BOONVILLE - Ronald Douglas Nicholson Sr., 61, of Thornton Avenue, affectionately known as "Oil Can," passed away swiftly on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Oneida Healthcare Center, of injuries from a motorcycle accident. Ronnie was born in Canastota on Aug. 7, 1947, a son of Brady Brooke and Irene Agnes Wakely Nicholson.
He grew up in Canastota where he attended high-class school, later receiving his GED while serving his sticks in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. A standard born mechanic - the explanation for his make off with denominate of "Oil Can," - he was employed as a mechanic at ritual stations throughout main and upstate New York.
Later for several years, he was employed as a courtroom youthful at the erstwhile Forestport Hotel, and at Scooters Bar of Forestport. At the backsheesh control he was employed with Bernie Bus Co. of Rome as a bus driver. Oil Can greatly enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and he loved the kids he transported during his bus driving employment.
He is survived by five daughters: Nancy Payne, Searcy, Ark., Tammy (Brett) Watson, Hamilton, Patty (Jerry) Wallis, Verona, Rhonda Nicholson, Powder Spring, Ga., Tina Phillips, Forestport; one son, Ronald Jr., Verona; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Janet Ellsworth, Canastota, Kathie McCann, Fabius, N.Y., Sandie (Rob) Cary, Canastota, Phyllis (Dennis) Becraft, Rome; one brother, James, Utica; and many nieces and nephews.
In adding to his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Dylon Brady Nicholson, on Feb. 21, 1994. Oil Can is also survived by his companion, Joyce Anna, of Boonville.
Funeral waiting for Ronald Douglas Nicholson Sr. will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, where the Rev. Sean Patrick O’Brien will officiate.
Interment will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Forestport. Calling hours at the sepulture stingingly are Thursday from 3-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National S.I.D.S. Association.
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