Nicholas (“Nick”) Chrisanthon, 97, of Ocean City, NJ, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 11th, 2021. Nick was born on September 19, 1924, in Media, PA. He graduated from Media High School and then honorably served in the US Army Air Corps as a B-24 bombardier during World War II. Nick later earned his teaching degree from West Chester University. In 1948, Nick married the love of his life, Nikki (Spanos). Together, they lived inseparably for more than 73 years—always by each other’s side. Nick worked at his family’s diner, the Crystal Restaurant, and then spent more than 20 years at Penncrest High School teaching drivers education, health, physical education, and coaching wrestling. Nick was a devoted congregant of St. Luke and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Churches. Nick is predeceased by his sister, Theresa Christofas (Louis), and eldest son, Demetrius Chrisanthon. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nikki; children, Strat Chrisanthon (Sara) and Nicholas Chrisanthon (Monica); grandchildren Nicholas Chrisanthon, Jr. (Jenna), Christine Viscariello (Anthony), Strat Chrisanthon (Anya), Kara Gehman (Michael), Jason Chrisanthon (Cheyenne), Kasey Chrisanthon, and Karli Dougherty; nine great-grandchildren; and adoptive daughter Barbara Rigby (Nelson). The family has requested private services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nick’s honor to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (holytrinityeggharbor.com) or to the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/nj). Full obituary and condolences:jnelsonrigbyfh.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2021.

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