Dr. William T. Nicholas

Dr. William T. Nicholas of Harrington Park, NJ passed away on December 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1933 to the late Thomas and Katherine Nicolas. Dr. Nicholas resided in Harrington Park for the last 51 years. After graduating from George Washington High School in upper Manhattan he received his BA degree in 1955 from NYU University Heights College of Fine Arts and Sciences. Following graduation from college he attended NYU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for one year after which he served in the United States Army from 1956-1958 in the Medical Services Corps. He served his country proudly with distinction and was honorably discharged. After military service he was accepted to the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and received the DMD degree in 1966 graduating with honors. He was especially proud of his induction into OKU (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) Omega Omega chapter National Dental Honor Society. He opened a private practice in General Dentistry in North Bergen New Jersey in 1966. At the same time he was offered and accepted a part time teaching position as a faculty member at his alma mater at the New Jersey Dental School in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. He continued in private practice for over 30 years retiring in 1996. Dr. Nicholas remained on the faculty at the Dental School until 2009 after 43 years of service. He retired from teaching with the academic rank of Clinical Professor of Restorative Dentistry specializing in Prosthodontics and Biomaterials. Teaching dental students was a passion for Dr. Nicholas and he will be remembered by all his students for his high ethical standards, and high level of professional ability. Dr. Nicholas was a member of The American Dental Association, The New Jersey State Dental Society, and the Hellenic Dental Society. Throughout his professional career he presented papers, published articles in various Dental Journals, and presented numerous continuing education courses to dentists and their staffs. He was a faithful parishioner at St. John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tenafly, NJ. He served on the Parish Council and was instrumental in the startup of the St. John’s Scholarship Fund. He also served as Cubmaster for Cub Pack 25 Tenafly, NJ, and was Committee Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 25, Tenafly NJ. Dr. Nicholas was a merit badge counselor for the Bergen Council Boy Scouts of America. His family and friends will remember him as a devoted loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors including hunting, fishing and gardening. Surviving are his devoted wife Helen of 59 years of Harrington Park, NJ, son’s Thomas Nicholas (wife Evangelia) of Holmdel, NJ, Anastasios Nicholas (wife Christina) of Hackettstown, NJ, Alexander Nicholas and Gregg Nicholas of Montclair, NJ. Grandchildren Vasilios, Eleni, and Vaios, and many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Visitation will be at St. John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, Tenafly NJ on Friday, December 31, 2021 from 10 AM – 11 AM with funeral service to begin at 11 AM. Followed by entombment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Consider making a donation to St. John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tenafly. For more information visit www.barrettleberfuneralhome.com