Nicholas Krysil Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nicholas Krysil, 97, of Leominster, died Friday evening, July 2, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1924 in Fitchburg, MA, a son of the late Gabriel and Alexandra Shisko Krysil. He was a resident of Fitchburg and Leominster for many years. He also lived for several years in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was a graduate of Fitchburg High School. Nicholas was a WWII Veteran having served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the U.S. Marines from 1942 to 1945. He held a variety of jobs including working at The Crocker Burbank, Weyerhaeuser and James River Paper Companies, and the Central Steam Power Plant. He also worked in security at the Naples Ft. Myers Greyhound Track. Nicholas was a free-lance window display designer and decorator. He won many national and international awards and accolades for his creative displays. Featured in magazines and newspapers, he was heralded for his innovative, detailed, precise and attractive displays which he created for a number of local businesses. Continuing his passion for design, he also forayed into interior design and event decorating. He decorated for proms, balls, and events, throughout New England and New York, including the 50th annual dinner for President Gerald R. Ford. Creating custom lighting pieces and designing beautiful spaces and stunning displays, the Fitchburg Sentinel once called him “The Man Who Lit Up Fitchburg’. Nicholas Krysil’s beloved wife, Priscilla Boivin Krysil passed away in 1997. He is predeceased by his son, Donald Krysil, his daughter, Jane Krysil Coggins and his grandson, Christopher Krysil. He is also predeceased by his brother, Alexander Krysil, and his sister, Anna Krysil Wilson, previous owners of the Book Shop in downtown Fitchburg. He was predeceased by his long-time companion, Barbara Tegge in 2014. Recently, Nicholas had reconnected with his World War II sweetheart, Rose Fisher, who passed away on February 9, 2021. Nicholas Krysil is survived by his daughter-in-law, Wanda Krysil and husband, William Richard. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cara Tirella and husband, Orlando, Julie St. Cyr, Craig Coggins, Carly Penniman and husband, Matthew, Kaitlin Krysil and husband, Ian Bergeson and Jill Krysil and her husband, Matthew Smith. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 11AM in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Fitchburg. There are no calling hours His family wishes to thank all the nurses, doctors and hospice from Leominster Hospital, Fitchburg Health care and Beacon hospice who were invaluable in his care in his last few months. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Nicholas Krysil

April 15, 1924 - July 2, 2021