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John Nichols Obituary
John S. Nichols Jr., 64, of Millville died suddenly on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, of a heart attack.
Born on April 17, 1948, in Baltimore, John moved from York, Pa., with his family to Millville in 1956. John attended Dade Community College in Florida and held a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky and a master's degree from Rowan University. He was employed for 31 years as the executive director of public relations at Cumberland County College. Over his career, John served under four college presidents, and won numerous national awards for college publications. John always had a camera in hand, chronicling college events. John was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, and a Fantasy Football champion -- fully immersed in the process, and usually a winner! John was a genuinely good man. When asked how he was, John inevitably answered, "Never had a bad day in my life." John had a great love of music -- particularly that of the '70s and '80s. In recent years, John began to take guitar lessons -- a truly humbling experience, according to John. A proud member of Millville High School's Class of 1966, he wrestled on the varsity team and was a member of the Hi-Y Squires. An active member of the community, John served on the United Way Board and was a member of Millville Kiwanis and the Millville Chamber of Commerce.
He is survived by his sister, Roselee Nichols Roberts, and brother-in-law, Art Roberts, of St. Michaels, Md.; and two nieces, of Easton, Md., and Portland, Ore. He was predeceased by his parents, John S. Sr. (Sherm) and Mary Ellen Nichols, and a brother, William. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, "How Ya Doin." John will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him.
A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Banquet Room of the Luciano Family Center for Leadership located on the Cumberland County College campus.
In lieu of flowers, contributions for a memorial scholarship may be made to the Cumberland County College Foundation, P.O. Box 1500, Vineland, NJ 08362-1500.
Arrangements are under the direction of Christy Funeral Home, Millville.
Memories and expressions of sympathy for John may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: Christyfuneralservice.com.
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for John Nichols
Tim Tirrell
April 1, 2013
I am sorry to read of this; John and I came to the college about the same time and I will remember him as someone who was serious about his work but never took it too seriously.
BJ (Thorson) Perry
March 31, 2013
John's gone on ahead. But we'll catch up with him later. Until then, very very sorry for the gap he leaves behind.
Jo-Ann Ayres
March 30, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy in the untimely passing of John. He was a wonderful and caring person. I will miss him.
Jerry Covella
March 29, 2013
John was a wonderful ambassador for the college and our community. He will be missed.
Dean Inferrera
March 28, 2013
A great man and a great loss R.I.P
Rich & Franny deAlmeida
March 28, 2013
John's passing is truly a loss to the college, the community and all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a true gentleman and was always optimistic regardless of the situation. May his family take solace in knowing he now rests in God's arms. Rest in peace John.
Dr. Robert E. Hancox
March 28, 2013
John was an inspiration to us all. His dedication to the success of students, faculty and staff at Cumberland County College was unwavering. John's wit and dry sense of humor brought joy to everyone who had the pleasure to work with him. A true gentleman.
Larry Buzby
March 28, 2013
John was my good friend and roommate. The comment about music was dead on. Ry Cooder, Randy Newman, The Doors, etc. etc., and The Animals, who we saw together at the Steel Pier. His musical taste was impeccable and I learned a lot from him. Miss Ya Johnny Nick!
Eileen Bennett
March 28, 2013
As a newspaper reporter, I had the privilege of working with John the past three decades. A real pro - but a real gentleman as well. John was one of my most favorite people with whom I worked in my job. Please know you are in our prayers.
Barbara Nichols
March 28, 2013
John was a kind man, always with a smile. I will miss seeing him in the office when he would stick his head in the door with a friendly greeting. He was always the same. May God bless his famly.
Carol Palermo
March 28, 2013
To John"s Family:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the untimely passing of John. He was a wonderful and caring person.
I had the honor of working with John at Cumberland County College over 15 years and knew John's expertise. He will be sadly missed.
May his soul be blessed in Heaven, by our Lord.
Sincerely,
Carol & Bob Palermo & Family
Laurie Saporito
March 28, 2013
Truly the best boss I ever worked for. I still talk about the days I worked with John. I am heartbroken.
Martha Rojas
March 28, 2013
Simply the best person I've ever worked for...you made me laugh and carry on! I will always remember you!
Chrissie Tice
March 28, 2013
John will be truly missed. When talking with him at the college, he always told me, he was heading out to the field. His sense of humor was unique....You and your family are in my prayers....
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