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1932
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2024
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Richard Nickerson Obituary
For many years he and his brother owned and operated Nickerson P.C. Brake & Alignment. After his retirement he took a part-time job at the Griff Harris Golf Club and ended up staying there for 20 years. He was a past Captain of the Putnam Engine Hose Co., of which he was a member for 70 years. He was recognized and honored for saving the life of a child during a fire. He was an avid golfer and played as often as he could. His other love was hunting in the Catskills at the Rye Hunters Club Cabin, of where he was a member. Rich and his wife Marcelle, of 69 years, spent many winter months playing golf in Pompano Beach, FL which they loved.
He is survived by his loving wife Marcelle; his children, Richard Jr. (Mary), William (Mary), and Nancy Lanuk; his grandchildren, Kevin (Marina), Kelsey, Erin and Shelby. He was predeceased by his brother Walter, sister Isabelle, and granddaughter Amy.
To honor his life, family and friends will gather Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Byram. Committal is private.
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Art Cohn
February 14, 2025
Before Richie ever had a hole-in-one, he was playing #11 at "the Griff" and hit his first shot out of bounds, then put the next one in the hole. Not an ace, but still a great shot. He would later make an ace (and, I think, more than one). He was a good friend, great golfer, and a good man. RIP!
Phil Glifort
September 5, 2024
My dad, Herb, was a member of Put's along with Richie and Huck. My sympathy goes out to his loved ones.
Art Cohn
September 5, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Nickerson family. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the time I spent on the golf course and elsewhere with Rich.
Art Cohn
mary anne malone
September 5, 2024
Marcelle and family Red and I are sorry to hear your husband has passed. He will be remembered by all for his smile and gentle ways. May he rest peacefully in God's loving home
Kevin Fox
September 4, 2024
To the Nickerson Family
I am sorry for your loss God Bless.
Neil Palermo
September 4, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rest In Peace Mr. Nickerson.
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