Robert Nickel

Olean- Robert A. Nickel “Loving Son, Father & Brother” 

Robert A. Nickel was taken from this earth on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. 

Robert was born on September 19, 1980, in Norfolk, VA and was the son of Elzy Tussing and Frieda Nickel. 

Robert worked at Walmart for about 5 years while living down south then he became a school bus driver for several years before becoming disabled. He was a fun, loving, and charismatic man. Robert enjoyed football, especially the New England Patriots, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. 

Celebrating his life but mourning his death are the ones he left behind: his mother, Frieda Nickel, his three children; Andrew, Justin, and Jessica Nickel all of Norfolk, VA., a granddaughter on the way, his brothers, Troy (Denise) Nickel and Chris Nickel, stepbrothers, Bernard and Tony, stepsisters, Cora and Neise, many nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

Robert was predeceased by his father, Elzy Tussing, a brother James Tussing, and a sister, Tracy Tussing. 

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com