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Raymond J. Nicholson Jr.

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Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel

100 East Silverbell Road

Orion, Michigan

Raymond Nicholson Obituary

NICHOLSON, RAYMOND J., Jr.; a lifetime resident of Rochester Hills; passed away and entered eternal life on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Ray was born on August 29, 1955 and graduated from Rochester Adams High School in 1973. He started his college education in south Florida. After returning to Rochester, Ray pursued his career in the auto detail and wash business opening and running three car washes in the Rochester area. An avid car collector, Ray attended and participated in many car shows and Concours d'Elegance events around the world. Ray's love for the GM's 1963 Corvette Split Window is the heart of where his fondness for everything automotive began. Much more than his understanding of museum quality vehicles, however, the love of family and friends, and his big heart and generous spirit was what made Ray so special. Generously supporting various organizations and charities through contributions and his time is just one of the ways Ray will never be forgotten. Ray is survived by his wife, Kris; sons, Stephen (Laura) and Will; parents, Raymond and Mary Elizabeth Carrick Nicholson; brothers, Michael (Christine) and James (Mary) Nicholson; sister, Cynthia (Robert) Raymond; 18 nieces and nephews; and 6 great nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 2, 2013, 10 a.m. with a 9:30 In State at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester, MI. The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, August 1, 2013, 1 to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion, MI. Private Interment VanHoosen Jones Cemetery, Rochester Hills. Suggested memorials to the National Corvette Museum, or Older Persons' Commission. Online condolences
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Published by The Oakland Press from Jul. 29 to Aug. 1, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Nicholson

20 Entries

Geoff Hunter

January 31, 2014

To the Entire Nicholson Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting the Nicholson family, a more kind, welcoming and genrerous bunch of people would be hard to find. Ray Jr., was kind and giving man who joyously shared his passions with those who cam in contact with him. Rest Peacefully Ray. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am sorry, I didn't hear of this news in a more timely manor.
Peace.

Ellen Irland

August 10, 2013

I just heard about Ray passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Nicholson family! I am sure he will be missed...such a big heart he had. Love to all.
Ellen

August 10, 2013

Chopper May you Rest In Peace
Dave Kovaleski

August 2, 2013

To The Nicholson Family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Ray was a great guy and a corvette friend, I have known him for years. He will be missed. Frank & Estelle Paretti

Marie DeFrancis

August 2, 2013

Chris and Stephen,
Our hearts are filled with sadness with this news. We just returned to town and heard. Thoughts and prayers to all.
The DeFrancis Family

Scott

August 2, 2013

I hope this is a great trip for you mister. I hope they let you drive.

Scott

Brad Vargason

August 1, 2013

Our prayers are with the Nicholson family. Ray will be greatly missed

Brian McCrudden

August 1, 2013

Larger than Life.
Second only to his passion for living it.
My condolences to the family.

July 31, 2013

Sending prayers to the family during this time.

Sheri Heiney
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Jefferson

July 31, 2013

My condolences to the Nicholson family Ray was a great guy.

Carole Brewer

July 31, 2013

Dear Kris: So sorry to hear about Ray's passing. He was such a wonderful man. You and your children will be remembered in my prayers.

July 31, 2013

My heart goes out to you and the family
Many happy memories
Joan Jacobson

Jamie Hardwick

July 30, 2013

Ray was my first and the best boss I had growing up working at the car wash. What a great person and mentor. He will be missed dearly.

Ray & Juli Parsons

July 30, 2013

Dear Kris and family,

Ray will be missed. He was a great guy and great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Ray & Juli parsons

Kurt and Laura Cichowski

July 30, 2013

Kris, Stephen and Laura, and Will,
Laura and I send our sincere condolences. Both Jon and Matthew remember all the great times with Uncle Ray, and we especially recall his big heart and unrestrained willingness to share all that he had. You remain in our prayers

Classic Appreciation

July 30, 2013

The car hobby world lost one of it's greatest enthusiasts. He will be missed!

July 30, 2013

Kris, Condolences to you and your family. Ray was a wonderful, generous man. Grace Norton

June Rodriguez

July 30, 2013

My Deapest Condolenses, I am sorry for your loss but take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cassandra Cole

July 30, 2013

My condolences and the family is in my prayers.

Kurt & Julie Carrick

July 29, 2013

Dear Kris we are keeping you in very special prayer. Our thoughts are with you and we are hugging you and the whole family tight in our hearts. We love you.

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