Kevin J. Nichols, age 37, of Hamden, passed away July 3, 2020. Born in New Haven on January 24, 1983, he is survived by his mother Diane V. Nichols of North Haven; his brother David and his wife Maura Nichols of Albany, NY; nephew Adam Nichols; Aunt & Uncle Ronald and Linda Vanacore; and cousins Ronald Jr. and Michael Vanacore, all of Hamden. Kevin was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Dorothy Vanacore, and his paternal grandmother, Eleanor Lovallo. Kevin was a Hamden resident all his life, and a 2001 Hamden High School graduate. Kevin went on to obtain his Bachelor's Degree from Keene State College in New Hampshire and his MBA from the University of New Haven. He was an Occupational Health and Safety Supervisor employed at Sikorsky Aircraft. Kevin enjoyed Cross Country and Lacrosse. He was a person that was always there to help someone in need.
Friends may visit with his family on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden prior to his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in Divine Mercy Parish – St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In honor of his beloved cat Kitsen, contributions in his memory may be made to Animal Haven , 89 Mill Rd., North Haven, 06473.