Nicholas Gabriel Nehro

Nick’s strong faith in God helped him to know he was not alone as he walked through the hills and valleys of his life and his adoration of the Blessed Mother provided him with an opportunity to ask for help for himself and his friends and family during times of need.

Named after his great grandfather, Nick was the oldest of five children of Gabriel and Souraya (Moujally) Nehro, immigrants to Detroit from Tripoli, North, Lebanon.

His siblings include Phil, Denny (Pam), Marie, and Bernie (Mark).

While living in his childhood home on Lakewood Street in Detroit, Nick spent his summers with his Dad in the garden. And, while attending school at Saint Martin’s, Nick enjoyed helping his parents at the family-owned neighborhood grocery store.

Nick enlisted in the United States Army after high school and was stationed in Germany. Shortly after his discharge, Nick returned to the Detroit area and entered pharmaceutical sales.

A self-educated scholar of philosophy, Nick spent hours reading and researching, as well as writing manuscripts. He also loved classical music and enjoyed listening to various composers and musicians to start his day.

Nick’s favorite phrase to use during a conversation: “God Willing.” His favorite coffee? Tim Horton’s. One of his most-loved authors? Kahlil Gibran. And, a daily occurrence for Nick? Saying the rosary.

He also enjoyed cheering on the Detroit Lions and was a Notre Dame fan.

Nick’s past times included seeking out vintage bookstores, meeting for coffee with friends, lunch with family, and basking in the sun on a park bench while reading one of his favorite books.

Nick was a proud uncle (“unk”) and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.

As a member of the Maronite Church, Nick devoutly followed the Catholic religion, attending mass daily as well as visiting the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit for prayer and making various devotional trips to Carey, Ohio to the Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation.

Nick leaves behind a legacy of faith and the power of prayer.

In lieu of flowers, the family is grateful for a donation to the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, www.solanuscasey.org.

A funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Nick will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10 AM, instate at 9 AM, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores.