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Delbert NICHOLAS Obituary
He was a native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula where he was a member of Northside Christian Church. He retired as a supervisor from the Newport News Shipyard in 1977 after 45 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served at Pearl Harbor.
Mr. Nicholas helped to start and develop both the George T. Wythe Little League and the Northampton Little League where he served as president for 13 years. He resided at Seton Manor in the last few years and loved to entertain everyone with his harmonica.
Preceded in death by two wives, Helen Nicholas and Catherine Nicholas; and two children, Ann Nicholas Hall and John L. Nicholas; survivors include his son, Nicky Nicholas and his wife, Patty of Hampton; his daughter-in-law, Dianna Nicholas of Florida; three stepsons, William Eastman of Virginia Beach, John Eastman of Massachusetts and James Eastman of Texas; six grandchildren, John L. Nicholas Jr., Scott Nicholas, Michelle Barber, Chris Hall, John A. Nicholas, and Brandy Collins; two stepgrandchildren, Alan Moore and Jeffrey Moore; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service with Army honors will be conducted by Mr. Larry Jones at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive. A reception will follow at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Doctor's Clinic for the loving care shown to Mr. Nicholas throughout the years. He always thought of you as family.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Ste A102, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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January 24, 2011
My deepest condolances to the Nicholas Family. Mr. Nicholas was such a wonderful and caring man, and I shall truely miss his visits to the Doctors Clinic and the wonderful entertainment he provided by playing his harmonica why waiting for the Doctors. Cheryl White (Delberts nurse)
January 21, 2011
Nick and Family; My prayers are with, and for, your family at this sad and difficult time. I only met your father one time, at the office. Reading his obit I can tell that he was an extraordinary and wonderful man. Bob Rumney.
January 20, 2011
Nicky, your dad was a great man. Some of my best memories are centered around the Little League which he seemed to build single handedly at times! His outgoing nature and his love for people really showed. He always treated all of us with respect and encouraged us when we needed it the most. Be assured he is home now with your mom, Ann and your brother John.I hope you know how much the Compton family loved and respected both your mom and your dad. My best wishes and warmest regards to you and to your family during this time of sorrow. Nicky, if there is a ball field in Heaven, your dad is there on it, I'm sure.
Best regards, Gary Compton
Terry Houser Hollomon
January 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed your dad's visits whenever my mom was in town. I hope your memories will help ease the sadness of your loss.
Roger Compton
January 20, 2011
Nicky may the Lord be with you and your family at this time of need. Your Dad was a wonderful man, all of us that remember him from "Little League Baseball" shall never forget. He will always be in your heart and ours.
Cindi & Scott Troiani
January 20, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sheila Majka
January 20, 2011
Nicky,please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved dad. Your precious memories of such a wonderful dad, who also created so many good memories for young athletes in Hampton, will hopefully sustain you through this difficult time.
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