Obituary of James G. Nicholas

James Gilbert Nicholas, 87, of Vineland passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Inspira Medical Center due to complications of Covid-19. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on June 6, 1934 to the late Gilbert and Jean (Serra) Nicholas before moving to Vineland. He was a graduate of Vineland High School where he participated in Track. James served in the Korean War where he met his wife Tomo. He enjoyed bowling and held 4th place in the state for his age group. For the past six years, he resided at the NJ Veteran's Memorial Home where he received the most excellent care. He was a member of the 1st Wesleyan Church on 4th and Wood Street where he donated most of his time. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Diana & David Ricci and his grandson, Jonathan Ricci. James was predeceased by his wife, Tomo Nicholas; parents, Gilbert & Jean Nicholas; and his brothers, Gilbert and Arnold Nicholas. A funeral home visitation will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021 from 9am to 10:30am followed by a funeral service at 10:30 am from Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. Everyone is required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com