Roger T. Nicolai's Obituary
Roger T. Nicolai, age 57, of St. Clair, died October 3, 2015. He was born October 2, 1958 in St. Clair to Robert and Margaret Nicolai. On August 19, 1978 Roger married Debra Tyler in St. Clair. Roger was an avid hunter who also loved to golf and watch NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debra Nicolai, children; Timothy Nicolai, Thomas Nicolai and Angela (Chad) Shue, grandchildren; Jade, Adain, Chad Jr., Jack and Frank, siblings; Mary (Ralph) Paquette, Bob (Vi) Nicolai, Gordon (Barb) Nicolai and Janet (Dennis) Rylander, brothers in law; Joe Lisee, Dan (Terrie) Tyler and Doug Tyler, mother in law and father in law; Joan and Darwin Tyler and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by parents; Robert and Margaret Nicolai and sister, Nancy Lisee.
A funeral mass will be conducted Friday October 16th at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clair. A memorial gathering will be Thursday October 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. and the family will also receive visitors Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the church prior to mass. Memorials to the charity of donor’s choice. To leave a message of comfort please visit www.youngfuneralservices.com
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