Paul C. Nicholls

Paul C. Nicholls obituary

Paul C. Nicholls

Paul Nicholls Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Saugus- Mr. Paul C. Nicholls, age 72 of Saugus, formerly of Revere, died on Thursday, September 4th at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (DiRienzo) Nicholls with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Boston and raised in Revere, Mr. Nicholls was the son of the late Paul J. and Eleanor (Collins) Nicholls. Paul was a member of IMA Local Union 447. He was also a member of Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop. Paul was an avid golfer, fisherman and boater.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Nicholls is survived by his brother, John Nicholls and his wife Gail of Middleton; brother-in-law, Anthony DiRienzo and his wife Cheryl of Pittsburgh; two sisters-in-law, Linda Giacobbe and her husband Gene of Danvers and Annette Cerulli and her husband Bob of Saugus; as well as many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard "Skip" Nicholls.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund at jimmyfund.org.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 7 p.m. AT THE REQUEST OF THE FAMILY, MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

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Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home

549 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906

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