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Francis "Frank" Nicholas
1939 - 2019
Francis "Frank" Nicholas
1939 - 2019
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BORN
1939
DIED
2019
Francis Nicholas Obituary
Frank J. Nicholas, age 80, passed away on March 19, 2019 surrounded by his family at Flower Hospital in Toledo after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Mundy) Nicholas.
He graduated from St. Mary's in McKees Rocks, PA in 1957 and then proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. Frank worked many years at J & L Steel and served as the youngest president of the international organization, APICS. Relocating to Toledo, he and his wife established Holy Toledo Directories. Frank will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.
Surviving is his loving wife, Lorraine; devoted sister, Joann (Robert) Seifried; children, Frank (Michelle), Ronald (Jennell), Kelly (John), Michael (Kelly). Frank was the proud, loving grandfather to Laurel (Josh), Nicholas, Hannah, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah, and Elizabeth.
In celebration of this good man's life a Resurrection Mass and gathering will take place later this Spring.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in honor of Frank are asked to consider the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Lawrence Lasher
November 6, 2019
Frank and I did an enormous amount of business together from 1974 to 1985. Frank as a steel salesman and I as a young Purchasing Director. Our time together spanned both the J&L Service Center days and later Edgecomb Metals.
Over that period of time, we had countless lunches, dinners and outings in Pittsburgh too numerous to mention. Our conversations were always heartfelt and sometimes very deep into any and all areas of life. I truly have missed Franks friendship and presence in my life for all the days since 1985. I am glad I stumbled across his obituary since I have wondered where he eventually made his home. When I built my new home in 1980, Frank was there to help me move. He as that kind of friend. May God give Frank eternal peace and comfort. Hopefully, we will be reunited in Heaven. Thanks for the memories Frank!
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Beverly Fedewa
March 22, 2019
A quick hello on my way to check the mail,brightened my day.
J B
March 22, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family of Francis Nicholas during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 116:15
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