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Nico Finklea Charisse

1942 - 2019

Nico Finklea Charisse obituary, 1942-2019, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1942

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Glen Haven Mortuary Inc

13017 N Lopez Canyon Rd

Sylmar, California

Nico Charisse Obituary

May 7, 1942 - October 28, 2019 Nico Finklea Charisse, 77, of Los Angeles, California, passed away on Monday October 28, 2019, in Lakewood, California. He was born to Nico and Cyd Charisse on May 7, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. Nico was a veteran of the Army and served as Second Lieutenant at Camp San Luis Obispo. During his time there he fell in love with the San Luis Obispo area and later moved his family from Beverly Hills to Atascadero, California. After the military, Nico received his Juris Doctor degree and practiced law until the early 2000s. Nico spent his retirement living along the beautiful Kern River, a place where he had enjoyed fishing and camping throughout his life. Nico is survived by his children, daughter Gabrielle (Tom) McDougall of Long Beach, California. Son, Nico L. Charisse of Paso Robles, California. His grandchildren; Hailey, Nick, Ethan, Taylor, Ella, and Jackson and a brother, Marc Charisse of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. Nico is preceded in death by wife Sheilah Snodgrass Charisse, brother Tony Martin Jr., step-father Tony Martin Sr., and his parents. A graveside service will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Sylmar, California on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at noon.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 3, 2019.

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Tony Marlow

October 28, 2024

Thinking of you today Nico, you were one of the good guys. R.I.P. old friend.

Tony Marlow

October 28, 2023

Thinking of you today Nico; R.I.P. old friend

TONY MARLOW

October 28, 2022

THINKING OF YOU TODAY OLD FRIEND FROM DAYS LONG PAST. R.I.P.

TONY MARLOW

October 28, 2021

THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY OLD FRIEND. R.I.P.

David Lobosco

January 20, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of Nico Charisse. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

November 28, 2019

Rest In Peace Nico Charisse my office partner at the Century Park Center 1979 through the 1980s.
My condolences to his family. I am now living back in my home country Germany.
Bernd Lichters and family

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Stacie Lehmann

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Norm Cone

November 7, 2019

I got to know Nico when his law office was next to mine. Loved his stories and his zest for life.

TONY MARLOW

November 6, 2019

Nico was a colleague and dear friend of mine. I will miss his humor and gentle smile.
R.I P. My condolences to the family.

Chellie Campbell

November 3, 2019

I have the fondest memories of Nico, who I knew in the 1970s because I worked and was good friends with his wife Sheilah. He was a delightful man and a terrific attorney when he handled my divorce with care, finesse and intelligence. My blessings and condolences to his family and friends.

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12:00 p.m.

Glen Haven Memorial Park

Sylmar, CA

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13017 N Lopez Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342

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