JAMES E. NICHOLAS
1933 - 2019
JAMES E. NICHOLAS
1933 - 2019
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Age 85 of Indiana Twp. passed peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born and raised in Oakmont, PA. He served in Pearl Harbor, HI with the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a Cryptographer from 1956 to 1958 and completed his education in Industrial Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University in 1960. He began his career with PPG Industries in Greensburg, PA where he met his beloved wife Dorothy (Dottie) Yencha Nicholas. In 1964, he returned to Pittsburgh to advance his career working in process and technology engineering for Computer Research, PPG Industries, and Rockwell International. In 1969, he joined Arthur Young & Company as a management consultant before establishing himself as Director of Finance and Administration, ultimately retiring from Ernst & Young in 1991. After retirement, he remained active professionally for five more years in various administrative management positions. Jim enjoyed golf and hunting, but mainly enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly at the beach in Topsail Island, NC. He was a member of the Oakmont Country Club from 1972 to 1996 and a longtime member of the Elks Club. Most of all, he enjoyed being the loving husband of Dottie, from whom he was inseparable. Infamous for his sense of humor, he had a gift for recalling and telling jokes from his memory bank with impeccable delivery. He will be immortalized through the retelling of his catalog of jokes and one-liners by his sons and friends. He was very proud of his sons, Jim (Roberta) Nicholas, Michael (Mary) Nicholas, and Sean (Jennifer) Nicholas, and was the loving grandfather of Molly, Wyatt, Michela, James, Stuart and Sydney Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his sister Dolores Farren and brother Jack Nicholas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. at ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 378 Maryland Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James' name to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 310 Fisk St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 or online at familyhospicepa.org. Online condolences may be made to:
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Ken & Denise Chuderewicz
May 16, 2019
Dear Linda and family,
We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. No one can feel your sorrow, but sometimes knowing that others care and share your loss may help you find the strength you and your family need to deal with this major loss in your lives. We have many fond memories up the cabin over the years. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Ken & Denise Chuderewicz (Mahoning neighbor)
Barbara Cise k & Family
February 7, 2019
Dottie & Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Jim. He was an enjoyable person to be around.
January 12, 2019
Our deepest condolences to Dottie and family. We have such fond memories of Jim. With much love, Tige Renze Miller and family.
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Chris and Julie Laux
January 12, 2019
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May fond memories of Jim bring you comfort during this difficult time.
David Chrisman
January 12, 2019
UNCLE JIM NICHOLAS
Uncle Jim Nicholas is one of a kind
Sharp in his spirit; sharp in his mind
Hard to imagine a world without him
One of a kind, our Uncle Jim
Not one to dampen any event
More likely to brighten the places he went
Lights around him would not dare to go dim
A glow in this world, our Uncle Jim
Always to me a joy to be near
His spirit will always be one I hold dear
Filling his cup of life to the brim
One of a kind, our Uncle Jim
So long for now I guess is true
But the world will remain abuzz about you
The heavens rejoice with a wondrous hymn
As the Lord welcomes our Uncle Jim!
DC
2000
nineteen
January 12, 2019
UNCLE JIM NICHOLAS
Uncle Jim Nicholas is one of a kind
Sharp in his spirit; sharp in his mind
Hard to imagine a world without him
One of a kind, our Uncle Jim
Not one to dampen any event
More likely to brighten the places he went
Lights around him would not dare to go dim
A glow in this world, our Uncle Jim
Always to me a joy to be near
His spirit will always be one I hold dear
Filling his cup of life to the brim
One of a kind, our Uncle Jim
So long for now I guess is true
But the world will remain abuzz about you
The heavens rejoice with a wondrous hymn
As the Lord welcomes our Uncle Jim!
DC
2000
nineteen
Putzie Eves Lewis (Rev. Dr.)
January 11, 2019
To Dottie and Jim's family: I can't tell you how sad I am to find Jim here this morning. We were Class of 1951 at Oakmont High School. More
importantly, Jim lived a few doors from my
grandmother and we were childhood playmates even before we went to school. I was in the Nicholas living room when the news of Pearl Harbor came over Ollie's radio. And I remember Jim's experience when the first Sputnik went up: he was put to work with a slide rule doing calculations at Pearl Harbor. Know that my
prayers will be with you as you say your goodbyes.
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