John Joseph Nicoli, 75, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved husband by his side on May 5th, 2025, in Carpinteria, California. He was born on October 31, 1949, in Somerville, Massachusetts, to John and Rita Nicoli. He attended Saint Clement School and went on to attend Bryant Stratton College where he received his degree in accounting in 1968. Following this, he completed his pipefitters apprentice program in 1976.
He was the beloved husband of Stevan Sullivan, whom he recently married after 25 wonderful years together. John had a true zest for life, evident in his passions for food, cooking, and entertaining, as well as his avid enjoyment of golf and travel. He often combined these last two passions, golfing at famous courses around the globe, adventures he lovingly shared with Stevan, creating cherished memories together. Above all, John was a devoted father to his two daughters and relished his role as Papacoli, a name affectionately given to him by his oldest grandson, Nick.
John was especially proud of the time he served as the President of the Gay Fathers Association of Boston. Early in his career, he was a pipefitter with the Boston Pipefitters Local 537 Union. His professional life was also marked by meaningful connections. In 1991, he joined his best friend and fellow pipefitter Jed Lowry as part of the mechanical inspection team at Onsite-Insight. John was one of four team members who bought the company in 1994. He continued to work as the Senior Field Leader as well as the Chief Financial Officer of the new ownership. John and his partners sold the company in 2008 to Recap Advisors of Boston.
John is lovingly remembered by his spouse, Stevan Sullivan; daughters: Allyson Linstad (Frank Greco); and Carolyn Schofield (Benjamin Schofield); grandchildren: Nicholas Linstad; Jake Linstad ( (Reese Wachob) ; and Hunter Schofield; siblings: Warren Nicoli (Freddy Huntwork); and Sandra Banks; nieces and nephews: Mark Banks (Trishia Banks); Dawn Banks (Virginia Santens); lifelong friend and niece: Janet and Jed Lowry and many other cherished close friends. Pulling Janet's ponytails as a child was part of John’s charm!
John is preceded in death by his father and mother: John and Rita Nicoli; and brother-in-law, Jerry Banks.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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