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THOMAS NICHOLSON Obituary

NICHOLSON--Thomas H., Jr., 82, of Norfolk, VA, October 24th. Born in Norfolk, where he built Virginia's first mini-storage facility in 1973 and went on to a successful business career. Proudly served in US Army during the Korean War; was held prisoner-of-war for 21 months. Two-term president and long-term board member of the Virginia Opera. He is survived by Geraldine, his wife of 56 years, two children Thomas H. Nicholson, III and Liza Baker, and five grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, October 30th at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 142 West York St., Suite 618, Norfolk, VA, 23510.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 27, 2010.

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Debbie Fine

November 10, 2010

Dear Nicholson Family, I am so sorry the world has lost one of the best men that ever walked on earth. I am so sorry for your loss please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edward O'Brien

October 29, 2010

Dear Nicholson Family-

We are so sorry for your loss, you are very lovely family. Although we did not know your father, Ed has always talked so wonderfully about him and all of us girls here at Ed's office send our thoughts and prayers. Melissa Bizub, Jackie Rager, Lisa Miller and Bunny Felstow, Assistants to Edward O'Brien

Betty McQuaid

October 27, 2010

The Nicholson Family I will always remember Mr Nicholson as the greatest boss I ever had. I am sending my prayers to the whole family and letting you know you are in my thoughts during the next several weeks.
Betty McQuaid Va Beach

Tarrena Trojahn

October 27, 2010

Dearest Nicholson Family,
My loving thoughts are with you all at this time, I adored Mr.Nicholson. He was so very gentle and kind. I am so grateful to you all for sharing him with me for the past few years and allowing me to get to know the man that you all love. I had the honor of spending time with him and Mrs. Nicholson and found that they are 2 of the sweetest , most loving people I have ever met. I will truely miss the phone calls from Mr. Nicholson as I know there will never be another call from him. My heart is broken and I share in your sorrow. What a beautiful soul the world has lost but I know heaven has one of their angels back. I will light a candle for your family and I send my love and prayers to you all.
Tarrena Trojahn

Vicki Mahone

October 27, 2010

Dear Nicholson Family,
My heart is heavy at this time. I rememeber all the joy, wisdom and laughter Mr. Nicholson brought to my life. I am sending you all my love and prayers to you all as you hold on to each other for support. Please know, Mr. Nicholson was respected and loved. We shared so much in the short time I knew him. He will always be close to my heart. He was such a gentleman! May his legacy live on and on. God bless your family.

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