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November 1, 2009
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday November 4, 2009 from 1-3:30 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road, Towaco, (973) 334-1603.
Robert C. Nichols, age 71 of Towaco, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 1, 2009 with his wife, children, family and friends, all by his side.
Bob was the well-known and much loved owner of the Towaco B&R Deli on Main Road for almost thirty five years. He was a fixture at the deli and built a wonderful reputation in town. His customers were all friends and many will remember his parting salutation; “have a funny day!” There were many occasions when Bob would open the deli, at all hours of the night, just to make coffee for the Towaco Volunteer Fire Department after they had been fighting fires. To show their gratitude, they made him an honorary member of the fire department. Some may even recall that during the 1970’s, Bob was owner of the “Crossbow”, a local watering hole on Passaic Valley Road. He served his community in many ways and is credited with starting the Montville Bronco’s Midget football league and at one time was an active Little League Baseball coach in town.
Bob was born in Paterson and moved to Wayne in 1947. On July 3, 1955, at the Preakness Pool in Wayne, his life changed profoundly. It was on this day, purely by chance, that he met the love of his life; Loretta (nee Finkle). They were wed in 1958 and enjoyed fifty one years of devoted marriage together. Loretta is grateful for having such a wonderful husband who gave her “a great life, beautiful children and grandchildren.” Together, they travelled to over forty seven different countries, five continents, and twenty seven or so States here in America. They also enjoyed the Jersey Shore where they have a home in Monterey Beach. Bob’s children recall a loving dad who always stressed the importance of family to them. He was a great teacher to his children and grandchildren, the ‘life of the party’ to many, and will surely be missed by all.
Bob is survived by his loving wife; Loretta (nee Finkle) of Towaco, three dear children; Robert Nichols and his wife Terri of Towaco, Laurie Barden and her husband Fred of Jefferson, and Kristie Kleczkowski and her husband Michael of Kinnelon, five grandchildren; Kaelen and Shannon Barden, Julia and Stephen Kleczkowski, and Kimberly Nichols, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Joyce McKowen in 2006.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to one of the following organizations would be greatly appreciated: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, SW1, Suite 202C, Atlanta, Georgia 30047 (www.lewybodydementia.org), or the Atlantic Home Care Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn, NJ 07041, or the Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road, PO Box 66, Towaco, NJ 07082
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday November 4, 2009 from 1-3:30 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road, Towaco, (973) 334-1603.
November 1, 2009
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday November 4, 2009 from 1-3:30 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road, Towaco, (973) 334-1603.
Robert C. Nichols, age 71 of Towaco, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 1, 2009 with his wife, children, family and friends, all by his side.
Bob was the well-known and much loved owner of the Towaco B&R Deli on Main Road for almost thirty five years. He was a fixture at the deli and built a wonderful reputation in town. His customers were all friends and many will remember his parting salutation; “have a funny day!” There were many occasions when Bob would open the deli, at all hours of the night, just to make coffee for the Towaco Volunteer Fire Department after they had been fighting fires. To show their gratitude, they made him an honorary member of the fire department. Some may even recall that during the 1970’s, Bob was owner of the “Crossbow”, a local watering hole on Passaic Valley Road. He served his community in many ways and is credited with starting the Montville Bronco’s Midget football league and at one time was an active Little League Baseball coach in town.
Bob was born in Paterson and moved to Wayne in 1947. On July 3, 1955, at the Preakness Pool in Wayne, his life changed profoundly. It was on this day, purely by chance, that he met the love of his life; Loretta (nee Finkle). They were wed in 1958 and enjoyed fifty one years of devoted marriage together. Loretta is grateful for having such a wonderful husband who gave her “a great life, beautiful children and grandchildren.” Together, they travelled to over forty seven different countries, five continents, and twenty seven or so States here in America. They also enjoyed the Jersey Shore where they have a home in Monterey Beach. Bob’s children recall a loving dad who always stressed the importance of family to them. He was a great teacher to his children and grandchildren, the ‘life of the party’ to many, and will surely be missed by all.
Bob is survived by his loving wife; Loretta (nee Finkle) of Towaco, three dear children; Robert Nichols and his wife Terri of Towaco, Laurie Barden and her husband Fred of Jefferson, and Kristie Kleczkowski and her husband Michael of Kinnelon, five grandchildren; Kaelen and Shannon Barden, Julia and Stephen Kleczkowski, and Kimberly Nichols, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Joyce McKowen in 2006.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to one of the following organizations would be greatly appreciated: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, SW1, Suite 202C, Atlanta, Georgia 30047 (www.lewybodydementia.org), or the Atlantic Home Care Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn, NJ 07041, or the Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road, PO Box 66, Towaco, NJ 07082
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