OCTOBER 29, 2022
Dr. Alfred Nicely was a long-time active Akron Rotarian joining December 1, 1976. Dr. Alfred Lorenz Nicely, passed away on October 15, 2022, at Ohio Living, Rockynol, Memory Care Unit, where he lost a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
He was born June 26, 1935, in his grandparents’ house in Nicelytown, VA, near Clifton Forge. Al had many fond memories of his childhood home and returned often to visit his Virginia relatives. At the age of three, the family moved to Madison, Ohio where he attended Madison Public Schools. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University, with both undergraduate and medical school degrees. He completed an internship at Milwaukee County Hospital and ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University. Al and his family have lived in Akron since 1965 where he practiced ophthalmology for 40 years.
He was a passionate Buckeye and Cleveland professional sports fan. He enthusiastically attended football, baseball and basketball games with his children and grandchildren. Al was an avid golfer and enjoyed the camaraderie with his friends at Portage, Firestone, and many golf trips.
He and his wife, Judy cherished many close friends and enjoyed traveling and attending cultural events and supporting local arts and musicians. He was a lifelong learner and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron, YMCA, Rotary, and OSU Alumni Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Pauline Nicely; brother Carl Nicely Jr.; and grandson, Travis Nicely.
Al is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy; brother, Gale (Sylvia) Nicely of Bradenton, FL; sister-in-law, Helen Nicely of Madison, OH; children, Chuck (Diana) Nicely of Powell, OH, Cindy (Jeff) Stevenson of Indianapolis, IN, Fred (Cheryl) Nicely of Wooster, OH, Ben (Bambi) Nicely of Vero Beach, FL and Catharine (Wolfgang Nieblich) Nicely of Berlin, Germany; grandsons, Jake, Jonah, Colton, Carmine, Eli, and Parker.
The family wishes to thank his warm, caring, and attentive caregivers at Rockynol Memory Care, Summa Hospice, and other special caregivers these past few years.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), First Congregational Church Memorial Garden (akronfcc.org), Summa Health Foundation (summahealth.org), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org).
Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Congregational Church of Akron at 292 East Market St., Akron, OH 44308. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church. A reception will follow the services.
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