RICHARD G. NICKELS age 77, (retired Captain, Cleveland Division of Fire), beloved husband of 53yrs to Leonora (nee Kilbane), dear father of Kevin-deceased, Brian (Cheryl), Tim (Connie), Laura Chmura (Patrick) and Kate Leonard (George), grandfather of Erin, Meghan, Kristen, Katelyn, Kerry, Michael and Audrey, great grandfather of Kayley and Colin, brother of Phylllis-deceased and Kathleen Gallagher (Rod), beloved uncle, great uncle and friend of many. U.S. Air Force Veteran-Korea. 45yr friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W. Passed away April 3, 2012. Funeral Mass Tuesday, April 10, St. Colette Church (330 W. 130th St. Brunswick) at 10 A.M. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS MONDAY 2-4 & 6-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Absolute House 7835 Harvard Ave. Cleveland, Oh 44105 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital