when I saw this opportunity to say a word or two about a great friend and Holy Cross '59 classmate, CAPT Dan Nicholson USN. As my original post indicated in 2011, we met at Students at Holy Cross and as Navy Scholarship buddies. Outstanding is a word we both learned to use from our Navy orientation for top of the line people and performance. That word was perfect for Dan Nicholson. He worked hard, studied meticulously, and spared no effort to help or lift the spirits of his friends and I imagine, family as well. It's clear that a prayer to Dan on this memorial day is very likely to be answered as he rests in peace with his maker and others who have joined them in 2011 to this present date. In the light, Dan, please ask our Lord for a peaceful world this day and for the demise of the Covid-19 coronavirus. And send a bit more of grace as I approach the end of my residence here on earth, knowing it was blessed with our relationship. Pax tecum, my friend Dan
CAPT Donald P. Galamaga USN Ret
Robert Costagliola
October 7, 2011
I was deeply saddened seeing Dan’s obituary in “Shipmates”, the newsletter of the USS Boston. Dan was my shipmate, my roommate and I was his assistant division officer. More importantly, we were friends. He was always upbeat and friendly. We had many good times together, especially during our two trips to the Mediterranean. I saw my first opera with Dan in Italy. When Dan was in the Philadelphia area, he would always stop by and we would chat about the “old” days. My wife, Elaine, and I send our deepest sympathy to Nancy and Dan’s family. He will be remembered.
Robert Costagliola
West Chester, PA
Cathy Clark
September 24, 2011
Dan and I worked together for many years. He was a great person, and I will miss him at the Ole' Timers picnic's
The LLS organization is a great organization and has also helped me through my cancer.I will send a donation in his name. I was glad I just saw him at this years picnic in July
Bill Russell
September 21, 2011
When I joined Illinois Bell in 1966 one of the first people I met was Dan. We remained friends for several years. In some ways Dan was my mentor as before Bell I was in the Navy retiring from Bell after 25 years then becoming a CFP.
He will be missed by all.
Bill Russell
Dan at his senior prom May 1955
Tom Schmugge
September 21, 2011
Dan was one of my best friends at St George and we double dated for our senior prom. We went our separate ways until we met again at our 50th reunion, it was as if we hadn't been apart.
Casey Nicholson
September 20, 2011
To my Uncle Danny:
You brought Grandma Helen Nicholson to my wedding some 32 years ago and you always looked in on my grandmother Irene Doheny who lived on Lake Shore Drive until she was 92 years old. She left to be with my Mom and Dad, Leo Nicholson, until she died in Laguna Niguel, California at the age of 95.
In 1980 you became the Godfather of my son, Michael Nicholson, now 30 years old.
In your travels, you landed at Los Angeles International Airport between flights and got to experience a real Southern California earthquake.
You made several trips to California and always made sure to visit my mom and dad and the rest of my family. In 2008, you and Aunt Nancy, shared your Marina Towers home with my wife Christine, my daughter Mary Nicholson and her fiancé, Jonathan Carmona. We had a wonderful time seeing the Chicago skyline, getting a tour of the city and a great dinner.
Not being local, you always made me feel like a special family member, as if we just lived across the street. A very special thing considering my parents left Illinois for California in 1963.
You were a wonderful Uncle and I thank you for the special memories of you and Aunt Nancy.
Rspectfully,
September 19, 2011
Dan will be missed, very much. I'll miss the laughs, St. George, AT&T and the reunions over the years.We were in the Navy same time. Senior Prom we double dated, with Tom Schmugge another friend of ours. Fond memories. Patrick J. Boyle
September 18, 2011
We are sorry to hear about Dan. Our love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Pat and Sharon Hunt
The Prasses
September 18, 2011
To this day my mom always gets such a skip to her step ,when "Dan and Nancy come for lunch"! A kind and generous man will be deeply missed.
Uncle Dan (third from left) with the Nicholson men at the "Big House" in Lake Geneva.
Emily Nicholson
September 17, 2011
Thinking of Uncle Dan, my sisters and I were immediately flooded with these wonderful memories, particularly involving him and Grandpa P.J. The original "Odd Couple" as they were, the stories from the time the two of them lived together never seized to amaze us.
We always looked forward to seeing Uncle Dan and Aunt Nancy during our annual visits to Chicago and Lake Geneva. We also loved when they came to see us in Toronto; usually the whole family would go out to a restaurant. I clearly remember a time when Uncle Dan mistakenly thought the whipped cream served with his waffle was "special Canadian butter". Another time, Grandpa snuck sweetener into his orange juice and quietly chuckled as Uncle Dan proclaimed to everyone at the table that it was the best orange juice he'd ever had. It was always so much fun.
We'll miss Uncle Dan tremendously, but I like to think that those we love never really go away. They shine on in stories that never grow old and lighten the spirit.
We are very, very lucky to have known him.
Love, Emily, Tara and Bronwen
katie Nicholson
September 17, 2011
Uncle Danny was a honest, fair and gentle person. He will be greatly missed. We were lucky to have such a wondeful Uncle. He was probably one of the most trustworthy people I knew. The greatest gift you can give another person is your time. Danny was a tireless volunteer and so good to my Mom's mother - no relation to Uncle Danny but he and Aunt Nancy always found time to visit Grandma Hartnett. He was truly a great person! Love Katie
Mary Nicholson
September 17, 2011
My Uncle Danny was such a loving and caring man. He was a wonderful and supportive brother to my father. We will all miss him very much. He was so generous and hard working. He is an inspiration to us all. I loved him very much. My heart goes out to all who loved and cared for him. God Bless him.
September 17, 2011
so sorry for you loss - wish I could be with you -- thoughts and prayers coming your way
love you - Merilee Mulvaney
Donald Galamaga
September 17, 2011
My sincere condolences to Nancy and the entire Nicholson family for the loss of a wonderful and generous person in Dan. He was a friend since our early years at Holy Cross College. We were both Navy scholarship students and had many memorable times at the Cross and in the Navy. Over the years we have stayed in touch from time to time and Dan was always an enjoyable and supportive friend. I will pray for his eternal soul and knowing him, will also ask that he prays for me from his perch alonside St. Peter. God love you, Danny. You are and have been a great and shining example to us all.
From the Staff of Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home
September 17, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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