David M. Nichols, Sr.

Pittstown – David M. Nichols, Sr., 39, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2013, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born in Troy, NY, on July 27, 1974, he was the beloved son of Frederick E. Nicholas, Sr. of Troy and the late Velma Marcus Nichols, who died September 1, 2012.
Raised and educated in Troy, he attended Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Troy High School. A lifelong area resident, David enjoyed a career as a machine operator at the Mohawk Paper Co. in Cohoes, NY, until his death.  He was a member of the American Pool Association (APA) and loved to play billiards at Kennedy’s Tavern and Uncle Sam Lanes, both in Troy.  He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. His greatest joys came from his family, especially his children, and the wonderful times with his family at the family camp in Taborton, NY.  He was a wonderful son, father, beloved fiancé, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to many and will be forever be missed.
Survivors, in addition to his father, include his beloved fiancé and companion, Jacqueline C. Etman Duval to whom he was to be married on August 10, 2013, his cherished children, David M. Nichols, Jr. and Kyle D. Nichols of Wynantskill, NY, his treasured step-children, Kristin L. Duval and Jenna M. LeClair of Pittstown, NY, his special siblings, Frederick E. Nichols, Jr., Michael A. Nichols, Katherine and husband Edward Duffy-Darmetko and Joseph D. Nichols, Sr. and wife Kristin, all of Troy, Andrew J. and wife Shona Nichols of Brunswick, NY, Daniel R. and wife Wendy Nichols of Clifton Park, NY, and Robert J. Nichols and wife Kindra of Maplewood, NY. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his two dogs, Koda and Zero.
A funeral service to celebrate David’s life will be held on Saturday, August 11, at 10:30 am at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet with Rev. Nick Tebordo of the United Church of Cohoes officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 to 10:30 am prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the David M. Nichols, Sr. Memorial Fund to assist his children would be appreciated, c/o Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189.
Condolence page and directions may be found at www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.