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James Nichols Obituary
James Bryant Nichols of Monroe died peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017, after a brief hospital stay. Born in Bridgeport on November 11, 1941 to Theodore Henry Nichols, and Ruth Bryant Nichols, he leaves behind his loving wife Debra Myer-Nichols, his brother Lee Nichols and his wife Carol, their daughters Rebecca,and Jenifer Myer, her husband Dave Myer, his brother Terry Nichols, his children Brian, Lisa, and Kevin, and several nieces and nephews. Back in the day Jim was a member of the Monroe Skydivers. He was an instructor with over 3000 jumps. He loved this part of his life.To many he was better known as Nick. He was a true friend, had a great love and respect of animals and the outdoors. Almost all who have known him have a story. He was a man that could make you laugh till your belly hurt. You will be sorely missed. It is with a heavy heart that it is so long for now.
Friends may greet his family on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home 390 River Road Shelton. On Friday a graveside service will be held with the Rev. Kenneth Smith officiating at the East Village Cemetery in Monroe. Memorial Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Shriners Hospitals at www.shriners.org Please offer online condolences to his family at www.riverviewfh.com
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Lou DeFeo
December 30, 2022
This is Lou DeFeo (Mario's) I'm so sorry I know is been almost 6 years but I just found out this sad news today. My daughter tried finding his phone # but sadly she found this instead. I moved to Florida in 92 and never heard about thid. A lot of great memories that I love to share with my family. He was a great person and friend. Again I'm so sorry my sympathy to all of you. Rest in peace.
The Monroe Skydivers 1974
February 16, 2017
Donna Sharpe
January 31, 2017
We we're sadden to hear of the passing of Jim he was such a great friendly kind funny man . We heard of this sad news after he had already had services and felt sad we didn't get to honor his passing .He always made us laugh .Jim you will be greatly missed . Thank you for the many smiles you gave to others . May you Rest In Peace
Donna & Ben Sharpe
Michael Chuckta
January 21, 2017
Jimmy you will be missed, my condolences to your family and your brothers. Nieces and Nephews. Glad I got to see you last spring and have a few beers up on the Hill and talk old times
Tom Mulready
January 17, 2017
Hey Terry and family. Sorry to hear of Jimmies passing. Hugs and prayer's
ed szymansky
January 17, 2017
what a good guy he was, always had a good laugh with him, a straight shooter, and as honest as they come, he will be missed.
Ron (Rusko) Rusakiewicz
January 17, 2017
True friend indeed as well as a mentor and teacher. His laugh was ever present and infectious. Even if he was mad at you and yelling with his face turning bright red, he still had that big grin on his face. Nothing but good memories of Jim. Especially the jump into the back of the Police Station parking lot on Main St. in Trumbull for the Memorial Day Ceremony in 1972. Super windy, exited the aircraft over the Merritt Parkway in Bridgeport. The pilot, Vinnie Chesto, thought we were nuts, but Jim got the three of us (Jim, Myself and Al Konecny) in and we all landed in the parking lot. So many wonderful memories jumping and having a beer or two at Mario's with him. He really will be missed. Ron (Rusko)Rusakiewicz D-3858
harry greene
January 16, 2017
jim, you were good friend of mine for most of my life you will be missed.
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