Continue to miss you all the time Pete. My memories of you and growing up with you will never be forgotten.

My condolences to "Pete's" family. I worked with Walt for a good portion of my career at the Agency. He was an outstanding analyst and always willing to share everything he knew. I'm sure early in my career I was a bother constantly picking his brain and calling on him for help, but he was always patient and kind to me.  Although our later careers diverged and we lost touch, I will always remember him with affection.

Pete Nicholas was one of the smartest, kindest, and most modest people I’ve ever met. He was consistently considerate to others and unfailingly pleasant and patient while mentoring and communicating with many colleagues. I offer sincere condolences to Pete’s family. He is missed.

"Pete" Nicholas' kindness, patience, understanding, and wisdom made him one of the finest individuals I've ever worked with.  I was overwhelmed by his willingness to offer his expertise and knowledge, always freely sharing what he knew would solve whatever problem I came to him with. His humanity was a rare gift within the world we worked and it made him unique. My life is so much richer having known "Pete," especially because I know he made his corner of the world that much better. Requiescat in pace, "Pete." God bless you.

My prayers are with the Nicholas family. Walter was a good man.
Theo Duroncelet

My cousin Pete was a humble and sweet soul for all I can remember. We have such an age gap that he was always gone in my grown years. I will always remember feeling love and a family bond when he could visit and I am sending prayers to cousin Ann and family for the loss of such a special person. May God bless you all and will keep you in prayer. Love Linda Heisser-jackson Maxine Zamora Heisser’s baby girl.

My condolences to the Nicholas family. 

Pete was my mentor for the first four years of my career, and is a big reason I stayed in the DC area and in the line of work I've been in for almost 20 years. He showed me what true professionalism is, made me aware of so many opportunities, and never hesitated to share his expertise and his time. 

His impact will be continue to be felt for years to come since he poured into so many people.

Pete was a kind and gentle person with a brilliant mind. He generously shared his analytic expertise with others. I particularly admired how he never criticized anyone. 

My most heartfelt condolences to his family and closest friends. May Pete’s Memory Be Eternal!

Mr.  Nicholas was one the great intelligence leaders to walk our halls and someone to admire as a young analyst back then. I remember him being so nice and always willing to help.  My condolences to the family. Many prayers and hugs. God has the final say and he certainly did a phenomenal service to this country.

Dear Brother,

We grew up together and went to the same schools. Our friendship never ceased to exist even though we lived apart from each other. 

You always were what I term as Good People. 

My sincere and meaningful condolences to your wife, children , and other family members. 

My love to all. 


Harry S. Tervalon, Jr.

Pete was a true gentleman, a patient and gentle man, kind to all, mentor to a privileged many, and a most dedicated and humble public servant. The world is a better place for his having been in it. May he rest in peace, and may those who loved Pete find comfort in their happy memories of him.

I am so sorry for your loss.  Pete was a powerful mentor and a great co-worker.  He had a wonderful attitude and was always friendly to everyone.  I mourn his passing.

Sympathies to family on Pete's passing--gentle soul and brilliant mind--he did great service to his country for more than 4 decades.

OBITUARY

Walter Joseph Nicholas, III

20 July, 1947 – 17 February, 2024

Robert E. Evans Funeral Home

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