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1952
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2024
Nils Nilsson Obituary
10/09/1952 - 11/07/2024
Nils, a proud member of AA for 46 years has passed. He was predeceased by his good friends, Andrea, Rich and Harry. Survived by his brothers, Eric and Bradley Nilsson.
A memorial service will be held on 2/1 at First Unitarian Church, 1 pm - 3 pm, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nils Nilsson
Kenny stethem
February 10, 2025
I remember when he came to my dad's father's funeral. we will surely miss him!
Jim Wilson
February 3, 2025
In your presence made my journey in this crazy world a little brighter. Your memory continues to do so.
Sherri
February 1, 2025
Thank you for a wonderful remembrance of Nils today. What a great guy and a life well lived.
Lisa Robbins Foley
December 26, 2024
R.I.P.
I felt privileged to have known you.
Susan DiJohnson
November 19, 2024
Completely gutted with the news of this gentleman's passing. And when I say gentleman I mean it in the truest sense of the word. He was larger than life, always a smile on his face, a song in his heart and a story to tell. We first met Nils when he was an umpire for Park and Rec and my son Adam played little league softball. Who knew 20 plus years later that he and Adam would be across the hall, apartment dwelling neighbors. During those years we went to a number of baseball games together, he was a walking baseball encyclopedia. We had many lengthy and lovely conversations about life and various other topics. He loved Christmas more than anyone I know and if he was still with us his door would be adorned with Santa hats, tinsel and garland with a holiday doormat. He was quite a snappy dresser and really stepped it up during the holidays, decked out from head to toe in red and green, including red leather shoes topped off with a green fedora. He would always say to me, Susan don't have a bucket list, do everything on it now. You are so right Nils! Rest in peace. I hope you are finding attentive listeners to your many whimsical and fascinating stories .
Hank
November 19, 2024
We met Nils in the late 1990s when he was umpiring ballgames at a local field. We have a young son who enjoyed baseball and his umpiring. We got to know Nils well as we lived in the same block. My (now grown) son became Nils next door neighbor, and we went to Oakland A's baseball games together in 2023 and 2024. He was a good man.
Bernie W.
November 19, 2024
Nils infected everyone around him with his contagious love of life, people, baseball, and all forms of humor. I treasure the memory of his phone calls and post-cards from around the world.
Peter H.
November 16, 2024
So many good times and good conversations over 40 years. You will be missed, my friend ---
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