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EDWARD McNICHOLAS Obituary

McNICHOLAS
EDWARD J.


passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2017 at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Phila. on Jan. 25, 1954. Ed was the beloved husband of Denise (Coccia) McNicholas and devoted father of Edward, Sean (Katie) and Patrick. He was the son of the late Edward and Marion McNicholas and loving son-in-law of Vincent and Audrey Coccia. He is also survived by his siblings Maryellen (Bill) Fox, Nari (Larry) Scott, Kevin (the late Maureen) McNicholas, Megan (Dennis) Kennedy, his sister-in-law Gina Coccia and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives, friends and employees of Boeing are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening August 17, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday morning, 9:45 to 11:00 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd, Phila., PA 19116. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at William Penn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions may be made in Edward's memory to the Abramson Cancer Center Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Aug. 16, 2017.

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Mike Pepe

August 18, 2017

I worked with Ed at Boeing back when we were building leading edges. He was truly one of good guys that cared. I am so sorry for your loss .

John Morris

August 18, 2017

Ed was a truly great guy. He was the so nice to with at Boeing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this difficult time.

Gary Marck

August 17, 2017

What a wonderful man Ed was and I was privileged to call him not only a co-worker but a friend. I am so sad to hear of his passing and wish his family can find some solace to know how much he was admired and thought of as a true friend by many at Boeing. May he rest in peace and know he will not be forgotten.

August 16, 2017

" We carpooled together at Boeing in the early nineties for ten years ! Ed. was a
nice guy & a great family man, a good Father ! I respected him very much , I'm sorry I didn't know about his fight with Cancer ! - Ed. Rose

bout with Cancer

Jerry Reavey

August 16, 2017

Ed was a truly great guy. He exemplified "The best of Boeing". He'll be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this difficult time.

Ken Bristol

August 16, 2017

I was honored and privileged to be considered a friend of McNick and he was a great guy all around.

Ken Bristol

August 16, 2017

McNick was a great person and one-of-a-kind guy. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with McNick for some of his career.

My condolences to his family on your loss.

Tom Peterson

Eileen Haselbarth

August 16, 2017

Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire McNicholas family. He will surely be missed by all. May the memories of Ed warm your hearts.

The Haselbarth Family

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Aug

17

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Christopher Church

13301 Proctor Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Aug

18

Viewing

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Christopher Church

13301 Proctor Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Aug

18

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Christopher Church

PA

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