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Nicholas DeCrease Obituary

Nicholas "Nick" DeCrease

Claymont, Del. - Nicholas "Nick" DeCrease, aged 33, of Claymont, Del. passed away suddenly on Monday, December 4, 2017.

Our Nick was a loving, kind and generous man. He touched the hearts of everyone with whom he came in contact and shared freely of himself with others

A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, 11:00 AM, at the GEBHART FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Nick's memory to the A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital, Nemours Children Health/Child life Dept., 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, De 19803.

For a complete obituary and online condolences, please visit gebhartfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Journal from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2017.

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Polly DeCrease

April 2, 2025

Rebecca Avanzato

December 13, 2017

I was so sadden by his sudden loss. We had such good times together. He will be truly missed.

December 11, 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear of Nick's passing. He was a special part of our group and we will miss his big personality at the meetings. Prayers to his family and friends.

The Cody Family
BIA Support Group

Jessica Smith

December 11, 2017

I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. Nick was a very close family friend. He was my son's idol for a long time. I am grateful to have had him in our lives. My heart goes out to his family and friends as this is such a great loss to anyone who may have known him.

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