BORN

1929

DIED

2016

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Zis-Sweeney and St. Laurent Funeral Home

26 Kinsley Street

Nashua, New Hampshire

Nicholas Theochares Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 22, 2016.

Lt. Col. Nicholas "Nick" Theochares, USAF Retired, passed peacefully August 21, 2016. He was the first child of Thomas and Helen Theohary of White Plains, NY. Patriot, patriarch, beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Quigley) whom he loved and shared 63 years of marriage. Also survived by his children; son George, his wife Donna and granddaughter Brittany of Methuen, MA; his daughter Laura (Theochares) Joubert, her husband Gary of Nashua, NH, grandsons, Jeffrey and Ian of Merrimack, NH; his sons; Michael of Quincy, MA and Timothy of Manchester, NH. He also leaves his brothers; Stewart Theohary of KS, Thomas Theohary of FL, and their families.

Nick earned a Bachelor's Degree from Springfield College and a Master's Degree from Lowell Technological Institute. A pilot, navigator and career officer of 22 years in the US Air Force, Nick proudly served in Vietnam in 1968-1969, where he flew 95 missions and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was awarded the Vietnamese Medal of Honor for his service as Vietnamization Officer, and later was a Professor of Aerospace Studies for the ROTC program at Lowell Technological Institute. Retiring from the military, he had a successful second career in business where he enjoyed working with his youngest brother, Tom.

Nick selflessly dedicated his life to the wellbeing, security, education and prosperity of his family. He loved the ocean and retired to Cape Cod with the love of his life, Peggy, where they lived many years until their move to Nashua, NH to be closer to family.

The Theochares Family wishes to acknowledge the kindness and professionalism of the staff at Langdon Place, Nashua, NH.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St. Nashua, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:00AM at Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 E. Dunstable Rd. Nashua. Burial will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.

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August 26, 2016

Dear Peg and family,

We are so sorry for your loss.
We were shocked and saddened when we heard the news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your neighbors,
Linda & Chet Broughton

August 26, 2016

Rob Moore

Sorry for your loss Mike. Hopefully, we'll get together soon, buddy.

August 23, 2016

Pauline Brien

Dennis and I are so very sorry for your loss. I was honored and blessed to be a little part of Papoo's life and will never forget his kindness and friendship. An incredible man who will always be missed by everyone who loved him. May
God bless his family during this difficult time.

August 23, 2016

Peggy and family, I was saddened to hear of NIck's passing. I enjoyed visiting with him in the lobby overlooking the pool at the Y. He was so interesting and pleasant to talk with. May God grant you His peace during this difficult time. Elaine Marston (Children's Instructor at the Y Pool)

August 23, 2016

John Fedele

Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, your brothers and sister and the rest of your family today...your dad was a great man and I will always remember him fondly.

August 23, 2016

we are very sorry for your loss my family and I have many memories of Nick and Peggy having family dinners with us, we always enjoyed Nicks stories he will be sadly missed by me, Steve and the girls. Stephen and Diane Caraccio

August 23, 2016

Peggy I was sorry to read of Nick's death, In the years I have known Nick American Legion and yourself , and the Irish American Club of Cape Cod and the dinners we sat together . Nick was a gentle loving person who made others comfortable in his presence, and I know God seen that in Nick

August 23, 2016

Charlie & Carol Aftosmis

May God take care of you and your wonderful family at this very difficult time. All of your good friends in MOAA will miss you and thank you for your many years of service to our nation.

August 23, 2016

We are very sorry for the loss of your wonderful dad and wish you peace and love at this difficult time. God Bless you all.

Kurt & Judy Frank (Milford, NH)

August 23, 2016

gail sawyer

To Laura and family may memories of your Dad bring peace to your heart.Sending thoughts of sympathy. Gail Joubert Sawyer

August 22, 2016

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August 22, 2016

Reena Tripathi Demers

To The entire Theochares Family;
I have so many fond memories of both your father and your mother. We lived across the street from you in Olde Stage Estates and growing up your house always provided a comforting place to "hang out". Your father was always welcoming and "the authority" whenever my parents, first time home owners and Indian immigrants, had a household problem. We spent many hours playing in the yard and "Hanging out" in the tree fort in the back yard. I am sorry for your lose and I hope you find comfort in the fact that your father was a great man who was admired by many. Love Reena Tripathi Demers

August 22, 2016

The Staff of Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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