John I. Nicks

1822–1897 (age 75)

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Biography

John I. Nicks spent a lifetime encouraging those around him to rise to the best of their abilities, investing his energy in the civic and spiritual fabric that knit together Rochester’s neighborhoods. His voice was consistently given to causes that eased burdens and offered hope to families seeking a brighter future.

He rests at Woodlawn Cemetery with the gratitude of those who felt his steady support, remembered as a thoughtful citizen who believed in the power of quiet counsel.