LYNN — Nicholas “Nick” P. Calos peacefully passed on Saturday, Feb. 25, after a lengthy illness. He joins his wife Sheila (Barrett) Calos in everlasting life.
Nick was transported Friday evening to Kaplan House Hospice in Danvers, surrounded by his loving children. As he left his home there was a burst of fireworks in the sky, not a usual occurrence in February. The family believes that Sheila stole someone’s celebration and was calling for Nick, who passed a few hours later. Although saddened by this loss his children find peace knowing Nick and Sheila are together again.
Nick was the son of Peter and Helen Calos. He lived in Lynn his entire life. Nick was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Shortly after his graduation he proudly enlisted and served our country in the U.S. Army, upon his honorable discharge he married his sweetheart and began his 35-year career at GE, where he held various positions, retiring in 1991. Nick was a member of the IUE-CWA, Local 201 of Lynn.
His family was of utmost importance to Nick, he was always there for them. He was a quiet man of integrity, a great husband, father, grampy, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He was always so kind and always saw the bright side of everything.
He lived a wonderful full life and enjoyed golf, boating, traveling and simple day-to-day interaction with loved ones. Nick was an avid fan of the Boston sports teams. Everyone who knew him will surely miss his beautiful smile and will cherish many wonderful memories.
Nick is survived by son Nick Calos; daughters Doreen Dunlop and her husband Neil, Nancy Craig and her husband Christopher all of Lynn. Grandchildren Nicole Dunlop Torres and her husband Wil, Ashley Dunlop, Neil R. Dunlop and his fiancée Margaret Morris, Tyler Craig and Ryan Craig. He also leaves great-grand sons; Drake and Niko Torres who so loved their Papou.
In addition to his beloved wife, Sheila with whom he shared 58 years of marriage, Nick was preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Christos, William and Virigina Calos.
Service information: Nick’s funeral will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 9 a.m. from the CUFFE MCGINN Funeral Home 157 Maple St., Lynn with a funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church 8 South Common St., Lynn at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or visit www.stjude.org.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss For more information or to visit the online guestbook, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.