Edward Robert

Nicewicz

Edward R. Nicewicz passed away on Friday morning August 19th at the Massachusetts General Hospital.  He was 82 years of age and was living courageously with ongoing illnesses for several years.

He was the beloved son of the late Alexander P. and Helen (Tomczyk) Nicewicz.  Born and raised in Chelsea residing on the lower Broadway (Waterfront) neighborhood for most of his life.  Edward attended local schools and was graduated from Everett Vocational High School.

As a young man he served in the US Army during the early years of the Vietnam Era and was stationed overseas in Germany.  In the Army he was a data equipment specialist and computer keypunch operator working with some of the first-generation computers.

Receiving an honorable discharge in 1964 he returned to Chelsea and began working for Belle Steel Industries as machine operator and metal fabricator. He is best remembered as a fine gentleman and a man of few words.  He was a resident at Admiral Towers, Chelsea for the last several years.  There he spent his retirement enjoying the many community activities there at Admiral Towers.  He also enjoyed playing cribbage, cards, games of chance, and visiting several local casinos, and he was a longtime member of the P.P.C. in Chelsea.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Mary Ann Garber this past January.

He is now survived by his dear sister Christine Griffin of Dania Beach, FL, and his longtime companion Priscilla Burke of Chelsea.  He was the cherished uncle of Bruce Garber of Midland, GA, Robert E. Griffin of Salem, Kathy Griffin of Chelsea, and Kevin Griffin of Lynn.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend his graveside inurnment on Friday August 26th at 11:00 AM in Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden.  Those wishing to attend are asked to gather at the Cemetery gates at 10:45 A.M.