Nicholas Raymond Figlo Sr., of Hughesville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2013.
He was born Aug. 3 1934, in New Brunswick, N.J., son of George and Margaret (Dilk) Figlo.
He graduated from Scott Township High School in Espy, class of 1950, and attended Rutgers University, N.J.
Article Photos
On July 14, 1956, he married Doris June Johnson at St. Columba Church in Bloomsburg. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last year.
He was a life member of the American Legion Post 35, Hughesville, where he was also the manager for a number of years. He was a life member of the 40/8 Local 382 in Williamsport. He was a member of the VFW in Muncy, and the Moose Lodge 866 in Hughesville. He was a life member of the Hughesville Fire Company and was one of the first certified EMT's there. He was a car salesman at Muncy Motors and Bloomsburg Motors for many years. He later worked at Jones & McLaughlin in Muncy, and retired from Bridon American in 1992.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Nicholas R. Figlo Jr. (Beth Thomas), Drexel Hill, and David W. Figlo (Karla), Hughesville; a daughter, Suzanne (Keith) Evans, Muncy R.D.; and two grandsons, Justin S. Clarkson (Kristy), Muncy, and Thomas N. Figlo, Drexel Hill.
He is also survived by sisters, Matilda Palombi, Camp Hill, Clara Shiffner, Toms River, N.J., and Norma (William) Braun, Wildwood, N.J.; a brother-in-law, Thomas Tenerelli, Montrose; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Rocco Figlo; and sisters, Josephine Gill, Marian Tenerelli and Mary Yost.
He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and friends and fixing things in his workshop.
He truly loved his family and all his pets over the years, especially his furry friends, cats, Josie and Blackie.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Any memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Suite F, Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are by the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.
