Celebrating the life of
Nicholas T. Stafford, Jr.
Passed away on June 29, 2010
Augusta National lost its biggest fan with the death of Lt. Col. Ret Nicholas T. Stafford, Jr. who passed away Tuesday, June 29th. He was 90 years old.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loyola Trapani Stafford, his oldest son, Nicholas T. Stafford, III, and his parents, Nicholas T. and Katherine Kearney Stafford. A native of Savannah, GA, he lived in Huntsville, AL from 1966 to 2006 when he moved to Chattanooga, TN.
He is survived by two sons, Richard of Dallas, TX and Vincent and daughter-in-law Reenie of Chattanooga, TN, two brothers, Jack and Jimmy both of Savannah, GA, ten grandchildren and nine great grand children and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday July 2, 2010 at the Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Hibernian Society.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Richard, Vince and Family, I was saddened to hear of the death of your father. He was a wonderful man and I will never forget my time with him in Huntsville. Loy was the light of his life and he loved each of you boys. He kept us up to date on what you were doing. Then, came the grandchildren and his face would light up and he would laugh at their antics. I don't think he ever forgot the name of any man he serviced with in the military and made you feel as if you were right there with him, while he told his stories. After 10 years I could fill in the blanks. My Dad is 99 and he relives the war too. It was a special time for Nick. Nick touched a lot of lives and I am so thankful that mine was one of the lucky ones.
- Toni Taylor, Colleyville, TX
Vince, Richard and Family. I keep trying to find the words to express my feelings for the loss of our good friend Nick. I'll miss that smile and laugh. I started working with Nick in the travel business over 27 yrs. ago. I loved hearing the old war stories he told over and over. We always looked forward to the Masters each year. He got me practice round tickets for my son and I to go, which my son will never forget. He will be missed by us all. Our prayers are with your family.
- Brent, Donna, Nick and Rachel Richardson, Madison, AL
Vince, Reenie, Riley, Savanna, and Sara...We are so sorry to hear of the death of your father and grandfather. He was such a sweet person and we were honored to have met him at Thanksgiving. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jim, Joan, Dabney, Corey Cutcher, chatt.,, TX
To the Stafford Family.. A celebration of life for someone whose life was truly a celebration. We were honored to be such a close part of it. Nick and Loy were dear friends.
- Anne & Jerry Donovan, New Braunfels, TX
Dear Staffords: Peggy and I and family send our deepest sympathy on the loss of one of my favorite people. Our friendship over the many years with all of you was always highlighted by the times we got to visit with Colonel Stafford. It was always a joy to sit with him and remember all the good times and listen to his stories. He was truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. Peggy and I will be thinking of you all this weekend. Our best to everyone.
- Ronnie Hebert, Mandeville, LA
Dear Vince, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please extend our sympathy to your family and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Cathy Phifer, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Staffords, I am so glad to have known Grandaddy Stafford and celebrate his 90th with you all. I always enjoyed seeing him because he was such a jolly person, always smiling. He will be missed. I am thinking about you all during this difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jenny Phifer
- Jenny Phifer, Chattanooga, TN
To the Stafford Family We were so sorry to hear about Nick.He was truly a gentleman and he will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Richard, Vince and Family, I was saddened to hear of the death of your father. He was a wonderful man and I will never forget my time with him in Huntsville. Loy was the light of his life and he loved each of you boys. He kept us up to date on what you were doing. Then, came the grandchildren and his face would light up and he would laugh at their antics. I don't think he ever forgot the name of any man he serviced with in the military and made you feel as if you were right there with him, while he told his stories. After 10 years I could fill in the blanks. My Dad is 99 and he relives the war too. It was a special time for Nick. Nick touched a lot of lives and I am so thankful that mine was one of the lucky ones.
- Toni Taylor, Colleyville, TX
Vince, Richard and Family. I keep trying to find the words to express my feelings for the loss of our good friend Nick. I'll miss that smile and laugh. I started working with Nick in the travel business over 27 yrs. ago. I loved hearing the old war stories he told over and over. We always looked forward to the Masters each year. He got me practice round tickets for my son and I to go, which my son will never forget. He will be missed by us all. Our prayers are with your family.
- Brent, Donna, Nick and Rachel Richardson, Madison, AL
Vince, Reenie, Riley, Savanna, and Sara...We are so sorry to hear of the death of your father and grandfather. He was such a sweet person and we were honored to have met him at Thanksgiving. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jim, Joan, Dabney, Corey Cutcher, chatt.,, TX
To the Stafford Family.. A celebration of life for someone whose life was truly a celebration. We were honored to be such a close part of it. Nick and Loy were dear friends.
- Anne & Jerry Donovan, New Braunfels, TX
Dear Staffords: Peggy and I and family send our deepest sympathy on the loss of one of my favorite people. Our friendship over the many years with all of you was always highlighted by the times we got to visit with Colonel Stafford. It was always a joy to sit with him and remember all the good times and listen to his stories. He was truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. Peggy and I will be thinking of you all this weekend. Our best to everyone.
- Ronnie Hebert, Mandeville, LA
Dear Vince, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please extend our sympathy to your family and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Cathy Phifer, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Staffords, I am so glad to have known Grandaddy Stafford and celebrate his 90th with you all. I always enjoyed seeing him because he was such a jolly person, always smiling. He will be missed. I am thinking about you all during this difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jenny Phifer
- Jenny Phifer, Chattanooga, TN
To the Stafford Family We were so sorry to hear about Nick.He was truly a gentleman and he will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
