Nicholas Dunlap
April 20, 1960 ~ June 19, 2023
Nicholas Dunlap, age 63, of Geneva, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born April 20, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nicholas and Mary (Conway) Dunlap, Nick grew up in the Tremont Area and joined the Marine Corps after High School. Proposing over the phone from boot camp, he then married his High School sweetheart, Phyllis, on January 27, 1979.
After leaving the Marine Corps, Nick worked his way up in management at Janney & Janney Attorney Services in California and at Progressive Insurance in Ohio. When life through curve balls, he bounced back with determination and sometimes stubborn attitude. Nick went back to school in his fifties and achieved a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Sciences, an Associate of Science and an Associate of Arts Degree. Nick retired as the Community Development/Zoning Administrator with the City of Geneva in 2022.
Nick enjoyed spending time with his family, travelling, cooking, music, concerts, watching sci-fi and action movies with his kids, going out to dinner and American traditional tattoos. He always put his family first.
Nick, a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandpa is survived by his wife of 44 ½ years, Phyllis; children, Nicholas B. (Kathleen); Christopher (Michel’le); Sean (Meredith); and Megan Dunlap; grandchildren, Emilia, and her sister on the way; parents; and brothers, David (Loretta) and William (Bretta) Dunlap.
Friends will be received 4-6 pm Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison, Ohio with a service immediately following at 6 pm. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.
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I just can’t believe this. This ENTIRE FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY. WE all grew up together…PEPPERIDGE DRIVE MONSTERS FOREVER!!!!!! This still doesn’t seem true, and though through the years, we’ve all grown apart (as adults do in adulthood) and made our own families…we still run into each other on occasion,and it’s the BEST ❤️. Mama Phyllis you are in my PRAYERS THE MOST. FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Where do I even begin? Nick was such a big part of my life and there are so many good memories. I will miss you my brother! You were a loyal friend who wasn’t afraid to tell me what I needed to hear. I remember the the constant trips to Tony Romas on Friday nights to the card games in the office after work. The seemingly endless pool parties at your place where we would stay up all hours talking and laughing. Be at peace now my friend and I will see you on the other side. I love you my brother!
Sincere condolences to the family! Ashtabula County Leadership brought us together and we shared many fun times with Nick. Continued prayers during this very sad and difficult time . A few photos our time together.
Lisa Michalk
Class of 2019 Ashtabula County Leadership
Another fun day with Nick at one of our Leadership Days
I stated before that I didn’t know where to begin. The shock was still new. I can’t say I am over it yet, nor will I ever be. But I wanted to add a follow up. There is a hole in my heart, a large one. Nick was larger than life. He made a difference in so many lives and in so many ways. As for Phyllis, I never spoke of one without speaking of the other. They were one and the same to many of us. So Phyllis, while we can never understand fully, we do get it and love and adore you.