CLAUDE E. "NICK" NICOLAY, age 91, beloved husband of Alice (nee Mueller); loving father of Kevin Nicolay (deceased), Peter Nicolay (deceased), Kurt Nicolay (Laurel), Beth Nicolay and stepfather of Patrick McNamara, Kelley Meyer (Jim), Kerry McNamara (Jean), Timothy McNamara (Paige), and Megan Young (Steven); loving grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 7; dear brother of Judy McLaughlin (James, deceased); Uncle Nick and dear friend to many.  Proud graduate of Fairview High School and the University of Detroit.  U. S. Army veteran.  Passed away January 11, 2025.  Funeral Mass Friday, January 17, St. Raphael Church 11 A.M. where friends may call FRIDAY 10 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF MASS.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Raphael Church, 525 Dover Center Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140 or West Side Catholic Center, 3135 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113.