John J. Nicholson

John J. Nicholson obituary

John J. Nicholson

John Nicholson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede on Aug. 30, 2025.

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John J. Nicholson, on August 29, 2025, of Sicklerville, formerly of Camden, Age 79. Beloved husband of Carolyn Nicholson (nee Flynn). Loving father of Carolyn Bentley (Thomas), John Nicholson (Lauren), Scott Nicholson (Jennifer), Denise Gallagher (Bud). Devoted "Pop" of Caitlin, Jenelle, J.T., Hailee, Bryce, Amanda, Craig, Justin, Joseph, Nicholas, Kristian, Sean. Great "Pop" of Kash, Santino, James, Destini, Brea, Blake, Baylee, Beau, Ashton, Gentry, Arianna, and Killian. Dear brother of Donna Moen (William) and the late Dennis Nicholson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and loving family.

John was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He also served and retired as a firefighter for the City of Camden for 25 years. He loved to fish at Money Island and hunting in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Services will be private at the request of the family.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in John's memory to the American Cancer Society.

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