Nick ( Mr. Nick ) Paul Nickolas, Sr.
March 17, 1925 - November 17, 2022
Tacoma, Washington - Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Nick was born in Aberdeen, Washington to George and Mary Nickolas. He graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Navy during WWII. After the war ended, Nick met the love of his Life Gloria Robbins, where Nick went on to become a Tacoma Police Officer where he served his beloved city for 25 years and was President of the Police Union and Retired Police Union for many years. After retiring from the Police Dept., Nick then went on to become a Safety Inspector for WISHA before retiring in 1990. Nick & Gloria enjoyed vacationing in Hawaii, Husky & Seahawk football games, pool parties at the family home with friends and family. For over 40 years Nick was the voice of the Bellarmine Lions Varsity Football Team home games, President of the Bellarmine Booster club, Nick is survived by his children, Penny (Alan), Cindy, Nick (Courtney) 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife Gloria, Brother Mike & Parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday November 28th at Holy Cross Church with Rosary held at 10 a.m. prior to the funeral. Arrangements are in the care of Gaffney Funeral www.gaffney.group.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Nov. 23, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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Jessica Royce

October 7, 2024

Not a day goes by that I don't think about grandpa. What a force of a man. I only wish that he had gotten to meet his great granddaughter. I hope he and grandma are sitting on a beach somewhere.

Ron Harpel

November 17, 2023

Great presence at Holy Cross Parish in North Tacoma.

Always an inspiration.

Jessica Royce

December 7, 2022

Grandpa was my favorite human. I have so many cherished memories. From riding on his back when he swam his laps, to his silver dollar pancake buffet, to him slipping a $20 in my pocket whenever I left his house........I will miss his laugh. His 13 sneezes in a row. His magnificent hugs and huge heart. We were so blessed to have him in our lives for so long. I always thought we had a special relationship. I think he had a special relationship with everyone who knew him.

RIP Gramps. I love you.

carter

November 29, 2022

i loved him with all my heart and looked upto him and i still do

carter

November 29, 2022

i look up to him

Jim Radonich

November 25, 2022

I remember getting to know Nick when we had our restaurant on 6th Avenue The district prowl car would usually stop by daily and when he would come in there was always joy in his voice. Later I joined TPD and got to work with him, which was a joy. We would talk about the restaurant as well as the tavern in Old Town. He was always a welcome fixture at our retirement meetings. May he Rest In Peace.

Dawn Cross

November 24, 2022

The other day when alot of leaves had fallen from my trees I looked out my kitchen window, as I had done so many times in the past, for my favorite senior Nick but he was not there. He would sweep leaves or whatever needed sweeping and I would find my broom and dust pan and join him. The broom he was using that last couple of months looked like it was made 70 years ago or so. We upgraded to a better broom. Years ago I collected him in my car and he fit in in spite of how tall he was and we went for a drive around the neighborhood. I learned all of the locations where there were meat markets, and where he lived and where there was a hardware store. We enjoyed a breakfast out at the Pinecone years ago and on another occasion he gave me a real life summary of some of his military responsibilities. The reality of Nick not being around for me came on that Monday a few days ago when I lost my excitement for raking leaves and when I found a donut at work that I was excited about bringing to him for a treat because at his age a donut or a cookie or a piece of cake was not going to cause him any health issues. I will cherish our talks on the porch, his visits while I mowed the lawn and seeing him basking in the sunshine all tan and happy. I am a very lucky person to have found such a quality individual to be my neighbor for 32 years.

Michael Cavanaugh

November 24, 2022

Thinking about what a wonderful life, He was someone I admired as a child and felt that his ever enthusiastic personalty influenced my upbringing in such a positive way.

Chuck Howard

November 23, 2022

I became of member of the Tacoma Police Dept in 1976. I worked with several different partners during my career there and I can honestly say that Nick Nickolas was the best. He was honest, friendly, funny, and patient. I miss him.

Susan Robbins Kimbel

November 23, 2022

I see all three of you kids in that wonderful face. Hard to believe he´s gone.

Grace Hrvatin

November 23, 2022

My heart goes out to Nick´s family. You were all so loved by a wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace.

Mike Nikolas 2

November 23, 2022

I remember Uncle Nick as the kindest soul I´ve ever met and funny one example is when he showed me this toy parrot that would talk back to you he got such a kick out of this . He always asked me did I want something to eat it was like I was the most important person in his eyes . To me that why I and everyone loved him

Kathi Hulen

November 23, 2022

One of my favorite people in the whole world!! Had a heart of gold and was loved by so many people. Thank you for being a part of our lives for so long, Mr. Nick! Hugs to the family. :(

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