Joseph Atkins Nickerson Jr.

To Joe Nick's family, Joe was a wonderful man and a true cape codder, our deepest sympathy to the family.

As a "wash-a-shore" Nickerson, I truly appreciated Joe Nickerson's friendship. Several years ago we were just acquaintances at the Atwood House. More recently we became friends. I had a lot of questions and Joe, the walking encyclopedia, had all the answers and was willing even eager to share his information. His generosity, which I experienced many times, was legendary. Last year I asked Joe where Champlain really landed when he visited Chatham in 1606. Joe drove me to the very spot. We joked at the Atwood Sunday lecture that Joe was the only person still alive who met Champlain when he stepped off the boat! This year Joe helped us find the original homestead site of William Nickerson, the founder of Chatham. Three months ago at the Nickerson Family Association Reunion we recognized the original group, who ten years ago, made the Nickerson Genealogical Research Center happen. Joe stood front and center with this small group. As an advisor, colleague and friend, Joe will be sorely missed.

To the family of Joe Nickerson.

Joe and our dad were great friends, between the Band and the Fire Department, and building flat bottom skiffs. We will miss him.

George

Although I didn't know Joe Nickerson, I have known his son, Joe, for a long time. Knowing young Joe as I do, I suspect his father was a wonderful addition to our planet and will surely be missed. Fathers are hard to replace but can serve as our teachers for years to come.

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Joe Nick was the epitome of a Chatham native. He had the speech of an East Anglian from England, and the sense to talk of today. I will never forget his kindnesses to me in preparing my book about Old Harbor Station. He had a quick wit that I totally appreciated. "Yas yas", he'd say. What a treasure we have lost. I think he might have coined the phrase "wash ashore".

As a teenager, I babysat for Joe's children, while he and Louise went off on Saturday nights and Joe played in the band. It was a positive experience and Joe was always kind to me. In later yaars, he was fortunate to meet his second wife who gave him many years of happiness. My condolences to all the family. The town of Chatham is mourning, as well.

I met Joe during the many years I worked at Monomoy Pharmacy. He was a great influence to me in exploring my Nickerson roots. My heartfelt condolences to all the family on the loss of this good man.

Our sympathy to all the family.
Joe was such a loving, kind man; as a child I have great memories when he would visit my grandparents to spend time with Louise. He will not only be missed by family and friends, the Town of Chatham has lost a great historian.

To Joe's family we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences. Marilyn still talks about Joe ringing the cow bell when he called the office for service. He will be missed by many. He was a wonderful man.