Thomas "Tut" Nicholson

December 21, 1954 - July 10, 2017

Thomas Edward "Tut" Nicholson of Kinderhook left this life on July 10, 2017. Thomas was born on December 21, 1954. He was the son of late Mary (DeCrosta) and Michael Nicholson. He leaves behind his wife, Susan OBrien and 2 children Michael, 25, and Natalie, 22, his sister, Karen Nicholson of Washington, DC, his brother Robert and wife Laurie Nicholson of Claverack, brother Brian and wife Theresa Nicholson of Hudson, brother Jefford Davis and wife Nancy of LaHabra CA, nieces and nephews Nicole Schwenker, Michael Ciritto, Lucas Nicholson, Nathan Nicholson, Caitlin Nicholson and Brendan Nicholson, great nieces and nephews Grace and Sydney Schwenker, William, Malcom and Charles Ciritto, Leah and Sophia Nicholson and his cat Tiger Lily. He is predeceased by his brother Michael Nicholson and dogs Bob and Rosie. Thomas graduated from Hudson High School, attended Columbia Greene Community College and was retired from the USPO. He told wildly funny stories and was the charming life of the party. Thomas loved family, friends, horse racing, Saratoga Race Track, Nantucket, oysters , pizza, the ocean and beach, his 1994 Miata, classic movies, history, genealogical research, politics, sports and a good time. He loved life and the world is a dimmer place without him. Donations may be made to Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York. Thomas' life will be remembered and celebrated on Saturday July 15, 2017 at Bates & Anderson Funeral Home in Hudson. Visiting hours are 1-3.PM. Life Celebration from 3-4PM