Richard G. Nickerson, 92, a longtime resident of Greenwich passed away at his home with his family by his side.
He was born January 2, 1932, to Walter Nickerson, Sr. and Geneva Keith.
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For many years he and his brother owned and operated Nickerson P.C. Brake & Alignment.
After his retirement he took a part-time job at the Griff Harris Golf Course and ended up staying there for 20 years.
He was a past Captain of the Putnam Engine Hose Co., of which he was a member for 70 years. He was recognized and honored for saving the life of a child during a fire.
He was an avid golfer and played as often as he could. His other love was hunting in the Catskills at the Rye Hunters Club Cabin, of where he was a member.
Rich and his wife of 69 years, Marcelle, spent many winter months playing golf in Pompano Beach, FL which they loved.
He is survived by his loving wife Marcelle; his children, Richard Jr. (Mary), William (Mary), and Nancy Lanuk; his grandchildren, Kevin (Marina), Kelsey, Erin and Shelby.
He was predeceased by his brother Walter, sister Isabelle, and granddaughter Amy.
To honor his life, family and friends will gather Thursday 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich. (203) 869-5968.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Byram. Committal is private.
For more information or to place an online condolence to go www.coxeandgraziano.com.